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Driftwood Melamine Shelves
Overview
Product Information
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
- Maintain with general purpose cleaner
SKU#:
10047540
Made In:
USA
Made In:
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Dimensions
- 8" x 24" x 3/4" h
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- 8" x 25" x 3/4" h
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- 8" x 30" x 3/4" h
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- 12" x 24" x 3/4" h
Dimensions
- 12" x 25" x 3/4" h
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- 12" x 30" x 3/4" h
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- 16" x 24" x 3/4" h
Dimensions
- 16" x 25" x 3/4" h
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- 16" x 30" x 3/4" h
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- 20" x 24" x 3/4" h
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- 20" x 25" x 3/4" h
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- 20" x 30" x 3/4" h
Assembly/Installation
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Reviews
Driftwood Melamine Shelves is rated
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Rated 4 out of
5
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Birdwood from
Attractive and practical shelving
These 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 Purchase
We 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
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Soni from
Great, versatile product
Easy 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
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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
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BWTN1 from
Did the job
Nice quality and finish ...............................
Date published: 2016-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pathe from
Perfect Fit
Bought 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
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Haywood from
Handy & Versatile
These 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 Ever
I 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
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ElfaLove5 from
Elfa Desks very functional and stylish
We 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
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VaBeachMom from
Nice Looking But Quality Not Great
I 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
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MikeinFortWorth from
Melamine Shelf Warning
The 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
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Zanadue from
Love Elfa
These 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
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Fiownahsees from
Looks sleek, goes with everything
Used 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 Closet
We 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
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Helga from
Wonderful
So easy to install compared to other shelf systems. These were perfect for our needs.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 4 out of
5
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OrganizationByVal from
Garage shelf
Great product and looks good in my garage elfa system.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
InTheCity215 from
What a compliment
When 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
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KPRP from
Beautiful Shelving
We 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 great
The 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 Elfa
Took 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 Stuff
I 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 Longevity
Use 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 desk
I 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 hang
I 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 penny
I'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
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Rondina from
A good home investment for resale
When 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 shelving
We 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.
Date published: 2014-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chel123 from
Awesome shelving
I have had these but in the narrow shelf. I love the wider size. This will make a perfect addition to the shelves I have and create a great space to showcase my collectibles.
Date published: 2014-02-12
Community Q&A
why both 24" & 25" long shelves
Why do you sell both 24" and 25" long shelves? Can the same hardware be used on either length?
New connecting system. The old system uses connectors under the board while the new system has them on the ends of the boards. Also, matters if you top rail is only 54" long.
Date published: 2017-02-28
What is the strength of the shelf, either as whole or per linear foot?
I will be stacking Fiesta Ware which is quite heavy when stacked 6 or 8 high in one place.
We do not have a weight capacity available for our elfa products due to the various ways it can be mounted. Our elfa systems are very strong, and support everything from books, collectibles, shoes, seasonal storage, tools, and more. If there is a specific concern you have, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-733-3532 so that we can better assess your situation and make the appropriate recommendation for your needs.
Date published: 2015-10-24
What's the difference between a "shelf" and "end shelf" and a "center shelf"?
A center shelf is designed to be placed between either an end shelf, or a shelf. That is why it is 1'' shorter than the 25'' shelf. Please contact our customer solutions department to get started on your custom design, or utilize our LiveChat service.
Date published: 2017-09-26
Are center and end shelf edges finished all the way around, or are just the end shelves finished?
All of our melamine shelves are finished on every side.
Date published: 2016-07-27
Can your Melamine Shelves be cut by 1" length? I am 1/2 inch too narrow for the available size.soace.
No, our Melamine Shelves cannot be cut to a custom length.
Date published: 2017-09-23
What is the difference between an end shelf and center shelf?
Our end shelves are 25'' and are designed to sit on the outside area of a shelving design. The center shelves are 24'' and are designed to sit in between two end shelves. If you need assistance with a design, please contact our customer solutions department.
Date published: 2016-10-04
shelf bracket size?
what size shelf bracket is needed for the 16"x30" solid shelf? the bracket sizes come as 14.5" or 18.5" - not 16". thank you.
Use a 7" Bracket for an 8" Solid Shelf; use a 10-1/2" Bracket for a 12" Solid Shelf; use a 14-1/2" Bracket for a 16" Solid Shelf; and use an 18-1/2" Bracket for an 20" Solid Shelf.
