Floating Shelf Bracket

Build Floating Shelves with Reclaimed Wood

Why Choose Hidden Shelf Brackets?

Hidden shelf brackets allow you to create the look of a floating timber shelf without visible supports. They are a simple but effective solution where you want the shelf itself to take visual priority.

• Cleaner finish – ideal for more minimal or design-led spaces
• Custom fit – choose timber depth, length and finish to suit the room
• Strong support – suited to properly fixed timber shelving
• Better value – a bespoke look without the cost of fully custom joinery

Our Range

Our floating shelf brackets are chosen to work well with reclaimed and solid timber shelves, including:

• Scaffold boards, beams and reclaimed planks
• Solid steel rod support systems with mounting plates
• Different finish options depending on product specification
• Bracket formats suited to different shelf depths and loading needs

Compatibility

These hidden brackets work particularly well with:

• Scaffold boards for practical floating shelves
• Reclaimed beams and joists for deeper feature shelves and mantel-style installations
• Planed and sanded timber for a cleaner, more refined finish

Built for Real Use

• Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and workspaces
• Can work with solid masonry or stud-based builds when correct fixings are used
• Designed to support real shelves rather than purely decorative pieces

Reclaimed Timber Options

Scaffold Boards

• A classic choice for floating shelf projects
• Available in treated, untreated or planed finishes depending on source
• Well suited to industrial, farmhouse and reclaimed interiors

Reclaimed Beams

• Ideal for thicker feature shelves and mantel-style applications
• Add visual weight and stronger architectural presence

Why Reclaimed Timber Works So Well

• Sustainability – reuse materials with existing character
• Authenticity – every board carries its own grain, marks and patina
• Style – pairs naturally with hidden steel bracket systems

Where Floating Shelves Work Best

Kitchen Storage

• Ideal for mugs, jars, ceramics and open shelving displays
• Works well with tiled splashbacks and reclaimed timber finishes

Studios & Workshops

• Strong enough for practical storage when properly specified
• Useful in alcoves, under-eaves areas and narrower walls

Living Rooms

• Perfect for books, plants, framed pieces and collected objects
• Creates a lighter look than visible support brackets

Bathrooms

• Well suited to timber shelving where visible brackets are not desired
• Adds warmth and texture against tiles and plaster finishes

Retail & Café Interiors

• Useful for display shelving where a cleaner visual line matters
• Helps products and materials stand out without bracket clutter

Hallways & Entry Spaces

• Useful for key shelves, display ledges and compact storage points
• Can be combined with hooks below for more complete hallway storage

How to Build a Floating Shelf

Tools & Materials Checklist

• Floating shelf brackets sized to suit your timber
• Reclaimed wood, scaffold board or solid shelf material
• Fixings suited to the wall type
• Level, tape measure, drill, screws and plugs as required

Step-by-Step

1. Measure and mark bracket positions carefully.
2. Use a level to ensure a straight line.
3. Drill and fix the brackets securely.
4. Prepare the shelf to receive the rods if required.
5. Slide the shelf into place and secure if the design requires it.
6. Finish the timber with wax, oil or another suitable treatment.

Safety Notes

• Always confirm wall type before drilling.
• Use fixings suitable for the intended load.
• Check the shelf fit carefully before final installation.