This could look like floating them 16 to 24 inches from the countertop for a spacious and freely accessible setup. Moving onto the living room, if you're putting shelves above the couch ...

Instead, Instagram user Nick Laciok just flipped traditional floating shelf placement on its head with a simple IKEA hack ...

Wall shelves work well above other pieces of furniture: the bed, the dresser, above the TV, even above the toilet.” Whether you’re using floating shelves or adjustable modular shelving units ...