I desperately need a small cabinet for my compact bathroom, and this slim $51 freestanding gem will instantly double my storage for essentials
It takes up minimal floor space
One of the worst things about my newly-built home was no built-in storage when we got the keys. Since then, I’ve been making do in our family bathroom without, but it’s time to take the plunge.
This tall, $51 freestanding bookshelf from Amazon is the surprising storage gem to solve my small bathroom storage issues, as it’s incredibly versatile and useful for slotting in any room and even the tiniest of rooms.
Why a bookshelf is the surprising fix to my lack of bathroom storage
This six-shelf slim bookshelf is actually very versatile, and because it isn’t too deep, it's perfect for the smaller items that often live in bathrooms, including extra toilet paper, hand towels, and baskets of small products.
Many verified shoppers who provided photos of their purchases of this bookshelf showed it in small spaces, which tells me it really is a good fix for my problem. I have a little corner prime for a suitable small space storage idea, and this bookshelf has the perfect dimensions for it.
Though it will require a little bit of assembly, many verified shoppers remark on the ease of the job, including one who said, ‘putting it together was easy-peasy’.
I’m coupling mine with a set of water hyacinth baskets from Amazon to corral smaller items and stop any visual clutter on open shelving stress before it even starts.
Just remember to secure this bookshelf to the wall to stop it tipping over and becoming a crush risk. You’ll want to avoid any pipes, electrics, or metal works to swerve a costly drilling mistake you’ll regret.
What to shop
Slim, versatile, and a great price, this well-rated bookshelf, available in three finishes, is a great solution if you have a narrow gap in your bathroom for storage.
If you like the idea of a slim and tall freestanding solution for your compact bathroom, but don’t like the open look, this one has cabinet doors to hide bathroom essentials.
In my tiny en suite, I went for a wooden under-sink storage cabinet like this, which simply slides under your existing sink. Double-check the height fits the lowest part of your basin before taking the plunge.
I love these beautiful hand-woven water hyacinth baskets with handy pull-out slots to make it easy to grab what you need.
This metal mesh organizer is perfect for those messy under-sink areas, and the pull-out tiers mean you will be able to increase accessibility in these often-awkward storage spaces.
Don’t underestimate how handy a rolling cart like this can be in the bathroom. I have had one in mine for four years, and it instantly creates accessible storage space and can be wheeled easily.
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