Whether it’s insufficient under-sink storage, missing towel bars, no closet or the lack of a medicine cabinet, not having adequate storage space in your bathroom can make for a cramped, cluttered and chaotic living situation. Thankfully, with the vast array of storage products now available, there are some smart and savvy ways to create space where there is seemingly none. If you’ve found yourself living with a bathroom that is just too tight and not functioning right, check out these five ideas for making the most out of every inch you do have.
Floating Shelves
One of the best places to add storage in any tight space is on the walls. If you’re allowed to put holes in the wall, consider adding floating shelves. They are often inexpensive and easy to find. Additionally, they give you a ton of flexibility, because you can place them anywhere and at any height you like. Whether it’s for decorative display space or added off-the-floor storage, use baskets and trays to corral loose items and keep the shelves from looking messy.
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Hooks
Towel rods can often be missing or too small in apartment bathrooms, especially if there are several people sharing one space. To create a few easy-to-use places to hang towels and other accessories, try using hooks instead. You can easily replace a towel bar with wall-mounted hooks, or choose a set that can go over the door to make use of this out-of-the-way space.
Combination Shelf
To get a lot of storage bang for your buck and to reduce the number of holes you put in the wall, look for a piece that offers both storage and hanging options in a single unit.
Shelves like this one come in a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, so search around to find something that will work with your existing décor. Cabinets and cubbies are ideal for storing hygiene and cleaning supplies, while open surfaces like the ones shown here are better suited for decorative objects. To make open shelves more functional, use baskets or bins to conceal more personal products.
Wall-Mounted Caddies
In bathrooms where the counter and under-sink storage is significantly limited, don’t hesitate to use the wall to hold even your most basic items. Miniature picture ledges, hanging caddies and flat-mount medicine cabinets can all be easily installed and work wonders for keeping your often-used products handy. Best of all, utilizing the wall keeps the counters clear for cleaning!
Stackable Caddies
Many builder-basic apartments do have cabinets under the sink. However, a large cabinet is sometimes hard to keep streamlined and clutter-free, and the plumbing can make it difficult to fit in extra shelves or drawer systems. Instead of trying to find an organizational system that will fit just right, try stackable caddies that can be customized and arranged to fit your specific cabinet!
A group of caddies makes sorting and organizing a variety of items simple: Just pick the most common categories and group accordingly. Look for bins that can be easily rinsed out and are stackable, allowing you to take advantage of the cabinet’s vertical space. Labels help identify what is where when looking for something or cleaning up.
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Don’t let a lack of storage prevent you from keeping order in your tight apartment bathroom. Instead, outfit the walls and under-sink spaces with simple yet effective storage solutions. Hooks, floating shelves, towel rods, caddies, cubbies and more can help make the most of every open space, ultimately maximizing the form and function of your tiny bathroom!