How to organize storage in the bathroom? In ordinary city apartments, this room, although so important, is by no means pleasing with its size) Honestly: I’m always surprised beautiful pictures from articles where they talk about storage in a small bathroom, and on a huge shelf there is one candle on each shelf) Today I tried to collect ideas that can be used in the bathrooms of ordinary city apartments. So…
Bathroom storage system: shelves - ordinary and unusual
Shelf on the inside wall of the cabinet
Light circular shelf around the pedestal under the sink
Shelf under the sink
Round dressing table
We use a niche for storage in the bathroom
Another niche that has found application
Vertical drawer. Vertical storage, so beloved in the wardrobe, is also applicable in the bathroom!
Where would a storage organization be without baskets?!
Unusual sink with a cone-shaped base with storage shelves 
Vertical storage + baskets = compact and stylish solution
Hanging mesh organizer
Hinged baskets
How to store towels in the bathroom?
To be honest, the idea of storing towels in the bathroom is not close to me. I only keep towels in the bathroom that I use at a given time, and all the rest - clean ones - are stored in the closet along with bed linen. Why is that? In standard bathrooms 1.5 by 2 meters, even clean towels, if stored in such a damp room like a bathroom, they very quickly begin to smell unpleasant, lose their freshness after washing... In general, they are not happy) But in case your bathroom is larger than mine in size, then here are a couple of ideas for storing towels in the bathroom:
Organization of storage with rolls on the shelf above the door
Snake holder - again vertical storage!
Here in such a cute cabinet with glass doors You can store spare towels and those you use on the bars wooden stairs. A little country flavor)
Atypical use of baskets
And another example of vertical storage
Vintage box) My grandfather once kept his tools in a very similar one. Maybe it's worth donating new life such a prosaic subject?
Original built-in space: towels rolled into rolls look almost like art objects)
Towel shelf
Storage under the bath
It would be a shame not to use such a valuable area! I really don’t like it when household chemicals are constantly visible - it seems to me that this negates all efforts to create harmonious interior bathroom If you think that the bathroom looks sloppy (despite the fact that it has been renovated), pay attention: maybe its corners are occupied by cans and bottles of household chemicals, rags and sponges? Store them under the bathtub with one of these ideas:
You can hide a lot of things behind the sliding screen
And if the bathroom space allows, you can also make folding doors, like this:
How to organize storage of all the necessary little things in the bathroom?
Plastic pipe painted in bright color became a stand for a hair dryer. And the inner door of the cabinet above the sink provides additional storage space for cosmetics.
Flower pots can be used for more than just flowers)
Hooks for various small items. The point: horizontal surfaces in the bathroom do not become cluttered, hurray!
A beautiful and at the same time cozy bathroom, where everything has its place - the dream of many owners. Organization of storage in the bathroom large sizes various accessories are not difficult, but when landscaping small-sized premises, you cannot do without virtuoso ingenuity in this matter. Here problems arise in literally all criteria for the use of space. Where to put cabinets, where to attach shelves, in which corner to push the chest of drawers? And you also need to remember about the plumbing and washing machine! In this case, only those who are not too lazy to show imagination and take advantage of the advice of designers can make the bathroom interior original.
bathroom cabinets with open and closed shelves
There are many opportunities to equip the bathroom with much-needed storage space for accessories. Right organized space will allow you to place them in unlimited quantities.
Organization of storage in the bathroom: traditional methods
The easiest way to arrange storage is in ready-made washbasins with cabinets, however, the problem is that the pipework in this room and the layout of the room itself do not allow the use of traditional furniture. So we have to get out of the situation by developing individual projects storage systems.
corner arrangement of furniture in a large bathroom
Those who don’t want to rack their brains too much can construct primitive modular shelves from just a few cubic boxes. The option is not expensive in any way, so it is available to everyone. You can try to diversify your shelving structures by equipping them with shelves of fancy configurations. Since the racks are open structures, it will look quite original. A favorite place for housewives to store bottles and packs of hygiene products, boxes of detergents, towels and much more - the space under the sink. Built-in cabinets will go perfectly with open shelves. For complete comfort, it is better to mount shelves with towels closer to the shower stall or washbasin, then bath accessories will always be at hand.
chest of drawers for storing things in the bathroom with a stand for ease of use for small household members
Retractable structures
When organizing your bathroom, you can’t help but notice that under the washbasin it’s very convenient and easy to install. drawers. And if they are further divided inside by partitions, then they will always be in order. Small items will not fall apart. You can always find them where you put them. The drawer system can also be arranged in different ways. It all depends on whether you are going to store items horizontally or vertically.
