wall shelves

Vertical surface platforms

Wall shelves are horizontal surfaces mounted directly to a wall for storage or display, rather than standing as freestanding furniture.

They range from simple floating planks to elaborate bracket-supported systems: We installed wall shelves in the bathroom for towels, The wall shelves held her collection of vintage cameras.

The term typically appears in plural because they're often installed in sets.

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Furniture holding volumes

credenza · sideboard · hutch · ladder shelves · armoire

storage concealment

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Enclosed storage compartments

armoires · wardrobes · drawers · closets

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Concealed space below mattress

basement storage

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