Collection: Wall Shelves

Wall shelves add storage and display without using any floor — the fix for a small room, an awkward corner or a bare stretch of wall. The things that matter are the mount (floating for a clean look, bracket for heavier loads), the fixings for your wall type, and the weight you'll put on them. Get those right and a shelf holds up for years; get them wrong and it sags or pulls out.

Floating or bracket shelves?

Floating shelves hide their supports for a clean, modern look and suit lighter display — photos, plants, a few books. Bracket shelves show their supports and carry more weight, so they're the pick for a full row of books or heavier items. If looks lead, float; if load leads, bracket.

Will they hold on my wall?

The wall matters as much as the shelf. Into a timber stud, a shelf holds serious weight; into plasterboard between studs, you need proper anchors and should keep the load light. Masonry needs the right plugs. Check what fixings are included and match them to your wall — most failures are the fixing, not the shelf.

How much weight can they take?

Check the weight limit before you load up. Light floating shelves suit decor, a plant and a paperback or two; heavier bracket shelves take a book row or kitchen items. Spread the weight across the shelf rather than piling it at one end, and mount into studs wherever you can for the heavy stuff.

What we'd tell a friend

The shelf is rarely the weak point — the wall fixing is. Find the studs, or use proper anchors for plasterboard, and don't trust the little plugs in the box for anything heavy. A stud finder is $15 well spent.

Common questions

Floating or bracket shelves — which is stronger?
Bracket shelves carry more weight because the supports are visible and fixed; floating shelves look cleaner but suit lighter loads.

Can I put wall shelves on plasterboard?
Yes, with proper anchors and a light load — or fix into the timber studs behind for heavier items. Match the fixing to your wall type.

Do wall shelves come with fixings?
Many include basic fixings, but check they suit your wall — plasterboard, timber and masonry need different anchors.

Can I pay with Afterpay?
Yes — Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. A $59 wall shelf works out to four fortnightly payments of about $14.75.

Complete your room

Pair them with a bookcase for the bigger book load, a display cabinet for glassware, or a entertainment unit below.

Every wall shelf ships from our Australian warehouse with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to change your mind.