How to make the most of your bathroom space
Your bathroom is a high-traffic area in your home, prone to getting a little chaotic as people rush to get to work or school - especially if yours is on the smaller side. Let’s look at easy ways to make the most of your bathroom space to keep it running smoothly, as well as some great ideas on decorating to brighten things up a bit!
Space-saving storage
Your bathroom can easily become cluttered, especially with kids around! Everyone’s toiletries, shampoos and shower gels have to go somewhere, and that’s not even the start: spare towels, toilet rolls, and other essentials all need a home to keep them neat and tidy.
Keeping things stored away also makes your bathroom much easier to clean, but even those supplies need to go somewhere!
With bathroom storage, it’s all about finding multipurpose items and clever storage solutions, especially if your bathroom is on the smaller side.
Bathroom mirrors
Let’s start with a bathroom essential. Everyone needs a bathoom mirror, and simply upgrading yours to one with built-in shelves is a fantastic way of making the most of your bathroom space. By hiding the cupboard behind a mirror, you’ll have easy access to your morning accessories, medicines, and any other smaller items, keeping your surfaces free of clutter.
Declutter the shower
We’ve all got our own preferences when it comes to personal hygiene, and if you’re finding your shower overrun by the family’s shampoo & shower gel, a shower caddy is a fantastic way of keeping things organised.
There are shower caddies which hang over shower screens & faucets or stick directly to the wall, with handy shelves and containers to keep your shower tidy. This also helps to avoid those sticky outlines of bottles from staining your shower surfaces, making cleaning your bathroom so much easier.
Towel rails
After the morning rush, the bathroom can become a bit of a mess – especially if there aren’t enough towel rails. This not only looks messy, but towels can start to get smelly and harbour pesky bacteria if they can’t dry out properly, so it makes a lot of sense to grab a new towel rail.
You can make the most of your bathroom space by utilising over-door towel rails which are great for renters as you won’t need to drill into the wall. There are also free-standing towel rails, as well as the mac-daddy of all towel-drying solutions: the towel rail radiator. Heated towel rails dry off your towels quickly and efficiently whilst heating the room at the same time.
Don’t forget a laundry basket for when your towels need a refresh!
All the small things
Perfection is lots of little things done well! Keep your small everyday items tidy with our fantastic bathroom storage, whether it’s keeping everyone’s toothbrushes in order with a toothbrush holder, or keeping the necessities close-at-hand with toilet roll holders. These don’t have to be purely practical either – with such a huge array of choices, almost anything can be a way to show off your style.
Mornings are hard enough – keep your small items tidied away and avoid trips and slips! Bathroom shelves are a great way of storing your bathroom bits & bobs, especially when combined with stylish storage pieces like hampers & baskets.
Accessorise!
Your bathroom is a place to prepare for the day as well as wind down after a long one. Create some zen in your bathroom with an indoor plant on the windowsill for a bit of natural beauty! We’d recommend an aloe or a fern, as these humidity-loving houseplants will thrive in their surroundings. For more insider info on which houseplant is best suited to the different rooms in your home, you can read our countdown on the top 10 best indoor plants!
Don’t forget to stock up on some scented candles for that well-deserved ‘you time’ as you enjoy a long, hot soak in the tub. Relax – you’ve just kitted out your bathroom the wilko way!
Give it a splash of colour
Paint can easily give any room in your home a new lease of life, and it’s no different for your bathroom. Lighter tones work really well, especially if your bathroom is on the smaller side – it adds brightness to the room and can actually make it feel larger. Magic!
Make sure you use a specialist bathroom paint for this: bathrooms are steamy places, especially in colder weather, which is why our bathroom paint is moisture resistant, as well as wipeable in case of splashes and spills.
No paint? No problem. We even stock bathroom wallpaper if you really wanted to dress things up. There’s loads of designs to choose from, and it’s easier to put up than you think with the help of our blog on how to apply wallpaper.
You needn’t stop there! Why not upgrade your bathroom with a new set of plush towels and bathmats to keep the room colourful and puddle-free? And let’s not forget the shower curtain – when was the last time yours was replaced? Choose from a great range of colourful shades and bold designs to bring a pop of personality. Who says bathrooms are boring?
Really, who says that?
Tiling styling
Tiles are great. They’re easy to clean, stylish, and protect your walls from splashes. There are loads of lovely mosaic tiles which you can use to give your bathroom walls a lift, which should last you for years. Even if you change your mind a little down the line, you can always refresh them with tile paint instead of replacing them.
If you’re not so handy with grout and a trowel, tile stickers are a fantastic alternative! As they’re so easy to apply and remove, these are brilliant for rental homes where you want to add some personality without the permanence.
