Top Bathroom Storage Ideas That Don’t Look Ugly
Let’s be honest — most bathroom storage looks like an afterthought.
Wire racks hanging from shower heads. Bulky cabinets that eat up floor space. Over-the-toilet shelves that scream “student share house.”
But in 2025, Melbourne homeowners want storage that’s clean, clever, and actually looks like it belongs. Here are the bathroom storage ideas we’re building into real homes — that do the job without killing the vibe.
1. Recessed Shower Niches
Forget hanging caddies or balance-the-bottle-on-the-floor routines. Recessed shower niches are built into the wall and tiled to match your design. They keep your shampoo and soap off the floor and out of sight — without cluttering up your shower screen.
Best part?
They look sleek. Like they were always meant to be there.
2. Wall-Hung Vanities With Deep Drawers
Ditch cupboards. Deep drawers are a game-changer.
They:
Hold more
Let you see everything at once
Stop the “bending down and digging” struggle
Keep the floor visible — which makes the room feel bigger
In 2025, most of our clients go for wall-hung vanities with double drawers and soft-close hardware. No handles = even cleaner.
3. Mirrored Shaving Cabinets (But Built-In)
Most people don’t realise their mirror can be storage. A recessed mirrored cabinet gives you hidden space for daily essentials — toothbrushes, skincare, meds — without jutting out from the wall.
Match the mirror frame to your tapware or tiles, and it’ll blend in beautifully.
4. Pull-Out Laundry Hampers
If you’ve ever tripped over a laundry basket in the middle of the bathroom, you’ll love this one.
We build custom vanities or tall cabinets with pull-out hampers built inside. It keeps dirty clothes out of sight — and keeps the space feeling polished, not cluttered.
5. In-Wall Storage Cabinets
Got a wall cavity that’s not doing much? That’s a hidden storage goldmine.
We create tall, shallow cupboards recessed into the wall — perfect for backup towels, toilet paper, or cleaning products. These are especially useful in ensuites or powder rooms where floor space is tight.
6. Floating Shelves With Hidden Mounts
Not all open storage has to look messy. A few timber or stone floating shelves, mounted cleanly above the toilet or vanity, add warmth and practicality without bulk.
Just don’t overdo it — 1–2 shelves with curated essentials (rolled towels, glass jars, a small plant) = hotel vibes.
7. Tall Vertical Cabinets (But Built-In, Not Bulky)
Instead of wide cabinets, go tall. A floor-to-ceiling cabinet next to the vanity gives you a ton of vertical storage for everything from hair tools to towels — without eating up much floor space.
We custom-build these to match your vanity or tiles so they don’t stick out visually.
8. Under-Bench Open Storage for Guest Towels
This one’s a subtle flex: keep a couple of rolled guest towels in a small open slot beneath your vanity.
It softens the look, adds a bit of visual texture, and shows you’ve thought about the details. Works beautifully with woodgrain laminates or textured stone finishes.
9. Shower Ledges (For Slimline Spaces)
When a niche isn’t possible — like in brick walls or tight builds — we create low-profile shower ledges that run the length of the wall. They’re functional, minimalist, and blend perfectly with your tilework.
10. Custom Vanity Towers (For People Who Hate Bench Clutter)
If you like a clear vanity top but have a lot of stuff, a tower unit built onto your vanity gives you tiered storage — skincare, perfume, grooming tools — all hidden behind doors or glass.
Add LED strip lighting and it doubles as a feature piece.
💡 Design Tip:
Good storage is invisible. You feel it — but don’t see it.
We build bathrooms where everything has a place. No messy baskets. No awkward over-the-door hangers. Just clean design that actually works.
Ready for a Bathroom That Works (and Looks Good Doing It)?
At Bluestone, we design bathrooms with storage baked in — not bolted on. No clutter. No compromise. Just smart, stylish results from day one.
