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The final stage of decorating a room is the arrangement of furniture elements. For bathrooms, spacious and ergonomic storage systems are selected, in which all the necessary accessories can be located. A wooden shelf in a bathroom will look beautiful, noble and prestigious. Such furniture always means comfort, nobility of tones and a pleasant atmosphere.
Wooden furniture and decoration look especially harmonious in bathrooms located in attic rooms
Pros of making a homemade shelf
Every person has the opportunity to make a piece of furniture that will be used in everyday life for a long time. The shelf in this case is no exception. Moreover, the procedure for its manufacture cannot be called complicated.
So, what are the pros of a DIY built-in shelf? Let's talk about them:
- the ability to create an option that suits all the necessary parameters;
- independent choice of material and coating for the future shelf;
- designing the work process, including all the thoughtful details.
Of course, for the finished accessory to look great, you need to have certain knowledge and experience in this area of craftsmanship. These skills will help you make something truly convenient.
Types of shelves
Based on the type of fastening, shelves in the bathroom are divided into the following types:
- removable - fixed on the wall, if necessary they can be removed and fixed in another place;
- suspended - attached in the same way as the previous option;
- corner - are particularly practical in narrow-shaped bathrooms;
- floor - often used in spacious rooms;
- stationary - fixed without the possibility of future movement;
- wall mounted - it is advisable to place them in free rooms where there is a need to visually reduce the space.
Wooden shelf in the bathroom: advantages and disadvantages
Wooden furniture is environmentally friendly and original. She is able to make the interior environment natural and natural. The interaction of wood and water can have a herbal medicine effect. The natural smell of wood calms the nervous system and has a relaxing effect on the body.
Wooden shelves are characterized by strength, wear resistance and durability, subject to proper treatment with moisture-repellent impregnations. They are able to withstand significant weight, are resistant to mechanical stress and shock loads. It should be remembered that wooden shelves require special care. The protective moisture-resistant coating must be renewed periodically, at least once every 2-3 years.
Shelves and drawers in the bathroom
Wooden products combine well with ceramic tiles, acrylic, glass and contrast with the shine of chrome plumbing fixtures. They fit harmoniously into romantic Provence, strict minimalism, extravagant loft, original oriental or restrained Scandinavian style. The photo of the bathroom shelves shows different design options and their location in the room.
Important! Bathrooms with wooden furniture should have good ventilation.
The main disadvantage of wooden furniture is its high cost. However, there are original interpretations made from MDF or chipboard. Also, wooden storage systems are massive and bulky. They will fit most organically into a spacious room. For small rooms, it is better to choose corner shelves for the wall in the bathroom, or arrange a storage system under the washbasin or bath bowl. In addition, wooden shelves have significant weight, so they require thorough fastening. Suction cups and Velcro are not suitable as fasteners for such products.
What materials are the shelves made of?
If you still haven’t made your choice, look at the variety of photos of shelves in the bathroom.
It is also possible to choose the material from which the shelf will be made, namely:
- plastic;
- stainless steel;
- glass;
- tree;
- drywall.
When choosing a material, you should take into account that a large amount of humidity is concentrated in the shower room, so it must be moisture resistant. A homemade shelf is not only beautiful, but also useful in use.
It is best to make bathroom shelves from wood, since this natural raw material is resistant to any external influences.
Features of using natural wood in the bathroom
A feature of the bathroom is the constant presence of high humidity, which should be taken into account when choosing furniture. Today, products made from natural wood are very popular, which can transform the boring appearance of a room and recreate a cozy atmosphere. Although natural wood deteriorates when exposed to moisture, there are certain types of wood that are resistant to water. In addition, modern technologies make it possible to reliably protect products from the negative effects of water.
Natural wood looks beautiful and noble in the bathroom
To make wooden shelves for the bathroom, monolithic or spliced sheets are used. In the first case, natural wood is used, and the quality of the product will depend on the strength of the species and the hardness of the material. Spliced material consists of bars glued together using a special compound, which are covered with veneer.
Since natural wood is susceptible to moisture, which can cause it to swell, swell and crack, products are manufactured taking into account the characteristics of a bath room, which is characterized by high humidity. The technological process involves treating wooden shelves in the bathroom with special water-repellent impregnations.
Exotic wood species for bathroom furniture
Exotic wood species such as Gavea, Merbau, bamboo and teak, which are rich in natural water-repellent impregnation, are best suited for the manufacture of bathroom storage systems. The first variety is represented by rubber wood, which has the ability to repel water and not rot. Gavea is similar in density to oak. The furniture attracts attention with its originality, thanks to the unique texture and color of the surface.
