Discover How Recessed Shelving Can Transform Your Bathroom

Discover How Recessed Shelving Can Transform Your Bathroom

Whether your bathroom is big or small, wide or narrow, we all want to create that little bit of extra room. Recessed shelving can do just that, saving precious space and adding extra storage whilst also creating an interesting feature in your bathroom. In any bathroom, there is bound to be a hollow cavity that can be put to good use, perfect for installing recessed bathroom shelves. In the majority of cases, this could be in the wall behind the toilet if you have a modern concealed cistern.

Additional Bathroom Storage Space

Recessed shelves can make a fine addition to any bathroom wherever you decide to place them. Recessed shelves can be large or small, allowing extra space for towels, toiletries, or simply candles to create an added ambience. If you have space, you could even add recessed shelving in a shower or beside your bathtub, giving you the perfect spot to place shampoos and soaps without the need to add any extra hanging shelves or contraptions which take up extra room. Using recessed shelving in a bathroom can often be an afterthought when the owner realises they do not have as much space as they would like. However, recessed shelves are no problem to install for a good bathroom fitter, and they can really enhance the overall look of your bathroom as well as adding much-needed space and the clutter-free environment you desire.

Incorporating Recessed Shelves into your Bathroom Design

The recessed shelving in the Independent bathroom suite from My Beautiful Bathroom really showcases the simplicity of the idea, providing extra space for towels and soaps while lighting up a dark corner and adding an extra facet of colour through the contrast of paint and tile. Aside from adding extra space, recessed shelves can offer you the opportunity to show off all your favourite bathroom accessories, such as elegantly shaped bath oil bottles and bath salts.

They are also exceptionally useful when you just don’t have the space for a regular shelf that juts out from the wall, an ideal solution for small bathrooms. The recess is not only space-saving it also provides a simple way to achieve a bathroom makeover that adds some real architectural depth and beauty to what was simply a plain bathroom wall before. The depth and focus a recessed shelf gives a bathroom is just as valuable as the storage space they provide. You might want to consider highlighting your recessed area by painting it in a different colour as seen above, or lighting it with spotlights to create a focus, making the shelving elegant as well as functional.

Candles also create a beautiful contrast of light and shadow in this space but ensure the top of the shelf is high enough to avoid any overheating which could prove dangerous. Recessed shelving really does transform the look of your bathroom, maximising storage in even the smallest bathroom. With a simple square recess, your bathroom can become instantly modernised with bathroom recessed shelving and of course, less cluttered, which will add to the feeling of space. The multi-dimensional aspect a recessed shelf gives to a wall will also add to increased feelings of light and space in your bathroom, opening up parts of your bathroom you didn’t even know existed.

Shelving Ideas and Bathroom Renovation Inspiration

If you need help with bathroom shelf ideas or you’re looking for new bathroom furniture, interior design ideas and practical tips to maximize space, provide storage solutions, or create a focal point in a relatively simple way then visit one of our four bathroom showrooms for inspiration. We have lots of beautiful bathroom displays arranged in real-life-sized room settings that will aid you in making the most out of your new bathroom. For more great tips and designs to optimise your bathroom space, call My Beautiful Bathroom today on 0141 771 3640.

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