9 Bathroom Shelf Design Ideas To Add Functionality And Style

If you're someone who appreciates contemporary designs and looking for modern bathroom shelving, then floating shelves are a good option for you. The shelves appear to float on the wall, which is what makes then a clean, crisp, and modern design option. Not to forget, they easily fit into any sort of bathroom aesthetic. I'd even say that floating shelves are one of the most popular types of bathroom shelves that people opt for because they're just that easy an option. Floating shelves are also great for small bathrooms as they provide function without overwhelming the space.

Built-in shelving is like the chameleon of bathroom design; it seamlessly blends with your bathroom's architecture. The only thing with this type of modern bathroom shelving is that you have to think well in advance about this, as making a structural change in your bathroom can be pretty tricky later. Recessed shelving gives a streamlined and discreet look. 

No worries if you don't like to display all the bottles and containers on open shelves. Cabinet shelves offer concealed storage, keeping your bathroom neat and organised. There are quite a few types of cabinet shelves available in the market, one of the most popular ones being the mirror cabinet bathroom shelf, which not only provides you with a mirror but has a hidden cabinet in the back to store all your supplies. You can also use unutilised spaces like below your wash basin to create cabinet shelves, as these can often hold a lot.

I like to make sure that no space goes to waste and for that a bathroom corner shelf design is perfect. These types of shelves fit snugly into corners, offering extra storage to keep all your necessities. It's a good addition, especially inside your shower area if it's located in the corner, to keep all everyday items like body wash, shampoo and conditioner.

To add a slight bohemian touch to your bathroom consider adding a hanging shelf that you can decorate with a small bathroom planter and a candle or a diffuser. Hanging shelves can either be suspended from the ceiling or mounted on the wall. These types of shelves are great for decorative purposes, as they usually can't hold a lot of weight.

Pro-Tip: Check out the types of bathroom plants you can get. 

A ladder shelf is a freestanding shelf that looks like a ladder but is actually a shelf that provides you with three or more shelves (mostly). This type of bathroom shelf design looks great in big bathrooms as it might make a small bathroom feel a little congested. You can hang your towels, keep your daily essentials and also use them as and for decor. If you have the space, I'd say go for this trending Pinterest-y bathroom shelf design idea. 

Removable shelves are not only convenient and modular in their design but also very cost effective and easy to install, all while keeping things renter-friendly. It usually uses the mechanism of strong suction cups to hold itself to the wall and offer you a shelf wherever you need it in your bathroom! 

For the smaller items, I'd suggest going for a vertical bathroom shelf design. This type of shelf can store all your smaller, more vertical items like your toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup brushes, cotton swabs, razors, tongue cleaner and so much more, keeping your counter space neat and clean. 

A shower caddy stores all your bath products in one place. These are usually attached to your main shower itself, making it super convenient to access everything you need and are usually renter-friendly as well.