Along with the drawers under the washbasin, you can install metal rods, which are very convenient for hanging towels.
retractable shelf design near the washbasin, in which personal hygiene items are located
Practical in small spaces and shelves that extend using roll-out mechanisms. They allow you to comfortably remove objects located in their depths.
Compact roll-out cabinets equipped for vertical storage of things would also be a good idea. Vertical racks can become places for attaching sockets, which will conveniently plug in hair dryers, stylers and other appliances.
roll-out cabinet for storing detergents
Embedded Storage Systems
“When organizing storage in the bathroom, the system can combine individual cabinets, shelves built into recesses, pencil cases and chests of drawers”
What are the benefits of built-in furniture? First of all, the fact that it is developed for a specific area. Thanks to this, its design takes into account all, sometimes quite problematic, aspects of the bathroom layout. This type of storage system is usually large and spacious.
open shelves in the bathroom built into a niche
The set contains:
- Open shelves.
- Drawers.
- Cabinets with doors.
When organizing storage of things in the bathroom, the system can combine individual cabinets, shelves built into recesses, pencil cases and chests of drawers.
The drawer under the bathtub is convenient for storing shampoos
If the layout has symmetrically standing niches, then it is rational to mount shelves in them. The bathroom interior will be complete.
In principle, you can install stands and hang shelves in any wall recess present in the room. This decor will not require any expense building materials and search for additional space.
It would be great if such niches would be located directly next to the bathtub or closer to the shower equipment. Since the shelves, in this case, will form a monolithic unity with the wall structure, they can be finished with a material identical to the design of the remaining surfaces. This will make it easy to remove dirt from them.
cabinet under the sink with several compartments for convenient storage cosmetics
Built-in structures will be an excellent way to hide all the engineering defects of the room, meaning pipes, ventilation, meters, wires.
Hanging structures
You won't be able to speed up in small rooms with built-in systems. The solution to the problem will be console storage in the bathroom.. Shelves for such structures can be made from any moisture-resistant material.
Metal structures will harmoniously fit into a loft-type interior, better known to ordinary people as industrial.
Environmental and rustic styles will require the presence of wooden shelves. The main thing is that they are processed protective compounds, then the products will serve long and fruitfully even in difficult bathroom conditions.
wall-mounted structure with open shelves
A universal solution that is acceptable to all styles without exception will be glass shelves. If you equip them also additional lighting, then the atmosphere of the room will be filled with extraordinary lightness.
Console projects are not just convenient. They are infinitely rational. Their presence does not reduce the already meager areas, nor does it clutter up the rest of the space, because they can easily be arranged at the bottom or on top of the walls. The hanging cabinet can also be mounted under the washbasin. On the one hand, you will get additional space for storing a bunch of cosmetics or anything else you really need, and on the other hand, the approach to the sink will not be limited.
ergonomic solution - the washing machine is built into the cabinet under the sink
If the chest of drawers in the cantilever design turns out to be quite large, then be sure to strengthen it with additional supports along the edges. The space from the floor to the bottom of the dresser can also be used as storage. To do this, just install a lattice stand there.
Usually, an empty part of the wall above the toilet for a small bathroom is an unaffordable luxury. This area can also be rationalized and lightweight shelves can be installed on it.
Boxes, hooks, stands and other accessories in the bathroom interior
Hooks are the most functional element in the bathroom. They allow you to place almost everything you might need in the room. The main thing is not to overload them with things. It is better to attach several of these elements nearby than to create a dump on one. A trivial, but absolutely indispensable thing for the bathroom are toiletry stands. Soap, pumice, washcloths, etc. are stored on them.
open shelves in the bathroom for storing towels
Boxes and original stands for files, mascara, various brushes, ear sticks and other “small things”. These elements are indispensable in an organization proper storage small items in the bathroom. Their presence will not only determine the place of cosmetic accessories, but will also affect the style of the environment. If you give preference to wicker coasters, your bathroom will become warm and cozy. It's easier to store hairpins, hairpins, pins and other small items on magnetic tape, which can be attached almost anywhere you need it.
metal stand for storing small items
Linen storage systems
Items that require washing also need to be stored somewhere. Throwing them into an open basin is not entirely aesthetically pleasing, so you will have to look for a suitable basket for these purposes. To save space, it is often placed under the sink or hung on the inside of the cabinet door. In the latter case, the structure is considered built-in. A multi-tier mesh basket can be used to store bath accessories. It is better to mount it directly above the font.
