The Best Over-the-Toilet Storage Ideas to Keep You Organized
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Whether you rent or own your home, you've likely experienced the struggle of organizing a small bathroom. You need a designated space to house spare towels, linens and toilet paper, plus your daily beauty products and personal care items. To truly maximize your bathroom design, it's important to squeeze in extra storage wherever possible — like above and around your toilet. To help you stay organized, we've rounded up the best over-the-toilet storage ideas — no matter your style.
If you prefer to keep it minimal, try floating bathroom shelves decorated with wicker baskets or a single acrylic shelf lined with candles and glass jars. If storage is your priority, mount a medicine cabinet or invest in a double-door organizer that allows you to hide essentials behind closed doors. Go the DIY route by hanging wood boards from wall to wall. But if you prefer to shop, we've also included plenty of top-rated over-the-toilet storage solutions (most of which arrive within a few days).
As for what to store above the toilet, we suggest mixing home decor with your bathroom essentials, but keep in mind that any items stored in the bathroom will be susceptible to moisture and humidity, which might not be best for certain beauty and skincare products.
Utilize Wicker Baskets
Mount three floating shelves above the toilet, then corral essentials — like makeup and toiletries — in wicker baskets to avoid a cluttered look. Layer in faux plants and other decorative items for a bit of style.
Get the tutorial at The Handmade Home »
Go for a Double-Door Cabinet
Find a stylish storage solution that fits perfectly around your toilet, like this double-door cabinet that can be mounted to the wall for stability. The freestanding organizer has two open compartments, plus two slim cabinets (hint: a perfect way to control any clutter!)
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Go for a Double-Door Cabinet
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Install Farmhouse Shelves
Arrange these rustic wood shelves to maximize space, even if that means two above the toilet and on the adjacent wall. Use the spacious shelves to display houseplants, knick-knacks and extra hand towels, plus the metal basket for spare rolls of toilet paper.
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Install Farmhouse Shelves
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Consider Bamboo Shelves
Weave in Japandi style with natural textures, like bamboo shelves and wicker baskets. This three-tier bamboo organizer looks chic and minimal, while providing plenty of space for toiletries, towels and decor.
Consider Bamboo Shelves
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Make Use of a Bathroom Cabinet
For extra storage, mount a medicine cabinet over the toilet. Use the shelf below for decor, like diffusers, and tuck personal care items (especially toothbrushes) behind closed doors to keep them further from bathroom humidity.
Make Use of a Bathroom Cabinet
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Hang an Acrylic Shelf
Keep it simple with a small acrylic shelf — a perfect landing place for candles, diffusers and tiny houseplants. For added style, find a floating shelf with metallic accents that complement the bathroom hardware.
See more at Homemade by Carmona »
Don't Overlook a Towel Rack
If you need a place to hang hand towels (plus store spares), install a tiered shelf with a towel bar. The top tier is great for beauty must-haves like cotton balls and hand lotions, while the middle can support a stack of folded linens.
Don't Overlook a Towel Rack
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Embrace Wall-to-Wall Shelves
To create this minimalist look, you may need a table saw and sandpaper to ensure your shelves are the perfect length to fit from wall to wall. The end result is so worth it!
Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought »
Rely on a Metal Shelving System
Not in the mood to mount anything and put holes in the wall? Try this metal shelving system that sits directly on the back of the toilet. There are two spacious shelves, which are great for bottles, cleaning products and more.
Rely on a Metal Shelving System
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Lean a Ladder Shelf Against the Wall
Modern and minimal, this pine ladder shelf looks trendy leaned above the toilet (don't worry it can be mounted to the wall for stability). The bottom shelf is larger for storage baskets and spare towels, while the top two shelves are best for smaller toiletries and decorative items.
Lean a Ladder Shelf Against the Wall
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Weave in Shelves With Gold Brackets
For a touch of glamour, layer gold accents throughout the bathroom — starting with hardware and fixtures and ending with modern floating shelves above the toilet.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
Experiment With an Arched Shelf
With furniture, architecture and more, curves remain a popular design choice in 2024. Bring a modern arch into the bathroom with a curved tiered shelving system over the toilet.
Experiment With an Arched Shelf
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Keep It Simple With Glass Shelving
Celebrate simple design with a chic glass shelving unit, ideal for displaying your most beautiful skincare products and essentials in glass bottles. If gold isn't your aesthetic, this one's available in silver and black, too.
Keep It Simple With Glass Shelving
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Set Up a Farmhouse Storage Cabinet
Stick to a farmhouse look with this over-the-toilet organizer, complete with two cabinet doors meant to resemble barn doors. Inside, there are two large shelves for storage, plus a spacious shelf below.
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Set Up a Farmhouse Storage Cabinet
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