Gio Bella Shower Caddies

Thirteen pieces of shower and bath storage from Gio. The titles use caddy, rack and basket interchangeably, so read the shape rather than the noun. It is also the one accessory category where range matching barely applies: only two carry a range name, the Torino shower rack and the Demola black shower soap holder. The rest are chosen on shape, size and material.

Corner or Straight

Six of the thirteen are corner units, because in a tiled cubicle the angle between two walls is the only surface that is not in the way of an elbow. They run from a single corner basket at 245 by 245mm up to a three tier corner caddy and a double stainless corner caddy. The straight racks span a run of wall instead, including the Torino rack at 600mm, and one double rack is semi circular for a curved return.

Tiers, Materials and Fixing

Two are three tier units and three are described as double, which matters if the shower is shared and shampoo, conditioner and soap all need somewhere to stand. Where the material is known the title says it: one corner caddy is solid brass, chromed, one is listed as S/S, the usual shorthand for stainless steel, and one corner basket is polished. The rest leave the material to the product page.

Fixing is worth settling first. A hanging shower rack is listed here for a cubicle you would rather not drill into, a rental or a glass panel, and the bath caddy is the only piece named for the bath rather than the shower. Two of the corner fittings add a hook for a loofah or a razor. Check the product page for how each one fixes, because the titles do not say.

Where Else to Look

If you want the shower storage to match the rest of the bathroom, start from the range: Torino and Demola both reach into this category, and the range matched shower soap holders from Malta, Trapani and Rieti sit on Gio Bella soap dishes and baskets. The Demola black holder is on Gio Bella black, the rest of the shower is on Gio shower heads, the wider fit out under Gio Bella bathroom accessories, and the brand as a whole on the Gio Bella hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a shower caddy and a shower rack?

On this page, not much. The Gio titles use caddy, rack and basket for the same class of fitting, so the useful distinction is the shape rather than the name. Six are corner units built for the angle between two walls, the others span a straight run of wall, and one is a bath caddy rather than a shower fitting at all.

Should I get a corner caddy or a straight shower rack?

In a standard tiled cubicle the corner is usually the only place a caddy is not in the way, which is why six of the thirteen here are corner units. A straight rack makes more sense on a long wall or in a walk in shower, where you have a clear run of tile and want everything at one height.

Is there a shower caddy that does not need drilling?

A hanging shower rack is listed here, which is the option for a rental or a glass panel you would rather not drill into, and the bath caddy is named for the bath rather than the shower wall. The titles do not state how each piece is fixed, so check the product page before you buy if drilling is the deciding factor.

What are the Gio shower caddies made of?

Only three titles say. One three tier corner caddy is solid brass, chromed. One double corner caddy is listed as S/S, the usual shorthand for stainless steel. One of the corner baskets is described as polished. For the remaining pieces the material and finish come off the individual product page.

Can I match a shower caddy to my other Gio accessories?

Only up to a point. Just two carry a range name: the Torino shower rack at 600mm and the Demola black shower soap holder. If matching matters, look instead at the range matched shower soap holders from Malta, Trapani and Rieti on the soap dishes and baskets page, and treat the caddies as utility pieces.