Hotels

Guest Bathroom Storage Design for Hotels

Plan storage around frequency of use and the route between use and return. Measure the actual items, including handles and cases.

Bathroom planning reference: compare fixture arrangements before selecting finishes.

Plan in this order

Sort items into daily, occasional and surplus stock, then measure each group's largest pieces.
Place daily items at the point of use and reserve a separate area for overflow or refills.
Choose shelf spans, pull-outs and closures only after checking how items are loaded and removed.

Worked example

Tall shampoo bottles do not fit the shallow shower niche shown in the drawing.

Measure the tallest products and pump clearance, then size the niche and shelf spacing around items actually used.

How to test it

Put the largest item into a mock-up and remove it with the adjacent doors or work surfaces in use.

Apply it to this space

Layout: Separate shower splash from vanity and place towel storage within easy reach of the shower exit.
Detail: Use slip-conscious floor finishes, moisture-tolerant joinery, and even mirror lighting.
Trade-off: A larger shower improves comfort but reduces vanity or storage space.

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