You frequently hear people complaining about limited kitchen storage, but many people have the same problem with their bathroom. The guide outlines several possible solutions to your bathroom storage difficulties.
Scale Down
If you have a small bathroom, an armoire and side table are out of the question. Instead, purchase furniture or decorations that are tall and skinny, such as roller carts or more permanent shelving. Using taller pieces over shorter ones enables you to store more things per square footage. Bathroom storage can be attractive as well as highly functional, so don’t be afraid to literally reach the ceiling when adding shelves or drawers.
Look to the Door
Many people don’t even think about adding storage to the back of the bathroom door, but when is the last time we’ve brushed against this area of the bathroom? It’s out of the way, and waiting for someone to throw up a few hooks, racks or towel bars. If you’re renting the home, consider using items that are installed using suction cups instead of drilling into the door.
Be creative; you might not come in contact with the door often, but you’re definitely forced to look at it everyday.
Fill the Niches
Purchase bathroom storage pieces specifically designed to fill corners. Placing furniture in the corners of the bathroom is an easy way to add storage without removing valuable elbow room. Once again, go for tall pieces that nearly reach the ceiling.
Be Extra Creative With Large Bathrooms
Large bathrooms have a plethora of wasted space. Consider adding a room divider that includes some type of storage, such as cubby holes. On the other side of the divider, create a dressing room complete with a three-panel mirror. If the bathroom has a window, why not create a recreational room? By doing this, you’ve essentially added a small room to the house; one that doesn’t feel stuffy or closed-in.
Some people joke that their bathroom is a private get-away, but by adding a divider, an over-stuffed chair and treadmill, it’s possible to use the bathroom as such. In conclusion, have fun adding bathroom storage. Redecorating to add space doesn’t have to be a chore.
