15 Creative Ways to Use Your Butcher Block Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are a popular, aesthetically appealing way to improve the look of your kitchen, living room, dining room, office, study area, or other living space. In this guide, we'll discuss 15 creative ways to use your butcher block floating shelves in your home:
1. Use in a Contemporary Kitchen
Looking for ways to add more storage to your kitchen? Look no further than a butcher block floating shelf!
Shelves can serve both a practical and a decorative use. And because they are pretty durable, they will last you for many years and safely hold virtually any kitchenware or decorations you display on them.
Floating shelves are perfect for displaying glasses, ceramics, picture frames, cookbooks, recipe boxes, salt and pepper shakers, and various other kitchenware. The possibilities are endless!
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2. Display a Book Collection
One of the most popular reasons why customers opt for a DIY floating shelf or professionally made floating shelf for their office, bedroom, or living area, is to find a way to store and display their books. If you enjoy a modern, contemporary look for your books, butcher block is the way to go!
Next to your books, you can also add something meaningful like a family portrait, a photo album, or an heirloom.
3. Install in the Laundry Room
Have some room above your washer and dryer? Floating shelves can add a cozy feel to a relatively boring area of your home.
In fact, floating shelves are an aesthetically appealing way to display your décor, baskets, laundry soap, or any other items in your home.
4. Use for Bathroom Storage
Need another shelf to hold towels, laundry baskets, and décor? You can install several floating shelves in a stacked, vertical fashion right next to your sink, shower, or bathtub for easy access.
Plus, a series of floating shelves adds a great contemporary look! It’s also a great, creative way to manage the overflow of any toiletries you have.
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5. Add Between Existing Cabinets
"Bridge the gap" between existing cabinets in your kitchen, dining room, or home bar! Floating shelves that are installed neatly between two adjacent cabinets don’t just look cool – they can also serve a practical purpose.
For example, if you have white walls in your kitchen, you can store/display any clear glasses or white ceramic dishes or mugs you may have so that they are conveniently within reach!
6. Play With Negative Space
Have an empty room in your home? If your kitchen, dining room, office, or other area of your home is looking a little bland or you’ve been meaning to spruce up that white wall, now is the time to invest in a floating shelf! Side-by-side walnut floating shelves are a perfect contrast to any stark white wall in your home!
Invest in a stack of two or four and you’ll be surprised at the number of decoration opportunities you’ll find.
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7. Decorate Your Bedroom or Office
Get, one, two, three, and even four floating shelves for your bedroom! Whether it’s for storage next to your office desk, or stacked in a vertical fashion to show off collectibles or décor, a butcher block floating shelf will add personality and pizazz to your bedroom!
Is it time to decorate your dream office? Your home’s work or study area won’t be complete without one or more butcher block floating shelves. No matter if you need to neatly store a stack of paper, books, and office supplies, or you want the shelves just for decorative purposes, a butcher block shelf is the way to go! Even better, pair with a butcher block table or desk and you’ll enjoy a complete office space.
Read More: How to Decorate Floating Shelves
8. Show off Statement Pieces
If you love collecting and displaying artwork like small sculptures, figurines, or vases, a butcher block floating shelf can add more opportunities for displaying them!
Four to six short floating shelves staggered along your living room or office wall, each securely displaying a statement piece is sure to be a great conversation starter! Cleverly arrange each piece and show off your art with pride!
9. Bookend Your Room
You can purchase two or four matching butcher block floating shelves to complement each other on opposite sides of the room. Then, fill them with books, vases, a globe, or small figurines to add personality to your living space.
Opposing butcher block floating shelves will add aesthetic appeal and will make your room look welcoming for family and guests alike! Lighter woods like maple or oak will look great, or if you prefer a darker wood, opt for walnut!
10. Spruce Up the Bar in Your Kitchen
If you often invite your friends over for drinks and board games, why not add beautiful, contemporary floating shelves to your kitchen and bar? You can display shot, wine, or beer glasses proudly to add a sleek, modern look to your kitchen. You can add one, two, or more for a stacked look.
11. Enhance Your Coffee Area
We all love coffee – but have you ever thought about enhancing the look and functionality of your home’s coffee bar? Simply install one or two butcher block floating shelves above your coffee maker. The shelves will add a clean and modern way for you to display your mugs, coffee beans, creamers, utensils, and other supplies.
12. Style Up Your Hallways
Hallways don’t have to be boring. Sometimes all it takes is installing one or two beautiful butcher block floating shelves and displaying some of your favorite souvenir items, books, figures, etc. Especially if you have blank, white walls, a floating shelf will not only be functional, but make a great conversation starter!
13. Brighten Up the Nursery
Whether you’re welcoming a new baby or have a toddler – several floating shelves will add personality and many different ways to creatively spice up the nursery!
Add children’s books, stuffed animals, picture frames, or other décor to stacked or staggered floating shelves. If your child’s room has a theme, a floating shelf will also help to add a lot more personality!
14. Add Unique Bedside Tables
Skip the bedside desk and create something more unique – a floating shelf beside table! Simply add your desk lamp, alarm clock, and a cozy book you like to read and you’re all set!
The dimensions of your butcher block shelf might be a bit shorter and more square, but our experts can help craft the unique shelf you’re looking for.
15. Maximize Every Empty Space in Your Home!
If you have any empty space in your home, don’t let it go to waste! It’s amazing what butcher block floating shelves can do to add life to a small empty area between doors, on an empty wall. Align them neatly to create a mini bar, stagger them along a wall, or order long ones to stretch from one side of the room to the other! There are many different options for your floating shelves.
To preserve your butcher block floating shelf or shelves for many years to come, we highly recommend that you look into Waterlox finishes and stains. Our butcher block experts can help you further with any questions you may have.
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Why Choose Forever Joint Tops?
There are many reasons why you should choose Forever Joint Tops for a custom butcher block floating shelve (or shelves!) We provide floating shelf wood types and finishes/stains such as Dark Walnut, Golden Oak, and Pine and you can easily customize your length, depth, and thickness based on your preferences.
All our products are made in the USA and we are 100% green! In addition, our team focuses on providing as quick as possible communication, typically reaching out to our clients within a 24-hour period. At Forever Joint Tops, you can expect "Quality that is Forever Yours."
Contact us for beautiful floating shelves, cutting boards, countertops, bar tops, tables, desktops, and kitchen islands. We can help you with any questions you have regarding floating shelf installation, care, cleaning, finishing, and more. Our team is looking forward to serving you!
