SOME PEOPLE SAY that you can judge a restaurant by the state of the toilet, so does the same go for our homes?
The bathroom is often the smallest room in the house, which is a little ironic as it’s also the one room that absolutely everyone has to use.
As a result of that combination, things can get messy and items can accumulate quickly. Even for those who don’t consider themselves hoarders, between body care products and medicine, toothbrushes and make up, items can add up. Finding the right storage is usually top priority – well, next to running water and a flushing toilet.
Read on for some handy tips and tricks to get this often overlooked space organised – and looking relatively easy on the eye – once and for all.
1. Small items need proper storage too
Sick of having a spread of toothpaste, makeup and beauty products surrounding the sink? Store things in ways that the whole family can enjoy them. Decanting universally-used products into mason jars, ceramic dishes and storage baskets will help categorise things and ensure there’s a place for everything. One large jar of cotton pads is much more visually appealing than three half-used, plastic packets.
2. Use every free corner available
If space isn’t on your side, then you’ll want to use every nook and cranny of the bathroom in clever ways. Corner units that float will take up less floor space and let you store things in order of importance. Leave the frequently used items on the top row and the less used items on the bottom row.
3. And consider hanging shelves over the toilet
A mirrored cabinet or extra shelving that sits behind the toilet can store any reading material, hand towels or nicely scented products within easy reach. You can add a further design element by strategically placing a vintage ladder (without some of the lower steps, so it frames the toilet) against the wall to create a handy towel rack that’ll look great, too.
4. Assign everyone their own space
If you have more than two people using the bathroom each day, things can build up fast. Assigning a personal piece of storage (a basket, a caddy, a drawer) to each member of the family will let them keep their things in order and make tidying easier too.
5. And have a laundry basket close by
As much as we’d like to sometimes, we don’t live in fancy hotels; throwing a wet towel on the floor to signify that it’s ready for washing won’t work here! Introduce and promote the use of a sturdy laundry basket that will gather up any used face cloths, towels and clothes. This will make for easy transferring to the machine, too.
6. Look at the back and above the door
The bathroom door provides extra wall space you might not have considered before. If you’re a fan of accessories that add more of a design touch than function to the space, installing a shelf above the door frame will let you display them proudly while ensuring they don’t get in the way of the things you need to use every day.
7. Bring in unexpected storage
Throw in a curveball and look at repurposing a storage piece you wouldn’t normally find in the WC. An old, upcycled dresser or sideboard with deep drawers and tall doors could merge with the vanity unit to ensure plenty of space underneath to store stocked up toilet roll, hair care products and makeup – items you may not want on display every day, but will need regularly.
If you have the room, add hanging shelves on the back of the door, too – just make sure they don’t hit anything each time the door opens.
8. And invest in baskets and boxes
Pretty storage baskets are useful for storing toilet paper and extra towels. The soft, wicker type will make are easy to stow away in smaller spaces and can be pulled out when needed. Or add an industrial feel with wooden boxes that double as hanging shelves, so you can display your favourite products and create an at-home spa feel.
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