Teak has traditionally been used in shipbuilding, which is characterized by excellent moisture-resistant qualities. The wood has a unique color, which includes many shades, ranging from gold to red-brown. Wooden shelves in the bathroom, made of teak, are ideally combined with snow-white sanitary ware.
Contrasting dark shelves against white tiles
The tropical resident merbau surpasses teak and oak in density. Wood is not subject to rotting. Furniture made from merbau is resistant to mechanical stress. There are no scratches left on the surface of the products. Wooden shelves on the wall in the bathroom will go perfectly with modern plumbing equipment. Bamboo has good moisture-resistant qualities. Furniture made from woody material is considered one of the most budget-friendly.
A practical solution for the bathroom would be rosewood shelves. The wood is very hard and resistant to moisture. The deep color of rosewood will be ideally combined with both a calm finish and a snow-white bathroom, as well as with bright decorative elements. This type of furniture has a unique color scheme, making the interior lively and dynamic, which is clearly demonstrated by the photo of wooden shelves in the bathroom.
Domestic wood species for bathroom shelves
For the manufacture of bathroom furniture, domestic wood species such as beech, ash, oak and elm are also widely used when properly processed. Oak shelves resemble a real masterpiece of carpentry. They make the atmosphere in the room respectable and sophisticated. Such products will harmoniously fit into the classic interior of the room. They will also look organic in a modern style.
Shelves for cosmetics and other accessories made of light beech wood will not overload the space. They seem to brighten it up, visually increasing the dimensions of the room. Ash bathroom furniture is distinguished by its distinct texture, warm color and natural shine. It fits perfectly into both classic interiors and modern room design.
The color of the shelves contrasts with the furniture and mirror frame
Elm wood is hard and durable and has an attractive texture. Furniture elements created from it look unique and unusual. As the photos of the shelves in the bathroom prove, elm products can become the main accent of the room.
Helpful advice! If the bathroom storage system is made of dark wood, the lighting should be soft and the room with light-colored furniture should have bright light.
Necessary tools for the job
To make a shelf for storing necessary items in the restroom, you need to have the following list of available materials on hand:
- building level;
- screws and fastenings;
- hammer;
- saw - for making a wooden or metal shelf;
- ready-made forms from available raw materials;
- hooks;
- slats and holders;
- primer and varnish - required when making a wooden shelf.
It is worth adding that this list is not final. During the work, you may need additional tools, since the shelves have different shapes.
Making a shelf with your own hands
When all the necessary tools are in place, you can get to work.
If wood or MDF sheets are chosen as the material, you will need to follow the following procedure:
- make marks with a pencil along the edges of the slats;
- Glue blocks of equal size to the areas of the marks;
- draw additional marks in the center of each block, drill holes in them;
- assemble the structure using screws for the previously made holes;
- cover the finished structure with a varnish base for its presentable appearance;
- make special holes in the wall, fix dowels in them;
- mount the assembled shelf on the installed mounts in the wall.
The homemade shelf is ready! This option is great for any bathroom.
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.
Glass shelf for bathroom
This type of design is very attractive, although fragile. To make it, you need to choose a material with a thickness of 5-6 mm. Next, you should cut out blanks of the required size from the glass.
The edges of the structure must be processed to avoid further cuts. Depending on the thickness of the glass, suitable brackets are selected - with or without drilling.
Using a drill, you need to fix the shelf into the wall. To keep the piece of furniture firmly in place, rubber gaskets are used.
And as a decoration, a special limiter will serve to prevent objects from falling onto the floor.
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.
Making a wooden corner shelf
If you decide to make a corner shelf for your bathroom with your own hands, you need to follow the following steps:
- collect the necessary parts;
- take a sheet of paper and draw a circle from its central part;
- attach the paper to the wood and use a jigsaw to cut out a circle shape on it;
- make grooves in the rail for the future shelf;
- mount the corner structure using mounting bolts or foam for installation work;
- installation of the shelf in the finished grooves.
Apparently, making a corner shelf option will not be difficult. It is important to work clearly point by point so as not to miss the right points.
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.
Making a shelf under the sink
The appearance of this design resembles a floor stand. However, depending on the type of washbasin, the shelf can be wall-mounted or built-in.
As a rule, it is intended for decoration. But, sometimes it is used to hide plumbing communications. At the same time, it is convenient to place household chemicals on the shelf under the bathroom sink.
Making such an interior item is not difficult. The complete manufacturing process includes two stages:
- production of frame parts;
- shelf installation.
The material for the frame is wood, plastic or metal profile. This structure is usually located behind the bathroom screen. Therefore, you don’t have to make special doors. You need to make the frame itself and place shelves from the selected material on it.
