Storage in Bathrooms

       Some of us have it and a lot of us don’t. Well, I am talking about adequate and functional storage in our bathrooms. This very important space of our daily living needs should not be crowded but must have some organised storage space in it. The type and size of the storage unit obviously depends on the designing and the size of the bathroom.

Need for Storage in a Bathroom:

       According to me a lot of things that we keep on storing, or rather hiding in other areas of our homes should find their place in the bathrooms. Open shelves for toiletries are ideal as I believe in not cluttering the space around the wash basin sink. One should have some space for clean towels in the bathroom itself. Closed units or an interesting towel rack could be used for this purpose. If the space in your bathroom does not allow for such racks then a very easy and smart solution is to use a wicker basket(open or with a lid) which could be easily slid under the wash basin counter. Also things like bathroom cleaner, detergent bottles, etc. should be kept in a covered shelf and hence away from plain sight. Even your underclothes can be arranged neatly in a drawer in the bathroom.

Storage Ideas

Small Bathrooms: If your Bathroom design does not allow much space for storage units then try to use smart and creative options.

• A lot of space that is generally wasted by us is beneath the wash basin counter. A knowledgeable workman can build you a great storage unit right under that counter. The material used would obviously be water resistant. Readymade wash basin sinks are these days easily available with such storage units built beneath them.

                                                        

• Open shelves near the wash basin counter are quite handy in keeping the items that are needed daily.
• Another interesting place to get storage unit made is above the W.C. as shown in the picture below. No point in wasting space when there is not much available.

• Mirrors with storage are also available in the market and are quite useful.
• Storage can be built along the bathtub or even in the bathtub.

Large bathrooms: A larger space offers you an option to go for bigger and luxurious storage choices.

• Space beneath the wash basin counter and open shelves are still good to be used even in a larger bathroom. The below-counter storage and the wash basin counter could be bigger.

• A great storage option for larger bathrooms is to have an armoire, made of water resistant material, placed in it. With time you will find enough items to fill this armoire. Such units are easily available in the market or you can get one custom made as per your choice and requirement.

• Smaller storage units or wall mounted ones can be used if they suit the purpose and the look of the bathroom. Wall mounted units give you the freedom of floor clearance.

      
          After having organised your previously visible-to-all belongings neatly in the now available storage spaces, you will notice that your bathroom now has a spacious and an organised look giving you a chance and space to work on its aesthetics.