built-in storage

Stylish niches, shelves, and cubbies give your bathroom a custom look and provide additional space for storing grooming supplies or displaying collectibles.

Even small bathrooms can enjoy ample storage if you look for creative ways to supplement vanity storage with built-in features. The space between wall studs offers an excellent spot for built-in shelves, but there may be other opportunities as well. Look for blank walls with untapped potential, and think about where extra storage would be most useful. Consider adding shelves near the tub for towels or a niche in the shower for soap and shampoo.

These built-in features not only allow you to customize storage space to fit your needs, but they also upgrade the look of your bath—especially when trimmed with molding or backed by a decorative material. Transform built-in shelves into a focal-point display space to add a touch of color and welcome personality.

A small niche built into the wall above the tub’s fixtures provides convenient storage for bathing supplies. Teak boards pair practical water-resistance and a charming nautical look.
Cute cubbies bring artistic display space to a cottage bath. Painted white and framed with molding, the cubbies pop against walls of powder blue paneling.