The bathroom is a busy place and busy areas can be thrown into disarray quite quickly. We all want our bathrooms to look neat, be organised and a be a place of sanctuary. This can be difficult to achieve when our bathrooms are in a constant state of chaos.

Storage areas within our bathroom can seem to be quite limited due to the size allocated to the room upon build. Without adequate, organised storage, our toiletries, makeup and other bathroom items can become lost in a sea of clutter that can be difficult to keep in order. We can declutter, throw away old and unused items, only to find ourselves dealing with a mess again just a short time later.

Large deep drawer, wall hung vanity

Thankfully, there are now quite a few modern options for homeowners to keep their bathrooms organised once and for all to avoid this common chaos.

Vanities

The vanity has always been the main area for bathroom storage, although, new modern vantity styles have improved not only in decor and design but also in storage space. Wall hung vanities are ideal for creating the appearance of more space by allowing more floor area to be seen. Many wall hung vanities have deep drawer options that allow easy access to makeup and toiletries without having to rummage to the back of cupboards as with traditional styles. Complete with drawer dividers and soft close mechanisms, these vanities are perfect for keeping things organised.

Mirrored shaving cabinet with decorative shelves and shower niche

Shaving Cabinets

Far from the bulky medicine cabinets of years gone by, todays shaving cabinets are available in many different styles, colours and add valuable storage space to your bathroom. Mirrored, semi-recessed shaving cabinets add to the appearance of space to the bathroom and with their large mirrored surface and being recessed into the wall create a more streamlined appearance. Other shaving cabinet designs come with a combination of mirrored cabinets and open shelving that can be used for decor or your most commonly used items.

Recessed shaving cabinet with built in niche above vanity

Niches

The practicality and design features of niches cannot be overstated. Rather than using shower caddies and traditional shelving that protrude into your bathroom space, adding to bathroom clutter, incorporating a niche within your bathroom adds not only valuable storage space but also creates a stunning feature that gives your bathroom character. A niche can become the main feature of a bathroom if designed and created in the correct way.

Having a niche in your shower recess creates the perfect place for your shower soaps, shampoos and conditioners, keeping these items off the shower floor and avoids bumps and scrapes from protruding shelves, which is an all too common occurrence in this small space.

Niche over free standing bath

A niche incorporated above a bath with LED strip lighting or down lights creates a stunning feature and is the perfect place for your candles, bath salts or even a glass of wine when relaxing in a bath after a long hard week.

A single niche above your vanity provides a practical and decorative shelf for your commonly used items, keeping them off your vanity top allowing a clear and clean vanity top space. In fact a niche can be created on almost any wall of your bathroom and can provide recessed shelving for any of your bathroom items, you are limited only by your imagination.

Hideaway Bathroom Storage

There are a number of wall hung, tall boy type cabinets available to match your vanity and shaving cabinets to provide extra storage in your bathroom, but not all bathrooms have this type of space available. An innovative option for homeowners is to incorporate a full length, recessed cabinet behind their bathroom door. This cabinet can be mirrored or have a cabinet finish that blends in with your wall tiles having it blend in seamlessly. This cabinet can sit neatly behind your bathroom door and provide valuable storage for all your bathroom items.

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