When it comes to designing any new bathroom, adding as much bathroom storage as possible should be high on your agenda.

…because storage in a bathroom, is fundamental to achieving functionality, practicality, and convenience for your everyday. Integrating a range of storage solutions is the secret to really maximing day-to-day use, and has the added benefit of a bathroom that’s easier to keep tidy and organised.

But the best way to determine what types of bathroom storage solutions you need is by first considering how you use your bathroom, your storage habits and of course, what will work best for your space, bathroom size and bathroom layout. And we’ve given you a leg-up by sharing some TOP bathroom storage solutions you’ll want to add to your new bathroom design or bathroom remodel. This way…

Bathroom Vanity

Your bathroom vanity will generally do the heavy lifting when it comes to bathroom storage.

Including a variety of storage within your bathroom vanity, like drawers, cupboards and shelves, will allow you to organise bathroom products so they are organised and easier to keep tidy and accessible. If a bathroom vanity is one of the only viable storage options for your space, opting for a Bench Mount or Countertop basin which sits on top of the bathroom vanity, will maximise the storage space inside, compared to an under-mount basin which is installed within the vanity itself.

Z+S Tip • Plan power points so they are installed inside the vanity - to allow bathroom appliances like hair dryers and electric toothbrushes to be stored plugged in and ready for use, hidden inside the vanity.

Bathroom Benchtop

When maximising storage in your bathroom, an often overlooked but vital consideration is benchtop space! Even if you keep your benchtop clutter-free when not in use, ensuring there’s ample surface area to rest toiletries and items when the bathroom is in use is vital for functionality. Make sure to also factor in how many people will utilise the space and if they’ll need to use the benchtop simultaneously, such as to get ready in the mornings.

Z+S Tip • Utilising trays to store hand soap and daily essentials will help keep items looking neat, tidy and stylish on your benchtop.

Mirrored Cabinets

Mirrored cabinets are an absolute #pocketrocket when it comes to bathroom storage! They take up very little space in your bathroom and can be recessed into a wall to maximise smaller spaces. But best of all, mirror cabinets are perfect for storing items within hand reach and at eye level, making them super-functional for high-use items and high on the must-list for Z+S bathrooms!

Any opening mirrored cabinet door should ideally be integrated into the side of a fixed mirror panel, so it can remain open while the fixed mirror is in use. Ensuring there’s ample lighting in your mirror will also maximise its use. You can customise the perfect backlit mirror for your bathroom with our Backlit Mirror Step-By-Step Guide included in your Bathroom Design + Reno Bundle.

Bathroom Bin

Anyone that’s familiar with our design style will know that integrated storage solutions are always high on our agenda… especially when it comes to practical solutions like bathroom bins! And just like you do in your kitchen cabinetry, it’s super easy to integrate a bin in your bathroom vanity to provide practical and easy storage for bathroom waste. This small storage solution packs a punch, plus makes it easy to keep your bathroom space tidy and clutter-free, avoiding the eyesore of an overflowing wastebasket on the bathroom floor.

Floating Shelf

There’s no better way to maximise the use of your bathroom area, then by using the height of your walls to your advantage and installing a floating bathroom shelf — just like we’ve done here in our Classic Coastal Ensuite above. Using the space above your vanity is a great way to add much-needed storage to your bathroom for storing extra towels, personal products and even styling items like indoor plant pots.

Z + S Tip • Use the same or similar material for both your bathroom vanity cupboards and floating bathroom shelving to achieve a cohesive, custom look and create an aesthetically balanced bathroom.

Wall Hooks

In any bathroom design, smaller details such as wall hooks add valuable hanging space to maximise functionality and your use of the space. Including stylish wall hooks that match tapware, towel rails and accessories, provides the perfect spot for storing extra towels and robes, so that everything has its place and can be kept at hand - and off the floor!

Full-Height Storage

If you have the space, adding full-height cupboards is an excellent way to really maximise your bathroom storage and allows you to keep larger items like fresh towels always at hand. Integrating a walk-in wardrobe in your bathroom can also provide the perfect space-saving layout for a smaller home or footprint where a stand-alone walk-in wardrobe isn’t viable. Just be sure to also include ample ventilation and a heat or drying source to avoid dampness build-up.

In our Beach House Bathroom, we installed an exhaust fan, heated flooring and heated towel rails to keep humidity at bay. You can customise any bathroom full-height storage to suit your needs and include solutions like hanging space for robes + clothes and drawers for extra bathroom products.