Bathroom shelves: types, design, materials, colors, shapes, placement options

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We are used to seeing standard metal or plastic structures in hardware stores, which differ little from each other. In fact, there are many more original products for storing hygiene products than it seems.

Wall

Suitable for spacious baths, as it takes up a lot of free space. Such a shelf is securely attached to the wall with self-tapping screws. It is worth making sure in advance that it does not interfere with the passage, as well as the opening doors and lockers.

The photo shows a stylish wall structure made of wood with a wenge-colored frame.

Outdoor

It is convenient where an unoccupied place is empty. A stationary shelf can be narrow or wide, high or low, depending on the size of the bathroom. Replaces cabinets, but is only suitable for those who are not afraid of open shelving, where a lot of personal belongings accumulate.

Built-in

Often, to hide plumbing pipes, bathroom owners erect a plasterboard structure. In empty spaces, free space appears, into which useful shelves are successfully built. It looks especially beautiful if the products do not stand out from the overall design.

Pictured is a pink bathroom with a built-in structure to the left of the mirror.

Telescopic

Inexpensive spacer model for storing household products in the bathroom or shower. It consists of several mesh shelves with sides, connected by a pipe. Equipped with washcloth hangers. Differs in ease of installation and moisture resistance.

Shelf rack

These are vertical bunk or multi-tiered products. There are models with a fixed frame, as well as with a rotating base.

Folding

Convenient bathroom design with swivel mechanism to save space. The shelf, attached to the wall, unfolds only when necessary. Suitable for connoisseurs of minimalism who prefer to store things behind closed doors and take them out only during use.

Pictured is a folding brass model that also serves as a towel dryer.

Roll-out

Interesting design, equipped with rotating wheels. There are shelves that can stand alone or be part of the bedside table.

The photo shows a roll-out shelf in the bathroom, which, if necessary, can easily fill a narrow space.

Material

Models of bathroom shelves are presented in a wide range, so everyone can choose a suitable option for themselves.

• Glass. A transparent product is not afraid of moisture, is unpretentious in maintenance and gives the room lightness and grace. Frosted glass products are popular that prevent objects from sliding.
• Metallic. Stainless steel and brass bathroom shelves are corrosion resistant: the right choice for high humidity environments. The metal mesh prevents water from accumulating on the surface.
• From tiles. The structure, finished with tiles, is strong enough, easy to clean and fits perfectly into the environment, as if dissolving into it.
• Plastic. The material used in the production of such a shelf must be of high quality, otherwise a budget pvc product will turn yellow or break.
• Wooden. Lovers of eco-style choose models made of natural wood for the bathroom, despite the low moisture resistance of the material. To extend the service life, the products are protected with special impregnations (varnish, wax, oil), and recently thermal wood or durable bamboo has been successfully used to create shelves.
• MDF / chipboard. An inexpensive option, often visually indistinguishable from wood. It is recommended to use laminated boards that are not afraid of exposure to water.
• Fake diamond. An acrylic shelf in a bathroom will last for several decades if not exposed to mechanical stress. It is usually made to order, so it can have any shape.
• Drywall. Hides pipes and evens out awkward corners, serves as a storage surface. Moisture-resistant plasterboard can be finished with tiles, mosaics or plastic and turned into an aesthetic shelf.

In the photo in a small bathroom, the shelves are made of chipboard, imitating light wood.

When choosing the right model for the bathroom, you should make sure in advance whether the product fits into the interior. Glass can overlap with the doors of the shower stall, metal - with chrome plumbing elements, wood - with a vanity unit under the sink.

Shapes and sizes

The choice of design depends on the space allocated for it: in small bathrooms, the corners are usually left free, so a single or double corner shelf will fit into any space. It can be either round (softening the environment) or triangular in shape.

According to the spaciousness, the shelves are divided into two-tier and multi-tiered. The first ones take up little space in the room, they can be suspended and mounted on self-tapping screws or suction cups. Cannot withstand high loads.

