Bathroom Storage Ideas

Bathroom real estate is at a premium when a family must share one or two small bathrooms. Even when a bathroom is spacious, there always seems to be a need for more storage or countertop space to hold all our grooming and beauty essentials. Instead of remodeling the room, look around and see if you can use the space differently or bring in unexpected items and create more storage in the existing space.

Paper Towel Holder

A paper towel holder, the type that stands upright on one end, is a space-saver in a small bathroom. The paper towel holder can be placed on the floor and used to hold and store extra rolls of toilet paper. Decorative baskets or small bins are great storage solutions for toiletries and grooming aids. Place the baskets on the floor, countertop or under the vanity.

Look Up

Look up for storage solution ideas in a small bathroom. A shelf above the bathroom door or commode can be used to store towels, wash cloths and various other toiletry items. Hooks placed on the back of the bathroom door or on the wall behind the door provide a place to hang towels or bathrobes. A couple of floating shelves and an over-the-door hanging hook will also create storage space in the bathroom.

Re-Purpose Furniture

When more storage is needed inside the bathroom, re-paint an old chest of drawers, nightstand or bookshelf to match bathroom décor and place it in the room to hold towels and toiletries. If there is no space for a piece of furniture, install self-adhesive hooks or a clear-pocket shoe bag on the back of the door and use as storage and keep things organized.

Get Organized

Getting all the grooming products organized is a very cheap and easy way to update the look of a bathroom, plus it cuts down on time spent in the bathroom when you don’t have to search for products. Purchase suction cup holders for shower storage, they work well to hold small items like a bar of soap, razor and loofa sponge.

Wire racks that hang over the showerhead provide instant storage space for shampoos and the like. The open wire racks allow shower products to drip dry too, preventing mildew from growing on the bottom of bottles. Small holders with suction cup attachments work well to hold small items like a bar of soap, razor and loofa sponge.