Kitchen Shelves

Wooden kitchen shelves handmade to order in our Halifax workshop, in solid oak and pine. Open kitchen shelving that takes the knocks a working kitchen gives it and looks better for it over time, made to your wall width in floating or bracket styles, with fixings included.

  • Solid oak and pine, handmade in Yorkshire
  • Floating or bracket styles
  • Made to order in a range of sizes and finishes
  • Bespoke lengths cut to your wall, fixings included
  • Built for everyday kitchen use

What are kitchen shelves for?

Open kitchen shelves put your everyday things within reach, crockery, jars, cookbooks and plants, and open up a wall that cupboards would close in. Solid wood suits a kitchen because it takes the wear, wipes clean and can be re-finished rather than replaced.

Floating or bracket?

We make both:

  • Floating kitchen shelves, concealed fixings for a clean, uninterrupted run along the wall
  • Bracket shelves, solid wood on metal or wooden brackets, for heavier loads and a more traditional or industrial look

Oak or pine?

Both are solid timber throughout, no veneer or MDF. Oak is denser and finer grained for a contemporary kitchen, pine is warmer and more rustic. Made to order, so the length and finish suit your kitchen, with bespoke widths cut to fit a run of wall or an alcove.

Made in Yorkshire

Every kitchen shelf is handmade to order in our Halifax workshop and ships with its fixings included.

Frequently asked questions

Are wooden shelves good for a kitchen?
Yes. Solid wood takes the knocks of a working kitchen, wipes clean and can be re-finished over the years rather than replaced.

What styles do they come in?
Floating kitchen shelves with concealed fixings, or bracket shelves on metal or wooden brackets.

What wood are they made from?
Solid oak and pine throughout, not veneer or MDF.

Can I order a bespoke length?
Yes. Made to order, so we cut them to your wall width. Send your measurements before ordering.

Do they hold much weight?
Bracket kitchen shelves carry more than floating shelves, so choose brackets for heavier crockery and appliances, and floating for a lighter, cleaner look.

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More about our Kitchen Shelves

Wooden kitchen shelves โ€” what to consider before buying

Kitchen shelves take more than most โ€” steam, cooking oil, occasional knocks. Solid wood handles this better than MDF or veneered board, particularly if it's been properly sealed or waxed. Our kitchen shelves are finished in a choice of wax or oil treatments specifically chosen to hold up in that environment.

Oak is the harder of the two woods we use โ€” denser grain, more resistant to surface damage. Pine is lighter in tone and slightly softer, which means it can show marks over time but many people prefer the look. Both are solid timber, not composite.

For fixing: floating shelves use a hidden steel bracket system rated to 30kg per shelf. Bracket shelves are surface-mounted with visible fixings โ€” more traditional look, easier to install. Both can go into plasterboard with the right fixings, or directly into brick or timber stud.

Browse our full range of wooden shelves, including floating shelves and shelves with wooden brackets.

All our timber is FSC certified and responsibly sourced!

Sustainability

Frequently asked questions

Are your kitchen shelves suitable for everyday use?
Yes. Our kitchen shelves are built from solid oak and pine and rated to hold 30kg per shelf โ€” enough for plates, jars, cookbooks and everyday kitchen items. The wood is finished in a sealed wax or oil treatment that resists the moisture and steam a kitchen produces. Solid timber handles kitchen conditions better than MDF or veneered alternatives, which can delaminate over time with heat and humidity.
Do kitchen shelves come with fixings included?
Yes. Floating shelves include the hidden steel wall bracket system and all fixings required for a standard installation. Bracket shelves come with matching fixings for the brackets. Full fitting instructions are included. For plasterboard walls, we recommend using the appropriate toggle fixings โ€” details are in the fitting guide.
Are floating shelves suitable for kitchens?
Yes, and they're one of the most practical options for kitchen storage. The hidden bracket system keeps the wall clean without exposed metalwork, and the shelf surface is fully accessible from front, top and sides. Avoid positioning directly above a hob where direct steam and heat exposure is constant โ€” a few centimetres offset is enough. For everything else โ€” spice storage, crockery, cookbooks, shelving above a worktop โ€” they work well.
Can kitchen shelves be used in smaller kitchens?
Yes โ€” wall-mounted shelving is particularly well suited to smaller kitchens where worktop space is limited. A single run of shelving 80โ€“100cm wide above a worktop clears the counter while keeping daily essentials within reach. We can make shelves to your exact wall width if standard lengths don't fit your space.