Space-saving solutions for small bathrooms: 14 storage solutions for the area around the toilet
Small bathrooms present us with numerous challenges in managing the available space and organizing our personal care products within them. However, even a small bathroom can be aesthetically pleasing while allowing us to store everything we need inside them - if we know how to organize them effectively.
A fundamental aspect when dealing with the organization of a small bathroom is optimizing all the available space, making the bathroom beautiful and functional by adopting space-saving solutions. The space above the toilet, in particular, is usually an area overlooked in our bathrooms, but it can accommodate a cabinet, shelves, racks or more.
You can choose to purchase one of the products available on the market, or undertake some DIY projects to take advantage of the space around the toilet.
If you need some inspiration, take a look at these 14 over-the-toilet storage solutions:
1. Tall cabinets
A tall cabinet is the solution for you if you want to store clean towels or your supplies of bathroom products in a "tucked away" spot.
2. Storage ladder
A storage ladder (with rung shelves) is perfect in a bathroom with a rustic decor.
3. Rail with baskets
For a great space-saving solution, how about putting up a metal rail with hook-on baskets above your toilet?
4. Metal racks
How about placing metal storage racks/shelves directly above the cistern of your toilet?
5. Wall shelves
Put up simple wooden shelves on the wall directly above your toilet. You can easily place your bathroom items on them or use baskets (placed on the shelves) as storage containers.
6. Cabinet wall
In this example, a very useful cabinet-like structure has been built around the toilet.
7. Decorative baskets
How about charming decorative baskets above your toilet to store your towels and/or hygiene products?
8. Wooden shelving
Simple wooden shelving is an excellent space-saving solution to make use of the wall above the toilet, as shown here.
9. DIY shelving
Undertake a simple DIY project by putting a rail on the wall above the toilet, to which you can attach shelving with hooks.
10. Door or window frames
Even an old door or window frame can be transformed into an original and creative shelving unit for the space above your toilet.
11. Ladder with baskets
A ladder with baskets (on the steps) can be a useful shelving unit for your bathroom - make this yourself using scrap wood you may have laying around.
12. Cabinet with rail
A wall-mounted cabinet with a rail on the bottom will allow you to store all your bathroom products and towels.
13. Coat hanger
Repurpose a coat rack as a storage rack to mount directly above your toilet.
14. Wooden boxes
Recycle wooden boxes - like fruit crates or wine boxes - as rustic shelves for your bathroom.