Hilary Farr Proves One Functional Design Element Deserves A Spot In Your Shower

There are so many choices when it comes to shower design that it can be difficult to decide what is worth incorporating. When aiming to make the right picks for your bathroom, it can be helpful to consider not only visual appeal but also functionality. Otherwise, you risk being stuck with decorative pieces that are aesthetically pleasing but complicate shower usage. HGTV star Hilary Farr often shares bathroom design tips for homeowners trying to decide how to make their space more functional. She appears to be in favor of shower benches, which can help you make the most out of your bathroom.

Placing a bench in your bathroom can help give the space a spa-like feel. It also provides extra storage space, making it a great addition for showers that might not have enough shelving to hold body and hair care essentials. You can make your bathroom look more sophisticated by selecting a bench that really compliments the space. There is a wide variety of shower-safe benches to choose from, so it should not be hard to find one that works well with your design.

Hilary Farr is such a huge fan of shower benches that she even took to Facebook to share a photo that reveals one of the many ways they can be incorporated in a bathroom. "What a bathroom!," she wrote in the caption of the reposted image that was originally shared by Architectural Digest. The image shows a small glass shower located in the middle of the bathroom. Despite the shower's compact size, designers were still able to place a bench inside. The space does not have any shelving, so the bench was the perfect touch to help increase bathroom storage and provide a place to set down soaps and shampoos.

If you have a tiny bathroom, you might assume that you do not have enough room to incorporate a bench. However, this example proves that it is totally possible. You just need to make sure the bench is small enough to fit inside your shower comfortably. This might be the perfect solution to your help organize your small bathroom and add more storage space, so consider giving it a try.

You can pick up a bench from your shower on Amazon for only $102.99. The website's TEAKMAMA 20" Teak Shower Bench is perfect for tiny spaces. This wood bench looks much like the one shown in the photo reposted by Hilary Farr. It is made out of a waterproof 100% natural teak wood, so you do not have to worry about water damage. The product description reveals that it can hold up to 400 pounds, so it can be used as in-shower seating as well.

If you don't like the look of the wood bench, you might prefer something like the Arched White Matte Solid Surface Resin bench from Bed Bath & Beyond. This modern white bench is matte and made of resin. It has a weight capacity of 330 pounds, so you do not have to worry about piling too many items on. Just like the Amazon bench, this piece is also waterproof and can be placed right inside your shower. It is on sale for $210.37 at the time of this writing, so it is a bit pricier  than the Amazon bench. However, it might be worth the price tag if it fits your desired aesthetic.