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Available only at The Container Store, our Driftwood Melamine Shelves are specifically designed to work perfectly with our Elfa Easy Hang or freestanding Shelving Systems as well as our wall-mounted shelving components. They're available in a variety sizes to fit both your needs and your wall space. Use Elfa Solid Shelf Brackets and Shelf Connectors when installing with our Elfa Shelving Systems. Or, choose a wall-mounted bracket that suits your personal style to create a shelving solution that's specific to you.
Durable thermofused laminate over a particle board core
Driftwood Melamine Shelves is rated
4.8 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
AllyDenver from
Smooth and nice colourWe love the natural look of these shelves. The wood is smooth and of good quality.
Date published: 2017-06-07
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Birdwood from
Attractive and practical shelvingThese shelves are attractive but reasonably priced ... just what I was looking for! I was pleased to find these in a size that fit the wall space perfectly and the sand color works really well with my light wood desk. They also have a subtle grainy finish that looks like wood and adds more character than white melamine, especially against a white wall. We purchased the white shelf clip brackets and attaching them to the drywall was straightforward and made for a secure installation. My only complaint is that a couple of the shelves had slightly flawed edges at the corners. However, they didn't bother me enough to take them back to the store.
Date published: 2017-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anastasiia from
Great PurchaseWe redid our clothes closet and this shelves look perfect! Modern style. Also easy to install and they are strong! We are strongly satisfied with this purchase. Thank you Elfa and The Container Store for Great Ideas and Perfect Cusomer Service!
Date published: 2017-01-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Soni from
Great, versatile productEasy install, easy cleaning. looks great.
I have bought and installed the Melamine shelves both in closets and in my craft room. they are versatile for any organization space you want.
Date published: 2016-07-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
VirgieJo from
Great for any room.Purchased for extra space in my laundry room. Very handy.
Date published: 2016-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BWTN1 from
Did the jobNice quality and finish ...............................
Date published: 2016-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pathe from
Perfect FitBought these 24 inchers to put in-between my 25 inch end shelves. But had some left over that I wanted to stand alone, not next to any other shelf. I called customer service and found out that if turned both elfa connector wires underneath to the outside I was able to use the leftover 24 inchers by themselves. Note that the 24 inchers will not cover the entire elfa bracket that attaches to the standard. There is a little bit of space left open on the bracket, but I'm happy; its sturdy!
Date published: 2016-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Haywood from
Handy & VersatileThese are strong and can hold weight. This is the second shelf I have purchased as a stand-alone item. I use one on a luggage carrier as a plant stand. I put the other one, when needed, on the surface of the stove under the excellent stove light for a stand-up desk. Of course, I check to make sure no burners are hot first.
Date published: 2015-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Susiekrochets from
Best Hanging Shelves EverI love Elfa shelves and the entire system. Very easy to hang (for this type of shelf) and they look great. Very sturdy - they hold a lot of weight. I use them in my home office where they hold books, binders, paper, etc.
Date published: 2015-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ElfaLove5 from
Elfa Desks very functional and stylishWe love our elfa desks and shelving units. We had to remodel our home for our baby, including reconfiguring our guest room and building a nursery. The Elfa desk and shelving solutions provided a functional and stylish solution for our modern home.
Date published: 2015-03-22
Rated 3 out of
5 by
VaBeachMom from
Nice Looking But Quality Not GreatI purchased the Elfa Office in a Closet (no longer available). The product was VERY easy to install. All of the parts are of a very good quality except for the melamine shelves. I purchased 8 white melamine shelves (various sizes) and the white melamine desktop. Of these 9 pieces, 4 arrived chipped. Unfortunately, the shelves have a set front and top, so you do not have a lot of options in placement making hiding the blemishes difficult. I decided not to try to exchange the shelves because I feel that if nearly half of my pieces arrived damaged, it is very likely that some of the replacement pieces would also arrive damaged. I also do not feel like packing the shelves back up. Overall I am happy with the look of my closet, and once I fill the shelves the blemishes won't be noticeable. However, I would not purchase an Elfa closet system again. I have used similar products in the past and have found those other products to be a little more difficult to install but a little better quality for the same price point. I prefer better quality.
Date published: 2015-03-14
Rated 4 out of
5 by
MikeinFortWorth from
Melamine Shelf WarningThe Elfa shelf system are easy to install and look good, but if you are going to put an entire row of books on a Melamine shelf expect it to bow. If you need sturdy bookshelves, you need to get the more expensive ones.
