There's a reason everyone says kitchens and baths sell a house: They're the two rooms you spend the most time in! If you've taken care of the former, it's time to give your bathroom some love. Chances are your bathroom is probably a bit small for your taste. But even if you don't have the time or cash for a total bathroom makeover, you can still pull off these oh-so-smart bathroom storage ideas to maximize every square inch of your space.
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Skirted Sink Bathroom Storage
Max Kim-Bee
Want to hide unsightly potions, products, and plumbing? A pretty piece of fabric not only keeps your beauty regime under wraps, it also adds a stylish decorating layer to the bathroom.
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Built-In Bathroom Cabinets
David Tsay
This tiny bathroom is anything but basic thanks to crisp-white footed cabinets of varying heights that create tons of storage for everything from hot rollers to toilet paper.
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Pedestal Shelving Bathroom Storage
Buff Strickland
Don't have the counter space to display your fancy soaps and perfumes? Add some dainty shelving to the bathroom, and now you can show the world why you always smell so darn good!
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Ladder Bathroom Towel Rack
Alec Hemer
Keep the farmhouse vibe going—even in a small bathroom—with a vintage ladder. It doesn't take up much space, and it's a super-fun way to keep guest towels handy.
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Curio Cabinet Bathroom Storage
Aaron Colussi
When you opt for an industrial mop sink, traditional bathroom cabinets are not going to cut it. Eighty-six the vanity and bring in a pretty curio cabinet that offers both shelving for the pretty and drawers for the practical.
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Nightstand Bathroom Storage
Lisa Romerin
Adding a right-size dresser or nightstand to the bathroom is a great way to maximize storage without cramping anyone's style in a small space.
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Shaker Peg Rail Bathroom Storage
Lisa Romerin
Utilitarian and charming, peg rails are a great organization tool for the bathroom. Keep clutter at a minimum by using hooks for towels, jewelry, and even clothing.
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Bathroom Collection Display
David Tsay
Got a thing for antique mirrors? Display them all in a tiny bathroom and you'll accomplish a few important things: a small space will appear larger, they'll be well organized, and you'll know for a fact which side is actually your best side.
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Medicine Cabinet Bathroom Storage
Dana Gallagher
A good old-fashioned medicine cabinet is still the very best way to keep all of your prescription medications out of sight. Depending on your friends and family, you may want to add a lock.
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Ledge Bathroom Storage
Bjorn Wallander
A ledge atop planked walls in a farmhouse bathroom makes for a sweet spot to tilt a bathroom mirror and display meaningful keepsakes.
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Distressed Furniture Bathroom Storage
David A Land
When you have an oddly shaped powder room, a traditional bathroom vanity won't do. Look to an estate sale for an old piece that meets the right dimensions, paint it a fun hue, add plumbing, and you've got a one-of-a-kind piece that fits right in.
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Trough Sink Bathroom Space Saver
David Tsay
Need three sinks for three children in a single bathroom? A trough sink can make triple-sink bathroom dreams come true without crowding every single square inch of the space.
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Vintage Shelving Bathroom Storage
David Tsay
Hit the flea markets and estate sales for a chipped piece that works as fun bathroom storage. Bonus points for mixing in essentials with old perfume and apothecary bottles.
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Accordion Arm Bathroom Storage
Victoria Pearson
Beauty is pain, but trying to put on makeup in a small bathroom doesn't have to be. Accordion-armed mirrors free up precious counter space and can be tucked into the wall when not in use.
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Antique Furniture Bathroom Storage
David Land
You may think that antiques are too fancy for the bathroom. Wrong! An elegant antique dresser makes for a stately and sophisticated vanity and, depending on how it's converted, it can provide bathroom storage, too.
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Children's Desk Bathroom Storage
David Land
Sure, you could sell your child's desk for a few bucks when they hit a certain age, or you could paint it and add it to the bathroom for a custom vanity that is the envy of all who take a bathroom break. The choice is yours.
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Bathtub Shelving
Max Kim-Bee
A claw-foot bathtub can be a tough fit for a small bathroom, but with shelves in the right place, all things are possible!
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Tiny Pedestal-Shelf Bathroom Storage
BRIAN WOODCOCK
Let's be honest, some of your precious potions cost around the same as an expensive objet, so there's no reason you shouldn't display them with the same reverence in your bathroom.
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Galvanized Tiered-Tray Bathroom Storage
BRIAN WOODCOCK
Move aside, cupcakes! This three-tiered dessert riser also works well as a stylish (and mobile!) organizer for deodorant, Q-tips, and yes, a rubber duckie.
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Hook Bathroom Storage
Brian Woodcock
A breadboard-turned-mirror gets an extra helping of ingenuity thanks to hooks that provides storage space for washcloths, brushes, and a tiny bucket for your toothbrush and toothpaste.