Shelves in the bathroom: types, design, materials, colors, shapes, placement options

Kinds

We are used to seeing standard metal or plastic structures in construction stores that are not much different from each other. In fact, there are much more original products for storing hygiene products than it seems.

Wall mounted

Suitable for spacious bathtubs, as it takes up a lot of free space. Such a shelf is securely attached to the wall with self-tapping screws. It is worthwhile to make sure that it does not interfere with the passage, as well as the opening door and lockers.

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

Outdoor

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

Built-in

Often, to hide the plumbing pipes, the owners of the bathroom erect a drywall construction. In empty places, free space appears in which useful shelves are successfully integrated. It looks especially beautiful if the products are not knocked out of the overall design.

The photo shows a pink bathroom with a built-in design 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 hangers for washcloths. It is characterized by ease of installation and resistance to moisture.

Shelf rack

These are vertical two-tier 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. A shelf attached to the wall is displayed only if necessary. Suitable for connoisseurs of minimalism who prefer to store things behind closed doors and take them out only during use.

The photo shows a hinged brass model that also serves as a towel dryer.

Rollout

An interesting design equipped with rotating wheels. There are shelves that can stand alone or be part of the nightstand.

In the photo there is a roll-out shelf in the bathroom, which, if necessary, can easily fill a narrow space.

Material

Models of shelves for the bathroom are represented by a wide range, so everyone can choose the right option for themselves.

• Glass. The transparent product is not afraid of moisture, is unpretentious in leaving and gives to the room ease and grace. Frosted glass products that prevent objects from slipping are popular.
• Metal. Stainless steel and brass bathroom shelves are corrosion resistant: this is the right choice for rooms with high humidity. The metal mesh does not allow water to accumulate on the surface.
• From the tile. The design finished with tiles is quite strong, easy to clean and fits perfectly into the situation, as if dissolving in it.
• Plastic The material used in the manufacture of such a shelf must be of high quality, otherwise the low-cost pvc product will turn yellow or break.
• Wooden. Fans of eco-style choose natural wood models for the bathroom, despite the low moisture resistance of the material.To extend the service life of the product, they are protected with special impregnations (varnish, wax, oil), and recently, a thermal tree or durable bamboo has been successfully used to create shelves.
• MDF / Particleboard. Inexpensive option, often visually indistinguishable from a tree. It is recommended to use laminated boards that are not afraid of water.
• Fake diamond. The acrylic shelf in the bathroom will last for several decades, if you do not expose it to mechanical stress. It is usually made to order, so it can be of any shape.
• Drywall. It hides pipes and evens out uncomfortable corners, serves as a surface for storing things. Moisture-resistant gypsum board 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 a light wood.

Choosing a suitable model for the bathroom, you should make sure in advance whether the product fits into the interior. Glass can be echoed with shower doors, metal - with chrome plumbing elements, wood - with a bedside table under the sink.

Shapes and sizes

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

By capacity, the shelves are divided into two-tier and multi-tier. The first ones take up little space in the room, can be suspended and are mounted on self-tapping screws or suction cups. Do not withstand high loads.

Layered, on the contrary, require more free space in the bathroom, but they are reliable functional designs: 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 capacious openwork shelf on the side of the washbasin.

Color spectrum

The most popular models are white shelves: they are universal, they look unobtrusive and are ideal for bright interiors of bathrooms.

Beige products take the second place: most often they repeat the texture of the tree. The combination of beige and white can be called traditional: this is the interweaving of airiness with natural elements.

Chrome-plated models are easiest to find in stores: they are practical and combine with the metallic sheen of the tap and shower.

The photo shows an exquisite combination of white items with gold-colored fixtures.

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

Accommodation in a room

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

Over the bath

In typical apartments, the wall above the long side of the bathtub is left blank: it often serves as a shower room, and nothing should interfere with a person standing under running water. A good place to store is the opposite wall from the shower.

In the photo there is a blue bathroom with multi-tier shelves that are used for decoration.

Over the washing machine

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

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

In the corner

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

Under the sink

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

In the photo, the bathroom does not have closed storage areas, while the room does not look cluttered.

In a niche

A niche is a convenient space for placing one or several shelves inside it.

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

Under the mirror

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

Above the door

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

To the mixer

A shelf on the faucet is suitable for those who protect every free centimeter of the bathroom.

Design ideas

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

In the photo, a nicely decorated niche made of golden decorative mosaic.

Shelves in marble in the bathroom look expensive and elegant, and forged designs in the form of gratings give the decor a special character. Suspended items with a rope base attached to the ceiling and shelves in the form of stairs look original and original.

In the photo there are open shelves located on the side of the bathtub. 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 wood, which perfectly fit both in the natural eco-style and in cozy Provence. In the loft room, it is appropriate to add rough decor in the form of metal pipes to such products.

In the photo there is a wall shelf uniting the floor and walls that imitate the texture of wood.

In the classical direction, refined form and expensive materials come first, so products made of acrylic stone, glass or with curved details emphasize belonging to a luxurious style.

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

In the photo there is a snow-white eco-style bathroom with wooden shelves echoing with parquet.

Photo gallery

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