Date published: 2017-09-09
Can I connect two 24 " shelves?
My Wall is 49 inches. I cannot install two 25 inches. Can I install two 24 inches instead?
Yes, you can install two 24" wide shelves to fit your available space.
Date published: 2017-02-04
Can I paint this shelf?
Would like to paint it the same color of my walls so it disappears.
We do not recommend painting our Melamine Shelves.
Date published: 2017-09-09
If I'm only using 1 shelf, should I order a center shelf or an end shelf?
You could use either. The only difference is that the end shelf is 25" wide (as opposed to 24" wide) and will extend beyond the shelf brackets a little at each end, for a slightly different look. Both shelves are finished on all sides.
Date published: 2017-09-26
Do you have 18" wide shelves?
I have a 48" wide nook. I was told in-store that I could get a 24" section and a 18" section (since I'm afraid a 48" unit might be a tight fit if the walls are at all slanted. However, now that I'm online, I don't see the 18" option. Does this not come with the solid shelving?
Please contact us at 1-888-CONTAIN (266-8246). One of our highly trained experts will work with you to design a FREE, customized solution for you with elfa using our Custom Design Center.
Date published: 2017-08-27
Can these shelves be mounted on the ventilated shelf brackets?
I need ventilated brackets for clothing rod/drawers - would these standard shelves work securely on them?
Can a standard shelf be fitted on top of a classic drawer frame?
Thanks.
While these shelves can be positioned over a Classic 2' Hanging Drawer, they would have to be used with their own pair of solid shelf brackets. These cannot be mounted using ventilated shelf brackets.
Date published: 2016-02-29
can these shelves withstand heat? I want to put a large toaster over on it. it has feet but does get warm and throw off heat
We do not recommend placing a heat source directly on our Melamine Shelves.
Date published: 2017-09-25
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.
The most commonly used option for securing an elfa Melamine Shelf to an elfa Solid Shelf Bracket is our elfa Solid Shelf Connectors with your choice of a galvanized or white finish. They're cleverly designed to fit into the pre-drilled pilot holes on the bottom of our elfa Melamine Shelves. They make easy to install - or remove - solid shelves on the elfa Easy Hang System.
Date published: 2017-09-30
Are the 30" shelf lengths are for the END?
The 24" shelf lengths say CENTER and the 25" say END in the item description. But the 30" doesn't say one way or the other.
Thank you!
Hello! These 30" wide shelves can be used either on the ends or the center of the shelving unit.
Date published: 2014-08-12
Strength of shelf
How much weight per foot can this shelf hold? Or however you measure.
We do not have a weight capacity available for our elfa products due to the various ways it can be mounted. Our elfa systems are very strong, and support everything from books, collectibles, shoes, seasonal storage, tools, and more. If there is a specific concern you have, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-733-3532 so that we can better assess your situation and make the appropriate recommendation for your needs.
Date published: 2017-10-11
can melamine shelves be cut to fit?
The standard size melamine shelves won't fit my space. Can I trim a few inches off the width of a 20"X24" shelf?
Trimming melamine shelves is not recommended. The shelves are designed to be used with elfa solid shelf brackets. Any alteration of the shelf would cause the shelf pins or connectors to not fit properly in the brackets.
Date published: 2015-03-14
Can an end shelf be used in the middle?
Can a 25" end shelf be used in the middle? Is there any reason not to?
Yes, our 25” Melamine Shelves can be used either as ends or in the middle of an elfa Solution.
Date published: 2017-07-09
Can you get the white shelves with a rounded edge?
I purchased the kids wall unit. The lowest 20" deep shelves serve as a desk. When walking into my daughter's room we would like a rounded edge as opposed to the hard corner on the shelf.
While we don't have melamine shelves with a rounded edge, our elfa Decor Desktops have rounded corners.
Date published: 2017-05-02
shelf size
Will your 20 x 24 imch shelf work in my 19.5 x 23.5 sixe opening in my cabinet?
No, unfortunately the shelf will be slightly too large for your space.
Date published: 2017-03-02
Can these be cut to 12" like the ventilated shelves?
I am looking to switch from the ventilated shelves to these solid shelves, but I need six shelves at a length of 12" (the note in the order says to cut the 2' shelves to 12" each).
Thanks
The elfa Melamine Solid Shelves are available in finished 24", 25" and 30" widths and cannot be custom cut.
Date published: 2015-01-13
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