Ledges are the new shelves! These small yet functional pieces are perfect for solving small space problems and for organizing. Forget wasting floor and counter space and attach some ledges to the walls for storage and decor! Here are some ideas to use ledges around the house.
Decor
Gallery Walls
Ledges are well-known to be the perfect frame for a gallery wall: they let you change the pieces, they are renter-friendly and they are easy to install. Ledges that match the walls will merge with it and your art will be seen better, while contrasting ledges will add interest to your gallery wall. You can also play with lengths choosing extra long ones that cover the whole wall or cutting them to create a unique configuration.
These black ledges are used for creating black, white and light stain gallery wall for a Scandinavian space.
If you choose contrasting ledges, they will bring their own impact to the decor, too,.
Long stained ledges are a statement, and here they are used for artwork and various types of decor.
This gallery wall is composed of ledges of various lengths to hold artwork and other stuff, and it looks unique.
This gallery wall is placed on a stained ledge that is adds interest and texture to it.
A corner gallery wall with white ledges and black and white art is a lovely idea for a modern or Scandinavian space.
Displaying
Besides gallery walls, you can display dishes and plates, candles and books, magazines and other stuff, everything that comes to your mind. In this case all of these objects will become part of the room decor, too.
White ledges here are used to organize a whimsical gallery wall of magazines, candles, vases and other objects. (via catesthill).
If you have a collection of magazines, it can be displayed on ledges. (via domino).
In the kitchen you can display your cook books and also use the upper ledge for some not often used items.
Stained ledges are great to store books, kids' or adults' ones. (via nurserydesignstudio).
If you like plate walls, the easiest way to organize one is to use ledges to hold them. (via livesimplybyannie).
This ledge vertical gallery wall is used to display plates and seasonal decor. (via apartmenttherapy).
This stained ledge is holding plates and they are secured with some wire.
Stained ledges with plates and seasonal decor are great for farmhouse spaces.
Storage
Kitchen Organization
Attach some ledges in the kitchen to place spice jars and other food there. Display your cook books together with some food in matching containers, place cutting boards or other stuff. Besides, if you have a coffee station, you can place some ledges on the walls and store your mugs and other necessary stuff there.
Use ledges in the kitchen to store food and not only, attach a magnetic piece for knives.
No place for mugs? Use ledges to store and display them next to your coffee maker!.
This food storage is perfectly organized: with white ledges and tall matching jars.
Storing and organizing spices can be done with ledges, they won't take much space and will hold a lot of jars.
This rack with a ledge allows storing books and also cutting boards and other stuff, it's both for storage and display. (via hunker).
A single small ledge still gives enough space for utensils, spices and cutting boards.
I love how this white ledge merges with the wall and tan food jars almost don't stand out.
This small coffee station is made of a coffee maker and some ledges, with a rail for cups.
Ledges are perfect for kitchens, here they hold spice jars.
Entryway Storage
If you have a tiny entryway and storage seems something impossible, a couple of ledges will give your place to hang a coat, umbrellas or place your keys. They can also hold your hats and scarves! Pair up your ledges with racks and shelves that are wall-mounted to get even more vertical storage space.
The small entryway is finished off with ledges and hooks that are used for storing various stuff and accessories.
This ledge does not only display cactus decor but also holds rails for hats. (via blog).
This stained ledge in the entryway can hold not only decor but also some useful stuff like keys.
This neutral ledge is used for decor, and the matching rack under it is used for storage.
Bathroom Storage
Save counter space in the bathroom attach a ledge to the wall and placing your skin, hair care and tooth care stuff there. You can also store makeup like this in bathrooms, bedrooms and other rooms. This idea works in the shower, too, if there’s no space for a rack or a shelf.
Clear acrylic ledges are great to store skin care products, they can be attached in your bathroom, as many as you need.
Clear acrylic ledges like these ones are perfect to store your skin and har care products and everything is clearly seen.
These white ledges are holding perfumery and art, they are perfect for displaying such small items.
This skin care display is a work of art! Clear ledges don't distract attention from aesthetically pleasing products.
These white ledges are an alternative to a vanity that would take too much space here.
Attach some ledges to bathroom walls and display plants, towels and candles there.
A ledge in the bathroom will help you keep the countertops clean.
Your perfume collection can be proudly displayed on some ledges in your closet or bedroom.
Store your makeup on ledges: attach some to the wall and place your stuff there, so you won't need a big vanity.
Other Ideas
Plants in pots, jewelry, sunglasses, shoes and other stuff can be stored on ledges, just turn on your imagination and find a perfect use for them in your home!
Organize your home office using clear ledges, where you can place notebooks, your phone and much other stuff.
You can display your plants using some ledges, they won't take floor or shelf space and your plants will get more sunshine.
Use ledges to organize your jewelry, just attach some hooks or holders to do that. (via idealhome).
Sunglasses storage? Yes, please! Attach clear acrylic ledges to a wardrobe door and display them there.