Top 7 Stylish and Simple Bathroom Shelf Decor Ideas

Are you tired of your bathroom shelves looking bland and boring? Do you want to add some pizzazz to your powder room? Well, you're in luck! This blog post is here to save the day with some practical and stylish bathroom shelf decor ideas that will make your bathroom the envy of all your friends.

Whether you are looking to spruce up a bathroom shelving unit, a floating shelf in the bathroom or wondering how to decorate a shelf over the toilet, this article is for you.

Take a peek at our favorite styled bathroom shelves and grab some easy tips along the way. Equipped with these easy bathroom styling ideas and tips, you will be ready to redecorate your bathroom shelves so that they are simple, beautiful and clutter-free.

Hand towels and washcloths are the perfect size to add to a bathroom shelf. This first bathroom shelf decor idea is both practical and surprisingly stylish.

Styling tip: Fold several and stack on your bathroom shelf or roll them for more of a spa look. Our biased opinion - fluffy white towels are the perfect addition to enhance a fresh bathroom feel, but colorful towels can be a great opportunity to incorporate an accent color or fun pattern - be it boho or tropical. 

If your bathroom shelves are more like narrow ledges, you have to get a bit more creative about what to display. To display rolled towels, place them sideways. Other bathroom ledge decor ideas: framed art, small candles, bottles and vases.

OK now we are getting really practical. We find there are two types - you are either a “Yes! It just makes sense!” or a hard pass on displaying rolls of toilet paper. For the yes’s out there, set them upright in a neat row or lay them on their side to style this easy and most practical bathroom shelf decor idea.

This bathroom shelf decor idea is key to creating a spa-like atmosphere in your bathroom. Look for attractive or refillable glass bottles and jars for items like soaps, bath salts, bath bombs, etc. and be sure to display your prettiest perfume bottles.

If you are decorating a small bathroom shelf, you will have to be more choosy about what makes it on the shelf. Likely you will have to lean towards practical bathroom items such as toiletries - all the more reason to pick out attractive bottles and containers!

Add some more spa vibes with scented candles, diffusers, or both! A simple white candle in a glass jar adds simple elegance, or choose a colorful frosted jar candle for a splash of color. Bias alert - we believe there is no such thing as too many candles when it comes to bathroom shelf decor.

Place cotton balls and cotton swabs in attractive glass containers. This simple bathroom shelf decor idea really makes an impact, transforming average bathroom items into elegant decor. 

Yet another bathroom shelf decor idea that combines style and practicality like a dream. Storage baskets and bins are the perfect solution to add style to the bathroom, while hiding less-attractive items and keeping the bathroom clutter-free.

Not all storage bins need to be woven! If that’s not your style, clean white storage bins are perfect for that fresh, clean bathroom feel we love so much.

Now for the less practical, more decorative bathroom shelf decor ideas. Some ideas: potted plants and succulents (especially humidity-loving plants), vases with greenery or dried flowers, framed pictures and art, wall baskets and trays, pottery, and even books. Have fun adding some decorative accents and personal touches to your bathroom shelves. Here are some different bathroom shelf decor styles for inspiration!

Now that you have all sorts of bathroom shelf decor ideas floating around in your head, we encourage you to get into your bathroom and start decorating! Styling shelves is our favorite pastime at Shelf Love Collective, and we hope you enjoy the journey.

>> Looking for more hands-on shelf styling tips and tricks? Check out our Ultimate Shelf Styling Guide.