20 Bathroom Storage Ideas Loved by Australian Houzzers
Be inspired by these popular storage ideas and let your bathroom do some heavy lifting
Bathroom storage can be pretty challenging. Tangled cords, curling irons, half-empty shampoo bottles – it’s overwhelming when you don’t have a plan in place. Luckily, Houzzers are coming to the rescue with smart strategies to keep clutter at bay, including space-saving floating vanities, pull-out drawers tucked into nooks and crannies, and trusty towel tidies.
Here are some of the most popular bathroom storage solutions on Houzz, having been added to the most ideabooks since we landed in Australia last year. Have you saved any of these photos yourself?
Here are some of the most popular bathroom storage solutions on Houzz, having been added to the most ideabooks since we landed in Australia last year. Have you saved any of these photos yourself?
1. The all-in-one vanity
A sweeping timber bench, deep vanity drawers, twin basins, a seat by the bathroom balcony and a large mirror wall; this all-in-one Central Coast bathroom vanity ticks all the right boxes – storage and otherwise.
A sweeping timber bench, deep vanity drawers, twin basins, a seat by the bathroom balcony and a large mirror wall; this all-in-one Central Coast bathroom vanity ticks all the right boxes – storage and otherwise.
2. The pull-out cosmetic drawer
What could have been a wasted space is now a pull-out set of shelves that’s just right for toiletries that tend to float about in larger spaces. No more reaching into the back of a deep cupboard to find that long-lost tub of sunscreen.
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What could have been a wasted space is now a pull-out set of shelves that’s just right for toiletries that tend to float about in larger spaces. No more reaching into the back of a deep cupboard to find that long-lost tub of sunscreen.
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3. The spa-style towel tidy
Adjacent to a luxurious dual shower in a basement bathroom, these built-in shelves make good use of an alcove and say goodbye to soggy towels.
Adjacent to a luxurious dual shower in a basement bathroom, these built-in shelves make good use of an alcove and say goodbye to soggy towels.
4. The hard-working vanity
Despite the compact space, this bathroom packs in multiple storage solutions with a vanity that mixes open shelving and closed drawers, and a standalone storage basket.
Clever bathroom vanity designs
Despite the compact space, this bathroom packs in multiple storage solutions with a vanity that mixes open shelving and closed drawers, and a standalone storage basket.
Clever bathroom vanity designs
5. The pull-out appliances drawer
A handy pull-out drawer to hold messy cords, straighteners, curling irons and dryers is a gift that keeps on giving.
Where to stash your hairdryer
A handy pull-out drawer to hold messy cords, straighteners, curling irons and dryers is a gift that keeps on giving.
Where to stash your hairdryer
6. The large mirror cabinet
Minimalism at its best, this Melbourne home combines bright with airy without making any compromise on storage. A large mirrored cabinet keeps any mess at bay and adds the illusion of more space, despite a narrow entry area.
Medicine cabinets – recessed or wall-mounted?
Minimalism at its best, this Melbourne home combines bright with airy without making any compromise on storage. A large mirrored cabinet keeps any mess at bay and adds the illusion of more space, despite a narrow entry area.
Medicine cabinets – recessed or wall-mounted?
7. Seamless recessed shelves
Integrated storage is crucial in a wet room shower and these wide recessed shelves do not disappoint; bottles can be stashed away without clogging up the floor space.
Integrated storage is crucial in a wet room shower and these wide recessed shelves do not disappoint; bottles can be stashed away without clogging up the floor space.
8. The timber tidy-upper
A large floating vanity provides plenty of concealed storage, allowing the luxe timber flooring and eye-catching artwork to take centre stage.
A large floating vanity provides plenty of concealed storage, allowing the luxe timber flooring and eye-catching artwork to take centre stage.
9. The open vanity shelf
Not all vanities need to be concealed. Much loved by Australian Houzzers for its plush yet minimalist storage appeal, this his and hers vanity is high on our ideabook charts.
Not all vanities need to be concealed. Much loved by Australian Houzzers for its plush yet minimalist storage appeal, this his and hers vanity is high on our ideabook charts.
10. The large double vanity
This Clovelly Beach bathroom renovation combines a single timber vanity with white drawers, each dedicated to its own raised bowl basin. Mirrored cabinets and a ribbon window throws the light around a compact space.
