A difficult problem for almost all close bathrooms is the question of where to place everything so that it's convenient and does not clutter up the space. Of course, if you have a place for large and roomy bathroom furniture with all kinds of lockers, shelves, the problem of storing bathroom accessories disappears. But if you put a closet simply nowhere, then you need to look for unoccupied space. This is the area above the toilet, especially if the tank is not hidden behind the partition, but rests against the wall. If you put the closet above the toilet or put a compact shelf there, or just hang a few shelves, then they will not interfere at all - they do not hang over your head, but above the tank.
In this review, "House of Dreams" offers to look at ideas for arranging a storage space in a bathroom or toilet above the toilet - what cabinets, shelves and shelves can be used for this, what can be purchased and what to do with one's own hands.
What to store on shelves or in a closet above the toilet
It would seem that you can store in the bathroom? In fact, for everyday hygienic procedures and house cleaning may need a lot of things. Towels, shampoo, shower gel, bath foam, toothbrushes and pastes, soap, perfume bottles, shaving accessories, washcloths, cotton buds, napkins, toilet paper, air fresheners, detergents and cleaning products. .. Tell me where it all goesput in a small bathroom? Multiply almost everything by the number of family members, and you get even more jars, or do you all wash your head with one shampoo and wash with a washcloth? That's right, but if there are small children in the house, then the means of hygiene are much larger.
By placing a few shelves or a cabinet above the toilet, you can solve not only the issue of storage, but also additional decor for the bathroom. Free places on the shelves above the toilet can take your family photos, pictures within, decorative or aromatic candles, vases and statuettes.
Cabinet above the toilet: successfully hide all communications
In addition to storage, the locker above the toilet can also serve to hide the flush tank, counters and water filters. In this case, in the lower part of such a locker, all this will be covered with doors, and on the upper shelves you can already place the necessary accessories.
It is possible to equip such a locker very conveniently - that each time you do not open the door of the cabinet to flush the tank, a small space is left on top. This is possible in the event that you have a tank with a top flush key, which is now used in almost all modern models of toilets.
Closed or open lockers?
The shelves or cabinet above the toilet can be both open and closed.
The need for closed shelves above the toilet is most likely to occur in the combined bathrooms, where it is important to hide toothbrushes and other hygiene products from possible bacteria and odors.
Closed lockers can be equipped with doors, for them, for convenience, mirrors can be installed.
Also, the rack above the toilet can be covered with tight curtains, as in this photo.
If the toilet is separate or in a combined bathroom, the issue with ventilation is solved, then the shelves can be opened. This solution makes it possible to embody various decor ideas, turn the bathroom into a cozy room.
Shelf above the toilet: convenient, practical and affordable
Today, easy-to-install and very compact racks that are placed above the toilet are quite popular. The peculiarity of them is that they have stable legs, and the shelves start higher, above the toilet bowl. Such racks can also be open and closed, many of them are equipped with doors. In particular, among the wooden racks you can find closed models.
photo The metal racks are more elegant, the lacy ones are especially interesting, with all sorts of curls. But there are also very simple folding models with shelves. This is a simple budget option, but it is no less effective in solving the issue of storage in the bathroom.
Built-in cupboards and shelves above the toilet
In modern bathrooms, where communications are usually hidden in a partition or false wall, there ispossibility to install built-in lockers and shelves above the toilet and sink. This design is not only convenient, but also looks more aesthetically. Firstly, the toilet bowl is also hidden behind the false wall and does not spoil the look, in the second, in that case, certainly nothing hangs over you.
Storage space above the toilet: simple solutions with our own hands
Shelves and cabinets for installation above the toilet, which were discussed above, are now available in a huge range in furniture stores. You can buy them in the online store, if there is no choice in your city, and also order the production of the photos you like. But these are not the only solutions, because even the inexperienced craftsmen can make simple shelves with their own hands and attach them to the wall. Compact wooden shelves above the toilet will replace any cabinet or shelf, and if you need very little extra storage space, then one shelf will help out - in this case there is no need to acquire a cabinet.
The original idea, which you can also realize on your own, is woven baskets fixed on the wall instead of shelves. If the design of the bathroom allows, then this way of storage above the toilet will be just perfect.
Choose for yourself a comfortable solution - shelves, shelving or closet above the toilet, and you will find that it is very convenient, and it can look stylish and interesting. Cozy ideas for your interior!