A beautiful and at the same time cozy bathroom, where everything has its place, is the dream of many owners. Organizing the storage of various accessories in a large bathroom is not difficult, but when landscaping small-sized rooms, one cannot do without virtuoso ingenuity in this matter. Here there are problems literally in all criteria for the use of space. Where to put cabinets, where to attach shelves, in which corner to push the chest of drawers? And you still have to remember about plumbing and a washing machine! In this case, only those who are not too lazy to show their imagination and use the advice of designers will be able to make the interior of the bathroom original in this case.
bathroom cabinets with open and closed shelves
There are many opportunities to equip the bathroom with such necessary places for storing accessories. Properly organized space will allow you to place them in an unlimited number.
Organization of storage in the bathroom: traditional ways
The easiest way is to equip the storage in ready-made washbasins with cabinets, however, the problem is that the piping in this room, and even the layout of the room itself, do not allow the use of traditional furniture. So you have to get out of the situation by developing individual projects for storage systems.
corner arrangement of furniture in a large bathroom
Those who do not want to rack their brains too much can construct primitive modular shelves from literally a few cubic boxes. The option is not expensive in any way, therefore it is available to everyone. You can try to diversify the shelving structures by equipping them with shelves of fancy configurations. Since the racks are open structures, it will look quite original. A favorite place for housewives to store bottles and packs with hygiene products, boxes of detergents, towels and much more is the space under the sink. Built-in cabinets will go well with open shelves. For complete comfort, it is better to mount shelves with towels closer to the shower or washbasin, then bath accessories will always be at hand.
chest of drawers for storing things in the bathroom with a stand for the convenience of using small households
Retractable structures
Organizing the bathroom, you will not fail to notice that it is very convenient and easy to install drawers under the washbasin. And if they are further divided inside partitions, then they will always be in order. Small items will not crumble. You can always find them where you put them. The system of boxes can also be arranged in different ways. It all depends on whether you are going to store items horizontally or vertically.
Together with the drawers under the washbasin, you can install metal rods, which are very convenient for hanging towels.
retractable shelf design near the washbasin, in which personal hygiene items are located
Practical in small spaces and shelves that slide out on roll-out mechanisms. They allow you to comfortably remove objects located in their depths.
Compact roll-out cabinets equipped for vertical storage of things will also be a good idea. Vertical racks can become a mounting point sockets, which will conveniently include hair dryers, stylers and other appliances.
Roll-out detergent storage cabinet
Embedded Storage
“When organizing the storage of things in the bathroom, separate cabinets, shelves built into the recesses, pencil cases and chests of drawers can be combined into a system”
What are the advantages of built-in furniture? First of all, the fact that it is developed for a specific area. Thanks to this, its design takes into account all, sometimes quite problematic, aspects of the bathroom layout. This type of storage system is usually large and capacious.
open shelves in the bathroom built into a niche
The set contains:
- Open shelves.
- Drawers.
- Cabinets with doors.
When organizing the storage of things in the bathroom, separate cabinets, shelves built into the recesses, pencil cases and chests of drawers can be combined into a system.
drawer under the bathtub for convenient storage of shampoos
If the layout has symmetrically standing niches, then it is rational to mount shelves in them. The interior of the bathroom will be completed.
In principle, you can install stands and hang shelves in any wall recess present in the room. Such decor will not require the consumption of building materials and the search for additional space.
It’s great if such niches stand directly next to the bathtub or closer to the shower equipment. Since the shelves, in this case, will be a monolithic unity with the wall structure, they can be finished with a material identical to the design of the remaining surfaces. This will make it easy to remove dirt from them.
cabinet under the sink with several compartments for convenient storage of cosmetics
Embedded structures will be a great way to hide all the engineering flaws of the room, meaning pipes, ventilation, meters, wires.
back to index ↑Mounted structures
In small-sized rooms with the placement of embedded systems, you can’t overclock. The solution to the problem will be the console organization of storage in the bathroom. Shelves for such structures can be made from any moisture-resistant material.
Metal structures will harmoniously fit into the loft-type interior, better known to the inhabitants as industrial.
Ecological and rustic styles will require the presence of wooden shelves. The main thing is that they are treated with protective compounds, then the products will serve in difficult bathroom conditions for a long time and fruitfully.
hanging structure with open shelves
A universal solution that is accepted by all styles without exception will be glass shelves. If you equip them with additional lighting, then the atmosphere of the room will be filled with extraordinary lightness.
Console projects aren't just convenient. They are infinitely rational. Their presence does not reduce the already scarce areas, does not clutter up the rest of the space, because it is quite possible to equip them below or above the walls. The hanging cabinet can also be fixed under the washbasin. On the one hand, you will get additional space for storing a bunch of cosmetics or something else that is very necessary, and on the other hand, the access to the sink will not be limited.
ergonomic solution - the washing machine is built into the cabinet under the sink
If the chest of drawers in the cantilever design turned out to be quite overall, then be sure to strengthen it with additional supports along the edges.The space from the floor to the bottom of the chest of drawers can also be used as storage. To do this, it is enough to mount a lattice stand there.
Usually the empty part of the wall above the toilet for a small bathroom is an unaffordable luxury. This area can also be rationalized and light shelves can be installed on it.
back to index ↑Boxes, hooks, coasters and other fixtures in the interior of the bathroom
Hooks are the most functional element in the bathroom. They allow you to place almost everything that you might need in the room. The main thing is not to overload them with things. It is better to attach several of these elements in the neighborhood than to arrange a dump on one. Banal, but absolutely indispensable thing for the bathroom, are coasters for toiletries. They store soap, pumice, washcloths, etc.
open shelves in the bathroom for storing towels
Boxes and original stands for nail files, mascara, various brushes, ear sticks and other “small things” will not interfere on the shelves. These elements are indispensable in organizing the proper storage of small items in the bathroom.. Their presence will not only determine the place of cosmetic accessories, but also affect the style of the situation. If you give preference to wicker coasters, then the bathroom will become warm and cozy. Hairpins, hairpins, pins and other small items are easier to store on magnetic tape, which can be attached almost anywhere you need.
metal storage rack
Laundry storage systems
Items that require washing also need to be stored somewhere. Throwing them into an open basin is not entirely aesthetically pleasing, so you will have to look for a suitable basket for this purpose. Saving space, it is often attached under the sink or hung on the inside of the cabinet door. In the latter case, the structure is considered built-in. The tiered mesh basket can be used to store bath accessories. It is better to mount it directly above the font.
Grids are lightweight, so they can easily replace bulky lockers. This is especially true for families with kids. Nets allow you to quickly dry wet toys and sponges, they are mobile, that is, their replacement from one to another does not cause problems.
pull-out laundry basket
Dryers in the organization of storage systems in the bathroom use folding or retractable. In this case, they will appear in the public eye only when necessary.
back to index ↑Arrangement nuances
A good bathroom layout is impossible without following a few more rules:
- Quality ventilation.
- Excellent lighting.
- Use of materials suitable for operation in conditions of high humidity.
Knowing all the tricks of arrangement, you will definitely make your bathroom space rational and practical.
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