This minimalistic approach to a home office is something you can easily apply to your home. The soft white walls will act as a neutral canvas to highlight the natural wood tones of the desk. The floating black shelf is a great component to add as it provides an option to display decor and provide bold color contrasts.
16 Floating Shelf Above Desk Designs To Decorate Your Space
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Published: September 25, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
Home offices are usually spaces that require a substantial work area where you can freely put all your equipment neatly within reach. With these floating shelves above desk designs, you’ll be able to organize your workspace without having to give up on decorating the space itself or on any precious space that might be necessary for your work.
By integrating a floating shelf above your desk, you’re able to save space as well as create a seamless design that fits in with the overall aesthetic of your home office. This also means that your laptops, books, and any other additional equipment that you require, will have a place to call home. You could also use these shelves as a way to incorporate décor without making it look too cluttered. How you decorate these shelves is also a great way to stay within the realms of a specific aesthetic, whether it be a rustic farmhouse, neutral and clean, or bright and fun.
Check out these floating shelf above desk designs to consider how you’d like to achieve a similar look in your own home.
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Pair an eye-catching gray and white palm frond wallpaper with deep shades of brown leather and wood to create a unique home office aesthetic. The thinly framed black shelves perfectly display any portrait you add without taking away the beauty of the wallpaper. Complete the desk setup with a comfy armchair.
03 of Wooden Floating Shelves on Patterned Wallpaper
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Here’s a unique way to add depth and character to your patterned wallpaper. Add floating wooden shelves that bring a rustic and natural charm to display your favorite farmhouse items. Incorporate modern elements with a black table and Sputnik chandelier in the center of the room with a botanical printed rug on the floor below.
04 of Simple Home Office Idea With Floating Shelf
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Embrace a relaxing and minimalistic aesthetic with this home office idea. The simple white walls are a great backdrop to assemble a long desk area perfect for you and your significant other to work together. Attach a white shelf just above the desk to display any decor you wish to add to the space.
05 of DIY Craft Area Floating Shelves
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This easy DIY floating shelf idea will be a great fit for your study or craft area. Assemble simple white shelves above the desk to display simple decor. Add an adorable garland with a string connecting the two shelves.
06 of Black and White Office With Wood Floating Shelves
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Portray a classy black-and-white office area with this home office design. Adding light wood floating shelves in the center of the space adds depth and offers options to display decor. They also help create a modern accent to the black accent wall and white cabinetry to prevent the room from becoming too stark.
07 of Floating Shelves for Children’s Books
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Create an adorable section for your children’s favorite books with floating shelves as an excellent way to neatly organize all the different books. Add in a small wooden desk with simple wooden decorations to create the perfect reading nook.
08 of Cozy Home Office With Floating Shelf Above Desk
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This cozy little space is ideal for getting all your work done. By using soft white paint to surround the room, the light notes of wood are excellently highlighted and make the room an ideal space to work. Add a floating shelf to tie the space together.
09 of Office Nook in Kitchen
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This unique office nook situated in the kitchen is ideal for those working from home and looking for a practical option for a workspace. The white subway tiles will add some texture to the space and the accompaniment of wooden floating shelves displayed with glass and stoneware gives the space an organized and clean look.
10 of Pink Accent Wall for Kid’s Study Area
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Surprise your child with this adorable study area idea. The soft pink accent wall will act as a lovely backdrop for light wooden floating shelves above the desk. Add a storage compartment just to the side of the desk to offer a space to organize all the different stationery your child has.
11 of Farmhouse Office With Black Floating Shelves Above Desk Ideas
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy setup for your home office, this is the one for you. The desk is spacious enough for all the different components with room to decorate it with simple elements. The floating black shelves give the area a lovely farmhouse aesthetic blending black and white with a rustic wooden touch.
12 of Pristine, White Home Office
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Place a white desk in the center of the room on top of a soft white carpet for a perfectly pristine room. Attach white floating shelves to display elegant white decor to beautifully capture a clean and refined look. Simple, white decorations and small floral accents are used to create an elegant look.
13 of Black and White Home Office With Floating Shelves
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This room can be the perfect option to declutter your home office and create a minimalist space that is relaxing and productive. Pair black and white elements and contrast them with green plants to create a simple, yet graceful, ambiance. Incorporate white floating shelves to add a bit of depth as well as display options for your colorful prints and decor.
14 of Adorable Desk Space With Pink and Brass Accents
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Create a simple yet adorable desk space with this charming design. The white desk is an excellent accompaniment to the soft beige walls and shiny brass lamp. The small floating shelves decorated with pink and white decor will fit the room perfectly and highlight the minimalistic charm of the space.
15 of Kid’s Study Area With Floating Shelves
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This adorable kid’s study area is one you can easily assemble in your own home. Adding an L-shaped desk is an efficient use of the space available. Floating wood shelves are an adorable component you can install in the space, while rattan baskets and wicker shelves add to the simple, bohemian design.
16 of Wooden Floating Shelf on Olive Accent Wall
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Want to enhance an accent wall further? Use a rustic wooden floating shelf to highlight the deep olive walls with delicate millwork and portray your white-framed portraits. The floating shelf will also act as a sectioning piece dividing the bed and the desk area.
