26 Great Bathroom Storage Ideas

A partial wall is a great way to create a private compartment for the toilet. Put the wall to work by finishing space between the framing with drywall and shelves. A door keeps everything under wraps.

Managing your stuff might mean combining several storage options. A duo of baskets corrals bottles of lotions while unmentionables can be hidden inside a small cubby. Try labeling a shelf or bin for each family member to keep personal items organized.

Investigate space between the bathroom wall studs, and you might discover hidden storage. This old house harbored a generous 18 inches between the bath and an adjacent room. To put the space to work, the homeowner removed two framing studs with a reciprocating saw, reframed the opening, and slipped in this 48x78-inch cabinet that was built on-site.

Even if your wall space is shallower, shelves built floor-to-ceiling between studs can hold a large amount of supplies and toiletries. If desired, add doors to conceal the clutter.

A niche beside the toilet hosts built-in drawers and a cabinet. An electric outlet above the cabinet accommodates extra lighting or small bathroom appliances, such as a hair dryer or curling iron.

Clever cabinetry makes it easy to store grooming items. Similar to a spice rack in the kitchen, this pullout unit houses items of various shapes and sizes. The kitchen is a great resource for storage ideas. For example, a tiered canned-food organizer enables you to spot your favorite hair products quickly.

Located near a bathroom entry, a built-in unit offers closed storage for supplies and a fold-down ironing board, as well as open shelves and display racks.

Maximize your vanity's duties by teaming it with flea market shelving. Wedged between the vanity and the wall, this shelf system transforms what was once unusable space into a useful storage area. If you can't find a unit to fit, consider mounting several ledges between the vanity's edge and the wall.

Organizing doesn't always mean hiding. An attractive tray or basket can keep things in their proper place, displayed on a vanity or dresser. When storing items in the open, consider buying toiletries that coordinate with your bathroom decor as an extra "put-together" touch.

Adjustable shelves on this commercial stainless-steel organizer let you customize storage to accommodate nearly anything. Add form to function by mixing in a vase or small blooming plant. Decorative jars or glasses keep cotton balls and pads from becoming an eyesore.

Put wall space to work with shelves. Space above the toilet, for example, is often overlooked. Although the shelves seen here above the tank are recessed, you can install shelves on the wall.

Open and closed cubes provide abundant storage and display options. To keep the storage wall from overwhelming the space, colored backdrops warm open cubes. Translucent panels lend dimension to doors.

Acquire hidden space in a tub surround with a tilt-out bin and a recessed-panel door. Use these cubbies to store towels, shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, and other bathtime needs.

Cabinetry extends from the vanity countertop to the ceiling to capture vertical storage space. The unit provides an unusual alternative: The lower door conceals a cache of cosmetics, and the upper portion pulls out to reveal lighting for the nearby mirror.

Gain storage without losing space by building shelves right into the walls. An unused area above the tub fitted with simple glass shelves offers ample space for towels and accessories. Near the sink, a shallow space sandwiched between studs houses small items, such as lotions. Building between studs increases space without the costs of a major remodel.

For an easy and inexpensive solution, consider retrofitting an existing vanity with a storage unit placed on the countertop. Here, a slender but versatile piece of cabinetry sits between the vanity's two sinks, providing open and closed storage at arm's length.

A privacy wall that divides the shower from the vanity becomes functional when framed out and finished as tall, narrow cubbies--just right for storing stacks of rolled towels where you need them.

Shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and shower accessories always have a landing place inside a niche created by borrowing space between the studs.

Typically used in kitchens, this easy-to-install, chrome-plated rod with hanging accessories allows you to keep necessities near the sink or tub. It's a budget-friendly solution that puts empty wall space to excellent use.

Tall, slender cabinetry extends from the floor to near the ceiling for optimal vertical storage space. Frosted-glass panels reveal shelves of neatly folded towels and organized supplies behind the lofty doors.

A warming drawer pulls double duty--neatly stowing folded towels and providing a toasty one to wrap yourself in as soon as you step out of the tub.

A pair of cushioned bench seats occupies the space on either side of a makeup vanity. Wide drawers underneath boost the storage offered by the flanking built-in wall cabinets.

Rollout drawers with resin panels provide flexible storage under the countertop--wheels make it easy to transport the drawers where they're needed. Cubbies between the vessel sinks provide additional storage above and below the countertop.

Although closed storage is appropriate for pills, cleaning supplies, and grooming items, it's a shame not to show off your prettily packaged toiletries or colorful collection of towels. Here's an easy solution: A simple wrought-iron rack offers display space and easy access to towels without commanding too much attention.

There's no rule that says a single sink can have only one medicine cabinet above it. Here, two medicine cabinets--fitted with beaded-board doors instead of mirrors--double the storage.

Shelves don't have to be wide and ordinary. This slender unit climbs the wall like a ladder and stretches storage potential to the ceiling--all in a small amount of space. Oversize baskets maximize the amount of stuff each shelf can hold.

A wall-hung storage unit introduces utility and visual interest without sacrificing floor space. Perfect for displaying pretty accessories, the unit features a glass-paneled cabinet door, open shelves, and a towel rack.