How to Style Bathroom Floating Shelves

Need a small refresh in your bathroom that makes a big difference? Floating shelves will be your best friend! Here is some floating shelves inspiration for a small bathroom to refresh your space.

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When Spring officially hit us back in March, I did a major Spring cleaning. I carried trash bag after trash bag out of the house and into the dumpster. It was such a good feeling. Although, after the Spring cleaning was over, I noticed I had an itch to refresh the decor in our home as well.

It seems that when the seasons change, especially when winter is over, I have a desire to change my space as well. Not that I am big into seasonal decor, but when Spring comes then my home seems to have more life to it! My bathroom was a space that needed a good refresh.

Now, the one thing about our bathroom is that it is very small. With that being said, there aren’t many places to put decor or make it look cute except for above the toilet.

In a small room, floating shelves can really elevate the space. For some bathroom inspiration, organization tips, and how to decorate floating shelves, scroll down! Don’t forget to save this post so you can keep coming back to it. Now, let’s decorate our bathrooms together!

How to Pick the Right Floating Shelves

Now, when it comes to picking the right floating shelves for your space, there are a few things to keep in mind. Think about the width of the shelves. Try getting shelves that match or slightly exceed the width of the toilet. This helps to create balance when designing your bathroom. For the depth of the shelves, you’ll want a depth that can hold the essentials (practicality) while also not having something that protrudes out too much and takes over. This is important especially if your bathroom is on the smaller side. Lastly, thickness is another factor to note. Thicker floating shelves offer durability and also grab the eye, in a good way! Below are some affordable floating shelf options that will elevate your space.

Affordable Floating Shelves

• Rounded Acacia Wood Floating Shelves
• Thick Rustic Farmhouse Floating Shelves
• Glass Floating Shelf with Gold Rod
• Real Wood Rustic Floating Shelves (2)
• Oak Floating Shelves

Must-Have Floating Shelf Accessories

Baskets

Baskets are a great addition to really any space. They are practical to hold things yet also add a warmth to the decor. There are so many different options of baskets out there. One is sure to match your style.

• Long Scalloped-Edge Basket
• Small Wicker Baskets (3)
• Rattan Wicker Tray Basket

Vases

Vases add a different kind of texture and shape to a floating shelf. Whether they are filled or not, vases add in a luxurious look and feel.

• Neutral Ceramic Vase
• Terracotta Floral Vase
• 2 Handled Rustic Vase

Pictures

Pictures help set the tone for the space you are trying to create. I love photos with a bit of a gold frame. This adds a sophisticated look.

• White Swan with Gold Frame Wall Art
• Meadow with Flowers Vintage Art
• Highland Cow with Toilet Paper

Faux Flowers (that look real)

The best piece of advice I have ever received when it comes to home decor is to bring the outdoors in. Plants, flowers, and greenery also help to add warmth and life to a space. They are always a great addition. Sometimes it is not practical to have real flowers or plants. So, here are a few that are fake but look real!

• White Tulips
• Hydrangea
• Cosmos

Scent

Walking into a bathroom that has a fresh scent to it is a game change! Here are a few links to things that will make your bathroom smell good.

• Essential Oil Diffuser
• Reed Diffuser
• 2 Wick Soy Candle

How to Style Floating Shelves Step-by-Step

To start, have a blank slate. This allows you to get your creative juices flowing. This looks like taking everything off your floating shelves as well as cleaning your space. A dirty space block creativity.

Next, put a focal point on each shelf you have. A focal point makes it easier to know what to add in and what to take away as you work. Choose a piece of where you want your eye to fall when you look at the shelves.

Now it is time to work around the focal point. Add in varying sizes and textures that compliments the focal point and does not take away from it. When it comes to grouping items, odd number is best.

Most importantly, have fun and redo if needed! Rework the shelves until you love them. Walk out of the room and come back in multiple times to get a fresh perspective.

How to Organize a Small Bathroom

Floating Shelves are a great way to add space and organization to a small bathroom. They hold your products without taking up any walking space. Although, there are a few other tricks out there to organize a small bathroom! Here are a few…

1. DECLUTTER – This is an important one to note first. Decluttering and having only the necessities in your bathroom will make organizing and keeping it organized much easier.
2. Add a Medicine Cabinet – the number of things a medicine cabinet can hold is unreal! It also stores things privately. This means that your things are organized without it looking like clutter.
3. Mount a Towel Rack – Mounting a towel rack helps elevate your space and make it look cleaner and more organized. There are so many affordable towel racks out there!
4. Utilize the Back of the Door – Having an organizational rack on the back of your door also provides more space to place your items.

Any Tips?

What is your small space organizational must haves and must dos? We would love all the tips down in the comments below.

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