Hello World! Welcome Friends! With tons of toiletries, towels and tools to keep, every homeowner knows that showers and bathrooms are organizing nightmares, perhaps second only to the kitchen space. Many resort to installing chunky cabinets to keep everything from stashes of toilet paper to shampoo — but what if we told you there was a better way to store everything?
We recommend visiting victoriaplum.com for a large selection of all things related to the bathroom including shelving units. But, if you have no idea what to look for, we have eight amazing ideas on how to keep your toiletries organized which are not only incredibly functional but also aesthetically pleasing, blurring the lines of both function and design.
1. Leaning Ladder Concept
This first idea is perfect for those who are reluctant to fork out time and money for a complete refurbishment. Indeed, a leaning ladder that rests over your toilet helps to maximize the space in your bathroom, and better yet, is simple to purchase and can be installed immediately. While this design idea is primarily great for storing large items such as towels, smaller items and cosmetics can also be stored in boxes and baskets and placed on the shelf.
Leaning ladders also come in many different materials and colors to match your existing bathroom. For a rustic and cosy bathroom, you can go for a wooden frame, or a dark solid metal frame for a modern industrial feel. As long as the leaning ladder is a solid and sturdy structure, it’s good to go.
2. Unconventional Shelves
If you have lots of empty wall space in your bathroom, this may be a great way to make it much more interesting. Instead of having straight and symmetrical shelves, you can opt for shelves of varying shapes and length. You’ll get lots of new space to store your toiletries but also have some attention-grabbing design.
Zig-zag shelves, for example, add a sense of eccentricity and fun to an otherwise serious design. S-shaped shelves are also great for those who want to skip out on tediously placing and aligning bathroom products as everything can be simply chucked on the shelf. Colored shelves are also great especially with kids’ bathrooms, and can be easily created with cheap blocks and a bit of paint.
3. Wooden Shelves
This fuss-free, low-cost concept seems to be a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how many people skip this idea in favor of a bulky and visually unappealing cabinet. Having either light or dark wood shelves in your bathrooms easily adds a bespoke touch without needing massive renovation works. In addition, including wooden shelves that are shorter in length in your bathroom design means you can make full use of every nook and cranny, even in the cramped and small corners, to store your toiletries and keep your sink area clear of clutter.
4. Basket Sets
Another brilliant way to keep the mess out of sight and out of mind is to make use of baskets. Whether you choose tin, canvas or wicker baskets to line your shelves with, it will certainly keep your shelving areas and your bathroom neat and tidy. If you have exposed shelves, a tip is to pick colorful or textured baskets to add to the design of the bathroom. Matching baskets also grant a cohesive and thoughtful look to the interior.
Otherwise, even if your shelves have attached doors to hide the baskets, this is still a great idea to help with organization. A suggestion is to minimally have a basket for towels, one for toilet rolls and another for small items.
5. Shelves with Matching Tiles
Instead of getting a headache over choosing the material of shelves to match the rest of your bathroom, simply using matching tiles can work too. This works especially well with shelves overlooking tub and shower spaces, and with bathrooms that have tiles in modern colors like cream, marble or dark grey.
For an added touch, you can place not only toiletries but also other design elements like plants and small paintings on the shelves to highlight the shelf space, such that it doesn’t just blend into the bathroom walls. Greenery, for instance, will add a pop of color and infuse some life into your bathroom space. Candles are also a good touch for decoration — and it doesn’t hurt to have some calming scents just an arm’s reach away.
6. Glass Shelves
This is something you might find in the bathrooms of expensive hotels and restaurants, but you can also bring it into your own home. This is a preferred choice especially for those with statement walls, as the glass doesn’t block any of the grandeur of the statement wall, while at the same time providing much-needed shelf space for toiletries.
That said, glass does have a tendency to appear tacky if overused, so avoid these if you already have glass doors installed. Moreover, to avoid any over-the-top gaudiness, a tip is to pair the glass shelves with shiny mirrors in the bathroom for a more airy and spacious look.
7. Carving Out Recessed Shelves
For smaller bathrooms that don’t have enough space for additional shelves, having recessed shelves is a great way to squeeze out more space in your bathroom, while still keeping the design palatable. In fact, recessed shelves can help to widen the space and make your bathroom look extra spacious. If you prefer your toiletries to be hidden, you can either use baskets to help with organization or install doors to hide the interior.
The downside of choosing recessed shelves is that it can be considerably more difficult to install these on your own as some demolition is necessary, so do consider engaging a professional to get this job complete.
8. Hanging Shelves
For a slightly more fun take on shelving, getting hanging shelves can be a simple yet effective touch. Pick shelves with fixtures that match your existing bathroom furniture, such as wood and black shelves to match existing wooden chests, or concrete and metal shelves to match a modern industrial look. Alternatively, you can also get shelves that allow for hanging objects underneath, be it towel hooks or basket hooks. Either way, it adds a sense of dimension to cut through the rigidity that lining a bathroom with normal shelves might have.
Conclusion
With these eight ideas, you’re all set to design yourself a bathroom that not only looks good but is able to store all the toiletries you need. Whether you’re a fan of simple wooden shelves or love the drawn-out flair of glass shelves, the sky is your limit.
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