Stepping into an IKEA store is not just about shopping; it’s about discovering a world of possibilities for space optimization, especially when it comes to their ingenious IKEA bathroom hacks for storage.
IKEA is a treasure trove of products thoughtfully designed to maximize space and enhance aesthetics. Their showroom, decorated with compact homes and room vignettes, exemplifies this beautifully. These displays, filled with IKEA items and furniture, are a testament to their commitment to effective space utilization.
However, this particular trip was dedicated to unearthing IKEA bathroom organization ideas that help with storage. The store has several faux bathrooms, each serving as a canvas for showcasing clever storage solutions. I found myself inspired by these designs, snapping pictures of exceptional ideas that can transform how we perceive and utilize space in our bathrooms.
13 Ikea Bathroom Storage Hacks Straight From the Store
#1 Slim Ikea Bathroom Cabinet
If you have an awkward skinny spot in your bathroom then these Ikea Godmorgon units might be a perfect fit. If you have more room, you could use the Billy bookcase in the bathroom.
I love this version with a glass door on top and a solid door on the bottom so that you can keep prettier, decorative items displayed and boring stuff behind closed doors.
Having a cabinet like this right next to the sink means all of your junk stays off the counter top. There is little in life that is more chaotic than cluttered countertops. Ok, that’s not true, there are a million things more chaotic than cluttered countertops, but this particular type of chaos is easy to get around when you have a cabinet to shove your beauty supplies.
There’s plenty of room for towels, soap and the bathroom essential, wooden Kiwi birds. What a focal point!
#2 Multipurpose Furniture For Your Bathroom
This is the Ragrund chair. It’s a genius piece of furniture that is going to be a fantastic addition to your bathroom.
First of all, you can sit on it. The only other place you can sit in the bathroom is the toilet and sometimes you just want to sit down and take your socks off, you know?
So, sitting is purpose one.
That ladder back, that’s amazing use of vertical space. It’s the perfect spot for storing hand towels.
And it’s 3rd feature is the little shelf on the bottom where you can keep your pitcher of milk. Or bath salts. Or other small items.
I have this smaller version in the Ragrund line! I used it in my walk-in shower and next to my toilet to store toilet paper (and to sit my phone down, ha!).
#3 Towels IN the Shower?
Every nice hotel I’ve ever been to has had a towel rack inside the shower with the towels in the shower. I don’t know why I never considered doing this in my own home (it’s such a handy spot).
I think if you have a tub sized shower the towels should easily stay dry at the opposite end of the shower.
And this is a small thing, I know, but there is something luxurious about not having to stick your arm outside of the warmth of the shower on a freezing winter morning to grab your towel. Right? Let’s do this. Let’s put towel racks in the shower.
#4 Go High
This metal rack (Brogrund) is perfect for extra towels and other stuff you might not need on a daily basis. Get some white plastic bins or wicker baskets to store stuff in so that shelf doesn’t turn to chaos.
If you’re height challenged like me, don’t use the toilet as a step stool. Just get a regular step stool. Or wear your heels in the bathroom. This definitely isn’t the best ikea bathroom design idea I’ve ever seen (I feel like you could pick some cuter hooks!). But, these are still the kinds of hacks that can help if you need more shelf space.
#5 Smart Water Trap
Ok, this is boring pipe stuff, but if you’re in a position to change up the under the sink plumbing then you should think about doing that.
Ikea uses this Smart Water Trap plumbing technology (I don’t know if it counts as technology, just work with me) that frees up space so that you can have NORMAL drawers under your bathroom sink
Why is this not how every ikea vanity and sink designed? Full size drawers under the sink are going to solve so many small bathroom problems. No more fake drawer fronts!
#6 Drawer Organizers
Without drawer organizers, every room in your house can become a junk drawer.
Ask me how I know. Ikea has these clear-ish plastic in the Godmorgon series that are a great way to store makeup and hair supplies. Lots of spots for little things that normally get lost in the chaos.
That one with the makeup brushes is great because it’s on a slant which means the brushes aren’t getting smooshed on one side. So smart.
#7 Baskets And Bins Are Your Friend
If you can take advantage of the full size drawers under sink because you’ve got with the fancy plumbing I talked about earlier, then you will be happy to know that Ikea has baskets and bins that will fit inside those drawers to keep things organized.
