Hi Laura. We create floating bathroom shelves from natural or man-made stone. They are completely bespoke and made to fit client specification. (Any size, material, colour etc.) If this would be something that would interest you send us a message and I can give you more details!

Excellent, that should be the easiest to create. The ones in the photo were created with a batten running around the back, sides and front, with MDF secured to the top and underside, with a timber front. It would be easy enough for lighting to be incorporated should you wish, although bringing in an electrician will obviously ramp up the cost.

I saw floating shelves being put up on a Kitchen makeover programme last night on channel 5. They had metal rods fixed to the wall, and holes were made in the shelves to line up with the rods and they were slid on. I’m not sure they are strong enough for heavy items, but fine for a few decorative items or a plant.

I would paint the wall first, then if you change the shelves you won’t be left with a gap in the paintwork. And it’s surprising how easily one can see the join on even the best fitted shelf and painting the wall first will avoid this.