The nets are lightweight, so they can easily replace bulky cabinets. This is especially true for families with children. The nets allow you to quickly dry wet toys and sponges; they are mobile, that is, replacing them with one another does not cause problems.
pull-out laundry basket
Dryers in the organization of storage systems in the bathroom use folding or retractable ones. In this case, they will appear in plain sight only when necessary.
Nuances of arrangement
A good bathroom layout is impossible without following a few more rules:
- High-quality ventilation.
- Excellent lighting.
- Use suitable for use in conditions high humidity materials.
Knowing all the tricks of arrangement, you will definitely make your bathroom space rational and practical.
Photo gallery - organizing storage in the bathroom:
Bathrooms and combined bathrooms in most of our apartments, unfortunately, cannot boast of either spaciousness or convenient layout. We are accustomed to this state of affairs, we take it for granted and often do not even try to change anything. Therefore, when the editors gave me the task of interviewing friends and finding out what methods of storage in the bathroom they use and consider the most effective, absolutely all the participants in my mini-research first of all complained about the lack of free space. One friend summed up the general idea very well when she stated, “Bathroom storage? What can you store there?! There’s nowhere to turn around!”
However, everything is not so hopeless: there are many ways and great ideas optimize this small but very important space. We will talk about some of them in this article.
Bathroom furniture
For complete storage in the bathroom, you cannot do without good, roomy furniture. To make the room look beautiful, the cabinet under the sink and the cabinet above the sink must form a single set.
Vanity cabinet
This is usually the largest piece of furniture that can be placed in our tiny bathrooms. Therefore, the choice of a cabinet, or rather its size, must be taken as responsibly as possible. The vast majority of survey participants advise choosing the widest cabinet that can fit in the bathroom. Those who once chose a narrower model admitted that they regretted this decision: the small free space on the sides is practically not used, and there is not enough useful space inside the cabinet. Prices for cabinets start from approximately 4,000 – 5,000 rubles.
Cabinet or shelf above the sink
Of course, it should hang above the sink good mirror. Some limit themselves to this by attaching a couple of holders for soap and toothbrushes to the wall. However, this solution is not practical if you do not have enough storage space in the bathroom. The space above the sink can be used very effectively to conveniently store small but very necessary items.
A mirror with an open shelf (or shelves) usually doesn’t save the situation: you can’t put many items there, and storage on open shelves often doesn’t look very neat, especially in such a prominent place. After all, you are unlikely to want to bring beauty and order to them several times a day, artistically arranging jars and bottles, somehow scattered around the house? Those friends who have an open shelf hanging above the sink confirmed that when buying bathroom furniture next time they will opt for a model with closed cabinets. According to them, using an open shelf is, of course, very convenient, but constantly maintaining it perfect condition pretty hard.
The choice of a cabinet with a mirror should also be taken very seriously. For example, one of my friends chose a spacious cabinet that protruded evenly from the wall with mirrored doors. In the store, this option seemed to her the most optimal, because there is much more storage space inside such a cabinet than in other models. However, at home it quickly became clear that not everything is so perfect: some people can hit their heads on this cabinet when leaning over the sink. In the case of a friend, her tall husband constantly rests his forehead on the cabinet.
Majority modern models They have a storage section that can be closed with a door on one side only. Of course, this is extremely little. It makes much more sense to sacrifice the width slightly mirror surface, but purchase a model with two closed storage sections (as in the photo below). The majority of survey participants considered this option to be the most optimal.
The price of wall cabinets starts from about 3,500 rubles, and for 5,000 rubles and above you can already choose something quite nice.
Pencil cabinet and other types of cabinets
If the size of your bathroom allows you to install such furniture, then you definitely have no problems with storage space! Taking into account the cabinet under the sink and the wall cabinet above it, you get a very convenient and spacious set in which you can place all the necessary things. Unfortunately, due to lack of space, none of my friends were able to purchase a pencil case, but most of those surveyed dream of one.
Additional storage space
Shelves, holders, hooks, rails, heated towel rails
All these devices are indispensable in the bathroom: thanks to their small size and variety of shapes, they can be placed exactly in those places where they are most needed. They are very helpful for owners of small spaces, allowing them to store a lot of things in limited space. And, of course, with the help of such devices, the necessary comfort is created when all the most necessary items are at hand.
For example, a hanger that attaches to the door is very convenient to use and is perfect for saving space in the bathroom.
All survey participants have such storage systems in their bathrooms and cannot imagine how they can live without them. The main problem was often cited as the not very neat appearance of open storage shelves. And for this reason, some friends advise placing them in secluded places. For example, a straight or corner shelf for shampoos and washcloths can be hung above the bathtub, but not opposite the door, but on the opposite side - behind the curtain, where it will be almost invisible.
