Display shelves & picture ledges

Showcase your favorite pieces with display shelves

Display shelves are a great way to maximize wall space that’s far more flexible than hanging photos or artwork. They make it easy to swap out showcased items for an ever-changing design while requiring less holes in the wall than other options.

But they’re not just for pictures. Place a variety of items on display shelves throughout the house to add beauty and convenience while saving space.

Picture ledges for all styles

Choose the picture ledge that fits the mood you want while matching existing design elements in any room of the house. You can select picture ledges in neutrals, colorful hues or various expressions of wood to complement the rustic feel of hardwood floors. A special groove helps to keep smaller frames at the perfect angle. Besides artwork, they can also hold small plants and treasured trinkets.

Display shelves with a functional purpose

• Consider a transparent picture shelf to add to the modern look of your bathroom while keeping your floss, tweezers and combs within easy reach.
• Switch out ornaments, award plaques or paintings in your den or home office.
• Picture ledges are great for holding alarm clocks, perfume or cologne bottles, framed photos and potted succulent plants in the bedroom.
• Add a picture shelf to your home's entryway or living room to hold mail and magazines.

How to install picture shelves

• Consider what you want to display and keep the addition of more picture ledges in mind when measuring your stretch of wall.
• While you can stagger the placement of picture shelves in a variety of ways, consider how you may choose to alternate between showcasing or storing bigger and smaller prints as well as taller items like magazines or books.
• Be sure to select the right types of screws for your wall material.