If you are making a shelf under the sink, do not forget about making an additional countertop. Sheets should be sewn onto a frame base made of a metal profile.
The material for the sheets can be moisture-resistant plasterboard or plastic. To keep the tabletop level, use a level.
Types of wooden storage systems
Wooden bathroom shelves can be:
- floor;
- mounted;
Wooden shelves and wooden table top
- corner;
- built-in
Floor structures are represented by racks, cabinets or shelves. They are spacious and at the same time large. You can place the necessary supplies on them, from household chemicals to towels. Such storage systems are best installed in spacious bathrooms.
Wall-mounted products are located on the wall in any area of the room where certain accessories should be functionally placed. On the wooden wall shelves in the bathroom, located near the mirror, you can store cosmetics, above the bath - personal hygiene products and shower accessories, under the sink - powders and household chemicals, above the washing machine - towels, above the door - rare items.
Helpful advice! Hooks for bathrobes and towels can be attached to wooden shelves.
For rational use of internal space, especially in cramped spaces, the best option would be corner wooden structures for storing various accessories. They take up minimal space, but are quite roomy. Wooden corner shelves for the bathroom can consist of one or several tiers. In the second case, the products are connected to each other using racks or side walls made of different materials.
Triangular shelf made of wooden planks
Built-in storage systems are located in wall niches. This is usually the space above the bathtub or cistern. For spa treatments in your own bathroom, an indispensable attribute is a sliding shelf that rests on the ends of the bathtub bowl.
Floor Wooden Bathroom Shelves
Floor storage systems look more organic in spacious rooms. They can be represented by closed cabinets, shelving with open shelves and combined designs.
Helpful advice! A wooden rack can serve as a screen that zones the space of a combined bathroom.
Open shelving does not overload the space. They can be located against a free wall, in a corner or niche. You can place not only bathroom accessories on them, but also put boxes or organizers for storing cosmetics, personal hygiene products and other small items.
Bathroom chair made of wood
Floor wooden shelves in the bathtub can have different configurations. For a small bathroom, a narrow and tall shelving unit or cabinet will be suitable. It will be possible to rationally use cramped space if you install a corner structure. Also, in a small room, a stationary wooden shelf in the bathroom under the sink or bathtub, which will also hide communications, will look organic.
The structure resembles a staircase looks unusual. It rests on the wall, and the shelves will have different depths. You can also place a floor-mounted stepped structure in a spacious room. In the internal niches you can store various accessories, and on the open shelves you can place decorative elements or flowerpots, which will significantly transform the overall atmosphere.
A suitable option for any interior are combined multi-tiered structures, in which the vertical elements are made of metal or plastic, and the shelves are made of wood or MDF.
Floor-mounted wooden shelving in the bathroom
Compact and functional built-in shelves in the bathroom
A unique structural element of the bathroom is a niche that can be used for storage. Such a recess in the wall, equipped with shelves, can replace a small open pencil case or bedside table. The niche is traditionally finished with the same material as the walls of the room. You can experiment and combine different cladding options. The main thing is that they fit into the same stylistic direction.
Built-in shelves in the bathroom wall allow you to make the most efficient use of the free space in the niche, creating a spacious and aesthetic storage system. If there are no recesses for shelves in the room, you can create a niche in the bathroom yourself - from plasterboard, plywood or chipboard and a metal profile to create a frame. To make built-in shelves in the wall, you can use natural wood or its imitation.
Helpful advice! Using a niche with wooden shelves, you can adjust the dimensions of the room: in a room with low ceilings, the best option would be a vertical recess, and in a narrow one, a horizontal one, which will visually expand the space.
Built-in narrow shelves in the bathroom
A horizontal niche in the bathroom wall with shelves will look organically above the washbasin or above the bathtub, thanks to which hygiene products will be literally “at hand”. A vertical recess is usually equipped with three or more shelves. This storage system can be installed above a washing machine, toilet or on an existing free wall.
Helpful advice! Above the washbasin, you can create a hidden niche hidden behind a mirrored door.
The most attractive look in the interior is the wooden shelves in the niche in the bathroom, complemented by warm lighting, which will best highlight the sophistication of the wood.
Wooden shelves for towels in the bathroom
A necessary accessory for any bathroom is a towel holder. There are many varieties of such devices. The wooden structure, which is distinguished by its aesthetics and spaciousness, deserves special attention. Despite the fact that wooden hanging shelves on the wall in the bathroom can make the situation heavier, they at the same time ennoble it.