On inside cabinet doors You can place small shelves or holders for neat storage useful little things. The surprisingly thrifty husband of one of my friends made neat shelves on both doors of the cabinet under the sink. A friend actively uses them and recommends everyone to make the same ones. According to her, before installing such shelves, you need to decide what you plan to store on them - this is necessary so as not to make a mistake with the size of the shelves.
Shelf above the door
This is non-standard and very practical solution quite worthy of taking it into service. None of my friends have such a shelf yet, but several people are very interested in this idea and want to bring it to life.
Baskets and boxes
When stored in closed space(for example, inside a cabinet) distributing things into convenient drawers helps to effectively organize space, compact and convenient storage necessary items and find what you need faster.
In case of fashionable open storage To all the advantages listed above, an aesthetic component is added: objects in beautiful boxes and baskets look open shelf much nicer and neater than things just sitting on the shelf in disarray.
For example, you can purchase some charming storage basket that can decorate any shelf.
IN modern design A common idea is to make a shelf out of a basket or box attached horizontally to the wall. Neither I nor my friends have yet implemented this idea in practice, but many survey participants believe that this is a rather interesting solution that makes sense to use.
Organizer with pockets
In some cases, you can neatly store things using such an organizer. One of my friends admitted that she used to have an organizer, but then she got rid of it because it took up a lot of space, it looked unattractive, and you couldn’t put a lot of things in it. Another friend enjoys using the organizer and finds it very convenient.
Storage behind the bath screen
In many apartments, the side of the bathtub is closed with a sliding screen, behind which everyone usually likes to hide something bulky and not very attractive. Many survey participants store basins there, washing powder and a bucket for cleaning the floor. Several friends said that due to the lack of other storage space, they have to keep almost all household chemicals. In their general opinion, this is very inconvenient: there are a lot of things, they all stand on the floor and block each other. Accordingly, in order to find something, you have to bend low and stand for a long time in this not the most comfortable position. It is also very difficult to wash the floor under the bathroom: each time you have to take out all the supplies and then return them to their place.
Narrow roll-out basket
The idea of storing in a narrow roll-out basket seemed theoretically interesting to many survey participants. Nobody plans to put it into practice in the bathroom due to the lack of suitable place. One friend said that if she had come across this piece of furniture on sale, she would most likely have bought it to place it near the toilet.
Ladder
The fashion trend of Western designers - storage on a stepladder or stylizing a rack as a stepladder did not find approval among my friends: most believe that if they had so much free space, they would better put a pencil case there.
Convenient storage of towels
When talking about storage in the bathroom, it is impossible to ignore the ways to store towels. First of all, it is worth noting that none of the survey participants kept the entire supply of clean towels in the bathroom due to the lack of a suitable place - everyone only had those towels hanging there that were currently being used by family members.
The idea of storing a supply of clean towels in the closet in the form of beautifully rolled cylinders, which is now very popular on all interior design websites and beautiful photos, everyone likes it, but no one has yet put it into practice. The reasons were usually given as follows: there was no time to change something yet or, due to habit, one did not want to violate the established order.
In fact, there are a lot of progressive ideas for conveniently storing towels. For example, you can make wonderful holders from ordinary tin cans, as shown in the photo instructions below. Or store rolled towels in a special bottle holder.
Caption for the picture
And at the end of our article there is an interesting video about how you can organize storage in the bathroom.
The bathroom is not the largest place in the house and therefore correct organizing space in the bathroom simply necessary. By using useful tips you can effectively use its area and visually expand it.
Shower or bath?
Sometimes even in combined bathrooms there is not enough space for washing machine, laundry basket, drying basket or closet. The reason for this is the bathroom, which takes up most of the space. By replacing it with a shower cabin with a deep tray, you can free up additional usable area. In addition, the benefits shower corner before the bath are the ease and convenience of using hygiene procedures. 
Organization of personal space
In a combined bathroom, the proximity of a bathtub and toilet can cause discomfort. There are several ways to overcome the visual barrier between these zones:
- Focus on one area various tiles, as well as lighting.
- Erect a low partition at the junction of zones made of plasterboard or glass blocks.
- Use furniture that defines the boundaries of two zones. You can use a tall pencil case, a narrow rack with accessories, a screen or curtain.
Note! Hanging sanitary ware can be installed not only near the wall, but also on the partition anywhere in the room. In this case, the principle of installing plumbing fixtures on a partition is identical to installation against a wall. This feature can be advantageously used to create comfortable zones in a combined space.
