Independent homes

Bathroom Storage Design for Independent homes

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: Put the shower at the far side and keep vanity, hooks and linen storage in the dry approach.
Detail: Select easy-clean wall finishes and a well-lit mirror with a separate night-level light.
Trade-off: More glass reduces splash but increases cleaning and visual exposure.

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