Bathrooms often don’t have enough storage, especially small ones. These storage ideas are helpful if your bathroom doesn’t have a closet or a big vanity. It’s hard to find places to keep extra toilet paper, towels, and toiletries. If you don’t have a medicine cabinet, you need a spot for things like makeup and cotton swabs.
So, where can you put all these bathroom items? That’s where these over-the-toilet storage ideas come in. The wall space above the toilet is perfect for storing everyday items where they’re easy to reach. These examples will show you how to organize bathroom stuff (and show off your favorite decorations) in a nice way.
Decorate the Top of the Toilet
Put up floating shelves above the toilet to store big things like a potted plant or a picture. Make sure they’re high up so you don’t bump your head. You can also use the top of the toilet tank for more space. Get a small tray that fits on top of the tank, and use it for things like a candle, air freshener, or extra toilet paper for when you need it.
Stack Storage as High as Possible
If you have a small bathroom with limited space, use the height of the ceiling. Put up several floating shelves above the toilet to store towels or baskets. Keep the things you use often on the lower shelves and the stuff you don’t need as much on the higher ones.
Corral Clutter in a Cabinet
A vintage glass cabinet with many shelves is great for adding style and storage in the bathroom. Securely attach it to the wall and put heavier or often-used items like lotion or washcloths on the bottom shelves. Store lighter or less used things higher up. Cabinets with doors help keep items clean from dust. If you use the top of the cabinet for extra storage, remember to clean it regularly to prevent dirt buildup.
Lean Items on a Picture Ledge
Maybe you don’t have many bathroom products, but you want to make the space look nice. Put up floating picture ledges above the toilet. You can hang your favorite art, photos, and small items there. You can even add books and magazines for guests. Just don’t put too many heavy things on the ledges because they might not hold them well. But they’re great for showing off stuff without using up too much space.
Create a Mini Storage Closet
Get creative with your over-the-toilet storage by making tall built-in shelves that reach from the floor to the ceiling. Put drawers on each side to hide things you don’t want to see. Have lots of open shelves on top where you can arrange and organize things however you like. Show off nice perfume bottles, makeup organizers, and jewelry boxes. With all this storage above the toilet, you might even have room for all the towels in your home, especially if you don’t have a linen closet.
Repurpose a Bookcase
With a bit of creativity, you can rescue an old bookshelf you find on the curb or at a donation center. Paint it to match the colors in your bathroom, then hang it on the wall above the toilet. Put a pretty tray on it to hold jars filled with things like cotton balls. You can also use antique jars to keep bath salts organized or a special bowl to keep hair ties in one place.
Incorporate a Ladder
A ladder shelf next to the toilet is a simple way to add storage in the bathroom. You can use it to keep magazines, extra toilet paper rolls, wipes, and other bathroom stuff. You can find a ladder at a flea market or thrift store, and then paint it a color that matches your bathroom.
