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25 Bathroom Space Saver Ideas

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If you’re like me, you struggle with storage space in the bathroom… square footage is at a minimum, and hidden storage is hard to come by. Well don’t panic, because there are plenty of creative ways to add storage to your bathroom. Here are 25 of our favorite space saving ideas.

1. Plant Stand Storage Hack

Use this clever hack to add some serious storage to the back of your bathroom door. In this simple project, you’ll simply convert an IKEA plant stand into an over-the-door rack for toothbrushes, soap and other bathroom necessities. Get the easy how-to here.

2. Shower Rod Clips

Short on shelf space in the shower? Mount an extra shower rod and hang shower curtain clip rings along the length of it. Then you can clip your shampoo, conditioner and body wash right to the rod and they won’t take up any surface space. Found over at BHG.com.

3. Wall Mounted Cups

Save valuable drawer space by mounting one of these fun organizers to your wall. All you’ll need are a few copper cups, some suede cord and a few other basic supplies. Head on over to A Beautiful Mess to check out the full tutorial and to see more images.

4. Tiered Storage Shelves

When trying to save space in the bathroom, don’t forget that vertical space is your friend. You might consider purchasing a tiered storage shelf similar to the one above to triple the amount of storage within one small area of counter space. Found at Happiness Is Homemade.

5. Above The Door Shelf

There is often a bit of wasted space above the bathroom door, so why not take advantage of it by creating a box shelf in that space? It is the perfect spot to store extra towels or spare toiletries. Head on over to The 2 Seasons to check out the building instructions for this project.

6. Use Magnets

If the back side of your medicine cabinet door is metal, attach often-used items using magnets. You can purchase magnets with adhesive on one side, so you can attach them to your lip balm or small storage boxes as seen in the photo above. Found via Dreaming In DIY.

7. Store Between The Studs

If you own your home, you might consider taking advantage of the space between the studs in your walls. You can remove the drywall between two studs and create a little shelving nook for extra storage. Head over to Top Inspired to see this and many other genius ideas.

8. Over-The-Toilet Storage

The area above the toilet is another spot that is underused. So why not use this space to your advantage by purchasing a freestanding organizer shelf like the one above? It will give you a place for magazines, toiletries and other bathroom items. Buy this one here.

9. Mesh Shower Organizer

Here’s another great way to organize your shower gel, shampoo and other bathing necessities. Simply buy a mesh shoe organizer and attach it to the curtain rods on the inside of the shower. Genius! Make your way over to DIY Home Decor Guide to see this and other ideas.

10. Repurpose A Wine Rack

Who knew that wine racks could be useful in the bathroom too?! Simply hang a plain old wall-mounted wine rack on the wall in your bathroom and you’ll have instant storage for all of your extra towels. Head on over to Woohome to check out this and tons of other ideas.

11. Medicine Cabinet Storage

Make sure to purchase a medicine cabinet with storage so that you can have a sneaky place to hide away Q-tips, makeup and other items. This one has a unique slide out feature instead of opening on a hinge. Read more about it at Decora Cabinets.

12. Makeup Organizer

Organize your makeup by putting it in one of these clever makeup carousels. It is a caddy with six compartments, and the whole thing spins so you can have easy access to your cosmetics. Make your way over to Amazon to find out more about this handy product.

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Door Mounted Towel Racks

If you don’t have enough space to mount towel bars to the wall, don’t forget about the back of the door. This is often unused, and the depth of the towel bars should be similar to the door knob so they won’t prevent the door from being all the way open. Found here.

14. Back Of Cabinet Doors

Similarly, the back of your cabinet doors are probably underused just like your bathroom door. Mount an organizer to the back side of the cabinet door and use it to hold your hairdryer, flatiron and other hair styling products. See this and other products here.

15. Over-The-Sink Shelf

Try kitchen products in the bathroom! This space saving solution for the kitchen will likely work perfectly in the bathroom too for anyone who has a flat countertop to rest it on. Be sure to measure the width first! Head over here to buy this handy item.

16. Triangular Corner Shelves

Use the wasted area in the corner of your bathroom to create storage where there previously was none. Simply fashion wooden shelves into triangles and mount them on the wall. You could even do a set of floor to ceiling triangular shelves if need be. Found here.

17. DIY Barn Door Cabinet

Flex your woodworking skills with this fun little DIY project that will provide you with a little extra bathroom storage… and a lot of extra style. Make your way over to Shanty 2 Chic to check out the full tutorial and more photos of this beautiful piece.

