Storage Solutions: 3 Storage Hacks for Small Bathrooms

Photograph courtesy of Malcolm Davis Architecture

The overflowing medicine cabinet. The tub that’s overrun with bath toys. Sound familiar? At some point we’ve all had to live within the confines of the tiny bathroom. Fortunately, there are easy ways to make a small space work better—and feel bigger.

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1. Ditch The Towel Bar.

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First and foremost, when maximizing the minimal bath, you need to take advantage of available wall space. In tight quarters, towel bars are space sucks.

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Consider Shaker hooks to add space and detail.

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2. Deploy the S hook.

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S hooks lend a towel bar new hanging possibilities.

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3. Install a Running Shelf.

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In this bath designed by Workstead, a shallow Corian shelf runs just above the vanity.

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