Skip to Content

Easy DIY Floating Shelves [an IKEA hack!]

Anyone can make these Easy DIY Floating Shelves! Wrap wood around an IKEA Lack floating shelf for an amazing modern IKEA hack you have to try! The results are beautiful!

Walnut shelving with text overlay reading "DIY floating wooden shelves"

Every time we reveal a new space, it's magical. There is so much excitement and anticipation. For Russel and I, we relish every comment and like and emoji! It's so satisfying to see our work come together and to hear that we've inspired others to tackle a project or complete a reno, we're always thrilled! These easy DIY Floating Shelves are one of my favourite projects from our new

Anna

Friday 11th of June 2021

Could you tell me either how wide the ikea support bar is or how much can be removed from the sides of the 74 inch Lack shelf?

Lynsey

Sunday 22nd of January 2023

Hi, I love this idea and am looking to do the same thing in my kitchen. Do you have any idea the weight limit with the lack shelves and bracket supports you used?

Lindi

Tuesday 22nd of June 2021

I'm not 100% sure we didn't measure before we put it up! You'll have to check at IKEA.

Allison

Thursday 11th of March 2021

Hi! I loved your idea! Thanks for sharing! I’d love to know where you bought the white cachepot with wood legs? Thanks!

Lindi

Friday 12th of March 2021

It was from Homesense/Homegoods :)

Shea

Thursday 8th of August 2019

Beautiful! If you don't mind me asking, about how much could we expect to spend on a sheet of the maple veneer? Thanks!

Lindi

Thursday 8th of August 2019

Thank you! It cost about $45 at our local store :)

Skip to Instructions