18. Fruit Basket Storage

Here we have a clever idea… this person has used a three-tiered fruit basket to hold shower supplies. The use of vertical space will help reduce the storage footprint in the bathroom, and guests will smile at your ingenuity. See more images at The Lettered Cottage.

19. Triple Duty Storage

If you’re going to mount a storage unit on the wall, why not pick something that does triple duty? This handy piece has hooks, drawers and a flat surface on the top to satisfy all of your different storage needs. Head on over to Amazon to pick it up.

20. Ceiling Level Storage

Don’t forget about that space right up along the ceiling… nobody will bump their head on it because of its location against the wall, but it will provide plenty of extra hidden storage. Try multiple baskets of the same size to make it feel uniform and organized. Found here.

21. DIY Built In Shelving

If you own your home, investigate any unused wall areas in your bathroom. This blogger found out that there was a large open space behind the drywall so she made some built in shelving. Check out her full photo tutorial over at Unexpected Elegance.

22. Add Floating Picture Shelves

Floating picture frame shelves are another great way to add some serious storage to a section of open wall space. Fill them with lotions, makeup brushes, cotton balls and other toiletries. Make your way over to Graceful Order to find out how she uses floating shelves to organize her small bathroom.

23. Use Tension Rods

Have you ever noticed how empty and useless that space right below your sink basin is? Well, not anymore! Just grab a tension rod and hang all of your cleaning supplies and spray bottles from it. Genius. Head over to They Say A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words to read more.

24. DIY Ladder Storage

Believe it or not, you can make your own ladder storage shelf just like this one using a handy set of building plans from Home Depot. Add baskets and canisters to each shelf to hide unsightly items. Head over to Home Depot’s blog to check out the instructions.

25. Repurpose Hat Boxes

Even the humble hat box can be a wonderful way to store towels and toilet paper, thanks to this genius idea from Country Living. Simply grab a few colorful hat boxes and mount them sideways to the wall. Talk about thinking outside the box! Get the how-to here.

26 Best Small Bathroom Storage Ideas

Your bathroom should be the cleanest room in your house. But since you it's a high-trafficked area, it often becomes the catching ground for dirty clothes, half-used beauty products and just about everything. The key is to give all of your everyday bathroom essentials — makeup, toiletries, extra linens and cleaning products — a designated spot, so it's easy — and perhaps, enjoyable — to keep your space neat and tidy. Even if you're not working with tons of square footage, you can still create a sense of order with these genius small bathroom storage ideas.

Here, you'll find a mix of storage solutions and organizing tips to help you cut back on unnecessary clutter while keeping your most-used items at your fingertips. There's something for every need and decorating style — some work well in a kids' bathroom, others are better suited for powder bathrooms that guests frequent. From over-the-door shelves to under-the-sink organizing systems, these ideas will encourage you to think high and low to make the most of whatever space you do have. The result: a small-but-mighty bathroom that works for you.

Create a Nook for Shower Essentials

Peter Molick

Carve out a space in your shower to store shampoo, conditioner, body wash and other essentials. Decant your go-to shampoo and conditioner in pretty glass bottles to create a more streamlined look.

RELATED: Stunning Walk-In Shower Ideas

Conceal Items in Baskets and Bins

Mike Garten

Think up, not out: Built-in shelves don't take up any floor space, but multiplies your storage space. Fill 'em with labeled bins, stack folded towels directly on the shelves or find a way to do both.

Replace a Bulky Medicine Cabinet

Paul Versluis

We get it: Sometimes, medicine cabinets are the only solution if you're short on space. But if you're smart about how you organize the drawers in your vanity (keep reading for ideas), hang a sleek light bar over a mirror that lays flush against the wall.

Use the Wall Wisely

Annie Schlechter

Free up precious counter space by mounting a towel bar and faucet to the wall. Open bathroom vanities, like the one shown here, give the room an airy feel, but don't skimp on storage: Add a large basket down below to stash extra towels or toilet paper.

Let a Stool Pull Double Duty

Roger Davies

Stick a garden stool between your toilet and sink to serve as a catch-all for odds and ends, then slide it out when it comes time to give your kids a bath.

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Opt for a Skirted Sink

Cody Ulrich for Country Living

Wrap a pedestal sink in patterned fabric to hide any under-the-sink clutter in style. If space allows, sneak a few baskets or storage containers behind the curtain.

