The Bathroom Space Is Small And The Needs Are Complex. How To Conveniently And Adequately Store Washbasins And Other Items?

The washbasin is adjacent to the bathroom, or even integrated, and it also has to take into account the laundry function. This kind of layout is becoming more and more common in today's modern apartments. However, the storage problem that arises has caused many families to worry. How to perfectly integrate multiple functions such as washing, laundry, bathing and storage in a narrow space of less than 3 square meters is the key point that tests the wisdom of living. This article will give you a systematic bathroom storage solution from the perspective of a professional storage organizer.

Four major reasons why bathroom storage is difficult

To solve a problem, you must first identify the pain points. There are four reasons why there are difficulties in bathroom storage. One is the extreme compression of space. The bathroom area of many domestic apartments is less than 3 square meters, and the conditions are quite stringent. The other is the highly complex demand. Toiletries, facial cleansers, washing powder, bleach, etc. originally occupy a lot of space. Coupled with the need to store consumables, this makes The space situation is even worse; thirdly, there are many kinds of items, from towels, toothbrushes to washbasins, which not only need to be easy to access, but also need enough storage space; fourthly, dry and wet are mixed, and many bathrooms do not separate dry and wet, so some items need special waterproofing treatment or have to be moved to external storage, causing inconvenience.

The first step: scientific item classification system

The cornerstone of good storage is to accurately classify items. The items stored in the bathroom can be roughly divided into three categories: commonly used items, such as facial cleanser, toothpaste, and toothbrushes that must be used every day; temporary storage items, such as a change of clothes to be washed, clothes taken off when taking a bath; and reserve items, such as stocked laundry detergent, toilet paper, and shower gel. Only by clarifying these three types of items can we plan the space for commonly used items, plan the temporary storage space, plan the reserve space, and fully consider the necessary size of the furniture and the activity space where actions such as changing clothes can occur.

Step 2: Understand the storage characteristics of the three major items

Different types of items have completely different storage requirements. The core of commonly used items are "nearness" and "convenience". They must be classified according to usage habits, and they must be close to the point of use, just like facial cleanser must be placed in the sink and can be accessed directly by raising your hand. The ideal place is to place them together to prevent them from being scattered here and there. In view of the large variety and different sizes, careful consideration is needed in the design, such as using divided boxes to store skin care products of different specifications.

The key to temporarily placing items is "quickness" and "smoothness". They must be close to the flow of traffic to achieve quick access and placement; for example, place a small dirty clothes basket or clothes hanging rack in the changing area, so that you can easily throw away the changed clothes; if clean clothes and dirty clothes can be further distinguished, for example, using an upper and lower layer design, it will be more in line with expectations.

The key points of items used for reserve purposes are "quantity" and "order", and their requirements for convenience are not very low. In addition, it is necessary to have storage capacity that can accommodate a large number of items to ensure that the storage capacity of the goods is sufficient. Different types of items are consumed at different rates. When carrying out storage operations, you can choose transparent storage boxes with consistent specifications and put clear labels on them, such as "laundry detergent refill", "toothpaste and toothbrush stockpile", etc. This can not only make people understand clearly at a glance, but also avoid the complicated and trivial situations caused by excessive classification.

Step Three: Core Storage Principles—The Balance of Hiding and Exposing

In bathrooms with high humidity, the key principle for storage is to keep items as little exposed as possible. In this way, the visual effect of the space will appear neat and uniform, and it will be moisture-proof and waterproof to a certain extent. Even if there are many commonly used items, we still have to control the number of items on the sink. For those items that cannot be kept from being exposed, such as hand sanitizer and hand towels, the containers should be kept as unified as possible, such as using unified push bottles, and a sense of order should be maintained when placed, so that daily care can be easy and easy to do.

Step 4: Make the ultimate use of the four major gold storage areas

Although the bathroom is not large, there are places with storage potential everywhere. The focus is to explore and utilize the four main areas.

1. Above the washing machine: the magic of vertical space

The wall above the washing machine is by no means ordinary, it is an absolute prime storage area. In this area, telescopic shelves can be installed, wall cabinets can also be customized, and can also be used to store laundry detergent, softener, commonly used towels and other items. If space conditions permit, a foldable clothes drying rack can also be installed. This clothes drying rack can be used to dry towels or underwear indoors. After washing, it can be hung up easily. The entire process is extremely simple. Don't forget to hang something called a wall-mounted dirty clothes basket on the side of the washing machine or on the adjacent wall. This can perfectly solve the problem of temporary storage of laundry.

2. Under the sink: a place for large objects

Under the sink, you need to bend down to access items, so it is suitable for storing emergency supplies and also suitable for storing reserve items. Its depth is usually between 500 and 600mm, and the space is relatively sufficient. It can be equipped with height-adjustable layered shelves or drawer-type storage boxes, which are used to store larger washbasins, buckets, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc. You can also use the telescopic pole to hang cleaning spray bottles and other tools, so that every inch of space is not wasted.

3. Above the sink: within easy reach

This is the most convenient place in the bathroom, and its height is just within the range of movement that can be done while standing. Smart use of mirror cabinets is a great choice. The depth of the space behind the mirror is only 100 to 150mm, but it is enough to store small and commonly used items such as cosmetics, facial cleanser, and hair dryers. If there is no mirror cabinet installed, you can also use thin partitions or wall-mounted storage racks to store frequently used items inside, keeping the countertop empty and accessible, and return it to its place immediately after use.

4. Above the Toilet: Overlooked Potential Stocks

The wall just behind the toilet is a great storage area as long as it can ensure that your heads don't hit each other when sitting or standing. You can customize or purchase shelves or wall cabinets of matching sizes to store spare cleaning supplies, rolls, aromatherapy, etc. for the bathroom. In order to prevent bottles and cans from looking disorganized, it is recommended to use storage baskets or boxes with a unified style, separate detergents, hand sanitizers and other categories and put them in, and then place them on the shelves, which is both beautiful and easy to find.

Step 5: Efficiently utilize every inch of corner space

In addition to the four large areas mentioned above, don't ignore the various gaps and corners. You can use the gap storage cabinet to be inserted into the gap between the washing machine and the wall to store all kinds of cleaning agents. In the shower area, use corner shelves or triangular baskets to store items used for bathing. Hooks or hanging bags can be installed behind the door to hang towels, bathrobes or hair dryers.

Through such a set of systematic arrangements that extend from the aspect of classification logic to the scope of space planning, and then to the application of specific tools, the originally messy and crowded bathroom can be completely transformed. Keep this in mind, good storage is not about simply stuffing things in, but about allowing each item to have its reasonable moving position, making daily use a pleasure rather than an annoyance. Whether it is facing the extreme challenge of three square meters, or a special environment where wet and dry are not separated, as long as you follow these principles. You can still create a functional, neat and comfortable bathroom.