Bathroom storage ideas that actually work
Most bathrooms run out of storage long before they run out of space. The fix is usually using walls and depth better, not a bigger room.
Choose drawers over doors
A vanity with drawers holds far more usable storage than one with doors and a single shelf. Look for a U-shaped top drawer that wraps around the plumbing.
Go up: towers and tall cabinets
A linen tower beside the vanity, or a tall cabinet in an unused corner, stores towels and extra supplies without taking floor space from the room.
Recess into the walls
- Recessed medicine cabinets between the studs: see our mirror and medicine cabinet guide.
- Shower niches for bottles: size one with the niche calculator.
- Recessed shelves behind the toilet or beside the tub.
Small bath tricks
A wall-hung vanity leaves floor visible and makes room for a basket underneath. Over-the-toilet shelving, hooks behind the door and a towel warmer instead of a towel bar all save space.
Plan it into the remodel
Niches and recessed cabinets are easiest while the walls are open. Plan them in the bath planner and remodel checklist.
Common questions
How can I add storage to a small bathroom?
Use a drawer vanity, a recessed medicine cabinet, a shower niche and over-toilet shelving or hooks.
Are drawers or doors better in a vanity?
Drawers. They make the whole depth usable and keep items organized.
Can you recess a medicine cabinet in any wall?
Only where the stud bay is free of pipes, wires and ducts; exterior walls are best avoided.
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