Stack Towels Down Below

Matt Albiani for Country Living

No linen closet, no problem: Store tidy stacks of folded bath and hand towels under the sink. Since they're out in the open, it's best if all towels are the same color or at the very least, in the same color family.

Get Smart With Shelving

Courtesy of The Handmade Home

A trio of sturdy wooden shelves brings style and storage into your space. Keep washcloths and everyday extras (think: hand soap) on the lower shelves, then stick other non-essentials up high.

Get the tutorial at The Handmade Home »

Clear Off the Countertop

Courtesy of Tidbits

Mounted wire baskets and a mirror with a built-in shelf make up for any space that you may be lacking on the top of your vanity. Keep your toothbrushes, toothpaste, cleansers and lotions tucked inside.

Get the tutorial at Tidbits »

Try a Storage Ladder

Raquel Langworthy

A ladder provides a spot to hang towels and baskets full of extra toilet paper, but it doesn't protrude much from the wall, making it ideal for slim spaces.

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Add Hooks High and Low

Malin Cropper

You may not have tons of counter space or closets to work with, but you can stick hooks on the wall to hang towels and robes. Opt for hooks in metallic hues to add dimension to your space.

Install an Over-the-Door Shelf

Good Housekeeping

Perfect for anyone without a linen closet, hang a tiered shelf over the door frame to keep towels and linens within reach. Just make sure there's a step stool nearby.

Repurpose Your Bar Cart

Mike Garten

Your favorite place to store your wine can double as the perfect linen closet on wheels. Store spare towels, toilet paper and washcloths in baskets and leave toiletries up top.

Stick on a Spray Bottle Hanger

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Make Your Makeup Spin

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Store Cleaning Supplies on a Lazy Susan

Jared Smith

Proof that it's what's on the inside that counts. Keep your bathroom cleaning supplies on a turntable and simply give it a spin to find exactly what you're looking for.

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Tuck Towels in Baskets

Alec Hemer

Turn a problem (no linen closet) into a picture-perfect solution by sticking rolled bath and hand towels in cute baskets below your vanity. Talk about fashion and function all in one.

Keep Hair Tools Organized

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Spruce Up Toilet Paper

Bre Purposed

Our bet is that your bathroom is tight on floor space. If that's true, then don't waste it on stand-up toilet paper holders. Instead, place a few rolls into a basket atop the toilet. Convenient and cute!

Get the tutorial at Bre Purposed »

Take Advantage of Cabinet Doors

Katie Freidman

Don't neglect the back of your cabinet doors. Keep flat irons, blow dryers and brushes at hand and out of sight in space-saving bins, which you can attach straight to the door.

Double Up on Rods

Katie Friedman

Instead of cramming conditioner on the tub edge, outfit the shower with a second rod near the wall. S-hooks keep loofahs and small caddies out of the way (and from falling all over the place).

Try Inverted Brackets

First Home Dreams

Install shelves with inverted brackets for a sweet look that also helps wrangle loose items, like hand towels and cotton balls.

Get the tutorial at First Home Dreams »

Install Magnetic Strips

Darkroom and Dearly

It's hard to fight the urge to toss bobby pins and tweezers into a cluttered pile. Outwit your laziness with a magnetic strip that catches tiny items before they hit the counter.

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Get the tutorial at Darkroom and Dearly »

Install Secret Shelves

Shanty 2 Chic

Surprise! This DIY full-length mirror is meant for much more than an outfit check: It also hides a wall full of bath supplies.

Get the tutorial at at Shanty 2 Chic »

Stash Drawers Under the Sink

Just a Girl and Her Blog

Perfectly labeled drawers can keep anyone organized. Leave a few empty to use in the future or simply re-label when your system needs updating.

See more at Just a Girl and Her Blog »

Amanda Garrity Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion.

9 Design Ideas for a Small Bathroom

Check out these bathroom layout ideas. They will allow you to place everything you need without cluttering up the room

Furnishing really small rooms is quite difficult. When there is barely enough space for a sink and toilet, and you still need to build in a shower (no one even dreams of a bathtub), traditional layout options and standard interior items will not suit you. These nine ideas go beyond how to make a bathroom seem bigger and really help save precious square footage.

