This neutral and black living room features a TV mounted over a warm wood mantle and a black accent wall fitted with warm wood floating shelves adorned with modern accents. A brass portrait light fixture mounted over the selves brings life to this corner. Large windows bathe the room with bright natural light and a bench layered with accent pillows rests below the shelving.
25 Brilliant Shelf Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Space
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Published: February 16, 2023
Updated: February 13, 2023
25 Brilliant Shelf Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Space
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February 16, 2023
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Collecting dust and playing host to the occasional spider, dark corners and forgotten shelves are a reality for many homeowners. Brighten up those areas with some creative and charming shelf lighting ideas.
Widely available in many shades and wood tones, shelving can be mounted anywhere in a home. Utilizing verticle space, floating shelves with lighting will brighten the dark spaces of a home and add life to an otherwise dull corner. Do you have a bookshelf that does not seem to get much attention? Consider bookshelf lighting ideas to draw attention and showcase beautifully decorated shelves or a collection of meaningful books. Built-in shelving is a perfect place to play with different lighting ideas such as wall scones, lamps, and even holiday miniature lights.
To help you rescue dark corners or forgotten shelves of your home, consider some of these carefully selected shelf lighting ideas to help you brighten your space.
02 of Floating Shelves With Sconce Lighting
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Light wood floating shelves with sconce lighting is the perfect accent for this small corner. Adorned with greenery and an inspirational quote mounted to a light neutral wall, these floating shelves brighten the space.
03 of White Built-in Shelving Illuminated by Natural Light
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White built-in shelving adorned with elegant accents and greenery is the perfect decor for this space. A small white lamp with a shite shade paired with a white vase with fresh spring boughs is a delightful shelf lighting accent idea. White walls frame the shelves and dancing shadows produce a realistic still-life shading effect.
04 of Warm Wood Shelves With Miniature Lights
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Warm wood shelves mounted to a white wall adorned with festive and farmhouse accents. Miniature lights weaving throughout the decor offer a warm glow and a unique display shelf lighting idea. A neutral lamp balances the shelf lighting effect and brings attention to the space.
05 of Warm Wood Cubby Cabinet With Black Accents
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A dark wood cubby cabinet adorned with rustic farmhouse accents fitted with shelf lighting is the perfect idea to create a delightful showcase. A large window dressed with sheer drapes bathes the space with filtered natural light and tall greenery and a neutral area rug help to frame the space. A black lamp paired with a white shade rests on top of the cubby cabinet and neutral storage bins are neatly placed below.
06 of Floating Shelf Natural Light Ideas
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A white floating shelf accessorized with framed prints and white taper candles atop black candle holders. White walls contrast with the decor and soft natural light from a nearby window illuminates the display. A neutral couch layered with pillows resting below the shelf accents the shelf display.
07 of White Kitchen With White Shelf and Natural Light
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A white kitchen with white shelves is adorned with warm wood accents and antique white dishes. White and warm wood accents placed among the shelves offer a pleasing contrast while two lamps placed on the top frame provide balance. Soft natural light from a nearby window brightens the space and white batten walls provide a pleasing backdrop.
08 of Mini Bar Floating Shelves Lighting
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Light wood floating shelves adorned with bar essentials are mounted below a black sconce light creating a delightful illuminated mini-bar area. A large black rim mirror reflects a neutral couch layered with accent pillows and filtered natural light streams in from a nearby window. A ZZ plant potted in a white ceramic planter rests on a white countertop next to a tray supplied with drink-mixing essentials.
09 of Light Wood Floating Shelves Lighting Ideas
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Light wood floating shelves mounted on a white shiplap wall adorned with accents and illuminated by three antique-inspired brass wall sconces. Accenting the blending with the decor arrangement this floating shelf lighting idea is perfect for showcasing and bringing attention to this space. White walls brighten the space and filtered natural light streams through a nearby window.
10 of White Subway Tile Kitchen With Floating Shelf Lighting
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A white subway tile kitchen wall with a black adjustable light is hung with a light wood floating shelf adorned with farmhouse accents. White subway tile walls provide a pleasing backdrop while the black shelf lighting brings attention to the space. Soft natural light filters through a nearby window and the warm light from a lit candle placed on the shelf offers a retrospective accent.
