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28 Bathroom Storage Ideas to Organize All Your Essentials

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By Jessica Bennett Updated June 28, 2021
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Bathrooms have to store a wide variety of items in limited space. Maintaining order requires creative organizing solutions that provide easy access to daily necessities while curbing clutter. Keep all your essentials in check with these bathroom storage ideas for cabinets, drawers, shelves, and more.
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Open Bathroom Storage

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Bring order to open shelves with pretty baskets and trays. Sort items by category, such as shower supplies, hair styling tools, and surplus soaps, and stash them in appropriately sized baskets. Attach labels to the fronts as a reminder of what goes where.

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Bathroom Drawer Storage

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Designate different bathroom drawers to serve specific needs. Use one to store hair- and nail-care supplies, another for dental care and contact lens upkeep, and a third to stash extra towels, for example. Fit each drawer with containers or dividers to keep small items under control and easy to grab.

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Clutter-Free Bathroom Storage

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Utilize various types of bathroom storage to optimize organization. To maintain clutter-free countertops without sacrificing accessibility, install wall-mount shelves near the sink to store often-used products. Behind closed cabinet doors, use drawer dividers and customized storage units to store grooming essentials and bulk purchases.

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Everyday Bathroom Storage Ideas

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Prevent daily-use grooming supplies from taking over the entire bathroom countertop. Use a shallow tray to neatly corral containers and toiletries that are stored out in the open. This makes cleaning easy, too; just move the whole tray when it's time to wipe underneath. Glass canister and small lidded jars are great for grouping cotton swabs and other bits.

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Bathroom Drawer Organization

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Keep bathroom counters decluttered by utilizing drawer space. This drawer adds extra storage beneath the countertop while keeping things tucked away when no longer needed. The addition of wood and acrylic dividers keeps small items like nail polish and cosmetics contained.

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Pullout Bathroom Storage

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Boost the organizing potential of open cabinet space with pullout storage units. Choose multi-drawer solutions that allow you to divide items by size or purpose. Mesh bins provide a peek inside at contents so you'll know when you're running low.

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Floating Shelf Bathroom Storage

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In bathrooms that lack countertop space, using vertical storage is crucial to maximizing small square footage. Keep your daily necessities out in the open by making your own stand-up vanity. A floating shelf and a small mirror hung at face-level is the perfect place to hold your nightly routine products. Stock your shelf with makeup remover, cotton swabs, and a small hand towel.

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Bathroom Storage Shelves

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Shelves are far less costly to install than drawers and cupboards. When outfitted with cubby-style openings, they offer compartmentalized storage and easy accessibility. For the same function but a different look, line open shelves with woven baskets or colorful bins to sort items like extra towels and toiletries.

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Built-In Bathroom Cabinets

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A wedge of wall space becomes a built-in hutch that houses linens on shelves and in drawers. The multi-drawer facade at the base conceals a deep, pullout laundry bin. This hutch replaced a door-front linen closet similar to those found in many older houses. This unit also could be built on unused floor space. Drawers and pullouts provide better access to deep spaces that are otherwise difficult to reach and use.

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Bathroom Storage Solutions

Bathroom layouts often contain awkward nooks and crannies. But when square footage is limited, you can't afford to waste space. These bathroom storage ideas will help you maximize unused wall or floor space and boost organization.

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Bathroom Shelf Unit

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A metal and glass bathroom shelf unit turns an open wall into storage for towels, washcloths, and shower supplies. Small items are corralled on trays and in baskets. Extra towels are within easy reach upon exiting the bath.

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DIY Bathroom Armoire

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Repurpose an old or thrifted armoire for bathroom storage. Look for one with adjustable shelves to store various types of toiletries. Take off the doors, if you like, for easy access, and paint it as desired. Then fill it with items your family or guests will need for their bathroom routines. Display cotton balls and swabs and bath salts in attractive glass jars, and corral brushes with cups or containers.

