In most homes bathrooms are the smallest rooms available and fit only necessities. As there’s not much space, every square inch matters and should be used. In this blog post we’ll show you how to use this awkward space above the toilet for either storage or decoration. But mostly both at the same time. Enjoy!

1. Renter-friendly standing cabinet for your bathroom

When you’re renting and can’t drill holes in the walls, a bamboo cabinet on long legs like this one, can be your savior. It hides all the products which shouldn’t be visible to your guests and also serves a decorative purpose with its warm color and space for some plants.

2. Perfectly measured floating shelves for above the toilet

Floating shelves are perfect for showcasing your decorations and plants. If your toilet is too dark for plants to survive, consider getting some faux ones. Nowadays you can find examples which look almost the same as real plants.

3. First Aid kit for a pop of colour

Here we have another floating shelf but this time it’s finishing the paneling and giving us some flat surface to decorate. Although the paneling is beautiful, the first thing that draws your attention is a green first aid kit on top of the toilet canister. It’s a clever way to store feminine products within hands reach.

4. Brighten up your toilet

Toilets tend to be dark and small. A smart way to bring some light to this space is hanging mirrors on the walls. They will reflect the light and make the room feel much lighter and cozier.

5. Antique furniture in the bathroom

Literally everything in this bathroom is beautiful and unique on its own, but let’s focus on space above the toilet. Here we see an antique cabinet with a glass door. It showcases all the knick-knacks hidden inside. On top of the toilet we see a box for hand towels which correspond nicely with the cabinet.

6.Shleves to the very top

By creating such a high shelving unit, someone used available space to the maximum. Leaving the wood unfinished gives the whole bathroom a raw look.

7.Black elements for some elegance

Keeping your bathroom white with black elements is the easiest way to create an elegant space. This shelf corresponds nicely with black mirror, lighting and tap.

8. Quirky signs in your toilet

If you’re a fan of quirky signs this box is perfect for you. It’s funny and blends in perfectly with all white toilet and white floating shelves.

9. Green is a new neutral

You probably already know that we are big advocates for putting greenery everywhere you can. These plants hanging above the toilet add some wilderness and coziness to the space and make it look inviting.

10. Delicate shelves over the toilet

This bathroom screams of quiet luxury. Olive tree standing by the wall is the star of this space and everything else is simple. The free-standing shelving unit is almost hidden behind the tree. It looks very delicate, but still serves its function.

11. Wicker baskets on the wall

If you don’t want shelves hanging above your toilet, wicker baskets can be for you. When attached to the wall they serve the same purpose as shelves, but are much nicer and more interesting to the eye.

12. Creative use of old doors

Owner of this bathroom definitely is a creative person. Using an old door creates a shabby chic look, wired baskets serve as storage solutions and work with baskets hanging above the toilet paper roll.

13. Shabby chic in smaller version

Here we have another example of shabby chic decor but in a much smaller version. Window frame hanging above the toilet corresponds with a lantern standing on the vanity. Bohemian shower curtain finishes this relaxed look.

14. Light and gold in the toilet

Remember a photo with lots of mirrors on the walls to brighten up a room? Here we have something similar but with one big mirror instead of a few small ones. Mirror frame works nicely with the sconces and wall decor reflecting in the mirror. And as always – plants are a good choice.

15. Funky shelf as decor on its own

If you’re this kind of person who doesn’t like to spend hours figuring out the decor for your space, just buy a funky shelf like this one and you’re done. This unit is decorative on its own so it doesn’t need much more added elements.

16. Art fits even in the bathroom

As we can see, artwork fits everywhere, even above the toilet. In this poster we see a cow sitting in a bathtub so it works perfectly in the bathroom and lights up dark walls.

17. Luxurious looking cabinet

This tall cabinet fits perfectly in the narrow space above the built-in toilet. Dark wood and rifled glass make it look decorative while safely storing all your bathroom necessities.

As you can see there are many ways to put space above your toilet to use. You can either use it for decorative purposes or as a storage or both in the best case scenario. We hope this collection of photos gave you some inspiration for decorating your own bathroom.

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