11 of White Kitchen With Warm Wood Floating Shelves Lighting
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A farmhouse kitchen with white cabinetry and a white countertop is paired with warm wood floating shelves adorned with rustic farmhouse accents. A brass wall sconce mounted over the shelf illuminates the space and complements the decor. A white lamp, paired with fresh lavender greenery arranged in a white ceramic vase atop a black storage cabinet illuminates the lower space. White walls contrast with the decor and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
12 of White Shiplap Living Room Built-in Shelving Lighting
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A white shiplap living room wall with black adjustable wall scones is displayed over white built-in shelving adorned with rustic and farmhouse accents. White shiplap walls provide a pleasing backdrop while the black sconces illuminate and bring attention to the space. White cabinetry grounds the display and a framed print of a masted ship serve as an anchor piece.
13 of Wood Coffee Table and Shelf Décor Items
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Rectangular wood coffee table is positioned between gray skirted living room sofas on top of a patterned rug. White farmhouse cabinets occupy the bottom of two shelving units. Shelf decor items accessorize the shelves beneath brass swing arm sconces
14 of Warm Wood Floating Shelves With Wall Mounted Lighting
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This living room features a TV mounted on a white shiplap wall over a mantel and flanked by warm wood floating shelves with black wall sconce lighting. Rustic decor, greenery, and rattan accents adorn the shelves. A large textured area rug is layered on light wood flooring and bright natural light filters throughout the room.
15 of Buffalo Check Christmas Décor in Shiplap Entryway
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Two black sconces hang on a white shiplap wall above a white bench. Black and white buffalo check Christmas decor, and small pine trees are spread over a white shelf and the bench. A white mat is laid on the warm wood floor.
16 of Vintage Sconce and Tile Half Wall
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Blue vanity is adorned with vintage hardware and vessel sink. Tiled half wall is topped with a light wood trim that doubles as shelf. Collection of items including embellished brass mirrors are arranged along the shelf. Vintage sconce illuminates the space.
17 of White Kitchen Floating Shelf Lighting Ideas
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This white kitchen features white cabinetry with black hardware, a white countertop, and white subway tile walls. A black gooseneck wall sconce mounted over white floating shelves adorned with farmhouse accents provides a pleasing contrast with the white subway wall. Complementing the black hardware this floating shelf lighting is the perfect accent for this kitchen.
18 of White Bookshelf With Adjustable Lighting
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White built-in bookshelves are adorned with farmhouse accents, greenery, and rattan storage baskets. Accenting and showcasing the decor, the two brass adjustable lighting fixtures are the perfect bookshelf lighting idea for this space. Light walls brighten the space and neutral plush carpeting runs throughout.
19 of White Shiplap Wall Floating Shelves Lighting Ideas
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Warm wood floating shelves mounted on a white shiplap wall are adorned with modern accents. Black adjustable wall sconces mounted over the shelf accent and complement making them the perfect shelf lighting idea. White shiplap walls provide a pleasing backdrop and bright natural light filters through the room from a nearby window.
20 of Farmhouse Home Office With Mounted Lights
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This farmhouse home office features a gray desk with a white surface pushed against a white wall. Mounted shelving adorned with accents illuminated by two black wall sconces is a perfect shelf lighting idea for this space. A dark gray wooden chair is carefully pushed under the desk and warm wood flooring runs throughout.
21 of Inset Shelf Lighting Ideas
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White inset shelving adorned with accents illuminated by bright recessed lighting is the perfect accent for this farmhouse hallway. Potted greenery, photos, and rustic accents are perfectly displayed and brighten the dark hallway.
22 of Black Lantern Shelf Lighting
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An adorable rustic wood shelf adorned with antique accents is paired with a metal farmhouse scripted sign. A black lantern placed in the middle serves as shelf lighting that is both delightful and blends with the decor. White walls contrast with the decor and natural light from a nearby window produces a definitive still-life artistic shading effect.
23 of Wood Floating Shelves with Kitchen Decor
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Stained wood floating shelves styled with kitchen decor are mounted to a white shiplap wall. A black sconce fitted above the shelves illuminates white cabinets topped by a gray and black countertop.
24 of Beadboard Backsplash for Dark Cabinets and Light Countertops
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White beadboard backsplash for dark cabinets and light countertops is fitted under light wood floating shelves. A white double apron sink with a white and light pink striped skirt is fitted into the cabinets.
25 of White Farmhouse Bookshelf Lighting Ideas
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A white bookshelf adorned with accents, books, and greenery is placed next to a white leather padded chair. A rustic metal staff fitted with a clear light bulb illuminates the shelves creating delightful bookshelf lighting. White walls help to brighten the space and bright natural light filters through a nearby window.
