Shelves Above Toilet

Nothing says convenient access and aesthetic charm in the bathroom , like putting shelves above the toilet. Store tissues or an extra roll of toilet paper, amidst pictures or scented candles, and fill that void of wall space with something that is not just decorative, but useful. Models include individual bracketed shelving, and shelves attached to a metal frame that goes overtop the toilet's tank.

Shelves Above Toilet

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When working with small bathrooms, shelves above toilet are useful as they allow us to take advantage of every single square inch available. Shelves above toilets create a storage space that's needed in any bathroom. They are convenient places to store spare toilet paper rolls and other necessities.

What's more, they make excellent storage boxes to keep cleaning supplies in. A shelf above toilet that's inside a small powder room can also be particularly useful as the need for storage is addressed. The challenge, however, is choosing the best shelves. In this article, we will take a closer look at the factors that need to be considered when making a selection.

How thick should toilet shelves be?

Your material choice, the length, and the thickness of the shelves will determine whether they will bend or stand up. If you try using flimsy wood from your old kitchen cabinet and expect it to hold anything that has a substantial weight, you'll be very disappointed as you're destined for failure.

The key to choosing the right shelves is to match the length and thickness of the shelves to all the items you plan on storing on them. Toiletries, as well as bits and pieces, can be stored in a ¾" laminate that's over multi-density fiberboards.

Do you want your shelves to be fashionable, functional or both?

Have you ever imagined shelves to be fashionable? Well, if you haven’t, just picture Khloe Kardashian's glamourous display of shelves. The lighting is simply perfect and the shelves look like they're from company showrooms.

You can also consider the minimalist and sleek floating shelves, which are fashion personified. They will be great as shelves above the toilet. If you just want something that’s functional with a space-efficient design rather than one that's a work of art, then that's alright as well. Just decide on whether you want fashion or function.

How deep should shelves above toilet be?

Big-box stores will give you shelves that are 12" deep, but they'll make your bathroom look disorganized. So, why should you accept shelving that's too shallow? Get shelving that'll make your bathroom look neat and efficient. What we suggest are 14" deep shelves. By getting deeper shelving, your things won't look as if they're hanging at the edge, which they will be if you choose 12-inchers. If you want more glamourous shelves, then choose 19- or 24-inchers.

Remember: you shouldn't accept shelves that don't live well for their purpose.

How to make sure the shelves above toilet are safe?

If you are like most homeowners, then you haven't thought about the safety concern regarding shelves. Shelves above toilet rest on pins. That means they can easily be pulled by children with the content toppling onto them.

If what you want are adjustable shelves, the solution would be notched shelves. They are more expensive compared to standard shelves, but they'll be worth it as they will take your worries away.

Small bathrooms, as we said, require the smart utilization of every square inch. The best you can do to add more use to the available space is by adding shelves above toilets. Follow the tips we gave you when choosing shelving for your bathroom, and you'll be able to select the best systems. Good luck!