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Wintertime Display Ideas for Custom Walnut Shelves
Winter brings a slower rhythm. When the sun sets early and mugs of tea linger longer in your hands, it’s natural to want your home to feel warmer, softer, and just a bit cozier. A well-placed display on custom walnut...
What to Do When Your Hardwood Shelving Shows Gaps
Hardwood shelving brings warmth, character, and practical storage to any room, but sometimes things don’t stay quite as perfect as the day they were installed. One issue that can leave homeowners scratching their heads is the sudden appearance of small...
Solving Common HOVR Floating Shelf Alignment Problems
HOVR floating shelves are known for their hidden bracket system that gives a clean, modern look without bulky support hardware. They’re strong, sleek, and built to hold serious weight. But when something looks off, like a shelf tilting forward or...
Personalizing Your Made-to-Order Wood Shelves for Each Room
Every room in a home serves a different purpose, and the way furniture and decor are chosen should reflect that. Floating wood shelves offer a chance to personalize both form and function without crowding your space. Instead of settling for...
Black Friday 2025: Get a Free Edge Grain Cutting Board with Every Floating Shelf Order!
This Black Friday, We’re Gifting You Craftsmanship That Matches Your Shelves At The Mortise & The Hare, our floating shelves aren’t just built to hold weight — they’re built to hold attention.And this Black Friday, we’re celebrating our customers the...
Cleaning Tips for White Oak Open Shelving in High Humidity
At The Mortise & The Hare, we create handcrafted, made-to-order floating shelves tailored to your space—from the type of wood to the finish and size. One of our most popular options is white oak open shelving, loved for its versatility...
Why Is My Floating Shelf with Gallery Rail Wobbling
A floating shelf with a gallery rail can instantly add a clean, streamlined look to any room. That extra rail not only adds style, but it helps keep books, decor, and everyday items from slipping off the edge. But when...
Solutions for Uneven Custom Floating Shelf Installation
A floating shelf that leans, tilts, or looks off-center can throw off the whole look of a room. Whether it’s mounted slightly crooked or sagging on one side, an uneven shelf is more than just an eyesore. It can mess...
Weight Distribution Tips for Strong Kitchen Floating Shelves
A strong floating shelf can be a workhorse in the kitchen, holding everything from stacked plates to jars of dried goods. But many shelves don’t get the support they need simply because the weight is placed all wrong. It might...