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Storage ideas for a small bathroom - Tips to help you make the most of your space

The bathroom is a place of relaxation, a place to take care of yourself, but in the throws of everyday life this space can often get neglected. Small bathrooms can become easily cluttered, turning a space of relaxation and calm into an everyday annoyance. We have six storage ideas for your small bathroom, to help your get everything back in order.

Monday, July 1, 2024

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STORAGE IDEAS FOR A SMALL BATHROOM

Get your small bathroom back in order with these simple and stylish storage ideas. In a small space you need to think a little outside the box when it comes to storage, it’s all about being smart with your use of space.

Here are our six storage ideas for a small bathroom

Baskets and bins
Create a shower nook
Use the walls
Repurpose a bar cart
Use multipurpose items
Declutter the sink

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - here you see the Broste Copenhagen platon storage jars holding a toothbrush.

Broste CopenhagenPlaton storage jar with lid Ø10 cm

$58.90$69

1. BASKETS & BINS

Take care of your dirty clothes with a stylish laundry basket. In a small bathroom something like this square laundry hamper, from OYOY, in woven bamboo is ideal as it sits snug in a free corner. Baskets also make an ideal place to store clean towels or cleaning supplies and can easily be tucked away under the sink or placed on a shelf.

Storage solutions for small bathrooms - here you see the Korbo basket with a pile of NJRD bath towels.

KORBOKorbo bin 24

$134.95$150

Storage solutions for small bathrooms - here you see the Sporta laundry basket from Oyoy.

OYOYSporta laundry basket

$115

2. CREATE A SHOWER NOOK

It is very hot right now to create a nook in your shower to place bottles of shampoo and shower gel, but if your not up for an entire bathroom remodel then you can create the same effect with a wall mounted shower shelf. Keep this storage idea for small bathrooms clean and tidy by dispensing your shampoo and conditioner into matching bottles.

If you are looking for something more minimalistic and sleek, these wall mounted soap dispensers from Zone Denmark are just perfect.

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - Here you see the Zone Denmark wall mounted soap dispensers in black.

Zone DenmarkRIM soap dispenser - wall hanging 14.4 cm

$60

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - here you see the House Doctor shower shelf, perfect for storing all of your shower gels and shampoos.

House DoctorBath bathroom shelf

$88.95$99

3. USE THE WALLS

When you have a small space think vertically rather than horizontally. Using the walls as storage keeps items off the counters and makes great use of dead space higher up.

These KORBO basket hangers are an ideal storage idea for small bathrooms. They are perfect for sorting your laundry if you have no space on the floor or you could roll up extra hand towels and pack them in vertically.

Hanging your hand soap on the walls frees up precious counter space and adds a real hotel feeling

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - here you see the wall mounted soap holder from Ferm Living, hang things on the wall to keep the counter space free from clutter.

Ferm LIVINGBasho wall hanger

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - hang items on the wall to keep them off the floor, here you see the Korbo basket hanging on the wall as laundry baskets.

KORBOKorbo basket hanger wooden

$27

4. REPURPOSE YOUR BAR CART

A rolling bar trolley makes for a great storage idea in a small bathroom. Fill it with whatever you desire, roll it around where you need it and simply roll it back when you’re done.

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - here you see the Block table from Normann Copenhagen, perfect for loading with items you need close to hand in your bathroom.

Normann CopenhagenBlock table

$345

5. USE MULTIPURPOSE ITEMS

When space is limited in a small bathroom, smart storage solutions that serve more than one purpose can make life a little bit easier.

This shelf and hook combination from ferm LIVING allows you to store items you use everyday in easy reach whilst also allowing you space to hang your towels and bathrobes.

Knowing where to store your toilet rolls in a small bathroom can also pose a challenge but ferm LIVING have come up with a solution there too, with this toilet roll holder that also allows you to store spare rolls below.

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - here you see the Place Rack shelf from Ferm Living, a shelf with built in hooks, a smart solution to storage in a small space.

Ferm LIVINGPlace Rack hooks and shelf oak

Storage ideas for small bathrooms - here you see the Dora toilet roll holder from ferm LIVING with storage for extra rolls.

Ferm LIVINGDora toilet paper holder

6. DECLUTTER YOUR SINK

Nothing makes a room look small and cramped like unnecessary clutter. Our top tip for storage in a small bathroom is to make sure that everything has a place. Clear everything away from the sides, place your toothbrushes in a toothbrush holder and the soap on a soap dish. Keeping everything neat and in its place will make your space feel better overall.