10 clever storage solutions to maximise space in a small bathroom
If your bathroom isn’t quite as large as you’d like it to be, there are ways to make it work harder for you. There are lots of sneaky ways to maximise the space that you do have so that you can fit everything you need in there (as well as yourself).
1. Try skinny cupboards
If you can find them, a tall skinny cupboard or shelves work well as a place to keep towels, toiletries and hair dryers.
2. Use the walls
Save space in your mirror above the sink by using the walls as a place to store your toothbrushes. You can buy inexpensive suction toothbrush caddies that will fit almost anywhere.
3. Add shelves to the shower
In the same way you can add more suction shelving within your shower to store your shampoo and soap.
4. Use hooks rather than rails
Towel rails take up a lot of valuable wall space, so try using hooks instead to store the towels and hand towels that you’re currently using.
5. Shelves shelves everywhere
Above the toilet for storing extra toilet rolls, soap or scented candles. Between your sink and mirror too (if there’s space) for your toothbrushes or razor. Above the door to keep toilet paper or shower caps.
6. Ensure your mirror has a cupboard
Don’t waste valuable wall space with a nice looking mirror unless it has shelves inside to store your toiletries. Renovating a new bathroom with limited space? You can even create recess cavities in the walls for your mirror shelves to sit in.
7. Fit drawers under the sink
If you have a free standing sink, you may be able to fit some small drawers, baskets or shelves underneath it.
8. Keep bath items in a mesh bag
If you’ve got grandkids, finding a place for their bath toys can be tricky. Try keeping them in a mesh bag and hang it from the taps when not in use.
9. Organise your items in small boxes
Keep cosmetics in one box, medicines and first aid in another, hair care supplies in one box and so on. This will make the cupboards you do have feel less cluttered.
10. Add hooks inside cupboards
Keep large items like hairdryers and curling irons off valuable shelf space by placing a hook for them on the inside of your cupboard.
How have you overcome the trickiness of a small bathroom? We would love to hear from you in the comments below.