44 Clever Vertical Bathroom Storage Ideas

clever vertical bathroom storage ideas

Vertical storage is better than any other because it helps you to save the space, which makes it perfect for tiny rooms. Even if you have a large space, you can still add vertical storage to display some stuff. Here are some ideas to incorporate vertical storage into a bathroom, take a look at them and you’ll understand that you need them, too.

Built-Ins

If you have some space, do a built-in. A built-in niche behind the shower space can be done with shelves to store some towels and not only, and this is the sleekest and most elegant idea that always works. Still, you have to plan it beforehand because adding built-ins to a ready space might be hard.

This super bright tiered shelving unit in red will not only bring storage space but also will add color.

This super bright tiered shelving unit in red will not only bring storage space but also will add color.

If you have some space behind the shower, build in some shelves there to store everything you need.

If you have some space behind the shower, build in some shelves there to store everything you need.

Vertical Shelving Units

A vertical tiered shelf is a perfect solution for lots of modern bathrooms as it really works. Such a shelf takes very little floor space but gives you a lot of storage. Most of such shelves are of wood but there are also some of metal, which is more durable. You can put one into any corner and voila, a storage space is ready.

A classic stained shelving unit is done with a fabric organizer and some boxes to declutter the space.

A classic stained shelving unit is done with a fabric organizer and some boxes to declutter the space.

A tiered light-stained shelf is a gorgeous solution for any bathroom that is tight on space.

A tiered light-stained shelf is a gorgeous solution for any bathroom that is tight on space.

The black and white Scandinavian bathroom is perfectly fitted with stained shelving units.

The black and white Scandinavian bathroom is perfectly fitted with stained shelving units.

This vertical shelf is a metal one, which makes it more durable and practical.

This vertical shelf is a metal one, which makes it more durable and practical.

A wall-mounted industrial shelf doesn't take much floor space but gives a lot of storage surface.

A wall-mounted industrial shelf doesn't take much floor space but gives a lot of storage surface.

This elegant multi-tier shelving unit adds a refined touch to the vintage-inspired bathroom.

This elegant multi-tier shelving unit adds a refined touch to the vintage-inspired bathroom.

Built-in storage is always the most sleek and cohesive, here you can see open shelves and drawers.

Built-in storage is always the most sleek and cohesive, here you can see open shelves and drawers.

Sleek Cabinets

A sleek vertical cabinet is another cool solution for a bathroom, and it especially works between vanities and toilets or showers and sinks as you can divide the zones with it. It won’t give you much space but it doesn’t take much either and is perfect to declutter the room.

This super skinny tall shelf is placed behind the door to use this dead space.

This super skinny tall shelf is placed behind the door to use this dead space.

A small skinny cabinet can be squeezed next to the toilet, it's a cool way to declutter.

A small skinny cabinet can be squeezed next to the toilet, it's a cool way to declutter.

This tall skinny shelf not only gives storage space but also divides the bathroom into zones.

This tall skinny shelf not only gives storage space but also divides the bathroom into zones.

Such a cool stained mini cabinet will help you hide the clutter away and divide the zones.

Such a cool stained mini cabinet will help you hide the clutter away and divide the zones.

This tall and skinny storage unit is a cool way to store and divide, it's a very practical solution.

This tall and skinny storage unit is a cool way to store and divide, it's a very practical solution.

This vertical mobile shelf is a functional piece to store and even to divide the zones.

This vertical mobile shelf is a functional piece to store and even to divide the zones.

This tall shelf is squeezed between the wall and vanity and it takes advantage of this awkward nook. 

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This tall shelf is squeezed between the wall and vanity and it takes advantage of this awkward nook. (via hgtv).

This tall shelving unit is squeezed in between the tub and the sink and is done with boxes.

This tall shelving unit is squeezed in between the tub and the sink and is done with boxes.

A simple ladder for towels and a skinny shelving unit are a nice combo to get storage space without wasting floor space.

A simple ladder for towels and a skinny shelving unit are a nice combo to get storage space without wasting floor space.

Shelves And Ledges

Various multi-tiered wall-mounted shelves, usual open shelves and ledges are the easiest way to add vertical storage to the space. There are many metal hanging shelves available in stores, and you can just attach some of them anywhere you want, and voila!

These clear acrylic ledges will give you enough storage space and everything will be aesthetically displayed.