Baskets and bins are the best things for some of the bigger bathroom items like a curling iron and toilet paper rolls (spoiler alert, you’ll be putting them on your ikea over the toilet storage).
Even if you can’t do the full size drawers because you don’t feel like dealing with a plumber, baskets and bins are still a great organizing tool for the bathroom. If you’ve got a linen closet or even a shelf, keep it tidy with some pretty baskets (loved by ikea hackers everywhere).
#8 Use The Small Spaces
I think we all have a skinny little bit of wall space in our bathrooms. Here it’s between the vanity and the shower. Use those tiny bits of real estate to your advantage, especially if you’re out of room in your sink cabinets.
On it’s side, the Ikea Raskog cart that you see is just 13″ wide. It’s got three good sized shelves for you to store all your bathroom essentials. Just above that is the Forfina toiletry bag, conveniently hanging below a wall mounted mirror. All this makes for one awesome ikea bathroom vanity hack!
#9 Double Duty Mirror
You need a mirror in the bathroom. Might as well put that mirror to use right? No, I don’t mean watching yourself sing into the blow dryer which you’ve turned into a wind machine. Although that’s some fantastic multitasking.
The Silveran vanity mirror is also a multitasking wonder.
It’s got a great slim shelf for storing your things like that pretty water cup, your toothbrush holder. I’d probably stick all of my Ordinary face serums there. They are pretty little bottles and always in the way.
Notice in this picture, another clever hack, a little crochet bag hanging on that wall hook. These are the types of ideas you get when you walk through Ikea. All of this would be perfect for a guest bathroom too!
If you don’t want that mirror, I’ve seen people use the Mosslanda picture ledge as their shelf/vanity space under a mirror of their choosing. You could even use the Ikea Bekvam spice rack as a floating vanity!
#10 Funky Wall Storage For The Kids Bathroom
No floor space? Ikea has gone BIG on the pegboard for storage solutions.
I’ve got a more grown version for you in a bit, but the Skadis unit is awesome for a kid’s bathroom wall.
It’s got bright poppy colors and lots of little bins and things to store toothbrushes, small towels and retainers. Gross.
#11 More Ladder Like Vertical Storage
If you don’t have enough room in your bathroom for the Ragrund ladder back chair from above, don’t despair.
The Vilto leaning towel hanger has got your back. It’s a slimmer profile and will take up less space. If you’ve got an empty wall, this might be the perfect solution for you.
You can even add the little Vilto stool underneath if you really want to have that place to take your socks off. Or, a Bekvam kitchen cart would provide extra storage with a similar look.
There’s a great example of this towel hanger as an Ikea Kitchen Hack in this post.
#12 When You Think You Have No Wall Space
In general, bathrooms have toilets. That means that you do indeed have some vertical space that can be used as storage no matter HOW small your bathroom is. The Dynan ikea toilet shelf is perfect for that spot.
I’ll be honest. I am not a huge fan of this particular over the toilet shelf ikea sells. If you’re going to do this, keep neat and as sparse as possible.
Baskets will help a ton to keep this from becoming a cluttered disaster area with a high potential for stuff falling on your head when you are in a, umm, vulnerable position.
#13 Your Bathroom Is NOT Too Small For Counter Space
It’s just that your sink is too big. I’m not about to tell you that having a sink this small is ideal.
However. If you are extremely limited on space, this teeny tiny sink from Ikea will give you a bit of valuable counter space.
A traditional size sink in a spot this small would usually mean you’re going to have to do some type of fancy balancing act with your flat iron while it’s heating up. But, this one from Amazon is a deal. It’s small, has extra storage space, and even comes with a matching mirror!
In conclusion, these IKEA Bathroom Storage Hacks have proven to be the game-changers you need to streamline your bathroom experience. From inventive storage solutions to maximizing every inch of space, IKEA provides an array of products perfect for your needs. Transform your bathroom into a well-organized and stylish space with these IKEA storage solutions. With these IKEA bathroom hacks, even the smallest bathrooms can become a spacious sanctuary. Try them out and witness how IKEA can revolutionize your bathroom storage options