This bathroom boasts an accent white shiplap wall with hints of wood and metal for a modern farmhouse feel. Bathroom shelf decorations include potted plants, a wire basket of hand towels, a mirror and metal sign.
34 Bathroom Shelf Décor Ideas to Personalize Your Space
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Published: October 12, 2022
Updated: December 6, 2023
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It’s easy to keep your trinkets and toiletries in the bathroom out of sight and out of mind. You need your bathroom shelf décor to be purposeful – you want your lotions and potions close to hand, they don’t have to look pretty. Bathroom shelf organization doesn’t have to be a chaos of clutter though. Not only can it be a functional space, shelf décor can be a statement in itself.
What room in the house are you most anxious about guests visiting? Most responses would be “the bathroom.” With our collection of inspiring bathroom shelf décor, you will be as proud of this room as every other in your house. We know you love every square inch of your home, so why be afraid to show off your bathroom?
You can have your daily essentials, like your hair products and make-up, showcased alongside pieces that celebrate your personality and your tastes. If you’re not convinced, take a look and discover how to be clever with your clutter.
02 of Vintage and Fall Inspired Bathroom Décor
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This bathroom features white shiplap walls and a white vanity sink unit under an ornate gold edged mirror. A white shelf displays vintage and fall decor such as antique washboards, foliage and ornamental pumpkins.
03 of Olive and White Bathroom with Warm Tones
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A bathroom with white and olive shiplap walls boasts a rustic wooden sink vanity below a gold edged mirror. A wooden shelf displays potted foliage and a framed painting. A woven toilet roll basket sits on top of a white toilet on black and white tiling.
04 of Neutral Bathroom with Shelf Décor Ideas
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A light green-gray bathroom feature neutral furnishing with a white vanity sink unit and light wooden framed mirror. Beside a white frilled shower curtain sits bathroom shelf decor including clear containers, potted plant, signage and a candle.
05 of Olive Powder Room with Shelving
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A small powder room features bathroom shelf decor including rustic signage, candle, log slice, potted plant and a vase of tulips. Light olive painted walls surround the space as the toilet stands on black and white patterned flooring.
06 of Ideas for Decorating a Bathroom Shelf
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This rustic open wooden shelving displays a range of decor including clear containers, a metal tub of hand towels, vintage ampersand light and a brown glass jar. Signage features a distressed paint style to add extra farmhouse touches.
07 of Walk-in Shower in Neutral Bathroom
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A gray and white bathroom features a built-in bath under gray open shelving. Shelf decor includes clear glass containers, a potted plant and a black wire basket with hand towels. Beside a walk-in shower stands a black and wooden side table.
08 of Spring Themed Bathroom Inspiration
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Cottage style ideas for how to decorate a bathroom shelf are showcased here: black wooden shelves, clear containers, nature art prints and potted plants. A potted plant on a small wooden stool sits beside a candle and an ornate floral carved mirror opposite a pale yellow shower curtain.
09 of Small Bathroom with Festive Shelf Décor
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An off-white bathroom showcases a white sink vanity unit under a large round wooden edged mirror and black sconce lighting. A white toilet sits below shelf decor such as clear containers, a potted plant and festive ornaments.
10 of Modern Bath in Neutral Bathroom
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A built-in bath with mosaic and subway style tiling features a dark wooden bath board and accessories. Floating wooden shelving sits above with decor such as ornaments, art print, potted plant and a wire basket of hand towels.
12 of Modern Ideas for Decorating a Bathroom Shelf
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A powder room with white walls and taupe wooden panelling features wooden open shelving with decor such as clear containers, potted foliage, books and a woven basket with a hand towel. A large black edged mirror hangs over a sink with a black faucet.
13 of Modern Bathroom with Festive Garland
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A white bathroom with a pale blue door and subway tiling showcases a stand alone bath next to a wooden stool of bathing accessories. Bathroom shelf decor has a festive feel with an evergreen garland, candlesticks and a Christmas themed art print.
14 of Hint of Christmas in Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
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A white bathroom with shiplap walls and tiling has a modern farmhouse feel with wooden touches alongside black metal accents. A wooden framed mirror sits beside wooden bathroom shelves with decor including festive ornaments and glass jars.
15 of Gray and White Bathroom with Fall Window Scene
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A gray and white bathroom showcases a white freestanding bath next to a small wooden stool. Wooden floating shelving displays modern decor including ornaments, rustic signage, and a ceramic jug with foliage. A white framed window looks out onto a fall landscape.
