Looking for great bathroom storage ideas? From slimline drawers and freestanding vanity units to creative solutions for shelves and cabinets, these are our favourite ways to make the most of your space
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Need some great bathroom storage ideas to help you make the most of your bathroom? Be they spacious or compact, our bathrooms are an essential part of daily life so getting the right storage is imperative to the overall enjoyment of the room.
Our bathrooms and en suites aren’t just functional any more, they offer a sanctuary for relaxation, so keeping mess out of sight with innovative bathroom storage ideas is paramount.
Aquo unit in Alaska Blue from Scavolini(Image credit: Scavolini)
Wall-hung vanity units are a bathroom storage staple for a reason. Providing clean lines and plentiful storage space, wall-hung units also sit clear off the floor for easy cleaning — all in all making them the go-to for family bathrooms.
2. Consider Modular Units for a Uniform Bathroom Storage Idea
Clyde Single Metal Vanity Unit from £5,634 from Porter(Image credit: Porter)
This striking freestanding modular unit – complete with in-built sink, mirror, push-front oak drawer and shower enclosure – takes modular bathroom furniture to a whole new leveland is a great solution for bathroom storage. The matching marble-effect basin and rear wall panel, and brass detailing, lends a luxurious look that’s bang on trend.
3. Build a Multi-purpose Design for the Best Bathroom Storage
Village Rose Gold tile from Tile Mountain are £26.99/m2 (Image credit: Tile Mountain)
Boxing in pipework creates a sleek finish but this small bathroom takes this one step further. The tiered design adds additional spaces to place soaps and towels, while the mirrored cabinet above the sink doesn’t just hide away less pretty objects, it also reflects natural light — a trick that works wonders for making small spaces feel larger.
4. Create More Space with Freestanding Units
Double Reclaimed Teak Washstand by Indigenous is £542 (Image credit: Indigenous)
Using a bathroom storage idea to create the illusion of space is a great solution for smaller bathrooms - freestanding units with open shelving create a spacious and relaxed atmosphere. This reclaimed teak washstand also taps into a luxurious spa finish.
Make the most of every inch in your bathroom by including secret compartments in bath panels for less glamorous cleaning products or small children’s toys during bathtime.
6. Large Drawers Can be a Versatile Bathroom Storage Idea
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Deep drawers can be a saviour in a bathroom with limited worktop space and look great with twin sinks. A traditional neutral colour scheme adds to the elegance, while the drawers do all of the work hiding shampoos, cleaning products and other such clutter.
7. Mix and Match for Maximum Bathroom Storage Space
The Curve range from Waters Baths of Ashbourne starts at £179 (Image credit: Waters Baths of Ashbourne)
Waters Baths of Ashbourne’s Curve range is a sleek solution to bathroom storage — their baths can be matched with open shelving, display units and seats made from a mixture of quartz and limestone with a premium matt finish.
8. Utiliise Awkward Spaces for Storage
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In older properties alcoves and recesses can be the bane of a sleek and modern renovation design, but in this bathroom, such a space has been transformed into useful storage and a characterful feature thanks to the exposed brickwork and timber shelving.
Think vertically to make the most of smaller spaces with limited floorspace; wall-hung mirrors with in-built storage are ideal.
10. Build in Alcoves as a Sleek Bathroom Storage Idea
Tile Giant Seaboard Light grey and Seaboard Ivory 30x60cm available for £34.97/m2 (Image credit: Tike Giant)
If your new or renovated bathroom requires boxing in pipework for a concealed, modern look, consider adding an alcove for storing toiletries or displaying candles to make the space as relaxing as possible.
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Amy is an interiors and renovation journalist. She is the former Assistant Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, where she worked between 2018 and 2023. She has also been an editor for Independent Advisor, where she looked after homes content, including topics such as solar panels.
She has an interest in sustainable building methods and always has her eye on the latest design ideas. Amy has also interviewed countless self builders, renovators and extenders about their experiences.
She has renovated a mid-century home, together with her partner, on a DIY basis, undertaking tasks from fitting a kitchen to laying flooring. She is currently embarking on an energy-efficient overhaul of a 1800s cottage in Somerset.
