Seeming to defy gravity, floating shelves are a chic, streamlined addition to a home’s decor. But how do they actually stay up, and how many knickknacks can these bracketless wonders actually support?

After looking into all the different ways to fasten open shelving, I settled on aluminum Hovr Brackets. They’re lighter and ...

Your floating shelves should be in the same style and colour, but try different lengths and thicknesses to add interest. Mounting them asymmetrically looks less ...

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