The invisible bookcasefrom HausDek is a unique way to store books and adds a stylish design to any room. The floating shelves create the illusion that the books are hanging on the wall, making them the perfect solution for storing and displaying books and decorations. The white floating invisible wall shelves from HausDek are an ideal alternative to the traditional bookcase and allow you to make full use of the space on the wall. The product set consists of four invisible shelves, which are supplied with Fischer screws and plugs. In addition, you receive a mini spirit level and multilingual assembly instructions to make installation quick and easy . The invisible shelves are made of high-quality steel (Q235) with a white powder coating, making them very robust and able to support up to 10 kg. The invisible metal shelves can be used in any room or environment – in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, children’s room, desk or to store collections and more. One point of criticism is the unsustainable packaging made of foam foil and plastic.
Advantages
✅ Space-saving design
✅ Versatile in use
✅ Made from high-quality steel
✅ Holds up to 10 kg weight.
✅ Mounting material included.
Disadvantages
❌ Packaging not sustainable
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Compact product packaging, too much plastic packaging | 80 points |
| Package contents & scope | 4x Floating wall shelf 125×125×70 mm 8x Fischer screws 8x dowels 1x mini spirit level 1x thank you note from the manufacturer | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Written in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish, easy to understand | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The invisible bookcase from HausDek was delivered with two outer packages for our test. The product was in a neutral cardboard box on the outside and a small, neutral cardboard box on the inside. Both boxes were undamaged and could be opened easily without additional tools. The product set consisted of four wall shelves, eight Fischer screws, eight wall plugs and a small spirit level and was therefore complete and in perfect condition. The shelves were in perfect condition, without material defects or scratches and with a smooth surface. The wall shelves were wrapped in foam foil to protect them from scratches and ensure their stability. However, this packaging is not sustainable.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Very good appearance, high-quality material and well thought-out design | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good workmanship, the drill holes are well finished | 100 points |
| Stability | The material thickness of 2 mm supports up to 10 kg. | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability, but the product is robust and durable. | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The invisible bookshelves from HausDek impress with their excellent visual appearance. The high-quality material and the well thought-out design of the shel ves ensure an attractive appearance, with the metal shimmering slightly. The workmanship of the shelves is also very good, even the drill holes are precise. The shelves also score highly in terms of stability – the material thickness of 2 mm allows the shelves to support weights of up to 10 kg . Although there is no specific information from the manufacturer regarding sustainability, the product is a sustainable investment due to its robustness and durability .
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly | Simple assembly. Tools required: Drill with 6 mm drill bit, folding rule and Phillips screwdriver. | 90 points |
| Processing | High-quality finish, shelves are made of steel (Q235) with white powder coating. | 100 points |
| Aesthetics and interior design | Sophisticated design creates a floating effect, visually enhancing the room and saving space. | 100 points |
| Resilience | The shelf is made of steel (Q235) and has a white powder-coated finish. It can hold up to 10 kg of books. The metal does not bend due to the increased thickness of 2 mm. | 100 points |
| Diversity | Shelf is suitable for small and medium-sized books, but not for large books. It can also be used as a plant or decoration holder. | 80 points |
| Total | 94 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The invisible bookshelf from HausDek is characterized by its simple assembly. In addition to the screws, dowels and spirit level supplied, you will need a drill with a 6 mm drill bit, a folding rule and a Phillips screwdriver. In our test, the shelves were quick and easy to assemble. The instructions for use consist of a picture and information on the tools required in five languages. The workmanship of the shelving unit is high quality, as it is made of steel (Q235) with a white powder coating . The sophisticated design creates a floating effect, which visually enhances the room and saves space. In terms of durability , the shelf is made of steel ( Q235) with a white powder coating. It can hold up to 10 kg of books without the metal bending due to the increased thickness of 2 mm. The shelf is suitable for small and medium-sized books, but not for large books. It can also be used as a plant or decoration holder, which underlines its versatility of use.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the upper price segment | 70 points |
| Rating cut | 4.8 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 90 points |
| Total | 80 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.8 stars. One criticism is that the support surface is a little too narrow. Many customers like the quality and design of the product. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the stability was good, the design was good and the size of the support surface was not so large.
Prices of up to €27.47 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €15.99. The invisible bookshelf from Hausdek is therefore currently in the upper price segment with a price of €23.95. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio isreasonable.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 94 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 80 points |
| Total | 93 points |