Date published: 2015-03-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zanadue from
Love ElfaThese shelves were to supplement a pre-existing Elfa office set up. There was also a guest room converted into a closet. I love everything Elfa and you will too.
Date published: 2015-01-25
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Fiownahsees from
Looks sleek, goes with everythingUsed these with the Easy hang system to make a nice shelving unit for our home office. The shelves look great and the driftwood finish manages to go with the black stained oak desk and the lighter stained oak credenza. As a bonus the driftwood colour doesn't show dust. Was nice to be able to order a shelf in a deeper width to accomodate a stereo system on one of the the shelves. Ordered by phone and found the customer service helpful in ensuring I had all components necessary.
Date published: 2014-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ILoveShopping from
Dream Shoe ClosetWe installed the Elfa system for our hallway entrance closet. I wanted a place to put my shoes and also my hubby's shoes. Our closet is long and the side walls were a waste of space. We decided to add shelves on the sides (see the second picture on the bottom). The ladies at the store were amazing. They helped us figure out exactly what we needed based on our needs and the measurements that my hubby had written down. They knew exactly what would meet our needs. The installation was done well and professionally. This system is worth every penny and it adds value to our home if we ever choose to sell it. What girl wouldn't want a shoe closet?! I love my Elfa closet so much and sometimes I stop and admire my closet when I walk past it!!!!! It is the perfect dream shoe closet! I love it!
Date published: 2014-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Helga from
WonderfulSo easy to install compared to other shelf systems. These were perfect for our needs.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 4 out of
5 by
OrganizationByVal from
Garage shelfGreat product and looks good in my garage elfa system.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
InTheCity215 from
What a complimentWhen I had a vision to turn the guest room's wall into a custom "closet", I pictured drawers in the center, hanging space and a book shelf on the right. After realizing that Elfa would allow my custom design I knew I wanted solid white shelves on that side and everything looks great. While using the same platinum color pieces the solid white shelves stand out and really give the whole look some depth.
Date published: 2014-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KPRP from
Beautiful ShelvingWe purchased this shelving for our bedroom to help organize our ever expanding mountain of "stuff." The shelves look beautiful, and the the convenience of being able to easily adjust their size is such a plus. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2014-03-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tammyg from
bookshelves work greatThe Container Store made it super easy for me. I used the online chat and within minutes the design, list of items needed, and the cost were ready for me to purchase. I was concerned about installing myself but the videos I watched really made me confident that I could do it myself. The shelves look great in my son's bedroom for his many many books. I definitely secured the top rack in 5 studs to be sure it could hold the weight. Really happy with the product and service.
Date published: 2014-03-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DanishElfa from
In LOVE with ElfaTook some extra Elfa parts and created a media and book shelf to in my living room . The driftwood is a nice color that goes with any style and the product is packaged well. One self had a defect, but the awesome employees at the Easton store took care of me.
Date published: 2014-03-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CarpMaster from
The Right StuffI have installed several brands of shelving/closet systems over the past several years. Elfa is by far the best, especially for a nice, finished look. The quality of the materials and excellent quality control make the installation smooth and straightforward. The Container Store staff is second to none! Their knowledge and expertise is demonstrated from the design to packaging the products after checkout. They are always so patient with us when entering and editing a design!
Date published: 2014-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ShopnFun from
High Quality, Durability and LongevityUse shelves for my books. Have had some for over 12 years, with two moves, and they still look like new. Have bought another 15 or so in the past year and they have the same quality.
Date published: 2014-03-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mdrivel from
Vertical storage above a deskI purchased and installed a 5' wide shelving system above an existing desk. The store designer helped me figure out the best layout and I was able to install this relatively easily (although this was about as wide as I would be able to handle on my own). The only issue I had was with my 'wavy' walls the shelves don't meet properly along two verticals. I suggest staggering the shelves so that each individual shelf has two supports on either side. This will camouflage wall irregularities.
Date published: 2014-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KaiDoi from
Easy to hangI built shoe shelves for my girl using the Elfa shelving. Looks great at it took me less than 30 minutes.
Date published: 2014-02-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bmorrette from
Worth every pennyI've heard a lot of great things about elfa products but I will admit I am a cheapskate. This year after dealing with a messy and unorganized workspace. When I saw container store was having their annual elfa sale, I decided to give them a try. I am now an elfa convert! They are perfect - sturdy and solid. My only complaint is, if you are installing the standard uprights on your own, like I did, that they didn't include some sort of spacing guide, paper, cardboard or anything really. The videos on the site are fine, but from what I could tell there is no information on how to properly space out the uprights. Other than that, the shelves have kept me mess free and organized.
