Roll up your sleeves and get ready to maximize your bathroom space with these DIY storage ideas. These projects will help you organize your bathroom clutter and offer a fun way to engage in some handy work.
Whether you’re new to DIY or have plenty of experience, there’s something here for everyone.
These DIY storage solutions work well in any bathroom size, particularly small ones where every inch counts. Discover the best ways to store your towels, toilet paper, makeup, cleaning supplies, and much more.
Easy Bathroom Shelves
These long shelves have a modern look with clean lines, but you can customize them with different paint and styling. This project is ideal for beginners.
Easy Bathroom Shelves from Oh Oh Deco
Wood and Leather Towel Shelf
This stylish towel storage idea suits almost any home, featuring clean lines and simple construction. It involves building a small wooden shelf paired with a leather towel hanger. A video tutorial is available to guide you through this fun project.
Wood and Leather Towel Shelf from The Merrythought
Under Eaves Bathroom Storage
Use power tools to remove a wasted wall area and add storage under the eaves. This project offers ample space for towels and linens, making it a practical and efficient solution.
Under Eaves Bathroom Storage from RemodelaCasa
Frosted Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer
Mason jars make great storage for small items like cotton balls and swabs. This tutorial shows how to frost the jars for a stylish bathroom accessory.
Frosted Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer from Girl, Just DIY!
Bathroom Bar Cart
If you have some extra floor space, consider adding a bar cart for storage. It can hold towels and toilet paper and is easy to move around, providing flexible storage solutions.
Bathroom Bar Cart from Amber Tysl
Reclaimed Sign Shutter Shelf
Use fence planks and shutters to build a unique bathroom shelf. The project includes instructions for adding a stenciled look to the back of the shelf, creating a rustic yet functional piece.
Reclaimed Sign Shutter Shelf from Funky Junk Interiors
Above Toilet Storage Ladder
Build a modified ladder to fit over your toilet, providing several shelves for storage. Customize the look by painting, staining, or distressing the ladder.
Above Toilet Storage Ladder from Tinsel + Wheat
Kitchen Pot Basket
Turn an old kitchen pot into a towel holder with this project. Wrap the pot in sisal twine and add handles following the tutorial’s instructions for a unique storage solution.
Kitchen Pot Basket from Anderson + Grant
Leather and Copper Cup Organizer
Store your makeup brushes and lipsticks uniquely with this project. Copper tumblers are enhanced with leather, creating an elegant look. These cups can hold a variety of items, making them both decorative and functional.
Leather and Cooper Cup Organizer from A Beautiful Mess
Bathroom Shelves
Shelving is a versatile storage solution for any bathroom. This project involves building simple shelves to place above the toilet, providing space to store items in jars and baskets, or display decorative pieces.
Bathroom Shelves from The Merrythought
Recessed Bathroom Storage
Transform a cabinet into open recessed storage by removing a shelf. This approach not only looks great but also allows for additional storage options with baskets or containers.
Recessed Bathroom Storage from Homemade by Carmona
Medicine Cabinet Makeover
Convert a cluttered medicine cabinet into a more attractive storage space. This project replaces the cabinet with open shelves, perfect for organizing toothbrushes and tissues. It’s a larger DIY project with significant benefits.
Medicine Cabinet Makeover from A Piece of Rainbow
Hanging Baskets
This quick and easy project takes less than an hour. Simply screw wire baskets into the wall to create instant storage wherever needed in your bathroom.
Hanging Baskets from A Beautiful Mess
Anthropologie Inspired Storage Cabinet
Create a unique bathroom shelf using a picture frame. Build a custom shelf to fit inside the frame, paint it white, and distress it for a chic look that resembles high-end decor.
Anthropologie Inspired Storage Cabinet from The Navage Patch
Old Window Bathroom Cabinet
For a vintage touch, repurpose an old window into a bathroom cabinet. Add shelves to the window frame to create extra storage and a charming display space for candles or pretty containers.
Old Window Bathroom Cabinet from Remodelaholic
Makeup Storage
Organize your makeup and toiletries with labeled plastic containers. This approach simplifies storage and helps keep your bathroom tidy.
Makeup Storage from A Bowl Full of Lemons
Just Add Baskets
A simple way to add storage is by placing baskets wherever they fit, even on the side of the sink. Baskets are versatile and can be used inside cabinets or out for an attractive storage option.
Just Add Baskets from Four Generations One Roof
Trays and Containers for Styling
Enhance your bathroom’s organization with trays and containers. They add a decorative touch while keeping items neatly stored and accessible.
Trays and Containers for Styling from Lia Griffith
Between the Studs Bathroom Storage
Utilize the space between wall studs by adding a pre-made shelf. This creates shallow shelves perfect for storing beauty products and other items.
Between the StudysBathroom Storage from The Creativity Exchange
Toilet Paper Crate
Store toilet paper in a rustic crate made from repurposed materials like an old license plate. This project adds charm and practicality to your bathroom.
Toilet Paper Crate from Funky Junk Interiors
Pocket Organizer
Use a plastic over-the-door shoe organizer inside a bathroom cabinet drawer to store cleaning products or other items. This keeps essentials handy and organized.
Pocket Organizer from Imperfect Homemaking
Adding Shelves in Bathroom Cabinets
Improve your under-sink cabinet storage by adding shelves. This project includes a special drawer for a blow dryer and uses plastic containers for organizing beauty products.
Adding Shelves in Bathroom Cabinets from Gray House Studio
Bathroom Vanity Storage
Choose a vanity with ample storage options, including drawers and open shelving. This project offers various ideas for maximizing storage in your bathroom.
Bathroom Vanity Storage from Marty’s Musings
By trying out these DIY projects, you can transform your bathroom into a more organized and stylish space.
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