How to Choose Floating Shelves for a UK Home
Choosing floating shelves for a UK home is easier when you start with the job the shelf needs to do rather than its looks. This guide walks through the questions worth answering before you buy, beginning with the room and how it is used, then moving on to the all important matter of wall type, since British homes mix solid masonry and plasterboard partitions. We explain how to size shelves to a space, how to pick a finish that sits happily with your existing furniture, and how to think honestly about weight and fixings so nothing is overloaded. There is also advice on coordinating shelving across several rooms, from living areas to studies, so the whole house feels considered. A closing set of questions covers the practical points readers ask most, including depth, fitting and how many shelves a wall really needs....