Note about the photos, the shelves are actually level, for some reason in the photos they don't look like it
Date published: 2014-02-17
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Carbo74 from
Just what I needed!When installed with the corresponding brackets and hardware, the elfa shelving is unsurpassed by any! This shelf was the perfect solution to filling the unused wall space and getting my microwave off of the counter for additional counter space. Love the elfa items!
Date published: 2014-02-16
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rondina from
A good home investment for resaleWhen I first moved into my 20's bungalow, there was one pitiful 3-ft white shelf and a galvanized pipe for hanging laundry.in the mudroom over the washer and dryer. I put up the Elfa ventilated shelves. Those are now moved to the garage above a chest of drawers and being replaced by the driftwood solid shelving. The ventilated shelves were great, but this will give the room a more polished look without the custom cabinet expense. Configuring all the closets in the house with Elfa has given me and future owners options. A good resale investment.
Date published: 2014-02-14
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JenandJames from
Great looking shelvingWe started with platinum and driftwood shelving in our study and then liked it so much designed outside wall unit in son's bedroom.
Date published: 2014-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
lydiasnextstep from
Made the Makeover!The elfa shelving in driftwood helped make our laundry room makeover a success. They were easy to install and the deeper shelves allow us to hold even more on each shelf compared to the wire shelving we had in place before.
How many standards are needed to support 30" shelves (2 or 3)?
Asked by: Neoteric5
Two standards per 30-inch shelf. The shelf only has two shelf connectors, one for each end.
Answered by: Milliepat
Date published: 2016-11-19
Can a shelf be used as a desk top?
I need to add additional desk space, but I don't have enough room for another 54" desk top. Can the 30" shelf be used with desk legs to create a smaller desk?
Asked by: somenicknamenoonehasused
Yes, I have the 30-inch shelf as a desktop I have the desk solid shelf on the Elfa standards. When the legs are added, they will remove four inches from each side under the desk.
Answered by: Milliepat
Date published: 2016-11-19
Can your Melamine Shelves be cut by 1" length? I am 1/2 inch too narrow for the available size.soace.
Asked by: Stanw
We had some elfa melamine shelves shortened by a cabinet maker and it worked out just fine for our use.
Answered by: Loveelfaproducts
Date published: 2018-02-19
Can a 25" shelf be used with a freestanding unit?
Asked by: Julestar
Yes, if you are using the 2' elfa freestanding Stabilization Kit.
Answered by: Pathe
Date published: 2016-03-26
Can I use my own brackets?
I purchased shelf brackets from a different store. The brackets have one hole (for the screw) at 7 inches out. Would this shelf work?
Asked by: KAitthegr8
I would not recommend it. While it may work I would be concerned about the risk of collapse
Answered by: StephenB
Date published: 2018-01-27
24" Shelves actually 24"?
What is the exact width of the 24" shelves? Someone on your customer service team said they are 24.25", not 24". Please confirm. Thanks.
Asked by: Fairfax
I have the 12x25" shelf. It actually measures 11-13/16" x 24.75".
A 16x25" also measures a little smaller. 15-11/16" x 24.75".
Answered by: isobront
Date published: 2017-11-01
Does the 30" shelf have to be placed evenly between two brackets?
If I have brackets that are 24" apart, would I be able to place a 30" shelf flush on one bracket and overhang the other, or does the shelf need to be centered?
Asked by: jinx2
This is a big shelf and I would strongly advise to place them correctly because they can slip and fall sideways. I have some smaller solid shelves that overhang the brackets. However, they are weighted down with a lot of books, that I seldom use. In addition, they are supported by more brackets
Answered by: Milliepat
Date published: 2016-11-19
Is the shelf easily removeable from the bracket?
Are the shelves attached by screws to the brackets? If not, are they easily removed and replaced? I want shelves that will store lego sets on the wall, but the actual shelves can be removed and set on the floor to play with. So they shelf needs to go on and off easily, but still stay on the bracket. Thanks for your help.
Asked by: AYoung
It's true, the shelves are pretty easily removed from the brackets, but each one is substantially heavy. Also, it sounds like you're looking to move them around *with stuff on them* and not disturb the stuff. That's much harder to do, unless your items are in bins -- in which case, you'd probably just move bins around.
Hopefully, you've found a good solution in the year since you asked this. Did the scenario you originally describe work out? Because maneuvering a shelf + Legos, from possibly a step stool or chair, and without messing up the other shelves in the set = high degree of difficulty.
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