The good news: You’ve finally perfected your self-care routine. The bad news: You don’t have enough space for it in your shower. Even if you don’t use a lot of products in the shower but share this space with other members of your family, it can get crowded quickly. So, how can you get more shower storage? There are a few different options, including:

Store-Bought Systems

Roam up and down the bathroom aisles of your local home improvement store and you’re sure to find a variety of different shower storage systems. Some popular items include caddies that hang over the showerhead or suction cup to the wall, as well as tiered shelves that sit in the corner of the shower. Unfortunately, what most people find is that these options only work temporarily or harbor way too much bacteria to make them viable long-term solutions.

DIY Hacks

Some cheaper DIY solutions can prove to be a bit more effective than the stuff found at the store. For example, many homeowners repurpose over-the-door shoe organizers by hanging them in place of their shower curtains, using the cubbies to hold their various products. However, depending on the material of the organizer, mold and mildew can still be a concern.

Built-In Shelves

Ultimately, the best way to store your shower items is by incorporating your storage into the shower itself. We’re talking about shelves built right into the shower walls! At Tundraland, we install wall surrounds that can be customized with various types of built-in and corner shelves. Not only does this create a more pleasing aesthetic, but it ensures that your storage doesn’t wind up being a health hazard.

Types of Shower Shelving

Shelving such as your shower’s niche does not just have to be practical, it can also be a design feature for your bathroom. Additionally, shelving can be customized to add a pop of color or a unique tile design to your shower. This can be compared to the idea of having an accent wall in your home. Also, shower shelving goes beyond niches. Here are a few types of shelving that you can have installed in your shower during your next remodel:

Niche shelves: These are built-in shelves that can add depth to your shower. Rather than sticking out of your shower wall, this type of shelving appears to be a shallow “cut out” of your shower for you to place your shampoo, body wash, and other hygiene products.
Corner shelves: This type of shower shelving is a great option for those who want to add a three-dimensional feature to their showers without letting shelving take up too much space. Corner shelves are compact, and you can have multiple shelves installed in one corner or multiple corners of your shower based on how much space you would like to use.
Grab bars: While often utilized as a necessity for disabled or older clients, grab bars can have more than one type of usage. Grab bars can double as a shelving feature for your shower. Crafted with a built-in shelf, these products are sturdy to hold on to and look like a metal basket with a bar.

Contact Tundraland today to learn more about our storage options that can be included in a shower remodel or wall panel installation.