Bathroom Makeovers: Storage Solutions
The right storage in the bathroom can make all the difference especially if you have a lot of toiletries or small children with a lot of bath toys. Bathrooms are often the smallest room in the home and that's why storage in the bathroom is vital. No matter what size your bathroom is we have some great storage solutions to fit all of your bathroom needs. The first thing you need to do is have a clean out. Get rid of all the toiletries that you haven't used in the last 6 months "if you don't use them don't keep them".
Cabinets and boxes
If you have space at the bottom of your bath you can buy this 5 tier shelf storage unit from woolworths. Store your towels, books anything at all on the 3 wooden shelves, and for your toiletries there is 3 slot-in baskets. There are wheels for mobility and the frame is in chrome. The whole thing is 130 cm tall, 35 cm wide and 44 cm deep, and it's easy to assemble yourself. The great thing is, it creates so much space in your bathroom and is great value at only £39.99
Rattan cubes are great for storage you can paint them, label them they can be used in any room in the house. Freemans has a good selection of storage products.
This seagrass storage cube is wall mountable is great for storing little bottles of lotions and other small toiletries and is very attractive to look at. This will look great teemed with others in a luxurious bathroom that is just for adults. It is a steal at only £24.99 from Next
You could buy a small wooden box with a lid and cushion it yourself this will make a great seat to sit and relax while your bath is running and doubles as a laundry basket to keep all dirty clothes out of sight.
You can get a great range of bathroom wall cabinets from argos. They have a great corner unit for only £9.99 which is plastic but with a bit of paint you would never know other wise.
Shelves
Shampoo and other toiletries look cluttered if they are stored around your bath you need to keep them neat and tidy and safe from mildew.
Corner units are great and inexpensive and if they are wooden can be painted to suit the decor.
Storage caddy's can come in metal, plastic, wood and are generally cheap and will keep all your toiletries neat and tidy.
If you have a family bathroom you can buy some novelty shelf brackets from B&Q in the shape of aeroplanes, teddy bears, caterpillars and more the kids will love them.
Towels
You can get many stylish bath rails nowadays that will go well with any bathroom.
The chrome trolley from Freemans pictured above is great for keeping towels and all of your toiletries packed neatly away.
Using your bath and sink
If you are good at diy or have a carpenter for a husband you can make some great storage under your bath and sink to hide away cleaning products.
Show off
Why not show off all of your toiletries stored in a clear PVC pocket shower curtain £19.99 from Next
Things around the house
If you look around your home you will find a load of things that you can use to use as storage for your bathroom.
My aunt had an ingenious idea using a cane wine rack to store her towels in. Rolled up you can fit about 12 towels depending on the size of the rack. Not only is it original but it looks great aswell.
Coffee and other glass jars are great for keeping your tooth paste and brushes neat and tidy and you can paint them to any design you like using glass paint.
If you are like me you probably like to read in the bath (that's when I get time) so bring up a magazine rack and hey presto no more wet mags.
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