Types of Bathroom Shelf Designs
There are many original types of compositions for storing items in the bathroom.
Below is a list of the main types of bathroom designs:
- Wall construction. A fairly massive model, used only in spacious bathrooms. Attaches to the wall using self-tapping screws. Before installing such structures, it is necessary to carefully calculate the space in order to avoid inconvenience when using other systems in the room.
- Floor shelf. Products can be of any height and width. Serves as an alternative to bathroom cabinets. Shelves of this type can be placed in any free space.
- Built-in shelves. Usually they serve as a box to hide pipes. The necessary shelves are formed in places free from pipes.
- Telescopic structures. A very common model in the bathroom. Consists of several shelves with sides attached to a pipe. Has a hanger for washcloths.
- Racks. They are a vertical composition with several tiers. There are models with a fixed and rotating base.
- Folding shelves. Used in small rooms to save space. The model has a rotating mechanism, which makes it possible to slide the shelf in if necessary. Often such shelves are used as a towel dryer in the bathroom.
- Roll-out shelves. This design has wheels. Suitable for small spaces.
- Corner models. Corner shelves in the bathroom are installed at the joints of the walls. Suitable for both small and large bathrooms.
Color palette of bathroom shelves
Traditionally, the most common are white shelves. Models of this color easily fit into any light-colored interior.
The second most popular are beige products. They usually imitate wood texture. The classic combination of white and beige creates an atmosphere of calm in the bathroom.
Models of dark shades are used much less frequently in design. They are often chosen for loft-style bathrooms.
Compositions with imitation chrome are very popular. This is a very practical option for the bathroom.
For bright bathrooms, there are a huge number of shelves in rich colors.
To order, you can make a product of almost any color that will harmonize with the design of the customer’s bathroom.
Varieties of design
A shelf in the bathroom can become the “highlight” of the bathroom. Compositions for storing accessories for water procedures are finished with ceramic mosaics.
- The bathroom has shelves with imitation marble, which adds sophistication to the product.
- A special element of the interior are forged compositions.
- The completed composition is a mirror with shelves for the bathroom.
- This model not only fulfills its main functions, but also serves as an interesting piece of furniture.
On the Internet you can find many photos of unusual ideas for bathroom shelf designs.
Main functions
A bathroom shelf should be ergonomic, easy to use and safe. Such products can improve the appearance of the room. They help arrange things conveniently and reduce the likelihood of accidentally dropping containers, cosmetics and personal hygiene items.
Additionally, free space in the room is freed up. If you place all the small items and things on the shelves, you will have space that you can use as you wish.
Shapes and sizes
They come in a variety of sizes and shapes: large and small, wide and narrow, thin and thick, straight and angular shelves, straight or broken.
In small and narrow bathrooms, in order to benefit visually, narrow wall shelves or corner shelves are better suited.
Where bathrooms are spacious, wide ones and a height slightly higher than the middle of the wall will fit well. It’s good when open shelves have sides, then things won’t fall off them, but when the shelf is high, it won’t be very convenient to place.
Mirror shelves
In fact, mirror shelves are an analogue of glass ones, but with some different features. Now technology is moving forward, so glass processing reaches the highest level, allowing it to become one of the most durable materials. Sophistication and beauty are their middle names.
If we focus on appearance, then thanks to the quality of the design and the material itself, mirror shelves easily occupy a leading position among all available ones. Matte shade and discreet colors complement the design. It will easily expand the room and complement the interior.
The dimensions of such shelves have no special restrictions: height varies from 50 cm to 1.5 m, width - 30-60 cm, depth - about 30 cm.
Installation features
Depending on the type of structure, installation of shelves in bathrooms is carried out in two ways:
- Hanging shelves. It is best to install such compositions in the space above the toilet or washing machine. Such installations are often supplemented with a towel rail. Hanging shelves in the bathroom are installed using a drill and fasteners. It is enough to drill holes in the wall, insert self-tapping screws and hang the shelf on them. When installed correctly, wall shelves can withstand heavy loads.
- Built-in shelves. Usually made with backlight. Such installations are used for small bathrooms and, as a rule, are made to order. Built-in shelves are mounted under the bath. The built-in compositions are very spacious and allow you to place a huge number of objects on them.
Bathroom shelves can not only provide order in the bathroom, but also become a unique design solution for any room.
Among the variety of shapes and materials, everyone can choose a product that will harmoniously fit into their bathroom.
