But what do you do when renovations are not in the budget? Or if you rent and your landlord doesn't want any DIY?
There are creative ways to create space even in this tiny space by utilizing every square inch. Below are just a few examples of how you can do just that.
Toilet Paper Storage and Such
I came across this cool little skinny cabinet that will fit in that space between the toilet and the wall or the toilet and the vanity or sink.
Using vertical space is the best way in any small room but especially the bathroom.
Shower Curtain Storage
This one has pockets on the inside to make it easy to grab the product you want without shelves or anything else taking up space.
They drain... so no worries about them filling with water. This is an awesome use of space.
Get all those bottles off the floor or the corners and find exactly what you are looking for. This is a small investment to keep things organized, and they are not in the way when not using them.
Over the Door Storage
These fit over the door and do not interfere with the opening and closing the door and do not cause any damage, which is important if you are renting.
Online is the perfect place to shop for over the door storage ideas. You just have to decide the type of things you need to store and decide whether you want plastic pocket, or actual shelves for towels or what you need.
But this one below is a great affordable option.
Back of the Door Cabinet
But you can see from the picture this would work wonders in a small bathroom. It is also mirrored. But because it doesn't take drilling or DIY damage, you can take it with you when you leave, this is especially good if you are renting your space.
Think of all the storage you would have? This one is more of an investment but could house a lot of your things.
All your cosmetics, and a mirror in one place.
Over Cabinet Hair Tools
These tend to get tangled everywhere, especially in the morning. If you do not have much space on your vanity you could use this to hold them when not in use.
Easy to grab and safer for letting cool down.
Pedestal Sink Storage
I found this online and though it was a wonderful way to store thing you would normally sit on a vanity top.
It comes with two shelves and you can use the front bit for a hand towel bar. It is good looking and would be handy. Plus the added benefit of taking it away when you move.
Cabinet Style Under the Sink Storage
Either way this cabinet can simply slide in underneath creating all kinds of storage especially if you prefer it to not be on show.
If you need to store personal items, using this cabinet system that simply slides in under the sink will create all kinds of space for towels and many other items.
The beauty of this, is it can simply be moved with you when you leave.
Surviving a Small Bathroom - Bit of Creativity and Use of Vertical Space
Since you may not have the width for using all the floor space, then use that dead space under things, such as the sink and behind the door.
If you did any of the above, you would have storage space between your toilet and your wall, the shower curtain, the back of the door, and under the sink. There are so many ways to create just that little bit of extra space so that bathroom supplies can stay in the bathroom and not down the hall!
Budget Buster Small Bathroom Storage Ideas
If your budget is super tight, there are other options that are just as creative if you can do a bit of DIY.
A sink skirt will create instant under the sink storage that doesn't have to be seen and will instantly clean up and unsightly mess you keep under there. For under 10 bucks you can get one of these skirts in many colors.
Over the Toilet Storage that Holds Everything!
Shelves, hooks for towels, toilet paper holder and more.
Depending on your storage needs, this could be the only purchase you need to make. No DIY, simply put it in place and you have access to everything. It is not as bulky as cabinet styled ones, and will still look light and airy in a small bathroom.
I have one of these. Best things ever, and my advice is to go to the dollar store and get little plastic baskets to hold small cosmetic items or other smaller items that would fall through the shelves. This will also add some color to your space and look tidy.
There are many DIY projects that will work in a small bathroom too, especially Mason Jar Storage Ideas for the bathroom as a way to store your things and also look cool. CLICK HERE to see a bathroom mason jar storage idea you could make.
Hopefully the ideas above have got your imagination running on high. Everyone is different in what they need to store in this space. So make a list, and get working on creative ways to use those little bits of space. My favorite is the shower curtain with pockets!
Certainly makes cleaning the bathroom much easier now that you don't have to move all those bottles!
You can survive a small bathroom!
Since most small apartment bathrooms use a pedestal sink to save space, this cabinet can give you instant storage. Click on the above picture to see just how it is used. There is no DIY, no destruction of rental property, no screws or nails. You simply slide this in under your present pedestal sink and you have instant storage for all your bathroom supplies without taking up room.
This one needs to be integrated into the hinges of the bathroom door, but this will not cause destruction. You could easily take it with you when you move.
These are softer pocket storage, but would be awesome for different things you would need in the shower, or at the sink or even for storing your hairdryer and supplies.
What I love about this makeup organizer is that it is rotating, so you have tons of storage at your finger tips. This will not take up much room but actually utilizing height instead of width. No DIY, just instant storage for your tiny bathroom storage ideas. This will take all those loose things off the vanity and make it easier to clean too.
If nothing else, there should be some room above the toilet. As long as you don't have a window in this space, as most small apartments do not have windows in the bathroom, you can totally take advantage of this vertical space for storage.
Using a tension rod causes no damage to the ceiling or tub corner. This is also portable and holds a lot of products. They don't rust and it has 4 shelves making it easy to find your product.
This corner unit is free standing and would work also in the bathroom itself, possible behind the door or near the shower or actually in the shower stall. Below is another great idea if you are really having trouble with product storage.
Everything fits in the pockets on the inside of this shower curtain. This is an awesome idea as once you get in your shower and close the curtain everything becomes available to you. If you simple don't have the room for shower shelves, this is one way of taking advantage of the room you do have.
