Despite their gravity-defying appearance, floating shelves are a straightforward woodworking project. Follow these steps to build some sturdy DIY storage.

A: A floating shelf, as the name implies, hangs on a wall with no (or minimal) visible support. It’s modern-looking, dramatic and as practical as more complicated-looking shelving.

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How much weight can floating shelves hold? While some floating shelves are only capable of displaying a few lightweight items, others are sturdy enough to hold more than 100 pounds.