Win Back Floor Space With A Unique Floating Bookshelf From Target

Every home needs storage, but options that take up valuable floor space can actually cause more problems than they solve. That's why space-saving alternatives like floating shelves are often more practical than freestanding units, which encroach on a room's square footage. The problem is, most shelves can be quite boring, with run-of-the-mill options contributing very little visual interest. That's why this unique yet space-saving design from Target is likely to catch your eye.

The Costway 5-Tier Floating Bookshelf is a wall-mounted corner shelf with a zigzag configuration, where each shelf's side panel alternates from left to right in a staggered arrangement. It measures 50 inches tall and supports up to 75 lbs, allowing you to store a variety of items. It also comes in a faux wood grain finish in three colors: white, brown, and oak (although the oak is quite dark and looks more like walnut in reality). The 4.8-star aggregate rating gives it worthy credentials, and it's well-priced, too, according to reviews. While usually listed at $69.99, it's currently on sale for $32.99.

Besides helping you win back floor space, it's a great way to add interest to empty corners. Use it as a practical addition to a living room or home office, or as display shelves in a kitchen. One reviewer even used it in their retro games room to showcase controllers, while another used it to display mugs above their coffee bar.

High-design Target furniture and decor can be hard to come by, but this shelving unit arguably looks a lot more expensive than it actually is, especially in the brown colorway. The slightly rustic finish on the wood grain, combined with the sleek lines of the shelves' profile, makes it a fitting choice for the Midcentury Modern style. This interior design aesthetic is defined by natural wood tones, simple lines, and functional forms, and these shelves combine all three features. To play into the theme, use them to store books, a simple vase, and your favorite decor accessories (leather and chrome details will be especially fitting for this design style).

Installing these corner shelves is pretty straightforward. They'll arrive flat-packed, so there will be a bit of assembly involved, but they mount easily to two perpendicular walls with just six screws (all of which are included). For anyone who considers themselves a perfectionist, you'll be pleased to learn that screw hole cover stickers are included as well, so you can achieve a clean, finished look with no visible hardware.

As beautiful as they are, these shelves won't be suitable for every home. It's important to note that wall mounting is the only way to install them. Since they don't have a base stand, they can't be used as a freestanding unit, so they're not an option for renters who can't drill into walls.