It is not surprising when a small bathroom lacks storage space, but sometimes even a larger bathroom can lack adequate room for storing towels and other bathroom necessities. Instead of investing in expensive bathroom cabinetry or knocking down a wall and expanding a small bathroom, consider the following creative ways to add more storage space. With metal wall art, sturdy shelving, and other creative implements, storage solutions can become a part of the decorating scheme. Bathroom items can be stored in decorative ways that will greatly enhance the look of the space. These original ideas will help you get started on creating stylish storage space in a bathroom of any size.

Decorating Freestanding Shelves with Wrought Iron Wall Decor

Freestanding shelves that are open in the front and the back are ideal for storing commonly used bathroom supplies, and open shelving is perfect for displaying knickknacks and tabletop works of art. To add a creative touch to ordinary and inexpensive shelving, purchase a budget priced freestanding wooden shelf unit and a wrought iron wall hanging that will fit the dimensions of the shelf unit frame. Securely attach the wall decor to the back of the open shelf unit. The scrollwork will greatly enhance the appearance of the shelf while adding a tremendous amount of style to the bathroom. Items stored on the shelves will not fall out through the back, and the shelf unit will look far more stylish and impressive, especially if the bathroom is decorated with wrought iron wall decor.

Take Advantage of Vertical Space with Stylish Wall Shelves

Empty wall space is wasted space, and when storage is lacking in a bathroom of any size, take advantage of vertical space in creative and stylish ways. Purchase ordinary plank shelving and stylish wall brackets. Install the shelving and decorative brackets, and outfit the shelves with baskets that fit the width of the shelving. Place baskets for storing commonly used bathroom items within easy reach, and use the remaining shelves to display tabletop works of art that will lend style to the space. Even ordinary shelves can be transformed into stylish storage space with the addition of fancy brackets, tabletop art, and attractive storage baskets.

Hang Wire Baskets to Hold Washcloths and Hand Towels

Tiered hanging wire basketry is most commonly used to hold vegetables and fruits in the kitchen, but when decorating a home in creative ways, steadfast rules and double standards do not apply. Tiered sets of metal baskets suspended by delicate chains are ideal for holding rolled washcloths; make up, colorful bath puffs, and other items commonly used in the bathroom. Hang a set of wire baskets near the shower or sink, and fill the baskets with bathroom items. When one basket is filled with an array of colorful bath puffs and another is filled with rolled washcloths it will look outstanding. It will help solve a storage problem while adding a creative decorating touch to the bathroom.

Create Wrought Iron Wall Decor Shelving

Square or rectangular works of wrought iron wall decor can be suspended at all four corners and hung from the ceiling using matching chains and ceiling hooks. Select a stylish wrought iron wall hanging with scrollwork designs, and instead of hanging it on a wall, suspend it from the ceiling. The wrought iron shelf can be used to hold rolled bath towels on both ends and a basket of decorative accents in the center. This type of improvised shelving is far more creative and stylish than any other type of shelving that can be found online or in retail stores.

Look for other creative and stylish ways to add storage space to a bathroom of any size. Wall hangings do not have to be hung on walls, and shelves can be embellished in a number of creative and stylish ways. Think outside of the box, and transform extra space in your bathroom into stylish storage space that will add to the overall look of the bathroom.

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