Most people love a neat and organized shower area. Shower caddies are commonly used in other areas of your bathroom, as well, especially near bathtubs. Some of them have a suction cup at the back which allows you to attach it to the wall. They are mainly used to declutter your shower space and have all your essentials in one place. Let us have a look at the things that need to be kept in mind before purchasing one for your bathroom.
Things to Consider
With the huge variety of options available, you are sure to get confused about which one to buy. Here are a few points that will help you choose one.
Space Availability and Placement
Consider the area available in your bathroom. You can opt for a corner caddy if the space is less. If you have ample space, identify what will be the right place to hang it. If you already have shelves, go for 3-4 simple caddies; one for each shelf. If you are going to have a door-mounted caddy, you can opt for one that has ample space. Make sure that they can accommodate tall bottles like that of shampoos and shower gels.
You can buy one that complements your shower décor. Wood, metal, or stainless steel caddies are the most versatile. When opting for a metal one, make sure you get a powder- or plastic-coated piece, so that it does not get rusted. You can consider buying a plastic one for college dorm rooms or homes. These offer classic compartments and are cheaply available. While most of these come in white, you can search for colorful pieces that match your shower tiles. Consider whether you want a caddy with simple, plain shelves or one specially designed for placing shampoos, soaps, razors, a brush, a loofah, shower gels, powders, etc. You can install a narrow pegboard and hang a caddy for each family member.
Trendy Shapes and Designs
The most classic piece is one made of wood in an oval shape with dual straight shelves in between. You can fix it over the wall next to the shower or mount it behind the door. Apart from this, simple rectangular or circular caddies are also popular. Those with glass shelves look extremely chic. You can also opt for highly decorative wrought iron ones, too. Apart from these, some caddies have in-built soap dispensers and hooks at the bottom to hang a loofah, soap on a rope, and similar items.
A shower caddy is a very useful accessory for helping to keep the bathroom neat, organized and safe. Not only do they keep items neatly organized, reducing the amount of clutter in the bathroom, but they also make the tub and shower area safer. Bathrooms are the site of many home accidents, many of which are caused by slips or falls.
By keeping the items you often use in the shower organized and within easy reach, you will create a safer bathroom environment. There are many different types of shower caddies available.
Some are designed to hang in a stationary position over the shower head, with shelves, baskets, pockets or hooks to be used to organize shower accessories. You might choose a stainless steel shower caddy, or perhaps a plastic one, based on your preferences.
One of the advantages of a plastic caddy is that they are light, and less likely to damage the fiberglass shower surround if it should happen to fall. However, as long as the caddy is secure, a stainless steel model is an excellent and extremely durable choice. Additionally, sometimes a shower caddy is in the form of shower shelves, which perhaps might even be built directly into the shower surround itself.
Some families prefer to use portable mesh shower caddies. These portable shower caddies can be convenient for families, because each family member can stock their shower caddy with the items they use most. If you have a peg rack on one wall of the bathroom, each family member can hang their stocked shower caddy on a peg, and take it with them into the shower, hanging it over the shower head or on a hook on the shower door.
This can greatly reduce bathroom clutter, and avoid the problem of having too many different items in one shower caddy. After showering, the portable shower caddy can be quickly blotted dry with a towel, and hung back on the peg rack. Portable shower caddies are also perfect for students, or when there are multiple bathroom showers within one home, since they make it convenient to transport shower supplies.
When choosing a shower caddy, it is important to keep in mind the types of supplies that you plan to store in the caddy. For instance, if you use multiple small bottles of different products, you might need shorter shelves or multiple pockets and hooks. On the other hand, if you tend to buy large family-sized products, you will want to make sure the shelves are tall enough to accommodate them.
Choosing a shower caddy can be a challenge, but if you do your research you should find the right one to suit your needs. If you have a walk in shower enclosure you may need to find a specialty caddy to fit in your shower.
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