Small bathrooms have a reputation for being impossible to organize. But the truth is most small bathrooms have four storage zones that are completely underused: under the sink, the walls, the narrow gaps, and above the toilet. Target those four and a tiny bathroom can hold everything it needs to.

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1The under-sink cabinet disaster

Under the sink is prime storage real estate, but pipes make it awkward. A two-tier pull-out organizer works around the plumbing and turns that dead space into two usable shelves. Pull it forward to grab cleaning supplies instead of blindly reaching into the dark.

Budget pick

2-Tier Under Sink Organizer

Two-tier pull-out shelf that fits around pipes. Turns the messy under-sink cabinet into usable storage for cleaning supplies.

~$22
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2Brooms and mops eating floor space

Cleaning tools leaning in a corner take up more floor space than you think and fall over constantly. A wall-mounted holder with spring grips gets them off the floor and onto the wall. Works in bathrooms, laundry closets, or behind a door.

Budget pick

Wall-Mounted Broom Holder

Spring-grip wall mount for brooms, mops, and dusters. Frees up the corner of any small bathroom or laundry closet.

~$18
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3The 7-inch gap beside the toilet

Almost every small bathroom has a narrow gap between the toilet and the wall or between the sink and the tub. That gap is storage waiting to happen. A slim rolling cart slides into spaces as narrow as 7 inches and holds toiletries, towels, and cleaning supplies on four tiers.

Space-saving furniture

KINGRACK 4-Tier Slim Cart

Slides into a 7-inch gap on wheels. Four tiers for toiletries, towels, and cleaning supplies.

~$40
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4Dead space above the toilet

The wall above the toilet is the most underused vertical space in any bathroom. An over-the-toilet cabinet turns it into hidden storage with doors, so toilet paper, towels, and overflow stay out of sight. It is the single biggest storage upgrade for a small bathroom.

Space-saving furniture

Over-the-Toilet Storage Cabinet

Full-height cabinet with doors above the toilet. Hidden storage for toilet paper, towels, and bathroom overflow.

~$100
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Common questions

Will the over-the-toilet cabinet fit my bathroom?
Most over-the-toilet cabinets are designed to fit standard toilets. Measure the width of your toilet tank and the distance from the tank top to the ceiling before ordering.
Can I install these in a rental without damaging walls?
The under-sink organizer and slim cart need zero installation. The broom holder uses screws but leaves small holes that are easy to fill. The over-the-toilet cabinet is freestanding.
What is the best first purchase for a tiny bathroom?
The under-sink organizer. It is cheap, needs no installation, and immediately creates usable space from the cabinet you already have.

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