Black Aluminum Bathroom Corner Shelf

Every shower collects bottles. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a razor, a face cloth and a spare bar of soap end up on the floor of the tray or balanced along the edge of the tub, where they get knocked, slide and gather water. The corner of the shower is usually empty, and it is the most practical place to put them.

The Black Aluminum Bathroom Corner Shelf puts that corner to work. It fixes to the wall in the corner, lifts bottles off wet surfaces and keeps them in reach. Aluminum keeps it light, and the matte black finish gives the shower a more modern look than the usual chrome hardware, especially in bathrooms with darker taps and fixtures.

What makes the black corner shelf stand out

The finish is the first thing people notice. Matte black reads as a design choice rather than an afterthought, and it ties in with black shower heads, taps and frames. In a white tiled bathroom it gives a crisp graphic line, and against dark tile it almost disappears, leaving the bottles as the only visible storage.

The configurations are the second. The shelf comes in four lengths, 9.1, 11.8, 15.7 and 19.7 inches, all 4.9 inches deep with a lip 1.57 inches high. Each length can be ordered plain, with a row of hooks, or on most lengths with a front bar or with both. The 9.1 inch version offers three hooks, while the longer ones carry five.

Those extras are genuinely useful. The front bar stops bottles sliding off when they are knocked. The hooks take a razor, a loofah or a cloth, so the things that usually hang over the tap or lie on the tray have a place of their own.

The mounting is the third advantage. Because it fixes into the corner, it clears the shower floor and tub ledge completely, which makes cleaning the shower easier and keeps bottles out of standing water.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Shower corners. Shampoo, soap and a razor lifted off the tray.
• Bathtub corners. Bath products kept off the tub ledge.
• Small bathrooms. Storage that takes no floor space at all.
• Kitchens. Sponges and cleaning bottles in a corner by the sink.
• Laundry rooms. Detergent and small supplies above a washer.

The black finish suits modern, industrial and minimalist bathrooms particularly well, and it pairs nicely with black framed mirrors and matte black fixtures. In a kitchen, it looks at home beside black taps and cabinet handles.

Two shelves stacked in the same corner, one high and one lower, make a simple shower caddy for a household that shares the space.

The shelf also helps with cleaning. With bottles lifted off the tray and the tub ledge, those surfaces can be wiped down in seconds instead of clearing a crowd of bottles first, and nothing sits in a puddle long enough to leave a ring. A shower that is quick to clean tends to stay cleaner day to day.

Choosing the size and placement

Measure the corner before ordering. The shelf comes in lengths of 9.1, 11.8, 15.7 and 19.7 inches, all 4.9 inches deep, with a lip 1.57 inches high. A longer shelf holds more bottles, while a shorter one suits a narrow corner or a small shower.

Choose the configuration carefully too. The front bar and the hooks cannot be added later, so think about how you use the shower. If bottles tend to get knocked, the bar is worth having. If you use a loofah, razor or cloth every day, the hooks keep them off the tray.

A few tips help it go up well:

• Use wall anchors suited to tile, plasterboard or masonry.
• Drill into the tile face rather than the grout line, so the fixing has something solid to grip.
• Mount it high enough to clear the tallest bottle you use.
• Keep it within easy reach of where you stand in the shower.

If you plan to use two shelves, leave enough space between them for the tallest bottle, and keep the lower shelf clear of the tub ledge or tray so it is easy to clean underneath.

Care is simple. Wipe the shelf with a soft, dry cloth, and dry it when it gets wet, which keeps the black finish looking even over time.

Before drilling, hold the shelf in place and check the height with the bottles you use most, so the finished shelf sits where your hand naturally reaches.

Pairing it with other pieces

A black shelf looks best when the rest of the bathroom shares a little of that color. Black hooks, a black framed mirror or a dark shower curtain tie the room together, while soft white towels and a textured bath mat keep it from feeling too stark.

Browse the corner shelves collection for other finishes and styles, or the shower curtains collection for a curtain to finish the room. A good vanity light makes the whole bathroom feel more finished too.

Is the black corner shelf right for your space?

This shelf is a strong fit if you:

• Want to lift bottles off the shower floor or tub ledge.
• Like a matte black finish rather than chrome.
• Want the option of a front bar, hooks or both.
• Can drill into your tile or wall.

It may not be the right choice if you cannot drill into your shower walls, or if you prefer a polished chrome or gold finish. In that case, a freestanding caddy or another finish will suit you better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about lengths and options are answered at info@norafurnish.com.