Maximizing Storage in the Bedroom and Bathroom: Unique Design Ideas

In 1944, Harold Samuel, the founder of the UK's Land Securities, coined the phrase "location, location, location." One could easily replace "location" with "storage" since it's one of the top things homebuyers look for. 

Indeed, adequate storage makes life a lot easier, especially in bedrooms and bathrooms. Let these unique design ideas help maximize your bedroom and bathroom storage.

Find creative ways to use bathroom drawer space

Better organization usually means more storage space. One simple solution is expandable drawer dividers. They're perfect for items that you want to store flat and horizontally. Your stuff will stay separated and not slide around getting all mixed together. 

Do you have small personal appliances like shavers and electric toothbrushes that need charging? Consider having a couple of outlets installed inside one of your vanity drawers. Use it as a convenient place to store and charge items from Fitbits to hairstyling tools all in one place. 

Think vertically

If your bathroom floor plan didn't include a linen closet, solve the problem with a tall, slim storage tower. Some of them are quite attractive and take up less room than a linen closet would. Now, you'll have a place to store towels, washcloths, and toiletries. 

Thinking vertically in the bedroom, try having a couple of shelves installed near ceiling height. Use them to store books, magazines, and other items to eliminate visual clutter in the bedroom. 

Make the most of your closet

Take a look in your closet and ask yourself if you're using every inch of space possible. If the answer is no, there's a myriad of ways a professional from The Closet Factory can transform your closet by adding shelving and dividers in a creative way to maximize your closet's storage space. 

Storage solutions around the bed

Gain extra storage space in a clever way by adding an upholstered storage bench at the foot of the bed. Use it to store blankets, out-of-season clothing, and other things you want to keep out of sight but close at hand. An old-fashioned trunk can serve the same purpose, and both can function as a place to sit. 

Custom-built shelves and headboards

Is your family outgrowing your home and you're desperate for more storage space? Now is the time to reach out to a builder from Progressive Home Renovations to create inset bookshelves and built-in headboards in one or more of your bedrooms. They can be painted to fit in with your color scheme. They'll look as if they've been there forever, and you'll have extra storage space. 

You can't have too many baskets

Adding lots of baskets in your bathrooms and bedrooms is a clever way to create more storage space instantly. They're very inexpensive, and as a bonus, they add a layer of color and texture to your décor. In bedrooms, each family member can decide what sort of things they want to keep in their basket. In the bathroom, baskets can hold rolls of toilet paper, towels, and more. 

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