ideas on small bathroom design
1. build it right into the wall though better suited for construction or renovation, a built-in niche or alcove in a shower willincrease the storage capacity. it also makes an interesting design element. 2. now you see me, now you don’t thick boxes create open and unusual storage in the space above the toilet. not only do they provide extra storage ina small bathroom, these functional box shelves
also give an artistic quality to the area. 3. just hanging out a hanger with hooks holds and displays necklaces along with other accessories. the hanger can be held up with suction cupsor suspended from a hook. 4. framed like a family photo attaching shelves to an old picture frame creates a sort of shadow box for storing toiletriesor displaying decorative items for easy viewing.
5. hot rods: bathroom style ikea’s fintorp system, a rail-based and stylish organizer with hooks, wire baskets,and metal buckets makes good use of vertical wall space. you can also design the system to suit yourtaste. 6. wicker dreams to keep you clean a free-standing four-tiered bamboo shelf adds
valued storage without taking up too muchof a footprint. the bamboo wood lends a natural, zen-likebeauty. 7. everything that you need at arm’s length create an extra space to hang towels without taking up precious wall space. this polder duo shower rod does double dutyas a shower rod and a towel rod. this set in chrome also lends a clean, modern,yet classic look to a small bathroom. 8. a different kind of basket organization
a two-tiered stand from the kitchen aisle keeps toiletries up off the counter top andorganized. it even has a little handle to make it totablein case you want to move it around to find that perfect location. 9. put cabinet doors to work. don't neglect the back of your cabinet doors. keep flat irons, blow dryers and brushes athand and out of sight in a space-saving bin. 10.
throw a lazy susan under the sink. find the surplus shampoo without knockingover the cleaning wipes by storing bottles on a lazy susan. plus, you can see what you're missing in aglance before going on that costco run. 11. double up on rods. instead of cramming conditioner on the tubedge, outfit the shower with a second rod near the wall. s-hooks keep loofahs and small caddies outof the way (and not falling all over the place).
12. stack your shelving. create storage where there once was none byadding some height. these stacked shelves come together cheaplywith only a few materials. 13. try inverted brackets. or, install shelves with inverted bracketsfor a sweet look that also helps wrangle loose items, like a pile of towels. 14.
install secret shelving. surprise! this diy full-length mirror is meant for muchmore than an outfit check: it also hides a wall full of bath supplies. 15. put sliding drawers under the sink. take advantage of all the room under yoursink (and save yourself some stooping and reaching) with sliding drawers. 16.
stack bins big and small. or, stack bins to use up every inch of yourcabinet's height — and save space for organizers hanging on the backs of the doors. 17.bring on the baskets. uniform hanging baskets add polish and hidenot-so-pretty bath items (we're looking at you, extra toilet paper). 18. add shelving over a lonely toilet. don't squander the space hidden in your toilet'slonely nook.
easily installed floating shelves create asleeker spot for bath essentials than a rickety standing rack. 19. buy bonus shower caddies. next time you're shopping for a shower caddy,pick up three: one for your tub, and two for under the sink. they're the perfect size (of course!) forextra bottles of shampoo. 20. hang jars for vertical storage.
a rustic pallet is the perfect skinny surfaceon which to hang jars that house makeup tools. plus, it acts as a design element first, storagesecond. 21. install magnetic strips. it's hard to fight the urge to toss bobbypins and tweezers into a cluttered pile. outwit your laziness with a magnetic stripthat catches tiny items before they hit the counter. 22. re-think your spice racks.
slim spice racks fit in super narrow spaces,and can corral much more than oregano and cinnamon. hairspray and lotions are kept within easy,but tidy, reach. 23. stick shelving near the ceiling. don't underestimate the power of super highshelf. this stylish number adds a decorative frameto the door, and keeps bathroom bulk out of everyday sight. 24.
the future is here, and it’s shiny for a very modern look, a multifunctional steel organizer stores toothbrushes, makeupbrushes, and a hair dryer. 25. bag it up in lieu of shelves, small canvas bags suspended by rope from hooks provide a cute, artsy alternativefor storage on a wall. buy or make the bags to match for a cleanunified look.