The bathroom is one of the most important spaces in your home, especially because it’s used so often by every member of your household. But are you finding you don’t have enough storage space for your toiletries, towels, and other personal items? It may be time to add more storage. If you have a small bathroom, there are many easy ways to increase the functionality with simple storage ideas that are effective and affordable. There are a number of options for homeowners who want to improve the storage in their bathroom while increasing buyer appeal. With the right planning and an understanding of how to use limited space to your advantage, you can create a bathroom that feels large with ample storage for all your personal items.
Let’s look at some of the ways you can use your bathroom renovation to improve storage space.
Defining a Small Bathroom
If your bathroom is less than 40 square feet, then it’s considered small in the home renovation industry.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t find great ways to improve storage and create a bathroom that’s both functional and elegant.
Types of Storage
Small bathroom ideas start with deciding on what kind of storage would be the most appropriate for the space.
Your contractor will be able to offer suggestions that suit the space you have available from a built-in medicine cabinet to tub and shower storage. There are a lot of helpful storage solutions that can work for your small bathroom.
Vanities
Your vanity is the most obvious storage solution for your small bathroom. By eliminating a pedestal sink and installing a vanity, you can add a lot of storage space to put away your personal items and clean up the look of your bathroom. The most common vanity options are wall mounted and free-standing.
Both provide storage options that fit into a smaller space. Your contractor should be able to help you find a design that best suits your space and take advantage of the square footage available.
Once you have installed your vanity, you can further improve your storage by adding containers designed to hold your toiletries and other items. This way, you can quickly find these items when you need them.
Medicine Cabinet
If you don’t have the space for a vanity or have run out of room in your existing one, the next option is the addition of a medicine cabinet. These can be affixed to the wall or built-in depending on the design and space you have available.
Choose a design that reflects your bathroom’s decor, whether it is modern or minimalist. Next, decide on what kind of options you would like for your medicine cabinet. We recommend choosing one that has a mirror so getting ready in the morning is a breeze.
Remember, it’s important to consider what you will be storing in the cabinet, such as pill containers, toothpaste, or cosmetics. This will ensure that the shelving space is big enough and that you have enough room for the items you need to get ready each day.
Use Tub and Shower Area
Even if you don’t have a large tub and shower area, you can still install storage options that help improve cleanliness and keep your items organized. Your contractor will be able to provide you with shelving ideas that are designed to improve storage without taking away from tub and shower space. It is important to discuss what kind of products you plan to store in your tub or shower so you can be sure you have the right amount and right size shelving. Once you have chosen the designs, they will be carefully installed, often in a few hours, so you can begin to enjoy your improved storage space right away.
Custom Storage Options
A small bathroom can still be a luxurious one with custom storage options designed to meet your specific needs.
Your contract and bathroom design expert will help you find solutions that seamlessly blend into your bathroom so you can get the most efficient storage options and eliminate clutter.
You can add significant storage space by creating more floor space. This can be achieved through things like installing a wall mount cabinet above your toilet.
You can also install shelving on the interior walls for things like linens and toiletries. Don’t forget that open wall-mounted shelves not only give you more storage space but also make your bathroom appear larger.
You may want to consider this option for your medicine cabinet too. Creating spaces that are open and easily accessible helps to visually increase the size of your bathroom.
Don’t forget to take advantage of empty wall space such as beside the tub or shower where you can install things like towel racks or hooks for robes. That way, you can have the items you need most right where you want them when you are getting ready in the morning.
Use your vanity more effectively by adding decorative jars for storing things like cotton balls and makeup wipes so you can give your bathroom a spa-like feel while improving its overall functionality.
Contact Us
These bathroom reno ideas will not only help you improve the amount of storage in your bathroom, but will also improve your home’s resale value. No one wants to take on a large renovation project when they buy a new home. The more storage space you can incorporate into your bathroom, the more appealing it will be to any potential buyers. If you are looking to improve storage space for yourself or future buyers, the team at Moose Kitchen and Bath can help you find the right storage solutions that help improve the organization of your bathroom and allow you to enjoy the bathroom you have always dreamed of.
Contact us today to learn more about the storage solutions we can provide for your next bathroom renovation.