45 Clever Bathroom Storage Ideas To Upgrade Your Space

We've got lots of love for small bathrooms, but it's no surprise that they can cause a bit of a storage dilemma. Without a linen closet or a spacious vanity, it can be a struggle to find space to store bathroom essentials like towels, extra toilet paper and cleaning products. If you're bathroom is tight on space, we've got clever — and chic — storage ideas to make the most of every inch.

Kicking things off: This petite bathroom that feels bigger than it is — thanks to thoughtful design. The shower is enclosed in glass so as not to visually break up the room, and the wallpaper behind the vanity creates an instant focal point. To add more visual interest to the walls (and storage), a sleek ladder holds towels without taking up much floor space.

Forgoing a vanity for a floating sink looks more modern, but doesn't add much in the way of storage. Hanging a floating shelf below the sink keeps with the airy feel while also providing a much-needed storage option.

Or, just skip the shelf altogether and simply place stylish baskets on the floor underneath the floating sink for a casual, rustic look.

You don't need a shelf to use storage containers you love. Just hang them from the walls to create a unique design feature that suits your personal style and saves floor space.

If you have a tiny bathroom with no room for storage containers, you can still use the space underneath the sink. Adding a skirt allows you to pack away bathroom essentials without making the space look cluttered.

Built-ins don’t have to be huge — and you don’t need an entire wall to create one. This mini built-in is about the size of a medicine cabinet. We love the mix of teak wood, navy tile and brass lighting in this space.

To get even more storage out of a bathroom ladder, find a style that fits over the toilet to save floor space and add an interesting visual element to typically unused wall space.

A thrifted peg rail offers staggered spots to hang wet towels. Hang a wooden shelf above the rail to provide additional storage for small bathroom items or decorative ones, like candles and plants.

This double vanity ups the ante with even more storage with towering upper cabinets. The towers draw the eye up in the room, and the walnut finish adds some warmth to the bright white countertop and walls — pretty and practical.

Carve out dead wall space to house floating shelves where towels and soaps can be stored in a pretty display. Jars and baskets can serve as attractive storage for toothpaste, cotton balls and other toiletries.

There may not be a lot of square footage in this bathroom, but the pint-sized stool offers a spot for bathroom essentials or decor that would typically sit on a larger vanity. The best part: You can fold it up and tuck it away when it's not needed.

You really can't go wrong with a medicine cabinet. A recessed style, like this one, has a low profile and makes the most of minimal space.

Built-ins will never go out of style because they solve one big problem by creating storage from thin air. Or, rather, the empty space in your wall. Unlike bulky cabinets, they don't take up any floor space.

A shallow floating cabinet mimics the look of a custom built-in shelf but is totally removable and customizable. This pretty pink piece opens to reveal a surprising, stylish pop of graphic black-and-white wallpaper and ample storage space for styling products, makeup accessories and much more.

If you're ready to take on a more serious update to make the most of your tiny bathroom, plan to add a recessed niche into your shower space. This way you don't need to store soap and shampoo on the ledge of a tub or mount a caddy in your walk-in shower.

Bar carts work perfectly in bathrooms with little to no cabinets or shelves — and they can be moved out of the way or closer to the shower as needed. Genius!

Enlist your flea market finds to create hanging storage that suits your personal style. This vintage wire basket makes toilet paper storage look farmhouse chic!

Think you don’t have space for a cabinet? Think again. This slender cabinet creates additional bathroom storage even in the tiniest spot between the bath and shower. The floor-to-ceiling design draws the eye up in the room, and the dark wood finish adds some warmth against the white wall.

A pull-out foot stool makes this bathroom accessible for even the littlest family members — and tucks conveniently away when not in use.

Tailor your bathroom storage solutions to the items you’ll be storing. In this airy, Scandinavian-inspired space, the maple floating shelves had holes routed through them to fit various glass and metal inserts to keep toothbrushes and other toiletries tidy.

Cubbies are typically associated with kids’ rooms or multi-use family dens, but they work great in bathrooms, too. You can store things by height: Bath toys at the bottom and Mom’s expensive perfume up top.

Floor-to-ceiling cubbies or floating shelves may not work in every space. Instead, get the best of both design ideas with a mounted wood shelf. Wicker baskets create open towel and supply storage.

If toiletries are cluttering up your bathroom countertop, corral them with a tray. This small update will instantly make the space look more organized.

To make up for the lack of storage under the sink in this space, a metal cabinet that matches the room's vibe houses extra toiletries. A double-duty mirror with a shelf helps, too.

This vanity’s tiered drawer organizer offers efficient storage for bathroom accessories, like skincare products, makeup brushes, toothbrushes and more.

Elegant glass canisters look less cluttered than clunky boxes of bathroom essentials like cotton balls and swabs. Glass apothecary jars, like these, make even the most mundane items look like something special.

Cabinets in a small bathroom can take up a whole lot of space. Create storage by using hanging baskets and rails on the wall, then make use of accessory containers to organize all the small stuff.

A small ledge on this mirror frees up counter space by providing a convenient resting spot for bathroom necessities and decor.

Utilize the space around your tub to sneak more storage into your bathroom. In this space, built-in shelves serve as a spot to stash towels and other bath essentials.

This simple yet stylish bathroom rack can be used to hold many things including magazines, toilet paper or towels.

Scour salvage stores or garage sales for a cabinet unit in good condition. Then, repurpose it as a budget-friendly storage solution above the toilet.

When you're short on space, wall storage can be a lifesaver. A multi-use option like this metal shelf has room for baskets and a spot to hang towels.

Simple wood shelves add ample storage for toilet paper, towels and bathroom essentials. A couple of houseplants bring even more life to the design.

Inexpensive containers from the dollar store or Ikea add convenient storage to the back of any cabinet door. Hanging them with Command strips makes them removable and won't damage your cabinet.

If you haven’t had a shower caddy since your freshman dorm, you’re missing out. Caddies are a great way to add storage in the shower without renovations, and they come in some seriously sleek designs. Stack a couple of metal caddies in a row for a sophisticated look.

Spice shelves aren’t just for the kitchen! Grab a tiered spice rack and load it with beauty supplies under your bathroom sink. You’ll never have to hunt for hairspray again.

In a shared bathroom — particularly for kids — lockers are a great way to keep towels, toiletries and bath toys organized.

Consider incorporating laundry storage into your bathroom design. In this space, a built-in cabinet offers linen storage above and a hamper below. The antiqued mirror insets in the upper cabinet doors make the whole space feel larger.

Double hooks keep robes and towels close by the shower door and free up valuable shelf space.

Keep bathtub essentials within reach with a wall-mounted shelving unit.

Reframe your perception of what works as a storage container. Often you can find attractive, unique options around the house, like this mint julep cup serving as a makeup holder.

Boost your bathroom counter space with a tiered storage bin. This is a perfect solution for a shared bathroom, providing a designated shelf for each occupant.

Free up counter space in your bathroom by taking advantage of the walls for storage. Casey Finn of DIY Playbook made this farmhouse-chic organizer using Mason jars, hose clamps and wood.

Hanging pocket organizers offer convenient storage and create instant organization in a small bathroom where cabinetry and shelves are scarce.