10 Stylish Bathroom Storage Ideas
- With so many small and mismatched bottles, jars and boxes, the bathroom can quickly feel cluttered and unmanageable. Although there are plenty of utilitarian plastic bathroom organizers, those solutions do nothing to increase the beauty or enhance the decor of the bathroom. With a few bathroom storage solutions tailored to work as beautifully as they look, you won't have to choose between form and function.
- Over-the-toilet storage works to use the space above the tank and up to the ceiling. If you don't like the look of a traditional over-the-toilet storage unit, opt for individual wall-mounted shelves or a cabinet.
- Corner shelving units break up a bathroom that looks boxy and use corner space well, making it more functional as well as more accessible. They're an option in a bathroom that is too small for a regular shelving unit.
- Wicker baskets in varying sizes can store the various items in a bathroom. Clean towels can be rolled and placed inside. Each family member can have her own basket on a shelf, keeping her personal items separated from everyone else's. They also work with open shelving to give a more natural feel to a space.
- Although cabinetry is standard beneath a vanity sink, consider installing cabinetry above the sink as well. Don't be afraid to lose counter space. Items that you would otherwise store on the counter are easily accessible when placed in wall cabinets.
- Vertical space from the walls and door is often underutilized. Free up space by installing a tall, narrow, wall-mounted shelving unit or by attaching free-floating shelves to the walls and door.
- Hooks are small and practical, especially for frequently used items. Use hooks in the shower to hang a shower basket for each family member. Outside the shower, hooks can hold each person's towel, or when mounted to the ceiling, suspended accessory baskets.
- Consider a freestanding armoire for your bathroom. If you have a small bathroom, consider filling the panels on the armoire with mirrors to make the space seem larger. Be sure to coat a repurposed armoire that wasn't originally meant for the bathroom with a sealant so it doesn't get damaged from the moisture in the bathroom.
- In a more contemporary bathroom, rubber-coated wire racks give a bathroom a clean look at the same time as providing extra storage space. Adjustable racks are the most versatile.
- Don't let drawers and cabinets become unusable due to clutter and junk accumulation. Use small plastic containers or drawer organizers to store smaller items. Label containers so that every item, no matter how small, has a dedicated space.
- Floating shelves are useful in a small bathroom, providing storage while not breaking up the sight line in the bathroom. Floating shelves are clear and are made or acrylic or glass and work as a ledge under a mirror or above a countertop.
Over-the-Toilet Storage
Corner Shelving
Wicker Baskets
Cabinetry
Wall-Mounted Shelves
Hooks
Armoires
Wire Racks
Drawer Organization
Floating Shelves
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