Not Just For Books: The Amazon Floating Shelf That Holds 50 Pounds & Looks So Cool

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Having adequate shelving in a home is important. Shelves not only act as a functional space for storage, but they can also be a more decorative element as well. Floating shelves are especially versatile in a space. In fact, floating shelves can transform a wall into a work of art, while still being a great storage area for books and decor. Luckily, Amazon is selling a set of two NANATI floating bookshelves with the addition of an invisible shelf underneath.

The NANATI shelves come in four different wood colors, and you can even order them in a four-pack if you find that two is not enough or you want them in more than one room. Each shelf measures 16.5 inches wide, 7.5 inches deep, and is 1.5 inches thick. While they weigh just 4.4 pounds, they can hold an impressive 50 pounds. This means that they can handle even more than just books, with space on the shelf itself for plants, pictures, and other decor items. However, the book storage might be one of the best parts, as there are elastic straps that hang under the shelf that you use to make your books look like they are floating on the wall. You can transform your space with these floating shelves and their unique book storage.

Plus, the installation for these shelves is relatively easy, although some reviews seemed to find this a bit more challenging, at least when it comes to the hardware itself. You'll have to install a bracket to the bottom of the shelf board, which will then be secured to the wall. There are step-by-step instructions that include drill holes, anchors, and some screws. But once installed, you're ready to decorate.

The NANATI floating shelves have a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 stars with over 350 reviews. Customers really appreciate how easy it is to install the floating shelves in their own home, as well as how good they look once they are in use. However, there are some complaints about just how practical it is to use the straps for holding different size books and ones you might be pulling down to read.

A 5 -star review from ALoper shared that they "love the way they look and they're very sturdy as well [as well-] made. Size is good, thick books aren't an option if you want them to lie straight." Another 5-star review from Gwenom shared their thoughts on both the sturdiness and installation. Starting with the installation, they shared it was "ridiculously easy. If you can handle a screwdriver and follow basic instructions, you can have these up in minutes. Sturdy? Absolutely. They hold books, decorations..." Additionally, another 5-star review from Sarah found them, "extremely easy to put together and on the wall. Love the extra display of books and decor mixed together."

Overall, there was a lot of positive feedback. However, as one 3-star review pointed out, "the straps are only for books of a certain length and it works best with big sturdy books." For another 3-star review from a reader who was focused on the book aspect of these shelves, they found that, "you're pretty limited in what books you can hang. Softcover books will bend unless they're really, really thick; hardcover books can't be more than 100–150 pages or so or they won't fit in the straps."