Help! Need organization ideas for a small bathroom with no storage
I absolutely hate my bathroom! It gives me anxiety every time I walk in because of how everything is messily sitting out on the shelf. There is no storage space except for the tiny mirror on the wall, so I need organization ideas so my bathroom items aren’t sloppily splayed out. My home aesthetic is ”boho chich” (think Tulum vibes). Is there a way I can make this space look less cluttered and things are put away so they aren’t on display for everyone to see??
I would also like ideas on how to hide the shower, which I also hate. I’m not in a position to renovate so I can’t remove the glass panel. I was thinking about putting up a curtain rod with a shower curtain but I’m not sure how that would work with the glass panel. It’s also to help keep the water from flooding the floor every time I shower.
Any ideas are greatly appreciated because I’m desperate!!
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Sonia
last yearGood storage is everything in a bathroom. It’s a nice bathroom drowning in a sea of toiletries. I can’t add any more to Marina’s suggestions, but I can reiterate to replace the wall cabinet for the biggest you can find. It will take all your toiletries off the shelves and tucked away neatly. If budget allows, you could get a carpenter to build you one to fit on top of that big shelf above the loo/sink. Same with a vanity unit. Once you have those in place you will find everything will look so much tidier. I like shower curtains. They do the job and you can bung them in the washing machine when they need it. Not sure if they would work with the shower screen though so you may need to remove it? Then you can add some decorative items such as plants, real or faux, and art. Here’s more storage ideas if you have space for these units.
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Jonathan
last yearStorage is easy in this bathroom because you just hang cabinets on the wall above the sink and WC….. like your current medicine cabinet but full width and taller. Your aesthetic might include some wood but I think the mirror is useful and helps make a small space feel bigger.
Style wise I agree it’s a bit clinical and your golden sand/ lush jungle feel could be amazing. I would find a Jungle wallpaper for the left wall, I would search for stained glass window stickers to find a vinyl sheet sticker as a colourful way to pimp your shower screen. Then consider replacing the floor with a warmer choice…. Perhaps something sand coloured?
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