6 Shower Shelf Ideas To Fancify Your Bathroom

If you're in the process of a bathroom remodel, the difference between a good bathroom and a great bathroom often comes down to the little details — things like finishings, clever bathroom storage, paint selection, and extras that make primping more enjoyable. Case in point: the shower shelf.

Equal parts practical and pretty, a shower shelf offers an opportunity to up the sophistication of your shower area. Whether you want to spend the big bucks on a shower niche or you're on the hunt for shoppable alternatives, here are six shower shelf ideas that promise to beautify your bathroom and add much-needed storage space.

1. Recessed Shower Niche

As far as we're concerned, shower niches are one of the most popular shower shelf ideas for modern bathrooms. Composed of a small, built-in alcove, this style offers somewhere to place your bottles without knocking into jutting shelves whenever you have soap in your eyes. Want to give your bathroom a soothing, spalike quality? Take a cue from British-based design firm 2 LG Studio and have your niche match the rest of your shower.

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Justina Blakeney

Calling all maximalists! Niche shower shelves are an easy way to bring a bohemian spirit to your bathroom. The bathroom of Justina Blakeney of Jungalow makes use of not one but three niches, which also give her an opportunity to bring plant life into the bathroom.

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House on Longwood Lane

A corner shelf (or a set of multiple shelves) is a great option for anyone looking to spruce up a small shower. They occupy dead space, so you shouldn't really be encroaching on your square footage.

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Carla Natalia

Just because your bathroom isn't blessed with built-ins doesn't mean you can't embrace some great shower shelf ideas. If you're looking for a way to zhuzh up your rental bathroom, add some floating shelves to your shower area. If you want to follow Natalia's lead and go with wood shelves, just make sure they're far enough away from the direct spray of your showerhead, as over time, water-soaked wood can become damaged.

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Old Brand New

Adding a ledge to a shower wall is a lovely, subtle design feature to bring to a shower, but it's also functional. We love how Dabito of Old Brand New tops a marble ledge with a decorative plant, which can breathe instant life into a large or small bathroom.

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Stephen Paul for Hunker

Functionality is everything in bathroom design. If you want to give your shower a hotellike feeling, consider installing a small metal shelf that only fits the essentials: shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. The final result? A clutter-free space.

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