When it comes to adding shelves to your home, two of the most popular choices are floating shelves and bracket shelves. Both look great and are practical, but they serve slightly different purposes. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide which option is right for your Blackburn home.
🪵 Floating Shelves – Modern & Sleek
Floating shelves are designed to hide their fixings, giving a clean, minimalist look.
✅ Pros
- Stylish and modern appearance
- Save space and keep walls looking uncluttered
- Great for books, ornaments, and décor
❌ Cons
- Not suitable for very heavy loads
- Require strong walls and precise installation
Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, and feature walls.
🔧 Bracket Shelves – Strong & Reliable
Bracket shelves use visible metal or wooden brackets for support.
✅ Pros
- Strong and durable
- Can hold much heavier loads than floating shelves
- Simple to install and cost-effective
❌ Cons
- Brackets are visible, which some people don’t like
- Can look less modern compared to floating shelves
Best for: Garages, kitchens, offices, and utility rooms.
⚖ Which is Right for You?
- Want a modern, stylish look? → Floating shelves.
- Need strength and practicality? → Bracket shelves.
For many homes, a mix of both works best — floating shelves for decorative spaces and bracket shelves for heavier storage.
Areas I Cover
I provide shelf fitting services across Blackburn and nearby areas including:
- Darwen
- Rossendale
- Clitheroe
- Accrington
- Haslingden
- Tockholes
- Helmshore
- Whalley
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📞 Need Shelves Fitted in Blackburn?
If you’re unsure which type of shelf is best, we can help. Our handyman shelf fitting service in Blackburn will guide you and install shelves safely and securely.