Once you have a hole, you’ll create a recessed space by lining your hole with drywall, wood, subway tile, or stone to finish the recessed cutout. Cut the drywall out between two studs while also ensuring this cutout makes sense on the wall. You’ll then need to locate the studs behind your wall. Look for wall space where you can build your shelves. If you have a plain square or rectangle bathroom, you’ll need to create the space for your recessed shelves. Do you have walls that create corners and indents? These are naturally occurring places where you can simply mount floating shelves. The first method is to look at the architecture of your bathroom. You don’t have to put holes in the wall either, and you can scale the shelf to your available space. These units are a smart choice because you get many shelves in one compact area. You’ll need to have the floor space to accommodate one, so they work better in medium to larger bathrooms. If you aren’t excited about hanging shelves on your walls, then a shelving unit is the storage solution you’re looking for. If you have a sense of humor, there’s no shortage of bathroom decor that’ll garner some laughs. Choose one that has a smell you love or encourages relaxation, such as lavender.Ī final touch could be some small art in the form of a beautiful picture or an inspirational saying. You can also scale them to fit the space you have a single succulent for a tiny bathroom, or an entire planter for a master bath.Īnother obvious addition is a candle or other pleasant scent producing accent. They use the natural moisture in the bathroom to thrive. Succulents and air plants are perfect for this. Consider an easy to care for plant that doesn’t need watering. The easiest thing to add to your bathroom is some greenery. You could even place your wood shelves in an alcove for recessed shelving. Or perhaps it’s painted white to blend in with your all-white bathroom. Maybe your wooden shelf has an unfinished edge for a rustic and country look. Wood is a durable material that can adapt to a wide range of decor designs. If you love the look of wood shelves, but don’t want to DIY them, you still have plenty of options. You could hang several baskets to create a wall display out of them. Place a nail on the wall and hook the bottom of the basket on it. Take your shelf to the next level and string several boards together to create an entire open shelf storage space.Īnother option is to hang decorative woven raffia or wire baskets on the wall. String your rope through the holes and make a loop long enough to hang the rope on a hook in your wall. Then drill two holes in each of the short ends. You can choose a piece of wood that’s the perfect size for your space in both length and width. The easiest DIY shelf idea you can create uses wood planks and rope.

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