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A bathroom is incomplete if it doesn’t have enough storage space. Even then, you might find it difficult to add storage space in a bathroom as it is one of the smallest spaces in your home. But you can do that by installing a nice set of bath shelves

Although it is essential for a bathroom to have provisions to store your toiletries and other things, most people think about bath shelves after all other bathroom accessories are done. Therefore, they will run out of most of the available space before even thinking about installing bath shelves. But the good news is, you will be able to find a shelf that will suit your requirements and space availability with some searching. And because a shelf is also a decorative item in the bathroom, you have to get something that you can make into a style statement. This article will tell you everything you need to know about bath shelves before you are shopping for them.

Different types of bath shelves

Not all bath shelves are the same. Just like any other piece of furniture, bath shelves are also available in a lot of different designs and materials. This provides you with an incredible amount of freedom. You have so many ways that you can customise the look of your bathroom. It doesn’t matter if you want to give it a rustic look, vintage finish, or the gritty industrial look, you will find a set that is just right for the purpose. Here is a list of the four most popular types of bathroom shelves that you will find out there.

Wooden bath shelves

If you are looking for a strong and durable set of bath shelves, wooden shelves are the answer. Wooden shelves are pleasing to look at because of their distinctive grains and design. Wood will also have natural defects like stains that add a unique signature to the design and are not possible to replicate. A shelf made of good quality wood can survive for several generations. Because humidity does not damage wood, you don’t have to worry about frequent maintenance either. If you are careful to keep termites away, there is pretty much nothing else that can harm your wooden shelves. Choose the wood with the right colour and pattern that will blend in with the rest of the bathroom fixtures.

Glass shelves for bathroom

A tempered glass shelf can give your old bathroom a facelift. If the glass shelf is of the right design, it can create a level of sophistication and gives out a futuristic vibe. Tempered glass shelves can carry a decent amount of load. In order to fix the glass shelves on the wall, you will need stainless steel frames. It is this frame that will hold the glass racks. Usually, you don’t have to look for separate metal accents as usually both of these come together as a single set that you can screw together. The main benefit of glass shelves is that they are easy to clean and do not take up much space.

Ceramic bath shelves

If you do not mind spending a bit more for very high-quality material, then go for ceramic bath shelves. While ceramic is more common among tableware and furniture, there are bath shelves made of ceramic as well. The most attractive feature of the ceramic material is its durability. They do not even if they are in the midst of humidity all the time. The tough silicon coating on the ceramics makes them impervious to water or other liquids. But when compared to other materials, ceramic shelves are pretty expensive. They are also heavy. So, you cannot mount them on wooden panels or board partitions.

Wire bath shelves

Sometimes you need a lightweight solution to solve the storage problem in your bathroom. In that case, you should try a wire shelf. Wire shelves are notable for their versatility. You also do not need a lot of space to install them in your bathroom. You can either fix a wire shelf on your bathroom wall or get a wire shelf that comes with a stand so that you can place it in the corner of your bathroom. These types of shelves are ideal for small bathrooms, where space is limited. But as they are made of steel, you cannot wet them as much as you can with a ceramic bath shelf. But the very cheap cost of the wire shelf can make up for that downside.