Wall Shelves
Transform empty walls into functional displays with our stunning collection of wall shelves at Boca Living. There's untapped potential in every blank wall – opportunities to showcase treasured memories, display beautiful objects, and create practical storage without sacrificing precious floor space. The right wall shelf doesn't just hold things; it becomes an architectural feature that adds depth, character, and personality to your living room whilst solving storage challenges elegantly.
Wall Shelves
Our versatile range offers sizes for every space and need. Compact 117cm wall shelves suit smaller walls or focused displays, perfect for hallways or above sofas. For more generous arrangements, 150cm wall shelves combine size and practicality beautifully, accommodating substantial book collections or curated decorative displays.
Need maximum impact? Our expansive 200cm wall shelves create dramatic feature walls, providing ample surface area for extensive collections whilst making bold design statements.
Beyond standard shelving, our collection includes shelves designed specifically for above televisions – ideal positions for soundbars, decorative objects, or treasured keepsakes that complement your entertainment area. These thoughtfully proportioned pieces balance TV units beautifully, creating cohesive media walls.
For creative spirits, our artistic octagonal wall shelves make unique statements, blending sculptural form with everyday function effortlessly. These geometric designs add a contemporary edge whilst providing practical storage, proving that shelving needn't be boring.
Material lovers will appreciate our wall shelf units in light and dark oak, bringing timeless natural warmth to any room. The beautiful wood grain adds organic texture whilst the neutral tones complement diverse colour schemes and décor styles.
Do It Yourself Wall Shelves
Installing wall shelves yourself is achievable with proper preparation and our comprehensive instructions. Each shelf arrives with mounting hardware and detailed guidance. You'll need a spirit level for ensuring horizontal alignment, a drill with appropriate bits for your wall type, a pencil for marking, and a tape measure.
Start by deciding shelf placement – measure and mark lightly. Use a stud finder to locate wall studs for the strongest support, or prepare appropriate wall plugs for plasterboard. Hold the shelf or brackets at marked positions, checking the level carefully, then mark drilling points.
Drill pilot holes, insert wall plugs if needed, then secure brackets firmly. Mount the shelf onto the installed brackets, ensuring stability before loading. Most installations are complete within 30-45 minutes.
How to Attach Wall Shelves
Attaching wall shelves securely requires matching fixings to your wall type. For plasterboard walls, use heavy-duty plasterboard anchors rated for your shelf's expected load – these expand behind the plasterboard, distributing weight safely. For brick or concrete walls, use appropriate wall plugs with masonry screws, drilling with masonry bits.
For wooden stud walls, locate studs with a finder and screw directly into them for maximum strength. Always use a spirit level, ensuring shelves sit perfectly horizontal – even slight angles become obvious once loaded.
Space brackets appropriately; longer shelves (like our 200cm options) require multiple brackets evenly distributed. Test stability gently before fully loading. For LED-equipped shelves like the Klara and Wensley collections, plan cable routing before final mounting.