Clever Bathroom Storage for Practical Pieces
From loo rolls to cotton buds, stash your essentials in style
As any professional stylist will tell you, the key to a beautiful room design is all in the detail. Sure, the main decorative elements of a space are integral to its design success, but overlook the small stuff and the scheme simply won’t hold together as it should. Everyday toiletries, sponges and towels might not necessarily be things of beauty, but by finding ways to display and curate them, they will polish off any scheme beautifully. So don’t let ugly-yet-must-have bits and bobs let down an otherwise chic scheme – try out some of these simple tricks to give your bathroom the wow factor it deserves.
Decant for a chic display
Garish packaging can cheapen the look of a bathroom. Minimise the labels by scouring charity shops for vintage glass bottles you can decant bubble bath or bath salts into. They’ll be ready for use and keep the room looking pretty at the same time. And why not decorate jam jars to create cute vases to hold a pretty sprig or two to complete the look?
Garish packaging can cheapen the look of a bathroom. Minimise the labels by scouring charity shops for vintage glass bottles you can decant bubble bath or bath salts into. They’ll be ready for use and keep the room looking pretty at the same time. And why not decorate jam jars to create cute vases to hold a pretty sprig or two to complete the look?
Fill up sweet jars
Make a display out of cotton wool balls or a collection of soaps by storing them in pretty glass bonbon jars. As well as looking lovely, you’ll be able to easily see at a glance when anything needs replenishing.
Make a display out of cotton wool balls or a collection of soaps by storing them in pretty glass bonbon jars. As well as looking lovely, you’ll be able to easily see at a glance when anything needs replenishing.
Try out a tin
Retro metal tins can provide useful storage in a bathroom. A design like this red tin is an obvious choice for storing first aid items, but a selection of vintage cake tins could work equally well stacked up, storing myriad items as well as adding a characterful touch.
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Retro metal tins can provide useful storage in a bathroom. A design like this red tin is an obvious choice for storing first aid items, but a selection of vintage cake tins could work equally well stacked up, storing myriad items as well as adding a characterful touch.
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Fake some luxe
Decant everyday items, such as shower gel and shampoo, into smart glass bottles. Simply buy products with gorgeous packaging as a one-off (or put them on your Christmas list) then, when they run out, refill them with cheaper products.
Decant everyday items, such as shower gel and shampoo, into smart glass bottles. Simply buy products with gorgeous packaging as a one-off (or put them on your Christmas list) then, when they run out, refill them with cheaper products.
Vote for handy baskets
Rattan woven baskets are a classic bathroom choice, as they cope well in a humid environment. Pastel-coloured designs give a modern twist to their usual dark looks. A handy recess like this could easily store multiple baskets. For a vintage feel, tie luggage tags around the top of each basket and use some letter stamps to make a note of its contents.
Rattan woven baskets are a classic bathroom choice, as they cope well in a humid environment. Pastel-coloured designs give a modern twist to their usual dark looks. A handy recess like this could easily store multiple baskets. For a vintage feel, tie luggage tags around the top of each basket and use some letter stamps to make a note of its contents.
Prettify everyday essentials
Packets of toilet roll out on show can let down a space. Instead, store individual rolls in a basket to keep them looking good.
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Packets of toilet roll out on show can let down a space. Instead, store individual rolls in a basket to keep them looking good.
Read expert advice on planning an effective layout for your bathroom
Big up your towels
Make a feature of your towels by storing them in a glass-fronted cabinet rather than tucking them away. Ditch any dodgy old ones and start afresh with a new set of crisp white ones, or start a collection of mismatched pretty ones, allowing you to easily add to your bath linen as funds allow.
Make a feature of your towels by storing them in a glass-fronted cabinet rather than tucking them away. Ditch any dodgy old ones and start afresh with a new set of crisp white ones, or start a collection of mismatched pretty ones, allowing you to easily add to your bath linen as funds allow.
Exploit smart bags
We all have toiletry bags for travelling, but with so many pretty designs on the market, they needn’t be used solely for that. Invest in a few designs that are smart enough to keep out on show to store bottles and lotions, keeping them organised yet out of sight. Larger baskets or totes can be hung on hooks to store bigger items, such as facecloths or toilet rolls.
We all have toiletry bags for travelling, but with so many pretty designs on the market, they needn’t be used solely for that. Invest in a few designs that are smart enough to keep out on show to store bottles and lotions, keeping them organised yet out of sight. Larger baskets or totes can be hung on hooks to store bigger items, such as facecloths or toilet rolls.
Embrace natural style
Whether you’re going for a beachy bathroom look or simply want to soften the aesthetic of a space, embracing some natural elements can pay dividends. Even a simple touch, such as using a sculptural scallop shell to hold a bar of soap, can create a really interesting break in an otherwise neutral scheme.
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Whether you’re going for a beachy bathroom look or simply want to soften the aesthetic of a space, embracing some natural elements can pay dividends. Even a simple touch, such as using a sculptural scallop shell to hold a bar of soap, can create a really interesting break in an otherwise neutral scheme.
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How do you stash your bathroom essentials? Share your tips in the Comments below.
A tray table can provide useful, versatile storage in a bathroom to keep everyday items close to hand, and is easy to fold up or move when not required. This can work particularly well when guests are staying over, offering them a temporary surface space to place their own toiletries on.