We all store plenty of required items in the bathroom from toothpaste, to medications, to your favorite brand of soap. However many bathrooms lack the storage space to properly keep everything organized. A proper bathroom shelf helps with that problem, delivering more space for you to store anything and everything necessary for your daily ablutions.
KINCMAX rustproof shower caddy bathroom shelf with hooks
Staff pick
Sometimes, even the narrowest shower stall can be improved by adding a basket to hold your toiletries. However, they usually hang from the neck of your showerhead; so, if your shower isn't designed that way, you're out of luck. KINCMAX solves this problem with style in its cleverly designed shower caddy that mounts to your shower wall. Plenty of movable hooks line the bottom for holding washcloths or poufs or hanging your razor. Its open bottom design discourages bacteria formation, and its bond to your shower wall will last for up to two (yes, two!) years of daily use.
Flowmist 2-tier corner shower caddy
Mighty grip, AND rustproof
Sticking one of Flowmist's double-tiered steel shower caddies on your shower walls would improve anyone's shower experience, and I'm completely serious about it. I purchased a previous model of these over a year ago when I moved into my current apartment. There's zero visible rust, and the adhesive on the sticky mounting hooks hasn't budged one iota. This year's model includes a much-needed creature comfort update to look forward to. Flowmist now ships the caddies with soft bumpers that protect you from any rough edges on their shelves.
Honey-Can-Do 6-Tier Metal Tower Bathroom Shelf
Vertical organization
Suppose you're tired of having nowhere to put your towels, toilet paper, and other self-care items. In that case, this lightweight 6-tier tower from Honey-Can-Do solves this dilemma by taking advantage of unused vertical space in any bathroom. Adjustable feet ensure the tower won't wobble, even if you're in an old building with less than level flooring. Assembly is straightforward but can feel tedious due to the sheer volume of screws needed; it's well worth it once you're done.
Vdomus tempered glass bathroom shelf with towel bar
20-pound weight capacity
Fun fact: Amazon was kind enough to remind me that I already own this shelf during my research for this collection. I bought and installed this exact model from Vdomus around the same time as Flowmist's 2-tier shower caddies. I am happy to report that it is indeed rustproof. As long as you install it properly, their claim of a 20-pound weight capacity is legitimate. I've successfully stored big jar candles, backup body wash, and hair products on its tempered glass shelf. Regarding the towel bar, it's plenty sturdy and holds even oversized towels. Vdomus makes a two-tiered version of this shelf as well for those needing even more storage.
Laigoo adhesive floating shelves
Three-tiered and modern
Laigoo's trio of crisp white floating shelves can elevate your bathroom's design aesthetic instantly. Not all bathrooms have a cabinet behind their mirror. Even more lack sufficient counter space, so these shelves are beneficial for storing things like frequently used skincare products, toothpaste, a brush, or hand soap. They adhere to nearly any wall finish aside from paint, wallpaper, or other textured surfaces. If you mistake aligning them (we recommend planning out their placement with pencil first), simply heat the adhesive pads with a hairdryer. They should peel off cleanly.
Bottom line
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A bathroom shelf is an excellent way to add more storage to your bathroom, especially if it lacks a closet of any kind. While there are a variety of excellent picks out there, we suggest our best overall, KINCMAX's shower caddy shelf. It can be used anywhere in your bathroom but is most at home on your shower walls. It's rustproof, has movable hooks to hang multiple items if needed; and best of all, installation is as easy as sticking it to the (dried and clean) wall.
What if you have textured bathroom walls and are handy enough to install classically mounted shelving? In that case, Vdomus's tempered glass and matte brushed aluminum bathroom shelf is the way to go.
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