Bathroom Vanity Storage Ideas

Getting ready to start your day in a disorganized bathroom can slow you down and add stress. Having to sift through your bathroom vanity cabinets and drawers to find what you need isn’t ideal, especially when you’re in a hurry.

Whether you have a bathroom vanity with cabinets or drawers, there are storage strategies that can help you keep your tools and toiletries organized. Check out these bathroom vanity storage ideas if you want to create a neater and more functional space.

 

Organize cabinets with floating door shelves, shelf inserts & sink caddies

 

Standard bathroom vanity cabinets are one of the best options to maximize storage space within the bathroom. Vanity cabinets can be completely open or have one or two shelves. Cabinets offer plenty of room to store daily necessities, such as hair styling tools, towels and cleaning supplies. However, it can be difficult to access and reach certain items in the back if there’s a lot going on in the cabinets.

 

Floating cabinet door shelves

There are a few clever solutions that can help organize all of your items, such as floating cabinet door shelves and shelf inserts. Floating cabinet door shelves can be installed on the inside of the cabinet doors. This solution lets you store items that you frequently use for easy access and visibility. 

 

Shelf inserts

Shelf inserts allow you to take advantage of vertical space within the cabinets, which is something you might not be able to normally. Place the inserts at the back of your cabinet, and then simply stack your items underneath and on top of the shelves. 

 

Pull-out sink caddies

To keep all of your cleaning supplies in one spot in your bathroom vanity cabinets, consider a pull-out sink caddy. You can remove and transfer the basket with all of your supplies wherever you need to go. When you’re done cleaning, place the basket back in the caddy and slide it back into the cabinet.

 

Keep small items sorted in clear containers & drawer inserts

 

Drawers deliver lots of space, and items and toiletries are easy to spot. Bathroom vanity drawers are available in various depths – if you are getting a customized bathroom vanity, think about what you need to store in your drawers, how large those items are and decide the number of drawers you want in the vanity.

 

Clear containers

Smaller items such as makeup and brushes can easily get shuffled within drawers. Store these items in clear containers, so you can spot them every time you need to use them. These containers can either be stacked or positioned side-by-side. This idea allows you to maximize the vertical space within your drawers.

 

Drawer inserts

While they’re commonly seen in the kitchen, drawer inserts work just as well in bathroom drawers. Bathroom drawer inserts let you store and access all of your necessities, including toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss at a glance.

 

Choose a bathroom vanity with plenty of drawer space

 

Bathroom vanities are usually designed with cabinets or drawers, or a combination of both. To really make use of all available space in the vanity, choose one that has a toe-kick or tip-out tray.

 

Toe-kick drawer

A toe-kick drawer is located at the bottom of a vanity. This drawer delivers extra storage options in a space that is usually overlooked. This type of drawer has a touch-latch mechanism, so nudge it with your foot to open it. You can store smaller items such as soap, hand towels and bath mats in a toe-kick drawer.

 

Tip-out trays

On the other hand, a tip-out tray is located at the top of a vanity. Sometimes vanities have a false panel that doesn’t actually open. To make use of this extra space, install a tip-out tray on the back of that panel to create usable storage space.

 

U-shape drawers

A U-shape drawer is another option to consider if you’d rather not have a false panel.  This under-sink drawer is designed with a notch in the back to avoid obstructions, such as plumbing. This drawer gives you plenty of extra space, while making use of an area within the vanity that’s normally unusable.

 

Adhesive door hooks

Using adhesive hooks on the inside of your cabinet doors is another simple but effective way to organize your vanity. Mount a few of them on the inside of your doors to hang tools such as your hairdryer and curling iron.

A disorganized bathroom can make starting or ending your day a hassle. With a few simple but effective storage solutions, you can transform a cluttered vanity into a neat and functional one.

Contact our team to create a custom bathroom vanity that meets your storage and style needs.