Looking for bathroom storage shelves that leave room for more than your spare towels? Think arched cubbies, narrow corner stands and baskets tucked into open shelves.
These ideas give you plenty to work with, whether you have an empty wall or just a little space beside the sink.
You can keep things simple or add a few pretty extras. I especially love the greenery mixed in with everyday supplies. There are a few tucked-away cabinet ideas here too!
Bathroom Shelf Ideas Worth Saving
arched shelves above the toilet
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous arched shelf. I love the little framed pictures tucked between the towels, jars and plants.
The uneven cubbies give everything its own spot.
If you want to try the same mix, keep your folded towels together and leave a lower cubby for a trailing plant.
open shelves and handled baskets
How cute is this little storage nook? The brown shelves hold white towels, bottles and wire baskets, with two larger woven baskets underneath.
Try grouping your smaller supplies in baskets like these instead of spreading them across each shelf. You can still leave a little space for greenery.
a ladder shelf with trailing plants
I am obsessed with this ladder shelf. The trailing plants and framed artwork are so pretty above those neat stacks of towels.
Keep the towels on the wider lower shelves if you want to follow this arrangement. I’d leave the taller plant and large picture together at the top.
a slim corner stand
If you are looking for something that fits into a narrow corner, this one is for you. The tall brown stand sits beside the toilet with pump bottles and a trailing plant on its shelves.
A spare roll peeks out of the basket tucked underneath.
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clear shelves with bright lighting
These clear shelves may just be a favorite if you like a little shine. I love the lidded jars along the top and the white towels stacked below.
The lighting beneath the shelves makes their edges stand out against the gray wall. Keep your bottle groups small if you want a similarly uncluttered look.
baskets above a white cabinet
Don’t want all your supplies out in the open? No problem! This setup combines open shelves with a closed white cabinet underneath.
The lined baskets and stacks of white and beige towels look so pretty together. Try smaller baskets for your bottles so there’s still room for towels beside them.
black wire storage cubes
This is such a cute way to organize the space beside a pedestal sink. Three black wire compartments hold towels at the top, bottles in the middle and more supplies below.
I especially love the striped towel on the dark stack. A small cup for brushes is worth borrowing from this setup too.
baskets over the door
Running out of shelf space? This door rack gives bottles and jars their own rows without adding a floor-standing cabinet.
The black wire baskets hang from two long hooks over the top of the door.
Before choosing one for your bathroom, check that the door can still close with the hooks in place.
simple recessed towel cubbies
Don’t want to add baskets, plants or lots of little decorations? No problem there!
This narrow recessed unit keeps things simple with white towels in four open cubbies. I love the wide white border around the whole arrangement.
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vertical racks for rolled towels
If you’d rather roll your towels than fold them, take a look at this idea. Black rails hold the rolls against tall brown backboards, with striped towels above plain beige ones.
This gives you a different option from a deep shelf. Measure your rolled towels before choosing a similar rack.
dark pipes and brown shelves
The pipe-style frame is my favorite part of this shelf. It bends around the top and bottom of the unit, with three brown shelves sitting above the toilet.
Try a row of matching dark bottles on the middle shelf to follow this look. A wire basket below keeps the smaller items together.
organizers around the sink pipes
Not all your storage has to be on display. This open cabinet shows clear stacked drawers on one side, narrow white bins on the other and a towel basket beneath the pipe.
I love how the shallow tray fits across the front. If you’re trying this arrangement, measure around your plumbing first and keep it accessible.
a blue-gray storage tower
This blue-gray tower is so pretty if you want something other than white. The open upper shelves hold rolled towels, bottles and a tissue box, while two closed compartments sit below.
Use the open shelves for the things you reach for often. The lower sections could hold your extra supplies.
white shelves and amber bottles
I am obsessed with this amber and white pairing. The bottles look gorgeous beside the rolled white towels, plus those little green plants are such a nice touch.
Try repeating the same bottle color on both shelves. You don’t need identical arrangements to make them look good together.
a narrow rack behind the door
Here’s another way to use the space near your door. This tall cream-colored rack holds rows of bottles, boxed supplies and rolled striped towels in shallow baskets.
The pink details are so cute against the white wall. Just check the door’s swing before putting a rack in a similar spot.
slatted shelves and little trays
If you’re looking for a simple freestanding option, go with a ladder-style stand like this one. A basket of toilet rolls sits above lidded jars, little dishes and trays.
The trays are the detail I’d keep. They give the smaller pieces a place to sit together on the slatted shelves.
a black ladder frame
This is another ladder shelf idea, but it’s a little different from the one above. I love the black frame beside the dark bathtub surround.
The round tabletop mirror and trailing greenery dress up the upper shelves. Folded green towels on the bottom bring in another bit of color.
shelves beside a tall mirror
How pretty is this vanity setup? The brown shelves have slim black supports that match the mirror frame and faucet.
Bottles, a small lidded basket and folded towels fill the shelves.
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Try a larger basket on the counter underneath if you want to group your everyday supplies like this.
slatted doors and an open cubby
Don’t want to have every shelf fully on show? This tall cabinet is a lovely option.
Slatted doors cover the upper and lower sections, with an open cubby and drawer in the middle.
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I especially love the little plant beside the pump bottles. You could reserve that open section for your daily essentials.
a basket-filled storage alcove
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous storage alcove. I love the mix of rectangular baskets, shallow towel trays and two tall baskets at the bottom.
The mustard-colored towels are such a pretty detail among the white ones. Try adding a small stack in your favorite color if you want something similar.
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