Shelving doesn’t have to be an afterthought. Whether you’re fitting out a café, creating a calm coffee corner at home, or simply want a smarter way to display products, shelves can set the tone for the whole space. At George & Willy, we design shelving that does more with less—pared-back pieces that bring warmth, structure, and purpose to the wall.
In this guide, we’re sharing shelf styling ideas using three of our favorite shelving solutions: the Ceiling Mounted Shelves, the Wooden Pegboard Shelf, and our Floating Shelves. From functional storage to clean-lined café displays, here are some easy ways to make the most of your shelves.
Floating Shelf Styling Ideas
Our metal Floating Shelves are a go-to for modern kitchens, studios, and retail spaces. The slimline silhouette and hidden fixings make them feel seamless on the wall, whether you’re stacking cookbooks, storing ceramics, or lining up jars above a coffee station.
For a warm and lived-in look, style your metal floating shelf with a mix of textured ceramics, small framed prints, and greenery. If you're setting up a coffee bar wall shelf, stack mugs in sets of two or three on this shelf for coffee mugs, add a grinder and some beans, and keep it simple. These shelves are also a great option for a coffee station shelf or product shelf display in a store—neat, minimal, and built to last.
Ceiling Mounted Shelf Ideas
Ceiling Hanging Shelves are ideal when you want storage that’s out of the way but still on display. They work especially well in small cafés as a cafe shelf or kitchens where bench space is limited and wall space is precious. Ours are crafted from powder-coated aluminum, with extension rods that allow you to choose the length of your shelves.
Use your ceiling mounted shelves to store plates, plants, or takeaway packaging above your café counter. Or install a ceiling mounted storage shelf in a small kitchen to keep daily essentials within reach but out of the way. They’re also perfect as coffee bar shelves or bread display shelves if you’re after that modern, slightly industrial look.
Styling the Wooden Pegboard
A longstanding and personal favorite of ours - the Wooden Pegboard is as versatile as shelving gets. With removable shelves and pegboard hooks, it’s easy to adjust and reconfigure whenever your needs change. Whether you’re hanging tools in a workshop or displaying retail goods in a store, pegboard shelves are a clean, customizable option.
Try mixing shelves and hooks to balance hanging and stacked items—think aprons, tools, cups, or signage. Pegboard shelves are great in kids’ spaces, creative studios, and cafés alike. The natural timber tone works beautifully against white walls or dark tiles.
The right shelf can do a lot for a space—it can open up storage, create visual calm, or simply give your favorite things a place to land. Whether you’re after a shelf for coffee mugs or a café shelf that ties in with the rest of your fit-out, George & Willy shelves are designed to work across settings. Minimal, versatile, and made to last.
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