This Clovelly Beach bathroom renovation combines a single timber vanity with white drawers, each dedicated to its own raised bowl basin. Mirrored cabinets and a ribbon window throws the light around a compact space.
11. The frosted glass cabinet
Houzzers love this bathroom for its simplicity, clever use of recessed space, clear glass shower panel and frosted glass cabinet.
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Houzzers love this bathroom for its simplicity, clever use of recessed space, clear glass shower panel and frosted glass cabinet.
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12. The sweeping towel rail
Towel rails often go unappreciated, but these chrome and timber racks get plenty of attention for their sleek and functional design that makes great use of an empty back wall.
Give your bath towels pride of place
Towel rails often go unappreciated, but these chrome and timber racks get plenty of attention for their sleek and functional design that makes great use of an empty back wall.
Give your bath towels pride of place
13. The short vanity
With a minimalist floating vanity and portable trunk for towels, this bathroom scheme cuts right through the clutter without using up prime bathroom real estate.
With a minimalist floating vanity and portable trunk for towels, this bathroom scheme cuts right through the clutter without using up prime bathroom real estate.
14. The pull-out laundry drawer
This traditional Atlanta bathroom tucks away dirty laundry in a clever hideaway hamper – and if that’s not concealed enough, the homeowners can draw a curtain on the whole thing.
More photos of this master bath
This traditional Atlanta bathroom tucks away dirty laundry in a clever hideaway hamper – and if that’s not concealed enough, the homeowners can draw a curtain on the whole thing.
More photos of this master bath
15. The traditional linen cupboard
This linen cupboard scores high with Australian Houzzers for its simple lines and dark timber that ties in beautifully with the Mediterranean-style bathroom scheme.
This linen cupboard scores high with Australian Houzzers for its simple lines and dark timber that ties in beautifully with the Mediterranean-style bathroom scheme.
16. The his and hers vanity
This classic his and hers bathroom gets your vote for its separate vanities, laundry and medicine cabinets. A central shallow glass shelf demarcates the shared space, adding another spot for easy-access storage.
This classic his and hers bathroom gets your vote for its separate vanities, laundry and medicine cabinets. A central shallow glass shelf demarcates the shared space, adding another spot for easy-access storage.
17. The pull-out pantry styled cabinet
This clever pull-out cabinet makes great use of otherwise wasted space and is big enough to house everything from bath linen to toiletries.
This clever pull-out cabinet makes great use of otherwise wasted space and is big enough to house everything from bath linen to toiletries.
18. Reclaimed wood shelves
Minimalist in execution, this bathroom renovation is popular with Houzzers for its mix of subway tiles, reclaimed wood shelves and mosaic flooring.
Why wood works brilliantly in bathrooms
Minimalist in execution, this bathroom renovation is popular with Houzzers for its mix of subway tiles, reclaimed wood shelves and mosaic flooring.
Why wood works brilliantly in bathrooms
19. The floating table
One for the renters on Houzz; this bathroom uses wicker and jute baskets, and a freestanding shelving system, as practical storage that can move house with the tenants.
One for the renters on Houzz; this bathroom uses wicker and jute baskets, and a freestanding shelving system, as practical storage that can move house with the tenants.
20. The open decorative cabinet
This wall-mounted shelving cabinet keeps candles, towels and other pamper paraphernalia on show to round off a luxe spa scheme.
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Luv the look of them all but I have a small ensuite that is outdated so I'm looking for some ideas to update without being pricey. Matt tiles seem to be the way to go, but what colour is best for small space, I'm talking just enough room for a loo, sink and shower. I love the idea of wall hung vanity but vanities are expensive. When it comes to updating the loo what should I look for? I hate, hate, hate the shower screen that gets mouldy and scummy and is hard to clean, would love ideas that aren't a shower curtain, HELP ME
The pull-out appliance drawer is what I have been looking for for ages. A great way to keep all the cords of hair dryers, straighteners and curlers, hidden. Also easy access.
Having a window and the heater on in the bathroom can help with steam in bathrooms a lot. The towels shouldn't get wet if they are exposed in the bathroom, they should dry off anyway. a if you don't like having a screen and shower curtains are way out of date..then try having no door.