Floating Shelves with Arches

DIY decor, home decor June 7, 2025 by Aakash 0 comments

Looking for a simple yet stunning way to infuse your space with warmth and personality? This DIY project will guide you through creating an enchanting wall setup featuring floating shelves, soft limewash texture, glowing LED lights, and a charming collection of traditional dancing dolls. It’s a perfect blend of art, culture, and cozy ambiance—without breaking the bank!

Why Floating Shelves With Led Lights And Dancing Dolls?

LED-lit floating shelf wall featuring Indian dancing dolls, trimmed with flexible molding for a warm, artistic statement.

Floating shelves provide a sleek, modern way to showcase your decor, while the addition of LED lights adds a warm, inviting glow. But it doesn’t stop there—placing traditional dancing dolls on the shelves gives your space a touch of cultural charm. Paired with the soft limewash texture on the wall, this setup is an absolute showstopper.

PART 1: FLOATING SHELVES WITH LED LIGHTS AND DANCING DOLLS

Materials Required:

Step 1: Prep the Wall with Faux Limewash Effect

A woman applies a faux limewash effect to the wall using a cloth and diluted paint for a soft, textured finish.
  • Mix Your Paint: Combine one part of eggshell finish paint with two parts water. This diluted mixture will create a subtle, textured look on your wall.
  • Swatch Test: Before applying the paint to the full wall, do a quick test on a small section using a piece of cloth.
  • Apply with a Cloth: Dip the cloth into the paint mixture and apply it to the wall in gentle, circular motions. This technique gives the wall a soft, cloud-like texture.
  • Allow to Dry: Let the painted wall dry completely before moving on to the next step.

We’ve covered everything you need to know about limewash walls here.

Step 2: Install the Floating Shelves

A man drills pilot holes into a painted wall panel to prepare for installing floating shelves in the Aarushi DIY project.
Two people collaborate on a DIY wall project, one holding up the other while applying paint near a taped section.
A woman smiles while inspecting newly installed floating wooden shelves mounted on a light-painted wall as part of the Aarushi DIY project.
  • Measure and Mark: Decide where you want your floating shelves to be positioned and mark the spots on the wall.
  • Mount the Shelves: Use screws and a level to ensure they’re even and secure.

Step 3: Install the Floating Shelves

A woman installs LED strip lighting along the edge of an accent wall, creating a warm, glowing frame effect for a cozy and elegant look.
A man drills into the wall to install a shelf bracket while a woman carefully positions an LED strip below, working together on the Aarushi wall decor project.
  • Install LED Strip Lights: Attach the LED strip lights behind the floating shelves, allowing the warm light to reflect off the wall.
  • Secure with Adhesive: If the LED strips have trouble sticking, use Gorilla Glue for a strong, long-lasting hold.

Step 4: Add a Touch of Elegance with Molding

A couple works together to install a floating shelf on an LED-lit accent wall, carefully measuring and aligning a flexible arch molding for precise placement.
A person wearing blue gloves carefully applies Gorilla Glue to attach a flexible molding around a wooden shelf frame on a DIY accent wall.
  • Apply the Trim: Use the Afloral Flexible Quarter Round Molding to edge each shelf.
  • Why It Works: This not only hides any imperfections but also frames the shelves beautifully, giving them a custom, built-in look.

Step 5: Style with Dancing Dolls

A close-up of a hand adjusting a wooden floating shelf featuring a colorful Indian dancing doll, with additional shelves and dolls aligned in the background against a textured, light-colored wall.
Close-up of a decorative Indian dancing doll placed beside a ceramic vase with white flowers, under two floating shelves displaying more traditional dolls in the Aarushi wall display.
  • Arrange Your Dolls: Place your collection of colorful, traditional dancing dolls on each shelf.
  • Add a Touch of Elegance: Attach the Afloral Flexible Quarter Round Molding along the edges of the shelves to frame them beautifully.

Step 6: Step Back and Admire

A handcrafted wall display featuring nine dancing dolls on floating wooden shelves framed with arched trims, backlit with LED lighting, above a mid-century modern credenza and accented with a large indoor plant.

Your LED-lit floating shelf setup is ready! The soft, textured wall adds depth and warmth, while the illuminated shelves highlight the charming dolls, creating a mesmerizing focal point.

PART 2: GALLERY FRAME WITH LIGHTING ABOVE

A cozy living room wall featuring four framed black-and-white family photos, each lit with a brass rechargeable picture light, above a soft gray couch with a decorative mustard pillow and surrounded by lush indoor plants.

Materials Required:

Step 1: Arrange Your Frames

Two men work together to hang a large framed picture, with one standing on a ladder and the other guiding from below.
A man holds up a framed botanical print to check placement on a neutral-colored wall.
  • Select a wall section above your sofa for the gallery.
  • Arrange the frames in a balanced layout, ensuring equal spacing between each frame.

Step 2: Secure Frames and Install Lights

A man in a red hoodie uses a screwdriver to secure a framed art piece on the wall.
A man installs a brass picture light above a framed print to highlight the artwork below.
  • Use the picture hanging kit to mount your frames securely.
  • Attach the rechargeable picture lights above each frame. These lights will enhance the beauty of your artwork or photographs, creating a cozy gallery effect.

Step 3: Style with Personal Touches

A woman in a yellow dress hangs a large wooden-framed black-and-white photo on a wall above a neutral-toned couch, surrounded by lush green plants and soft natural light.
  • Choose meaningful photos—whether it’s family memories, travel shots, or artistic prints.
  • The soft glow from the picture lights will bring your gallery wall to life, making it a cozy, sophisticated focal point in your living room.

WHY THIS SETUP WORKS

  • Balance and Symmetry: The gallery wall balances the floating shelves, creating a cohesive look.
  • Warm, Cozy Ambience: The LED lights create a soft, inviting glow that adds warmth without being harsh.
  • Personal Touch: The floating shelves with dancing dolls and the framed family photos make the space feel uniquely yours.

Check out more about this project here.

READY TO TRY THIS YOURSELF?

Transform your space into a cozy, inviting haven with this easy DIY project. Whether you want a charming display of dancing dolls or a sophisticated gallery wall, this setup brings personality and elegance to your home.

Got questions about this setup? Drop them below, and I’ll be happy to help. Happy decorating!

Product links

Minimalist wall-mounted wooden floating shelves decorated with abstract art, ceramic figurines, a modern vase with flowers, and a perfume bottle.
Self-adhesive flexible quarter round molding in white, shown coiled with a close-up of its cross-section and red backing tape for easy peel-and-stick installation.
PAUTIX COB LED strip light kit featuring a flexible, dimmable LED strip with remote control, power adapter, and over 65,000 hours of lifespan for DIY lighting projects.
Two packs of Gorilla Super Glue Micro Precise Gel used to secure trim and shelves in the Aarushi DIY wall project.
Light wood poster frame from Threshold used to display black-and-white family photos in the Aarushi gallery wall project.
Gold rechargeable picture light with remote control used to beautifully illuminate black-and-white photo frames in the Aarushi project.

Leave a Reply