These clear acrylic ledges will give you enough storage space and everything will be aesthetically displayed.

Acrylic shelves are perfect for bathroom skin care storage, no countertop space is used.

Acrylic shelves are perfect for bathroom skin care storage, no countertop space is used.

This blackened metal shelving unit is wall-mounted and it's quite enough to store some stuff.

This blackened metal shelving unit is wall-mounted and it's quite enough to store some stuff.

This super elegant brass shelf allow to store and decorate and adding hooks will help hanging towels.

This super elegant brass shelf allow to store and decorate and adding hooks will help hanging towels.

This tiered brass shelving unit is a cool idea that will match most bathrooms and will give enough storage space.

This tiered brass shelving unit is a cool idea that will match most bathrooms and will give enough storage space.

Clear acrylic shelves will match most modern and minimalist interiors easily.

Clear acrylic shelves will match most modern and minimalist interiors easily.

Place a tall stained shelf over the toilet, so you'll be able to use this often neglected space in the best way possible.

Place a tall stained shelf over the toilet, so you'll be able to use this often neglected space in the best way possible.

Shelves over the toilet will help you use this dead space to advantage.

Shelves over the toilet will help you use this dead space to advantage.

Clear acrylic ledges next to the mirror are perfect to have all the skin care at hand.

Clear acrylic ledges next to the mirror are perfect to have all the skin care at hand.

This chic metal suspended shelf is a fantastic solution to store all the necessary things and hang a towel.

This chic metal suspended shelf is a fantastic solution to store all the necessary things and hang a towel.

This metal holder for towels is a lovely idea for a modern or contemporary bathroom.

This metal holder for towels is a lovely idea for a modern or contemporary bathroom.

This vertical stained shelf adds a spa feel to the bathroom.

This vertical stained shelf adds a spa feel to the bathroom.

Ladders

I love ladders! A ladder is a gorgeous towel storage unit, and more than that, you can hang some plastic boxes or wire baskets to the ladder to make the storage more comfortable. A ladder is very sleek and almost doesn’t take floor space, while you can put on it a lot.

A modern towel holder like this one can be wall-mounted in any part of your bathroom.

A modern towel holder like this one can be wall-mounted in any part of your bathroom.

Wooden ledges are great for bathrooms with a farmhouse or cottage feel. 
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Wooden ledges are great for bathrooms with a farmhouse or cottage feel. (via savillefurniture).

A light-stained ladder with plastic boxes is a lovely idea for a modern bathroom, this is a casual vertical shelf.

A light-stained ladder with plastic boxes is a lovely idea for a modern bathroom, this is a casual vertical shelf.

Finish off a ladder with wire baskets to turn it into a very sleek vertical shelving unit.

Finish off a ladder with wire baskets to turn it into a very sleek vertical shelving unit.

This multi-tier metal towel holder is a lovely idea for a bathroom, attach it behind the door.

This multi-tier metal towel holder is a lovely idea for a bathroom, attach it behind the door.

This white ladder holds really a lot of stuff and even decor.

This white ladder holds really a lot of stuff and even decor.

A ladder is always a good idea for a bathroom: you can hang towels or shelves.
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A ladder is always a good idea for a bathroom: you can hang towels or shelves. (via placeideal).

A ladder can be used not only for towels but also for storing things. 
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A ladder can be used not only for towels but also for storing things. (via boldlyrise).

Hang wire baskets on the ladder and you will get a small vertical shelving unit. 

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Hang wire baskets on the ladder and you will get a small vertical shelving unit. (via cleanandscentsible).

Carts

A tiered cart like IKEA Raskog can be another cool solution for vertical storage. It gives a lot of storage space and it can be moved anywhere, besides, it’s easy to clean.

An IKEA Raskog cart is a cool piece to store a lot of things and it's mobile.

An IKEA Raskog cart is a cool piece to store a lot of things and it's mobile.

Mobile carts are always a cool idea as they are very practical and can be used anywhere.

Mobile carts are always a cool idea as they are very practical and can be used anywhere.

On-Door Organizers

Use your door to advantage hanging some organizers, usually they are made of fabric but you can also find stained wood. Get inspired!

Add an organizer to the door to give a little extra storage space to the bathroom.

Add an organizer to the door to give a little extra storage space to the bathroom.

Hang a wire basket on the door, and it will hold some towels and small things.

Hang a wire basket on the door, and it will hold some towels and small things.