10 Smart Ideas for Storage in a Small Bathroom

We compiled a list of 10 ideas from designers: take note – your bathroom will definitely become much more spacious.

1. Choose a spacious vanity unit

The trend toward minimalism has made it common to place the sink on the countertop and forgo a cabinet underneath. Undoubtedly, this option is very aesthetic, but it's not practical if you have a small bathroom.

Choose a spacious vanity unit. Want to make it visually less bulky? Go for a model in the color of the walls. Or, on the contrary, choose a designer variant and make the cabinet a bright accent in the bathroom interior.

Design: Vera Nikolaenko

2. Hang a mirror cabinet

When every centimeter counts, the best solution is to look for multifunctional items. Why limit yourself to a regular mirror when you can hang a cabinet with mirror doors on the wall?

Design: Flatforfox Studio

3. Use the space above the toilet

Surprisingly, the area above the toilet is often left unused. Yet there's probably space for a shallow wall-mounted cabinet or shelves.

Design: ANTEI Studio

4. Try to find space for a wardrobe

Modern furniture manufacturers offer many compact solutions for small bathrooms. Carefully review the range – there’s a good chance that your bathroom will have room for a tall and narrow wardrobe.

Design: Ekaterina Kondratyuk

5. Install wall-mounted storage systems

Wall-mounted storage systems can be an excellent solution for small bathrooms.

Design: Nikita Zub

6. Create niches

If the bathroom walls are non-load-bearing, you can create niches in them. They’re especially useful near the sink and in the area of the bathtub or shower. Note that niches can serve as an alternative or addition to wall-mounted cabinets and shelves.

Design: YUCUBEdesign

7. Don't forget the shower area

When organizing storage, don’t forget about the shower area – you’ll definitely need one or more shelves for storing shower gels and other bathroom essentials.

Design: Zi-design

8. Glass shelves are still the best choice!

The simplest narrow glass shelves remain a relevant solution. They can fit into almost any bathroom interior and help organize additional storage even in the smallest spaces. They make great helpers in the bathtub or shower area, under the sink mirror, above the toilet, and anywhere else.

Design: KM Studio

9. Shelf-ladder – a trendy solution

A stylish and relevant solution that gained popularity due to its compactness and functionality – the shelf-ladder. Depending on the model chosen, it can be a shelf with shelves of varying depths or a combination of a floor-standing hanger and storage shelves.

Design: ZI-design

10. Use boxes, baskets, and containers

Various baskets, containers, boxes, and organizers will come in handy if you need to “expand the potential” of an already decorated and furnished bathroom. They can hold much more in open shelves and storage units, and the space above a wardrobe unit can also be used effectively.

Another storage solution is a wall-mounted shelf above the bathroom door with several beautiful woven baskets on it.

Design: Marina Kozlova

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