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Bathroom Wall Storage

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This bathroom shelf unit offers ample towel and product storage without using a lot of wall space. (Slender bookcases work great for this!) Oversized baskets maximize the amount of stuff each shelf can hold. Tucking bathroom products away in woven baskets adds a nice texture to the space and keeps clutter at bay. For a symmetrical look, top each shelf with matching storage boxes or baskets.

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DIY Bathroom Storage Cubbies

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A set of painted wooden crates provides an easy DIY bathroom storage idea. Stack and secure the boxes together for a freestanding storage unit, or hang crates on the wall for makeshift shelves. Fill them with towels, washcloths, and containers filled with smaller items.

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Hanging Storage Bar

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Inspired by kitchen storage systems, this metal rod with hanging accessories allows you to keep necessities near the tub. What was designed to hold utensils can also hold sponges. If you're using this bathroom storage idea near the tub or shower, make sure to choose a rust-resistant design.

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Bathroom Storage Niche

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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 can house small items such as lotions. Building between studs increases space without the expense of a major remodel.

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Open Bathroom Shelves

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Items stored on open shelves naturally look tidier when they're a compatible size or style. For bath products, find a brand you like and stock the whole collection. Display towels that suit your overall bathroom color scheme, and choose storage containers with similar shapes and designs.

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Bathroom Vanity Storage

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When selecting a vanity, look for convenient storage solutions such as built-in drawers, shelves, and pullouts. A combination of storage types provides more options for organizing various items. This compact unit, which boasts several drawers on either side of the cabinet area, is both attractive and functional.

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Tall Bathroom Cabinet

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When space is tight, go vertical for bathroom storage ideas. These built-in shelves use a small footprint but offer lots of organizing potential. Baskets keep tall products upright, while labels help ensure everything returns to its rightful place.

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Storage Basket

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While pedestal sinks and floating vanities offer style, they lack under-counter storage. A large basket brimming with towels commandeers the available space. For items like extra toilet paper and bath products, utilize hidden storage such as lidded bins.

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Stylish Open Storage

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Store items near their point of use. If you shave in the tub or shower, for example, locate a mirror and razor close at hand. Stow towels in multiple places for easy access.

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Built-In Vanity Storage

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In this small bathroom, the vanity's shallow drawers offer a few extra inches of floor space without giving up much storage capacity. The larger cabinet area below the sink welcomes cleaners and other bath needs. Varying the depth of the drawers keeps items in check without wasting space. Drawer dividers are also a good way to keep things from becoming a jumbled mess. They ensure you can quickly find what you need in the morning and also reduce overpurchasing since everything is easily visible.

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Concealed Bathroom Storage

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Get makeup, lotions, and other bath products off the counter and out of sight with a medicine cabinet. This one provides several shelves of storage hidden behind the mirror. It allows easy access to daily-use items while maintaining an orderly look.

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Repurposed Storage Cabinet

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Repurpose items originally designed for other uses. This trunk, for example, was mounted on legs to bring it up to table-top height. It now keeps bath salts and extra towels dry while serving as display space in the bathroom.

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Wicker Basket Storage

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Before you splurge on expensive storage solutions, scout the house for everyday items you can use for organizing. For instance, pottery bowls, serving platters, baskets, tin buckets, and glassware offer practicality and character. Leftover packaging containers and jars can also be given a facelift with decorative papers. Group items into containers by type (hair products, cosmetics, cleaning supplies).

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Built-In Drawers

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A well-proportioned drawer can handle items of various shapes and sizes. Here, homeowners saved valuable floor space by building slide-out drawers between wall studs. Acrylic organizers keep items from falling out as the unit pulls out.

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Bathroom Storage Furniture

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Bring in bathroom furniture with hidden storage opportunities. This small bench features a deep drawer that's ideal for storing extra bath supplies and towels next to the shower. The cushioned top provides a handy spot to sit.

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Smart Bathroom Storage Ideas

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Clutter will take less of a toll on your bathroom if you group items in a logical spot. For example, keep extra rolls of toilet paper near the toilet, shampoo close to the shower, and bars of soap in a sink drawer. This pullout storage area holds skincare essentials near the sink.

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