16 of Black and White Bathroom with Wooden Shelves
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This bathroom boasts a white vanity unit with black hardware and a co-ordinating toilet. Wooden open shelving displays clear storage containers, a diffuser, small potted plant and a wire hand towel basket. A black spotlight bar hangs over a large wooden edged mirror.
18 of White Bathroom with Gray Mirror
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A white bathroom boasts a large gray mirror above a white vanity unit with marble countertop. Bathroom shelf decor features clear containers and a wire basket of hand towels on a wooden open shelving unit. A patterned rug sits on dark wooden flooring.
19 of Bathroom Shelf Ideas with Natural Theme
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When decorating a bathroom shelf, consider this idea featuring wooden floating shelves, candle, diffuser, a small seagrass basket and ceramic pots. Touches of nature include a small potted plant and foliage art print.
20 of Neutral Bathroom Décor Inspiration
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Light shiplap wallpaper creates an accent wall in this neutral bathroom. Black open shelving features modern decor including a potted plant, signage, ornamental pumpkins and hand towels. A metal sconce bar overlooks a round mirror and sink.
21 of Neutral Bathroom with Open Shelving
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A neutral bathroom contains a beige sink vanity unit with black faucet under a wooden edged mirror. Bathroom shelf decor includes vintage pieces such as brass weighing scales, an oversized clock, signage and a potted plant on wooden floating shelves.
22 of His and Hers Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
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A white bathroom with his and hers sink vanity is finished with rustic touches. Wooden framed mirrors hang on the wall beside a reclaimed galvanized zinc bucket used as modern farmhouse bathroom shelf decor. Wooden pallets have been used to create wall art.
23 of Light and Airy Bathroom Ideas
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This white airy bathroom features an open shelf with decor including foliage, lantern and hand towels. A white vanity and vessel sink sit below a wooden edged mirror. A white toilet stands on light gray floor tiles with a textured white rug.
24 of Green Bathroom with Modern Finishing
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A viridian green bathroom features a white shower curtain next to shelf decor such as framed photographs, rustic sign, clear containers, potted plants and a terrarium. A round gold edged mirror sits above a black and white vanity unit and potted plant.
25 of Floral Inspired Neutral Bathroom
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This floral themed bathroom features a white sink vanity unit with gray marble countertop. A pine swing shelf displays neutral decor such as a woven basket, wood framed prints and a potted plant. Flowers are placed around the space near a white frilled shower curtain.
26 of Rustic Bathroom with Wood Panelling
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A rustic bathroom features wood panelling on a white artex wall. Bathroom shelf decorations consist of a wire tray with towel rail and glass containers of cotton wool below a galvanized zinc tub. A white mirror is mounted above a white sink with more farmhouse decor.
28 of Rustic Bathroom with Wooden Shelving
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This rustic bathroom features quirky bathroom shelf ideas including ornamental animals, books and a wire toilet roll basket. A white vanity with sink sits below a distressed white mirror. A steel bucket vase contains white tulips.
29 of White and Airy Bathroom with Vintage Touches
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A white claw foot bathtub is surrounded by white shiplap walls and a white framed window. A wooden console table with a glass vase of foliage sits beside a vintage coat hook fixture used as a shelf. The shelf decor includes a candle, small art print and foliage.
30 of Bathroom with Vintage Cottage Style
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A black and white freestanding bath tub sits on wooden flooring and is surrounded by white shiplap walls. Bathroom shelf decor includes a clear container, hand towel and ornament. A distressed white wooden stool is topped with a pewter candelabra.
31 of Modern Bathroom Shelf Décor Ideas
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This farmhouse bathroom contains a metal shelving unit to display decor in neutral and wooden tones such as a clear container, potted plants, rustic signage and a Rae Dunn plaque.
32 of Powder Room with Fall Décor
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This powder room features gray walls with shiplap wainscoting. A white toilet sits underneath bathroom shelf decor including a lettering print, hand towel and ornamental pumpkin. Black accents include the sink faucet and black edged mirror.
33 of Neutral Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas
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This neutral farmhouse bathroom features an accent gray wood effect wall above dark wooden flooring. Open wooden shelving displays a range of modern bathroom shelf decor including clear containers, rustic signage, ornamental pumpkins and a small potted plant. A round mirror sits below black sconce bar lighting.
34 of Modern Gray Bathroom Ideas
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A gray bathroom with a steel gray vanity unit and granite countertop features a galvanized zinc tray with a felt letter board, candle and potted succulents. Modern shelf decor includes rustic signs, clear containers and potted plants on wooden open shelving.
