1. Choose bathroom storage with deep drawers
A bathroom vanity is one of the most important places for storing your things. However, the type of vanity makes a big difference. Deep, fully extending drawers are especially practical.
With a drawer, you can immediately see everything inside from above. This means you do not have to move things around to find that one product at the back.
Use drawer dividers to keep different categories separate. For example:
- daily care products;
- makeup and shaving products;
- hair products;
- extra toiletries;
- washcloths and small towels.
A fixed layout also helps keep the bathroom tidy. When every product has its own place, it is less likely to end up on the sink after use.
2. Use the height with a tall cabinet
Not every bathroom has a lot of floor space. Luckily, you can also make use of the height. A tall, relatively narrow cabinet offers a surprising amount of storage without taking up much space in the bathroom.
This type of cabinet is ideal for things you want to keep in the bathroom but do not need all the time. Think of clean towels, extra care products and toilet paper.
When choosing the position, make sure there is enough room to move around. The cabinet should be easy to reach, without an open door hitting the bathroom vanity or shower screen, for example.
You can also combine a tall cabinet with a vanity from the same range. This creates a calm, matching look while giving you plenty of practical storage space.
3. Create bathroom storage with a niche
A niche is a smart way to create storage without adding a separate cabinet or shelf. It is especially practical in the shower.
Shampoo, shower gel and other products have their own fixed place. You do not need a separate shower rack, and the shower floor stays clear.
A niche can also be used in other parts of the bathroom. For example, above the bath, next to the bathroom vanity or near the toilet.
The most important thing is to think about its position and size during the design stage. Which products do you want to put in it? How high should the sections be? And where should the niche be easy to reach from?
By answering these questions in advance, a niche becomes more than just a nice detail. It becomes a practical part of the bathroom.
4. Make the most of the space under the sink
Valuable storage space under the sink is often wasted. Pipes and the drain take up space, which means a standard cabinet layout is not always the best solution.
A bathroom vanity designed specifically for this can make a big difference. Modern vanities often have smart drawer layouts that make the best possible use of the space around the drain.
Again, think about what you need every day. Products you use every morning are best kept in the top drawer. Extra supplies and things you use less often can be stored lower down.
This creates a practical layout that fits your daily routine.
5. Create hidden bathroom storage
Not all storage needs to be visible. Hidden storage solutions can help make a bathroom look calm and tidy.
A mirrored cabinet is a good example. At first, you mainly see a mirror, while behind the doors there is space for toothbrushes, medicines, creams and other small products.
This has another benefit: it makes it easier to keep the sink area clear.
Custom made storage can also be a good option. For example, a cabinet can be made to fit an unused corner or available wall space perfectly. This allows you to use space that would otherwise be wasted.
Hidden storage is especially useful for all the small products that can quickly make a bathroom look cluttered.
6. Use the space above the toilet
The wall above the toilet is left almost completely unused in many bathrooms. This is a missed opportunity, especially when space is limited.
Depending on the layout, you can add a shallow cabinet or another storage solution here. You can use it to store toilet paper, towels or extra supplies.
Do you have a built in toilet? There is often a shelf above the concealed cistern. This space can also be included in the design in a smart way.
However, make sure the bathroom does not become too full. More storage is useful, but not if every free wall is covered with cabinets. Try to find the right balance between storage and open space.
7. Give everyday items a fixed place
More cabinet space does not automatically solve every storage problem. How you organise the available space is just as important.
Make a clear difference between things you use every day and products you only need occasionally.
Toothbrushes, facial care products and deodorant should be easy to reach. Extra bottles of shampoo or spare towels can be stored further away.
A simple rule is: the more often you use something, the easier it should be to reach.
This prevents you from having to search through full cabinets every day. It also makes tidying up easier because everything has a clear place.
8. Look at unused corners and empty spaces
When designing a bathroom, most attention usually goes to the main elements: the shower, sink, toilet and possibly the bath. But the space left over can offer useful storage opportunities.
Is there a narrow space next to the bathroom vanity? A slim cabinet might fit there. Is there an unused corner? A custom made solution could provide extra storage.
There may also be possibilities above doors or inside a false wall. Not every solution works for every bathroom, but it is worth looking carefully at the entire space.
A few centimetres may not seem like much, but in the right place they can be surprisingly useful.
9. Match your bathroom storage to your household
The best bathroom storage is different for everyone. A bathroom used by one person every day needs a different layout from a bathroom used by several family members.
Before choosing your new bathroom, make a list of what you actually want to store.
How many towels do you normally keep in the bathroom? Do you have many care products? Do you want to store toilet paper in the same room? Do several people use the sink at the same time?
Thinking about these things in advance makes it much easier to decide how many cabinets and drawers you need.
You can even give each family member their own drawer or section of a cabinet. This makes it easier to find things and keep the bathroom tidy.
How much bathroom storage do you need?
There is no standard answer to this question. The amount of storage you need depends on the size of your household, your daily routine and the things you want to keep in the bathroom.
It can be tempting to add as many cabinets as possible, but more is not always better. A bathroom also needs enough room to move around and should still feel open.
That is why we prefer to focus on efficient storage. A well organised bathroom vanity with spacious drawers can be more practical than several small cabinets.
Also think carefully about what really needs to be stored in the bathroom. Large supplies could perhaps be kept somewhere else in the house. This keeps the bathroom organised and leaves space for the things you actually need.
Bathroom storage starts with a smart layout
Storage should not be something you add at the end of the design process. Thinking about it from the beginning leads to the smartest solutions.
For example, the position of the bathroom vanity affects how much space is available for a tall cabinet. A false wall can create space for a niche. And the position of the toilet can determine how much wall space is left.
That is why at Jouwdroombadkamer we look at the complete picture. How do you move around the bathroom? Which products do you use and where? And which spaces could be used more efficiently?
This way, storage does not become a collection of separate cabinets, but a logical part of the bathroom.
A calmer bathroom starts with fewer things in sight
A tidy bathroom feels more comfortable because there is less visual clutter. When bottles, tubes, towels and other products all have their own place, the bathroom looks calmer.
And you notice the difference every day.
You spend less time searching for things in the morning, cleaning becomes easier, and the bathroom is quicker to tidy after use.
Would you like to know which storage solutions are best for your space and daily routine? At Jouwdroombadkamer, we are happy to help you create a practical bathroom layout that makes smart use of every centimetre.
Book a consultation with Jouwdroombadkamer or contact us. Together, we will look at how to create enough bathroom storage without making the room feel full or cluttered.
