Master bath with little storage - any clever workarounds?
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margimutch
2 years agoWe got Glacier Bay 24-inch x 29-inch Recessed or Surface Mount Medicine Cabinet and will recess it. Not installed yet. We were pleasantly surprised to find the little metal baskets on each door which are perfect for tooth brushes etc. (this feature didn't show in promo image). They have larger versions too.
bustergordon
2 years agoRelated Discussions
Any clever bathroom storage ideas?
Comments (25)We have his and hers vanities that each have towers with adjustable shelves, outlets, and a valance. I prefer to have just the pretty countertop accessories out so I designed my side with all concealed storage. I'm right-handed so the things I use each day are on the right side cabinet, toiletries etc on the top and hairdryer & curling brushes on the bottom. The left side has storage for some misc bathroom accessories and my contact lens supplies on the top. My curling iron and brushes fit on the bottom. My husband's vanity and towers are very similar but he preferered to have open shelves on the lower half of his towers so that the things he uses each day are in view. I love threads like this because there are always some really creative ideas that I would have never thought of!...See MoreWhat are your storage plans for your master closet(s)?
Comments (68)I love seeing your closets!! We have his and hers closets in the master, and I'm not satisfied with them (and we haven't even moved in yet). Our trim carpenter suggested a simple layout for rods and shelves, which looks great. Then I asked for shoe storage like rows of cubbies (meaning get more shoes in less space). He put in a slanted shelf along the baseboard. He was so proud of it, I didn't have the heart to tell him that it wouldn't meet my needs. Now, I'm kicking myself because I'm too wimpy to insist that he rip it out and redo it. Also, the floors have been finished now. I'm to the point where I have to pick my battles. Anyway, our best storage plans for our master are to de-clutter before moving in and to keep as much as possible in our huge cedar closet (for out of season clothing and shoes)....See MoreAny suggestions for this master/bath floor plan?
Comments (10)CPartist, my feeling is if there is a door on each side of the bed both going to the same place only one of them has to be 36", if the turn into the bathroom is negotiable. One of them could be 36" and one could be 24" for that matter as long as they are both going to the same place and it doesn't extend the length of the trip appreciably--because one of the openings is essentially redundant. And also, I don't know where this bedroom is. There is a set of switchback stairs out in the hallway. If this bedroom is on the main entry level for the house and the person doesn't need to navigate the stairs, sure. But if this bedroom is upstairs and there is no elevator, outside a chairlift and ability to transfer to a wheelchair at both ends, the point is essentially moot. I've been through the process of dealing with age (father), disease related (mother) and temporary accident related (sister) people having to function in walkers and wheelchairs in a house that was not very accessible, and my conclusion is that it all has to be put in context. Accessibility starts on the sidewalk or in the garage before you even get into the house and proceeds from there. So I agree wholeheartedly that the house should be as accessible as possible, but if you are going to start talking about wheelchair accessibility the entire house has to be considered in that same context....See MoreAny way to make master bath layout better?
Comments (11)Since you are gutting the entire bathroom, you’re going to have some space between the studs of the exterior wall available to renovate as well. You could add some niches on that wall across from the sink to give more storage for products. Depending on your budget, I think you could make the bathroom larger by adding a cantilevered bump out on that exterior wall. Then you could have a shower seat. You could probably also do a bump out on that hallway window and create a small nook or dressing vanity....See Morecwcf185
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
bpath
2 years agoOur bathroom has a mirrored wall behind the sinks, but there are recessed medicine cabinets on the side walls. I use those lucite organizers on the shelves, they keep things from falling and I can actually fit more in And access them without an avalanche.
I use divided lazy susans under the sinks like these, for things like body care (lotion bottles, sprays, and more) and for cleaning products. Again, the let me store a lot and access everything without things falling over. Easy to see, easy to keep organized. Behind them I have baskets to corral other things.
Is there room over the toilet for a cabinet?In our old house with small bathrooms, we added a couple of double towel bars.
denkyem
2 years ago
K R
2 years agoDo you have a separate water closet? We also had little space in our primary bath so when we did a remodel I had a custom unit done in the water closet to utilize all of its (tiny) space. It has made a world of difference…I didn’t even fill the space.
bustergordon
2 years agovinmarks
2 years agobpath
2 years agoIf you put a cabinet in the toilet room, make it just shy of the side walls and use filler pieces for the edges. This will let you open the doors 90° without dinging the walls.
Our bath has four drawers, and they are deep. Fine for the blow dryer, but not for all the little stuff. I can’t find one online just now so I’m being very brave and showing you the adjustable insert i put on one of my drawers. It rests on top of the drawer sides and holds flat things, and I have some other things in upright organizers underneath.
I mentioned the kucite organizers before. In this drawer i have one that is actually designed to hold silverware upright. It’s very handy.
Maria McNeil
10 months agolast modified: 10 months ago
PROSIDLER®
9 months ago
Nancy in Mich