Solid Wood Floating Shelves With No Visible Brackets
A floating shelf looks like it grows straight out of the wall, because all of its support is hidden. 1BENMU builds wood floating wall shelves for kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and offices, where open storage and display space need to look clean and stay level.
The strength comes from what you cannot see. Each shelf sits on a concealed steel or timber cleat fixed into the wall structure, so there are no brackets below it. We set the thickness, depth and span to the load you plan to carry and the wall behind the shelf, which is why a shelf for cookware and a shelf for picture frames are built differently.
We make single shelves and stacked runs, straight or wrapping a corner, sized to the wall instead of a stock length. Popular uses include alcoves beside a fireplace, long shelves above a wet bar or kitchen counter, pantry storage and retail display walls. White oak, red oak, walnut, maple and ash are all available, so your shelves can match existing cabinets, floors or trim.
Our Custom Wood Floating Shelf Fabrication Process
Design and Customization: We start with your wall measurements and what each shelf will hold, then plan the number of shelves, their spacing, and the thickness, depth and span. Our in-house team turns this into shop drawings showing each shelf and its concealed cleat for your approval.
Material Selection: You choose from white oak, red oak, walnut, maple or ash. We look at grain and colour across the full run, so stacked shelves read as a matching set on the wall, and pick boards that suit the span of each shelf.
Fabrication Process: Shelves are CNC cut in our Scarborough shop, with the back of each one made to fit tightly over its cleat. Edges and visible ends are detailed by hand, so a shelf reads as one clean piece of wood from every angle in the room.
Finishing Options: Each shelf is finished on the top, front, ends and underside, since floating shelves are often seen from below. Choose a stain to match nearby cabinets or floors, or a clear finish that keeps the natural colour of the wood.
Installation and Quality Assurance: Our crew handles the wall preparation, fixes each cleat into the structure and checks it for level across the full run. Shelves are then fitted over the cleats and aligned from one to the next. We finish with a final inspection before handover.
What to Know Before Ordering Wood Floating Shelves from 1BENMU
What wood is best for floating shelves?
The best wood for floating shelves at 1BENMU, a millwork company specializing in solid wood, is a stable hardwood that suits both the look and the span. We build them in white oak, red oak, walnut, maple and ash. White oak and walnut are common choices for matching cabinets and floors, while maple gives a lighter, quieter look. We help you choose based on your room and load.
How is the wood on floating shelves finished?
At 1BENMU, we finish floating shelves to suit the wood and the room, using a stain to match nearby cabinets or floors, or a clear finish for a natural look. Every visible face gets finished, including the underside, because low shelves and shelves above eye level are often seen from below. Tell us what the shelves need to match and we will plan around it.
How much do custom wood floating shelves cost?
Custom wood floating shelves from 1BENMU can start from $400 for a single straight shelf, and can go $900+ for more complicated projects, materials or designs. The final price depends on the length, depth, thickness, wood species, finish, shelf count and wall construction, so we quote each project individually. To get your price, send your measurements, a photo of the wall and what the shelves will hold. Consultations and quotes are free.
How do floating shelves stay up with no brackets showing?
Every floating shelf from 1BENMU sits on a concealed steel or timber cleat that is fixed into the wall structure before the shelf goes on. The shelf then fits over the cleat, which hides the support completely. We choose the cleat and set the shelf thickness and depth according to the load and the wall, so a heavier use gets a stronger build from the start.
Can you make a really long shelf or one in an unusual size?
Yes, floating shelves from 1BENMU are built to your measurements, so you are not limited to stock lengths or depths. That suits a tight alcove beside a fireplace as well as a long run along a sofa wall or across a kitchen. Very long shelves change how the thickness and mounting are planned, so send us the full dimensions and we will confirm the best way to build it.
Can floating shelves wrap around a corner or be stacked as a set?
Yes, at 1BENMU we build floating shelves as single pieces, stacked runs, or shelves that wrap a corner. Corner shelves are drawn so the two sides meet cleanly, and stacked runs are planned so spacing and grain stay consistent from shelf to shelf. Let us know what will sit on each level, since taller items and heavier pieces change the spacing and build that make sense.
Do you offer a warranty on floating shelves?
Yes, every floating shelf fabricated and installed by 1BENMU is covered by our workmanship warranty, which covers manufacturing and installation defects under normal use. Each shelf goes through our quality assurance process, starting with a review of the approved shop drawings to check dimensions, materials and mounting details. After installation, we complete a final inspection to confirm your shelves meet the high standards 1BENMU sets for every project.
Do you work with designers and contractors on commercial shelving?
Yes, our team at 1BENMU regularly works with architects, designers, contractors and property owners on floating shelves for offices, cafes, salons and other commercial interiors. We can work from your drawings or develop shop drawings for approval, then coordinate fabrication and installation with the rest of the job. Send us your plans, along with what the shelves will display, and our team will review them and prepare a quote.
How much weight can a floating shelf hold?
How much a floating shelf holds depends on its depth, its length, the hidden support inside it and the wall it is fixed to, and 1BENMU plans each shelf around what it will carry. Books and dishes need more support than decor, so tell us what will go on the shelf and we will size the shelf and its concealed support to suit.
Can floating shelves replace upper kitchen cabinets?
Open floating shelves can replace some or all upper cabinets, and many kitchens 1BENMU works on use them to make the room feel lighter and more open. They keep everyday dishes and glasses within reach and show off the wood grain, but they collect more dust than closed cabinets, so most kitchens mix both. Each shelf is sized to the wall and what it will hold.
Do you install floating shelves in Toronto?
Yes, the custom floating shelves we fabricate at 1BENMU are installed across Toronto, the GTA and surrounding areas of Southern Ontario.
Greater Toronto Area (primary service areas): Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, East York, Etobicoke, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Vaughan and Woodbridge.
Southern Ontario (depending on the project): Barrie, Bolton, Burlington, Collingwood, Georgetown, Guelph, Hamilton, Innisfil, Orangeville, Orillia, Keswick, King City, Kitchener, Midland and Waterloo.
Installation covers everything from site preparation and fitting to alignment and final finishing, and is completed by our experienced in-house team for full control over quality and execution.
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