Floating shelves or built shelving unit?
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9 years ago
I love the idea of having shelving above the bath (above the tiled ledge) -for towels & pretty things. Would white floating shelves on those tiles look ok or would it look better to have a white unit mounted on it?
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Jayne McCairn
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8 years agoOne of the reasons I do not like shelves is that they always look cluttered, need cleaning, and are generally messy. How about 1 or 2 corner mirror tall cabinets. These house everything, leaving the bathroom clean and clear . The advantage of corner cabinets is they take up such a small space - available everywhere, including e-bay.
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