Abstract: A suspended shelf system for securing to an elevated structure for retaining various items includes a system mounting track member and fastener elements for securing the track member to the elevated structure, at least two suspension members, each having a suspension member mounting end with track member engaging structures for securing each suspension member to the track member, so that each suspension member hangs substantially vertically from the track member, and so that the suspension members are spaced apart from each other, and at least one connecting rail having two connecting rail ends, each connecting rail end a including suspension member engaging structure, for mounting substantially horizontally between and engaging the spaced apart suspension members for retaining item hangers and shelf structures.