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We spend 416 days of our lives in our bathrooms on average, according to research commissioned by B&Q<\/strong><\/a>! Despite us using our bathrooms so often, they are often the smallest room in our homes. Add in the fact that we store many of our toiletries and cleaning products in these spaces, and that means your bathroom can quickly become cluttered, messy and a hassle to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make getting ready in the morning less chaotic, without breaking the bank, with our 10 smart bathroom storage hacks – below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Use up empty wall space with a wall rack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your bathroom sink often ends up as a dumping ground for products. But, a cluttered sink can make your bathroom seem messier than it really is! If you\u2019ve got unused wall space near your sink, then it\u2019s easy to transform it into storage for these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attach a wall rack next to your sink to keep those items that you look for most at an easy-to-reach level. A wall-mounted wine rack is the perfect size for clean, rolled-up towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A handyman can put up racks and rails in no time \u2013 find one local to you on Rated People.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Upgrade your in-shower storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shower caddies that attach to your shower wall with suction cups are a common storage option for walk-in showers<\/strong><\/a>, shower baths<\/a><\/strong> and shower rooms<\/a><\/strong> alike. Annoyingly though, suction cups can slip off the tiles over time, due to the wet environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shower shelf is a great affordable alternative. It\u2019s an easy-to-clean, sturdy surface that\u2019ll keep your shower time essentials off the sides of the tub. Opt for a glass shower shelf for a barely-there look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handymen often charge by the hour. So, they can put a shower shelf up for you whilst they\u2019re visiting your home to complete other jobs. Find a vetted handyman on Rated People.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Carve out space with a wall niche<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A stylish alternative to a shelf, a wall niche is perfect for creating more room in your bathroom without building out. Install a wall niche above your sink to add space for the products you\u2019d usually keep on your sink, such as hand wash. Or, place a wall niche in your shower to house bottles of bubble bath, shampoo and body wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to keep the existing wall studs, electrical wiring and plumbing safe from harm whilst you\u2019re installing a wall niche. Otherwise, this simple job could snowball into an expensive repair project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid any safety issues by hiring a professional bathroom fitter from Rated People.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Place a storage ladder over your toilet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Freestanding ladder shelves are a trendy addition that\u2019s popular amongst the home design bloggers of Pinterest and Instagram. Place one flush against the wall over your toilet to add extra storage to your bathroom, without taking up scarce floor space. It\u2019s a great spot to keep extra toilet rolls! You can decorate your ladder shelf with plants, wicker storage baskets and glass jars for a decorative touch of texture, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out more of 2021\u2019s top home improvement ideas<\/a><\/strong> as well as 5 of our favourite home design ideas<\/a><\/strong> for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Maximise existing cabinet space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Out of sight, out of mind \u2013 that\u2019s the approach many of us take when it comes to our under-sink and mirror cabinets. If you\u2019ve noticed things falling out when you open the doors, then it\u2019s time to get organising. There are plenty of quick additions that\u2019ll make it easier for you to organise your cabinets (and keep them that way).<\/p>\n\n\n\n