40+ Bathroom Shelf Ideas You Can Build Yourself

If you are like us, you don’t want to break the bank just to add some pipe shelves to your bathroom. Well don’t worry, we’ve gathered a list of over 40 bathrooms shelves you can build without busting your budget.

Kee Klamp fittings, metal pipes, and IKEA shelves were used to create this floating shelf unit. The pipes are directly attached to the wall and floor making this a sturdy place to keep bottles, towels, and other bathroom necessities.

With Kee Klamp fittings, pipes, and reclaimed wood, you can build any type of bathroom shelf you want. This project shows a collection of wall mounted shelves that could be combined in a variety of designs to fit your style.

This simple shelf only takes a few hours to build, but it makes a beautiful statement in any bathroom. For this project, you will need two Flange fittings and Size 5 pipe cut to the width of the shelf. Kee Klamp fittings, pipe, and reclaimed wood can also make a great floor-to-ceiling bathroom shelf. If you want to line a wall with shelves or need a solution for a bathroom closet, this project is a great option.

Space the shelves to fit your needs and decorate them with the fluffy towels, candles, and lotions of your choice. And, why not attach a towel rack to the bottom shelf to create an even more functional shelving unit?

This rolling shelf is made using pipe, Kee Klamp fittings, and casters. You could use this as a moveable vanity, which would make your life easier as you are running around getting ready in the morning.

This is a perfect solution to keep your makeup, hairdryer, and any other bathroom supplies in an easily accessible place. Leave the wood unstained for a rustic look, or add a stain for a more polished finish. Either way, this could easily work as a shelving unit in the corner of a massage room filled with lotions and towels. Place a few candles or diffusers on the shelf and you just created the perfect piece for a relaxing space.

Although this specific shelving unit was designed for a retail space, it could seamlessly fit in a bathroom. Gather some inspiration from this project then design your own vertical shelving unit for an empty wall in your bathroom.

Before installing, check for wall studs as these provide additional support for Flange fittings. She used reclaimed wood and Kee Lite pipe fittings to create this unit. You could create a similar piece for the corner of a bathroom and fill it with plants, towels, soap, and candles. Anton said he chose Kee Klamp fittings so he could make rectangles without unions.

This stand-alone bookshelf was designed and created by Kee Klamp customer Bill using pipe, 90 Degree Elbow fittings, and a few wooden shelves. Bill said this project only took 20-minutes to complete since Kee Klamp fittings are much easier to use than threaded pipe. This simple design shows that with some unstained wood planks and basic galvanized pipe you can easily create a trendy shelving unit.

Wall and ceiling mounted shelves are a great option for adding additional storage to a bathroom.

The pipes and fittings in this project were painted black, but you could leave them unpainted for a more industrial look. This wall-mounted shelf was created by architect Ignacio Salas-Humara for a summer-home project.

This project uses steel pipe, reclaimed wood, and Kee Klamp fittings to create the industrial-farmhouse aesthetic. This piece looks nice against the subway tiles and this shows how you could mix textures in a tile-lined bathroom.

This toilet paper and shelf combo helps maximize space in a small bathroom. You could use reclaimed wood or an IKEA lack shelf to save money when creating this project.

Instead of using threaded pipe, you could also build a similar unit with Kee Klamp Flange fittings. Modern floating shelves can be made with Flange fittings, pipe, and wood.

This all metal shelving unit could double as a small storage space or accent piece for your bathroom. Another space saving solution is to build a bathroom shelf and towel-rack combo. You could easily create a similar design using IKEA lack shelves or reclaimed wood, galvanized steel pipe, and Kee Klamp fittings. This project could be knocked out in an afternoon but looks like you spent a decent amount of money at Restoration Hardware.

Here is another beautiful shelving unit made from reclaimed wood, fittings, and pipe. To hold the shelves in place, holes were drilled through each of the wood platforms and a Collar fitting is “sandwiched” on both sides to set the position.

Make your life even easier by using Kee Klamp fittings instead of threaded pipe for this project. This wall-mounted shelf shows how easy it is to create a Pottery Barn-worthy piece with just a few simple materials. This piece offers a nice contrast between the black pipe and unstained wood but you could adjust this to fit your style.

You could even use Flange fittings to attach the shelf directly to the ceiling instead of the wood beam. Either way, this is farmhouse-inspired shelf adds a touch of style and some extra storage to any space. Or, attach this to the bottom of a wall-mounted shelf to add an extra design element in your bathroom.

Matthew, a Kee Klamp customer from Boston, designed and built these floating pipe shelves using Flange fittings, Size 6 Gator Tubing, Fixing Pads, and Malleable Plugs. Check out the step-by-step guide to see how easy it is to create a similar unit to store towels in your bathroom. This project shows how you can essentially use a shelf from your your local craft store and add galvanized steel and Kee Klamp fittings to create a towel rack.

Here is another toilet paper and shelf combo unit that would only take a few hours to create. If you wanted, create an additional shelf to float above this piece for even more storage or decorative space. To create a similar piece, you need Flange fittings, steel pipe, and the shelving unit.

You could design and create your own shelving piece or find a similar unit and simply attach it to the pipe using S-hooks. Have some fun designing your shelf and then use galvanized pipe and fittings to create the simple towel rack at the bottom. This space-saving corner shelf is made with stained wood and plumbing pipe. Speaking of saving space and unique designs, take a look at this shower shelf. This creative design lets you store shampoo, soap, and even save room for some decorative pieces. Black pipe and Kee Klamp fittings will help you create a similar piece for your own bathroom.

Remember, the main supplies are wood, Kee Klamp fittings, and steel pipe. Follow these instructions from Apartment Therapy to create your own floor and wall mounted shelving unit. Wayfair sells this rustic shelf that could be easily recreated with the same basic supplies we’ve mentioned throughout this post: wood, fittings, and galvanized pipe. Basically, you just need to attach galvanized pipe to the wall and then you can hang additional items from S-hooks.

Also, the above-the-toilet shelf that was added to the wall-mounted bar was a nice finishing touch to this project.