7 Simple Storage Ideas for Contemporary Bathrooms
Keep surfaces in your modern washspace clear with the right choice of shelf or cabinet
Susannah Hutchison
15 November 2018
Houzz Contributor
Don’t let multiple bottles of shampoo spoil the minimal vibe of a modern bathroom. Choose storage to suit your needs, from deep, under-basin drawers to tall cupboards and open shelving. Have a look at these stylish schemes for inspiration.
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Try ply
Plywood kitchens have been on the style radar for a while, and now the material has made its way into the bathroom. These pared-back cabinets are made of pre-lacquered birch ply.
Simple finger holes in the vanity unit mean there’s no need for handles, in keeping with the streamlined aesthetic. They’re echoed by the decorative holes in the wall panels, which conceal an airing cupboard.
Plywood kitchens have been on the style radar for a while, and now the material has made its way into the bathroom. These pared-back cabinets are made of pre-lacquered birch ply.
Simple finger holes in the vanity unit mean there’s no need for handles, in keeping with the streamlined aesthetic. They’re echoed by the decorative holes in the wall panels, which conceal an airing cupboard.
Slot in some shelves
Lots of bathrooms – especially those in loft conversions – have awkward nooks and crannies, but these slivers of space can make great places to squeeze in handy shelving.
In this loft bathroom, the chunky shelves tucked under the sloping roof add lots of storage without making the room feel more cramped. Ask a carpenter to build something similar for you.
Why not make a feature of your shelves and emphasise unusual angles by painting them in a bold colour? The bright yellow here stands out against the dark grey wall and, along with the splashback tiles, adds a dash of sunshine to the room.
Search for carpenters and joiners in your area.
Lots of bathrooms – especially those in loft conversions – have awkward nooks and crannies, but these slivers of space can make great places to squeeze in handy shelving.
In this loft bathroom, the chunky shelves tucked under the sloping roof add lots of storage without making the room feel more cramped. Ask a carpenter to build something similar for you.
Why not make a feature of your shelves and emphasise unusual angles by painting them in a bold colour? The bright yellow here stands out against the dark grey wall and, along with the splashback tiles, adds a dash of sunshine to the room.
Search for carpenters and joiners in your area.
Float away
Keep a streamlined feel in your contemporary bathroom by choosing a wall-hung vanity unit. In this small space, the simple shape of the unit works well, as it prevents the area looking cluttered. Wall-hung furniture can also help a room to seem bigger, as you can see more of the floor.
To soften the look, choose a textured finish, like this natural wood design.
Keep a streamlined feel in your contemporary bathroom by choosing a wall-hung vanity unit. In this small space, the simple shape of the unit works well, as it prevents the area looking cluttered. Wall-hung furniture can also help a room to seem bigger, as you can see more of the floor.
To soften the look, choose a textured finish, like this natural wood design.
Stand free
If you don’t have a towel radiator, consider a freestanding ladder to keep your towels tidy. The matt black finish on this one ties in with the taps and under-mirror niche for an ultra-contemporary look.
If you don’t have a towel radiator, consider a freestanding ladder to keep your towels tidy. The matt black finish on this one ties in with the taps and under-mirror niche for an ultra-contemporary look.
Say yes to slimline
You don’t need a deep area for storing toiletries, so in a contemporary space, slim floating shelves are a good choice.
Keep the look minimal by choosing a colour that blends in with the wall – these white ones almost disappear into the surface behind.
You don’t need a deep area for storing toiletries, so in a contemporary space, slim floating shelves are a good choice.
Keep the look minimal by choosing a colour that blends in with the wall – these white ones almost disappear into the surface behind.
Open up
Don’t like the idea of a built-in under-basin unit? A shelf system like this provides valuable storage, but its open aspect adds a lighter feel and makes the room feel more spacious.
Along with a good-sized shelf, this unit has rails that are ideal for hanging hand towels.
Don’t like the idea of a built-in under-basin unit? A shelf system like this provides valuable storage, but its open aspect adds a lighter feel and makes the room feel more spacious.
Along with a good-sized shelf, this unit has rails that are ideal for hanging hand towels.
Conceal and reveal
If you’ve installed a false wall to accommodate a cistern or similar, make the most of dead space with a recessed cupboard. This one’s been covered with a decorative panel that looks like an artwork when the door’s closed.
Tell us…
What type of storage have you gone for in your contemporary bathroom? Share your ideas in the Comments section.
If you’ve installed a false wall to accommodate a cistern or similar, make the most of dead space with a recessed cupboard. This one’s been covered with a decorative panel that looks like an artwork when the door’s closed.
Tell us…
What type of storage have you gone for in your contemporary bathroom? Share your ideas in the Comments section.
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Litte Jem and Karen, weeping with laughter. I have often thought, Jem, that if household fittings and appliances were designed by people who generally use and clean them (or are more troubled by grime), i.e. women, they would look very different!
Storage is great to hide away clutter ...only if family members put stuff away! The edge of the bath ends up with shower gel, shampoo etc living there...teenagers!