Bathroom storage is almost always underplanned. Homeowners focus on the visual elements — tile, vanity, fixtures — and assume storage will work itself out. Then the renovation is done, and there’s nowhere to put the hair dryer, the spare toilet paper, or the collection of bottles that accumulates near every shower. Plan storage before anything else is decided.
Before you buy a vanity, list everything that needs to live in your bathroom: toiletries, hair tools, medications, towels, cleaning supplies, spare paper goods, cosmetics. The list is usually longer than expected, and it informs the storage capacity you need to plan for.
Different vanity configurations serve different needs. Deep drawers work well for hair tools and larger items. Shallow drawers are great for cosmetics and small accessories. Doors with interior shelving or a pull-out organizer work for under-sink storage around plumbing. Think about your specific storage list when evaluating vanity options.
A built-in niche in the shower wall is one of the most useful additions you can plan during a renovation. It needs to go in before the tile, so it must be in your plan from the start. Plan one large niche or two smaller ones depending on the number of people using the shower.
If your vanity doesn’t have enough storage, a medicine cabinet with interior shelving behind the mirror adds significant capacity. This is especially valuable in smaller bathrooms where floor and wall space is limited.
If your bathroom has even a small amount of extra floor or wall space, a linen tower or floating column adds substantial vertical storage for towels and supplies. Matching the tower finish to your vanity keeps the look cohesive.
Our team at Vanity Mart can help you plan storage alongside your fixture and vanity choices. Visit us at 1-90 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo. Call 519-886-3240.