The design of the models can be very different. For storing dry towels, the best option is a multi-tier system consisting of several compartments that can be open or closed. This design is convenient to place above the washing machine. In another case, there are options for shelves on the wall or storage systems resting on the floor.
Original design towel shelf
Helpful advice! The most practical are multifunctional models of wooden pencil cases, on the open shelves of which dry towels are located, and wet items hang on hooks.
In a spacious bathroom, a stationary wooden rack will look organic, on the shelves of which you can place not only towels, but also various bath accessories. The design can have a standard geometric design, or fancy shapeless outlines.
For a small room, a corner hanging wooden shelf for towels in the bathroom, which is ergonomic, is suitable. Carved products that stand out with grace will look original. A niche in the wall can also be used as a storage system for towels by arranging several wooden shelves in it.
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Mirror with shelves for the bathroom
The mirror is a multifunctional accessory. With its help, daily cosmetic procedures are carried out. A mirror allows you to visually expand the boundaries of space. Most often, such an element is located on the wall above the washbasin. The most common model is a mirror with built-in wooden shelves, which combines practical function and stylish design. This option is compact and does not overload the space, plus it allows you to easily arrange all the necessary accessories.
Round mirror in a wooden frame with shelf
Wooden shelves for bathroom mirrors come in various configurations and sizes. There are many models equipped with a multi-level design of shelves with or without sides, which are located along the edge of the mirror sheet. Mirrors with mini-shelves located on the sides of the accessory in a symmetrical or asymmetrical position are distinguished by large capacity. A practical solution is a wall-mounted mirror cabinet, which is represented by closed shelves hidden behind a glass surface. This design can be horizontal, vertical or angular orientation.
The best choice for a bathroom is a bathroom mirror with wooden shelves, equipped with lighting. This tandem is primarily an additional source of light in the room, plus it has a practical and aesthetic function. Illumination turns the mirror into a stylish and original decorative element. The mirror can be equipped with an external lamp or a point light source, or with built-in lighting in the canvas, which looks especially impressive and expressive.
Helpful advice! An unusual and practical solution is a heated mirror, which eliminates fogging of the accessory and provides the opportunity to clearly see yourself, regardless of the temperature and humidity in the bathroom.
Wooden block shelf with mirrors
Useful tips
Spacious drawers with a large number of shelves for storing household products and other small items will help you properly use the area under the bathroom.
It’s even convenient to put various accessories in this place. Such containers are also made on wheels for easy movement.
DIY shelves under the bathroom are very easy to use.
A sliding bath screen is often equipped with shelves for storing brushes, sponges or bath accessories.
Decorative design
If the shelf was made with your own hands, you need to take care of decorating it. The absence of the necessary design will give the design a poor appearance. When decorating, you need to follow important rules.
You should not make shelves in the form of a floor structure in the bathroom. In a standard type room this option will look bad. Therefore, it is worth choosing classic models.
When making a shelf, it is not recommended to use elaborate decorative elements. It is important that the finished shelf fits perfectly into the overall design of the room.
If you want to highlight a shelf as an accent in the bathroom, make it original, but not very catchy. Perhaps this piece of furniture will have an unusual shape, or consist of several types of materials.
Types of materials for making shelves
The market offers a huge range of shelves for every taste.
Manufacturers make shelves from the following materials:
- Glass;
- Metal;
- Tile;
- Plastic;
- Tree;
- Drywall;
- Fake diamond;
- Chipboard.
Shelves made of plastic and chipboard are the most budget options. In the case of plastic, experts advise giving preference to high-quality plastic, otherwise the product will quickly turn yellow or break when exposed to moisture. Chipboard products are similar in appearance to wood.
When choosing shelves for a bathroom made of this material, you should consider laminated boards that do not deform under the influence of water.
- It is recommended to choose wooden shelves for the bathroom only with a special waterproof impregnation. If the shelf is made of thermowood or durable bamboo, then its service life in a room with high humidity is much higher than that of ordinary wood.
- Drywall allows you to hide pipes and is suitable as a surface for storing things. This waterproof material can be decorated with decor.
- Products made from artificial stone are very durable and will last for ten years. Such designs are made to order, so they can be of any shape and size.
- Glass shelves are an excellent solution for the bathroom. The transparent design is resistant to moisture and also serves as a decoration for the bathroom. Experts advise choosing products made of frosted glass, on which objects will not slip when exposed to moisture.
- Metal shelves are very often used in bathrooms. The best solution for rooms with high humidity are structures made of stainless steel or brass, which are characterized by resistance to corrosion.
- Ceramic tile shelves fit perfectly in the bathroom. These products are very durable and easy to clean.
