The area above the toilet is often used to store cosmetics and other bathroom necessities; however, we totally understand if an ordinary particle board storage system doesn’t appeal to you. There’s no reason to compromise on aesthetics when outfitting your bathroom with practical storage solutions, which is why we were so happy to find the stylish designs below. Whether you have the bathroom of your choice or one with your roommates or family members, you’re sure to find the perfect solution that inspires you out of these over the toilet storage ideas.
10 Storage Ideas For Over The Toilet Area
Lean a Lovely Ladder
This idea among the others shows how flexible ladders can be. Feel at ease with hooking a hanging storage unit over one of the steps to enhance its storage capabilities. This towel ladder fits perfectly over the toilet and allows you to hang towels or dry clothes without sacrificing precious space.
DIY Shelves for Toilet Storage Ideas
Rustic wood shelves are always a good choice to provide warmth to a room. The effect is gorgeous when you stain them dark and then put white towels, toilet paper, cotton balls, Q-tips, and lotions on the shelves. This set of DIY shelves is incredibly easy to build. Cut a few boards into matching sizes, then stain them with the color you prefer and place them on white brackets.
Basket & Shelf Toilet Storage Ideas
An elegant basket and simple shelf can make the bathroom a bit cozier. The basket in this bathroom is utilized as a toilet paper holder, and simply placing shelves above it is a great finishing touch to the wall.
Hang a Wire Bin
Finding a place to store extra toilet paper can be difficult until you come across this clever idea. A wire bin that hangs above your toilet will make it easier for guests and family members to locate TP in a flash.
Go Glassy
Are you looking for a minimalist style? Pick a simple glass shelf that can do what it is supposed to do without overwhelming space in terms of visual or physical space. Make sure to add as many shelves as you will need to meet your storage requirements. Choose this idea amongst other ideas if you are looking for something simple.
Toilet Storage Crates
Do you not love the idea of crates? There are so many uses of them when it comes to storage, and they can add an incredible charm and character to your home. Buy some crates or build yourself to make this cool shelving concept. You can also decorate the shelves with your most loved items with this idea.
Keep It Simple
If you’re a minimalist and don’t have abundant storage space for baskets and bins, it is possible to use the area above your toilet for additional decorative uses. Like this thin shelf looks absolutely lovely and doesn’t even take up your precious space!
Cabinet with a door
If you’d like to make your toiletry storage space more stylish, go for a cabinet with doors. It’s great for hiding things that aren’t in the most attractive packaging or for hiding away medications and other necessities which you’d like to keep secret.
Get Circular
Make your space a little more fun by putting up a circular shelf. This is a great option for small trinkets, such as candles, makeup, and other small-sized essentials.
Include a Built-In
If you’re creating the toilet from scratch, we would like to suggest the idea of a shelf that is built behind the toilet right from the beginning, like the one above. Although it may be tiny in size and thin, the shelf could be used as a place to place jars, lotions, or even a small tray.
