We’re sure you’ve allocated some time to start your big spring clean this month – but what about the poky downstairs bathroom?
Many of us have a shower room or a bathroom that just isn't big enough for our family's needs. In fact, one survey suggests the average person uses between nine and 15 personal care products every day, so the number of tubes, tubs and bottles kept in this room (plus towels, cleaning products and spare loo rolls) can quickly add up.
You could always install some shelves to hold all of your bits and bobs, but if you don't want to drill holes in your tiles (like if you're renting, for example) this might not be an option. Fortunately, there are lots of small bathroom storage ideas that don't require any installation whatsoever, so you can enjoy a far less stressful space in seconds.
We've outlined some of our favourite small bathroom storage ideas below.
Use your doors
You could install a wall-mounted towel rack but, really, in small bathrooms that space could be better used for keeping your spare loo rolls or stash of beauty products tidy. The door makes a perfectly good spot instead.
HapiRm Over Door Hook
Amazon Basics Over-the-Door Double Hooks
Brabantia MindSet Towel Hooks, Set of 2
Over The Door Hooks
Qeekzeel Self Adhesive steel hooks
mDesign Hanging Towel Rack
Use the shower walls
Stop precariously balancing all of your family's shampoo bottles around the edge of the bath! These suction cup shower organisers fix firmly to the wall (it sounds like it won't work, but I have these ones and have had no trouble with them) or you can hook some over the top of your shower screen instead.
If this set up won't work for you, use a tension rod with baskets tucked in the corner of your shower instead. I have this OXO one and I don't know what I did without it. The quality is great and, despite being a no-drill piece, it fits securely in place and feels very sturdy. I share the bathroom with two others and it easily fits all of our various bottles, scrubs and razors — and it only took a minute or two to install. Self-adhesive hooks are also great for hanging flannels, razors and scrubbing brushes on.
simplehuman Tension Shower Basket
Metal Shower Caddy, Brushed Brass
OXO Good Grips Extendable Corner Shower Caddy
iPEGTOP Compact Shower Caddy with Suction Cups, 2 pack
Extendable Shower Shelf
Dunelm Black Wire Suction Caddy
YSHIHE Bathroom Shelf 2 Pack
Rework your sink space
For those without a built-in cabinet, your sink area can get messy quickly. Fortunately, there are lots of options to keep this space orderly. Invest in some storage units that slot neatly around the pedestal to give you space to keep your bits and bobs without having to clutter up the basin.
Another alternative is to tuck a slimline cabinet beside your sink. Pop any make-up, medicine or cleaning products in here. Add a plant or a scented candle to the top shelf for decoration, leaving the top of the basin free for your hand soap and toothbrush.
If you've got a really tiny sink, fix a self-adhesive shelf to the wall for these items instead.
John Lewis Bamboo 3 Tier Bathroom Caddy
Argos Home Under Sink Storage Unit - White
Bronx Storage Caddy
HOMCOM Under Sink Bathroom Storage Cabinet 2 Layers Vanity Unit Wooden - White
John Lewis Bamboo Under-Sink Shelves
Dunelm 4 Tier Black Wire Storage Caddy
Fix up your drawers
If you have some drawer space to play with, turntables are a great way to keep your things organised. Rather than wasting time rummaging around for the right product, these keep your bits easily accessible. A larger spinning organiser like this works especially well for cosmetics, while traditional turntables are good for cleaning products.
A set of bins like this will tidy up any spare hand towels, loo rolls and any personal care products you have.
Boxalls Rotating Makeup Organiser
OUNONA Over Door Storage Basket
Brabantia Storage Pot
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