Majority standard apartments cannot boast of having a window in the bathroom. However, in a private home this is quite possible. A window in the bathroom allows you to improve the ventilation of the room and also provides the room with natural light. Therefore, it is good to place a washbasin in the area near the window. However, it is not advisable to install it directly under the window, since this excludes the installation of a mirror. 
Regardless of how you decorate the window in the bathroom (whether you put flowers, accessories and other little things on the windowsill), do not forget that it will need to be opened periodically, and this should be easy. If there is no window in the bathroom, then you can imitate it using a small square or rectangular niche with lighting around the perimeter. Inside the false window you can make a painting or decorate a panel with perspective. This illusion will fill the room with a feeling of spaciousness.
Correct lighting
Lighting also plays an important role when organizing space in the bathroom.. How larger area bathroom, the better the lighting should be. It's about not only about a powerful central light source, but also about a local lighting system (not only the wash area). Thus, additional lamps in the walls or ceiling near the toilet will make cleaning easier. hard to reach places. It would not be amiss to illuminate the bath using Spotlights. They can be selected at rotating mechanisms to vary the direction of the rays. Interesting solution— decorative lighting for the bath. 
Storage systems
There is always room for a variety of accessories in the bathroom. In small rooms you can provide a washbasin with a cabinet. If the area allows, you can install a pencil case. An original and practical solution is to use mobile elements: shelving, textile or wicker baskets. A place to store towels and accessories can be a shallow niche in the wall, a wide washbasin countertop and the space under it. 
Little tricks for storing small items. If you only have one cabinet, you will have to reduce the space to a minimum. For example, like this in an original way, as shown in the picture above.
If the bathroom is small, it needs a particularly careful approach to space planning.
The bathroom has several functional areas:
- Bath or shower.
- Wash basin.
- Toilet.
In order to make these components convenient, you can use compact plumbing fixtures, and also use the space in the corners of the bathroom.
If we turn to, then in the bathroom there are medium and small sizes Contrasting accents are undesirable. It is better to use a play of halftones, preferably light shades that visually expand the room. If the space is more spacious, then you can try experimenting with the color of the tiles. 
Having a bathroom with a non-standard layout, it is important to redirect its features into advantages. For example, adjust the shape of the room using the location of the plumbing fixtures, installing along long wall a bathtub, and along the short one - a toilet or washbasin.
As we see, proper organization space in the bathroom depends on many components, depending on personal choice and some independent factors. And when the right approach you can hide some imperfections and make a very cozy room for hygiene procedures.
The bathroom is not the largest place in the house and therefore you need to organize the available space wisely. With the help of our useful tips, you can effectively use its area and visually expand it.
Add a frame around a simple mirror. You can choose the frame by color or use neutral tones.
Create a shelf for a variety of shampoos, lotions, and conditioners. Shelves can also be hung inside the cabinet so that they are not visible.
For a bathroom shared by multiple people, use a rack with hooks instead of a towel bar. A great way to fit all your towels on one small rack.
Little tricks for storing small items. If you only have one cabinet, you will have to reduce the space to a minimum. For example, in this way.
By the way, about the little things. Here great way keep invisible things that are constantly lost.
Hang two shower curtain bars - you'll use one for each direct purpose, and the second - for maintaining such convenient baskets for small things. The main thing is that the baskets are plastic and have holes so that water can drain out.
bookshelf above front door will help save space and at the same time less necessary, but still necessary things
Let the shower become the “hit” of the bathroom. Keep the rest of the bathroom simple and inconspicuous, but the shower should immediately attract attention. For example, you can hang two curtains instead of one or decorate the shower area with unusual decor.
This stand with plates will help save space and arrange some necessary little things. This store-bought stand is very beautiful, but you can even make a similar one yourself.
You can store it on a special board cosmetic supplies, equipping each with a magnet. This board can be hung on the back of a door or inside a cabinet.
You can store cotton wool, sponges and cotton pads in simple jars. True, for this you will still need a board and clamps.
Focus on large mirror- this will create a feeling of space.
Roll towels instead of folding them. This is an old trick, because by folding your clothes you can cram a lot more into your suitcase. It's the same with towels - if you roll them instead of folding them, there will be a lot more of them that will fit in the basket or any other place. Plus, it might make your bathroom feel more like a spa.
Install in a locker sliding wardrobes. Usually you will find these only in the kitchen, but in the bathroom they will be no less useful.
You can hang several towel bars on the door.
