Our Top Storage Ideas for Barely There Bathrooms

Sixteen solutions that don’t sacrifice aesthetics for function.
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Among the long list of qualms every small-space dweller faces, the lack of storage options tends to ring in at the top. The bathroom is a particularly tough spot to deal with because the only thing tinier than the room itself is the medicine cabinet, where you’re expected to squeeze all your everyday vanity essentials, from toothbrushes to deodorant. Let’s not forget the bath towels, cleaning supplies, and extra toilet paper. So much stuff and so little square footage—which makes the need for options that don’t just hide everything but look good while doing it even more critical. With this in mind, we set out to do the (seemingly) impossible: uncover small bathroom storage ideas that don’t sacrifice design-forwardness for function.

If It Needs to Do Double Duty

Perhaps you have no medicine cabinet at all. No problem. These shelving-mirror combos are much better-looking, transportable takes on the rental bathroom staple. 

Round Mirror with Shelf, H&M Home

$49.99
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Milbrandt Mirrored Shelf, Willa Arlo Interiors

$350 $289
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Seamless Wall Shelf Mirror – 17u0022W x 23u0022H, West Elm

$250
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Bree Mirrored Shelf, Anthropologie

$368
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If You Only Have Vertical Surfaces to Work With

When you’re restricted on floor space, take to the walls. These hanging storage pieces promise to keep your things tucked out of the way—even laundry.

Fern Wall Cabinet, Anthropologie

$698
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Trenton Laundry Drying Rack, Pottery Barn

$299
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Korpus Shelf, HAY

$129 $109
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Glass & Metal Wall Apothecary Cabinet, Amazon

$150 $140
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If You’re Constantly Moving Things Around

Having the liberty to shift your things from one corner to another is a significant storage plus inside a small bathroom. This makes it easier to push the hamper or utility cart–turned–vanity out of the way to make cleaning a cinch.

Tower Rolling Slim Storage Cart, Yamazaki Home

$145 $116
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South Seas Bar Cart, Serena & Lily

$748 $568
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Steele Canvas Elevated Laundry Basket, Narrow, Steele Canvas Basket Corp

$129
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OE1 Trolley, Top & Bottom Shelf, Herman Miller

$395
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If You Could Use a Linen Closet

A freestanding cabinet can do the job just as well. Stack your favorite linens on the shelves and conceal the rest behind closed doors.

Mason Curio Cabinet

$899 $719
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Hannah Narrow Cabinet, Lulu and Georgia

$1799
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Cache Metal Storage Locker, Novogratz

$225
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Solid Pine Wood Corner Hutch, Sawdust City

$560
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