Winder Gibson Architects

1. European style “wet bathroom”
“Wet bathroom” is a literal definition of a place where everything can get wet and regularly gets wet. This type of bathroom is quite popular in Europe: a tiny room, a shower located directly above the toilet, a small sink against the wall and a drain hole in the floor. By abandoning the doors of the shower compartment, you can really increase the footage of the bathroom, or rather, benefit from the freed meters.

zpd+a and roomTEN design

Do you find the Wet Bathroom too wet? Hang the curtain on the ceiling cornice. If the area allows you to place the shower head not directly above the toilet, but slightly to the side, then you have the opportunity to fence off the shower compartment with a curtain.

The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn

2. Wall hung toilet
In this "wet bath" you can see another common solution - a small toilet that is attached to the wall. At first glance, this type of plumbing may seem fragile, but if everything is done correctly, the design will be as reliable as a floor-mounted toilet. The absence of a base and a tank significantly saves space.

carde reimerdes

3. Compact shower
Semi-baffled mini shower is a compromise between a traditional shower enclosure and a wet bath. The absence of a solid wall does not hinder your movements in this small space, and even if it is a small, but still partition, it perfectly zones the room.

4. Flat mirror plus narrow basin
A simple mirror instead of a mirror cabinet has two significant advantages. First, its thin profile visually and actually enlarges the space. Secondly, when there is no cabinet hanging over your head, you can afford a narrower sink.

David Churchill - Architectural Photographer

5. Teardrop washbasin
In a small space, curved shapes look more comfortable than sharp corners. Such an unusual drop-shaped sink (see photo) saves space and decorates it at the same time. The smoothly curved shower wall follows the shape of the sink, creating a harmonious interior composition.

indigo & ochre design

6. Drinking fountain style sink
Smaller than standard washbasins, this compact model, combined with a single-lever faucet with curved spout, will easily fit into even the smallest bathtub. And yes, she looks very pretty.

MLB Design Group

7. Sliding door
The designers of this house have thought of every detail and chose a sliding door to save usable space. The traditional swing option eats up priceless space. Let the door, like blinds, open up or move to the side, then you just have to use the free space wisely.

The Tiny Tack House

8. Barrel shower
Perhaps the most unusual use of a wine barrel we've ever seen. Rustic charming and definitely not for everyone. Owners of this custom option should wipe down the inside of the barrel after every shower to keep the wood in good condition. But this is not such a high price to pay for its compactness and unique look.

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

9. Shelves made to order
Do you find it difficult to find a place to store? Look closely and you'll likely find a couple of niches that you can build shelves into. Even 15 cm will be enough to put toiletries, a washcloth and a bar of soap. Don't forget to look up. A couple of shelves above your head can easily solve the problem of storing spare towels.

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Do you have a small bathroom too? Which of our ideas will probably come in handy for you, and which - definitely not? Maybe you have your own solutions?

12 Bathroom Space Saving Ideas

If you live in a small apartment and your bathroom is tiny, you need to properly organize your space so that it remains functional and you feel comfortable there. This means thinking carefully about how to organize furniture, towels, hygiene products, toiletries, etc. so that everything is in place and accessible, but still pleasing to the eye.

This can be a challenge, and while not all of these 12 tips will suit your individual taste, they can inspire you to think about how you can create more space in your bathroom.

1. Hanging Baskets

Baskets come in all colors, shapes and sizes and are ideal for bathroom storage. They are strong enough to hold anything and can look very stylish if placed nicely.

2. Cabinet drawers

Cabinet drawers are ideal for furniture where there is sufficient depth but not too much width. You'll be surprised at how much extra storage space you get. Another great advantage of drawers is that everything is at your fingertips, conveniently and accessible from both sides.

3. Magnets

Small items such as hairpins, nail files, tweezers, etc. are hard to find when you're rummaging through your toiletries bag. Simply attach the magnetic strip to the inside of your bathroom cabinet and you won't have to search for things you really should always have at hand.

4. Built-in storage space under the bathtub

The great thing is that everything is neatly tucked away and barely visible. This idea does not add a single inch of clutter, on the contrary, it makes great use of wasted space.

5. Space above the door

Pay attention to the space above the door. You will find that there is enough space for one or two shelves. Hidden Gem!

6. Smart towel rack

Wet towels need to be hung out to dry, but this often takes up a lot of space. By placing a second rail in front of the shower curtain, you will solve this problem and always have a dry towel.

7. Clean towels

Rolled clean towels have something special, maybe because they remind us of hotels or resorts.