De-cluttering your bathroom is one of the first steps you should take to achieving a cleaner and brighter environment in your home. While you might not think having things stored out in the open is that much of a big deal, it can have a negative effect on the atmosphere of a smaller bathroom space and possibly even cause various tripping hazards in larger bathrooms.

Making the most of your bathroom is essential if you want to move towards de-cluttering, so don’t be afraid to consider moving things around a bit if needs be, especially if you’re lucky enough to have a larger space to work with. Here are some of the alternative storage ideas for a bathroom that can make the entire space far more pleasant and user-friendly, while also working entirely with your chosen interior design features and preferences.

Wicker Baskets

Wicker baskets are perfect for storing literally anything you might find in a bathroom, especially shower products, body wash, hair solutions, soaps and anything else you might have lying around most of the time. Wicker baskets are beautifully crafted and work really well in any bathroom space, though they are usually better suited to bathrooms with traditional or antique features.

They come in all different shapes and sizes to suit your specific needs, whether you need one large wicker chest for storing towels, a wicker basket to easily manoeuvre around the room or possibly even a tower of smaller, rectangular wicker shelves to store in a drawer formation. They look great as well, making them a perfect storage opportunity for de-cluttering.

Crates

Crates are similar to wicker baskets in that they store common bathroom products, while they also share similar characteristics. The difference with crates is that they provide a unique Mediterranean atmosphere in any bathroom, giving them the upper hand over wicker baskets when it comes to interior design.

They can be organised to suit your needs, whether it’s in an upward column or just a single crate on the floor. They’re another great option if you’re looking to get all your shower products from off the floor and somewhere where they can be easily sorted and accessed.

Shelves

These aren’t ordinary book shelves. In fact, they are specifically designed to make towel storage a piece of cake. Having a column of shelving in the bathroom lets you store all your towels in neatly folded piles, so you don’t have to just fold them over the bathtub or radiator any longer.

With around four to six shelves available, you can sort them out into sizes and separate the large towels from the flannels and hand towels.

Sink Cupboard

If you’ve had a solitary sink all these years and never considered the option of having a cupboard fitted underneath, this could be the reason why you’re experiencing too much clutter in the bathroom.

Cupboards are perfect for storing absolutely anything, whether from towels to shower products, so you can’t go wrong with a cupboard under the sink. The cupboard style can also be suited to your design preferences, whether you’re into something a little more modern or you’d prefer an antique model.

Mike James is a keen DIY enthusiast with an eye for stylish interiors and home improvements. In addition to his own interior design he also writes about home improvement topics on behalf of Supreme Cleaning.