Welcome to Floating Shelves Australia, your trusted resource for everything related to floating shelves, wall-mounted storage solutions, and home organisation. We're a small team of dedicated home improvement enthusiasts based right here in Australia, and we've made it our mission to help fellow Australians transform their living spaces with the perfect floating shelves.
Our Story
Floating Shelves Australia started in 2019 when our founder, after spending countless hours researching floating shelves for a home renovation project, realised there was no dedicated Australian resource for this popular home decor category. Every search led to overseas websites with products that weren't available locally, weight capacities listed in pounds rather than kilograms, and installation guides that didn't account for the plasterboard (gyprock) walls common in Australian homes.
What began as a personal blog documenting one renovation journey has grown into Australia's most comprehensive floating shelf resource. Today, we've helped thousands of Australians find the right shelves for their homes, navigate the sometimes confusing world of weight ratings and bracket types, and successfully complete DIY installations on everything from heritage brick walls in Melbourne terraces to modern lightweight construction in Queensland apartments.
What We Do
Our team spends considerable time researching, testing, and evaluating floating shelves available to Australian consumers. We understand that wall-mounted shelving is about more than just aesthetics - it's about trust. When you mount a shelf on your wall, you need to know it will hold your grandmother's ceramics, your growing book collection, or your indoor plant babies without fail.
That's why we focus on practical, honest advice. We test weight capacities, evaluate mounting hardware quality, assess build materials, and consider real-world Australian conditions - from the humidity of coastal Queensland to the temperature swings in Victoria. Our guides are written with Australian homes in mind, covering everything from finding studs in plasterboard to the best wall anchors for different applications.
Our Approach
We believe in transparency and honesty above all else. When we recommend a product, it's because we genuinely believe it offers good value for Australian consumers. We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships and never let commercial considerations influence our editorial recommendations. If a shelf has weak mounting hardware or misleading weight claims, we'll tell you - even if it means losing a sale.
Our content is created by real people with real experience in home improvement. We've made the mistakes so you don't have to - like the time we discovered the hard way that some "25kg capacity" shelves really aren't designed for that much weight when mounted on plasterboard. Every tip, warning, and recommendation in our guides comes from genuine hands-on experience.
Meet the Team
Sarah Chen
Founder & Lead Editor
Interior design enthusiast with 15 years of DIY experience. Sarah founded Floating Shelves Australia after her own frustrating search for quality shelf information. She oversees all content and product testing.
Michael Patterson
Technical Writer
Former carpenter and building inspector, Michael brings professional expertise to our installation guides. He specialises in weight capacity testing and wall mounting techniques for Australian homes.
Emma Wilson
Styling Contributor
Professional home stager and interior stylist based in Sydney. Emma creates our styling guides and helps readers understand how to arrange and decorate their floating shelves beautifully.
Our Commitment to You
We're committed to providing accurate, helpful information that empowers you to make confident decisions about your home. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly options from Kmart and IKEA or investing in premium timber shelves that will last for decades, we're here to help you find exactly what you need.
Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team, and we'll do our best to help you find the perfect floating shelves for your space.