Multi-tiered ones, on the contrary, require more free space in the bathroom, but they are reliable functional structures: it is easy to place on them not only bottles and shampoos, but also towels.

In the photo there is a bathroom with a low but roomy openwork shelf on the side of the sink.

Color spectrum

Shelves in white remain the most popular models: they are versatile, look unobtrusive and ideally match light-colored bathroom interiors.

The second place is taken by beige products: most often they repeat the texture of wood. The combination of beige and white can be called traditional: it is an interweaving of airiness with natural elements.

Chrome models are easiest to find in stores: they are practical and match the metallic sheen of the faucet and shower.

The photo shows an exquisite combination of white products with gold-colored fasteners.

Black shelves are much less common, as few people risk decorating small bathrooms in dark colors. But they look great in contrast in modern interiors of rooms with loft elements. But for bright, cheerful bathrooms, products of rich shades (blue, green, red) are suitable: it is difficult to relax in such a room, but cheerfulness and good mood are guaranteed.

Accommodation in the room

If you use your imagination, then you can always find a suitable place for a functional shelf - even if at first the solution seems unexpected.

Above the bathroom

In typical apartments, the wall above the long side of the bath is left empty: it often serves as a shower room, and nothing should interfere with a person standing under streams of water. A good storage space is the wall opposite from the shower.

The photo shows a blue bathroom with multi-tiered shelves that are used for decoration.

Above the washing machine

If the washing machine is located in the bathroom, it is worth protecting its surface, and at the same time using additional storage space.

In the photo there is a wooden structure above the washing machine, turning into a bookcase with additional shelves.

In the corner

The corners in bathrooms are often not used, yet they are worth paying attention to: the corner shelves are ergonomic and visually unite the space.

Under the sink

If the pipe from the bathroom sink looks aesthetically pleasing, it does not need to be hidden in a closed cabinet. This allows you to equip open shelves at the bottom. This design looks advantageous due to its unusual shape and gives the furniture the effect of weightlessness.

The photo shows a bathroom that does not have closed storage areas, while the room does not look cluttered.

In a niche

A niche is a convenient space to place one or more shelves inside it.

In the photo there is a shower room, inside of which there is a niche shelf and finished with porcelain stoneware.

Under the mirror

It is appropriate to store brushes, toothpaste and cosmetics here: it is convenient when everything is at hand in order to put yourself in order.

Over the door

The unusual location of the shelves above the door in the bathroom does not harm their functionality: they contain things that are not needed every day, for example, spare towels and hygiene products.

On the mixer

The shelf for the mixer is suitable for those who protect every free centimeter of the bathroom.

Design ideas

Sometimes a bathroom shelf becomes a real interior decoration. Niches decorated with mosaics look very elegant and picturesque. If the bathroom is designed in high-tech style, shelves with built-in lighting are ideal.

The photo shows a magnificently designed niche made of golden decorative mosaic.

Marble-look shelves in the bathroom look expensive and sophisticated, and forged structures in the form of lattices give the setting a special character. Hanging products with a rope base attached to the ceiling, as well as shelves in the form of stairs, look original and original.

In the photo there are open shelves located on the side of the bath. By changing the content, you can add color accents and transform the look of the room.

Photos of bathrooms in various styles

Some models of shelves are universal and suitable for any style, for example, straight wooden ones, which will perfectly fit both natural eco-style and cozy Provence. In a loft room, it is appropriate to add a rough decor in the form of metal pipes to such products.

The photo shows a wall shelf that unites the floor and walls, which imitate the texture of a tree.

In the classical direction, exquisite shape and expensive materials are in the first place, therefore products made of acrylic stone, glass or with curved details will emphasize belonging to a luxurious style.

In a modern style, functionality is valued on a par with beauty, therefore shelves "with a twist" in such an interior play an important role.

The photo shows a snow-white eco-style bathroom with wooden shelves that echo the parquet floor.

Photo gallery

Shelves are an integral part of any bathroom. Products harmoniously integrated into the interior decorate the environment and create additional comfort.