29 Stylish Bathroom Shelf Ideas To Organize All Your Essentials

Bathrooms can easily become cluttered for several reasons. Perhaps yours is messy because you have so many toiletries, or maybe you haven't invested in the right tools, like baskets and bins, to organize all your items. At the same time, your bathroom may look disheveled because it doesn't have enough storage space. Like when used in the kitchen, open shelving can be a great space-saving solution but may be challenging to maintain, as dust will gather on the surfaces. 

However, there are several scenarios where shelves may work better than closed cabinets, such as in spaces with cramped or awkward designs, per Lang's Kitchen & Bath. Other reasons you may want to choose shelves include that they provide a more open look, make items readily accessible, and are great for displaying decorative pieces. If you're thinking about adding stylish shelves to your bathroom, below are 29 ideas you could choose. While some options are freestanding, others are installed onto the wall to save floor space.

If you're limited on space, tuck a skinny unit between two fixtures, such as the vanity and the toilet. 

When choosing the right shelves for your bathroom, consider your style. The above wooden and woven pieces will work if you're going for a bohemian look. 

To maximize the usefulness of your shelves, install warm lighting strips behind them. The best ones are remote-controlled, making them easy to turn on and off. 

If your bathroom has some interesting wall paneling, try installing a shelf at the top of the panels.

Using floating shelves of different lengths will provide subtle interest. For the best look, place the shorter one beneath the longer shelf. 

Some bathrooms have awkward corner walls, such as the one in the space above. If yours does, this is the ideal place to hang multiple floating shelves that perfectly fit on the wall. 

A tall shelving unit may be your best bet for those limited floor spaces. Further, even if you have ample room, take advantage of the area closest to the ceiling by hanging a high shelf.  

Most bathrooms with two sinks have a large mirror hanging over the top. However, to add more storage space, replace this mirror with two smaller ones and add floating shelves between them. 

A floating shelf beneath the mirror could be the perfect place to display a decorative item or store makeup and skincare products. 

This wall space is usually unused unless a cabinet is placed above the toilet. Add storage by installing shelves on the wall or putting in a freestanding unit over the toilet to fix this issue.  

Those with a washer and dryer in their bathroom could install a long shelf above these machines, which could be used to store items and fold clothes. 

A bench could be placed against an empty wall or added to the shower and easily used for extra storage. The best way to corral items on a bench is with a tray or a basket. 

Those who need some space-saving solutions could choose a floating shelf that also has a towel rack. 

To make your shelves appear extra intentional, choose built-ins. These could be added above the bathtub, inside the shower, or to any wall in your bathroom.