7 Useful Small Bathroom Basin Cabinets Layout and Storage Ideas
Modern holiday homes often have small bathrooms, but what to do if you own such a home and want extra storage space while doing away with the clutter? Read on to discover small bathroom basin cabinets storage ideas that work regardless of your budget and style requirements.
As interior designers have often noted, with the compact design of the bathroom, it’s crucial to achieve a balanced look and feel. Doing so is possible with furniture that takes up less space while also offering a storage option to hide bottles, toiletries, towels and cleaning products. It’s no wonder basin cabinets have become so popular. Instead of having separate cupboards that take up more floor space, opt for a basin cupboard, enabling you to have a sunken basin whilst not losing storage space.
Idea 1: Hide those ugly pipes with basin cabinets
To hide plumbing pipes, such as the trap and waste, basin cabinets can be used. What is important is to choose a cupboard design that enables you to conceal the pipes but gives sufficient storage space and doesn’t protrude too much at the bottom and top. If you do install an upper mirror cabinet, make sure it doesn’t protrude over the basin as this can make it uncomfortable to brush your teeth or wash your face. Also, if the cabinet under the basin protrudes too much, it will take up essential floor space.
Idea 2: Make the cabinet a room feature, not just storage space
Every element in a small bathroom is important. It must have function, aesthetic appeal and style. With that in mind, consider ways to make the space around the basin more interesting. Add a towel hook or rack, toothbrush and soap unit, and don’t forget the mirror. Even if you decide not to add a vanity cabinet, do add an interesting mirror to complete the picture.
Idea 3: Don’t put all the pressure on the bathroom cabinets
Add shallow or floating shelves for small items or even face towels. Add a neat, enclosed laundry basket to hide dirty clothing. Add shelving above the toilet if there is not a window directly above it. Consider adding a hanging toiletries rack in the shower to help reduce the number of items that must be stored in the cupboards.
Idea 4: Correct lighting adds to the ambience and functionality of the bathroom
By installing warm-coloured LED strips under the counter or slightly hidden from sight, you add flattering light. You can also install a wall lamp rather than a ceiling light, giving a warmer atmosphere to the bathroom. In addition, having a light focussed on illuminating the area surrounding the mirror can take the attention away from cluttered areas.
Idea 5: Only put the items you’re willing to display in the open
A neat and elegant handwash dispenser adds style to the room. As such, it can be displayed in the open. But all the commercial shampoo, conditioner and face wash bottles are best kept hidden in the basin cupboard.
Idea 6: Eye-level bathroom cabinets for clutter-free surfaces
Shallow cupboards on the walls at eye level allow you to store small items away, keeping the surfaces free from clutter. The most important of cabinets is the basin cabinet because it is where you can store products that normally add clutter to the bath side. Every item hidden from clear sight adds to the neatness of the bathing space.
Idea 7: Make the most of the available space in the cupboard
You can add commercial cupboard interior steps to place bottles and other containers on. In this way, you create a pavilion layout in the cupboard, making it easier to access a specific item without having to unpack all the bottles.
Final thoughts
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that the bathroom is too small for adding cabinets. The basin cabinet takes up the least amount of space because it makes it possible to have a sunken bowl. Since the space under the bowl would have been unoccupied and the pipes would have been visible, you get two functions in one – storage and concealing unsightly piping. Get started right away! Have a look at our affordable, elegant bathroom units ideal for small spaces.
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