Preparing Your Bathroom Floating Shelves for Winter: Organizational Tips and Tricks

As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, there’s nothing like the coziness of a home well-prepared for winter. Today, we will focus on the bathroom, which is usually overlooked during the winter décor refresh. I know you’re thinking, ‘Really, the bathroom?’ Well, sure! Why should the living room get all the fun? So grab a cup of cocoa, and let’s look at how to get your bathroom floating shelves winter-ready.

Choose Your Floating Shelf Accessories

When decorating the floating shelves in your bathroom, it’s essential to focus on aesthetics and functionality. Use baskets and chic containers to organize your winter skincare regimen, hair products, and miscellaneous items you’d like to keep off your countertop. Add a small jar full of bath salts to use after a long, chilly day to complete the look.

Mood Lighting and Aromatic Winter Scents

Proper lighting sets the mood for a cozy bathroom during the colder months. Adding battery operated lighted floating shelves is a fun way to add soft lighting as the natural light fades away. These provide a warm glow without the concern of a fire hazard. 

Another powerful mood setter is pleasant scents. Add a diffuser with hints of cinnamon and pine to your floating shelves to give your bathroom a clean winter fragrance. As you enjoy a hot bath, the diffuser scents paired with the warm glow of the lights will create a relaxing ambiance after a frosty cold day.

Add Layers for Extra Style to Your Floating Shelves

Winter is all about layering, and your floating shelves are no exception. Swap out your summer and fall-themed items with dark, rich-colored textures that enhance the space. Adding layers will add warmth and give the shelves depth and visual interest. 

Practical Warmth in Your Bathroom

While all these ideas add visual warmth to your bathroom, it’s also important to add physical warmth. A soft, fluffy bathmat beside the tub or shower can be a game-changer. No one wants to step out of a hot shower straight onto a cold tile floor, right? Instead, imagine the feel of soft microfiber on your toes. 

If your bathroom tends to be chilly, place a sleek portable heater onto one of your lower floating shelves. Make sure it’s small enough to slide off the shelf quickly and plug in while enjoying a warm bath. When it's not in use, place it back on the shelf and always remember safety first!

Keep Your Winter Haven Personal

Your bathroom should feel like a retreat, so remember to add personal touches. Framed photos on the shelves or walls, knick-knacks, and décor that bring you calm are a great addition to the space. 

And just like that – you’ve turned your bathroom floating shelves from merely functional into a winter retreat! Next time you’re steaming in the shower or soaking in the tub, look around and feel that cozy satisfaction. You’ve created a seasonal haven of warmth styled perfectly to your taste. So, cheers to making every little corner of your home a bit merrier this winter!

Interested in adding handcrafted shelves to your bathroom? Order online or contact us today! Still have questions? We love troubleshooting, answering questions, and offering tips and tricks, so email us at customerservice@jthomashome.com. 

Locals interested in purchasing a collection of handcrafted shelves for a renovation can schedule an appointment with us to get started.