How to create an elegant bathroom décor with open storage?

Use height to gain space

Floor space is often the weak point in bathrooms. Fortunately, verticality offers considerable possibilities for creating a space that is both functional and aesthetic. This approach frees up work surfaces while keeping your essential products easily accessible.

Choose a suitable storage column

The storage column is a particularly effective solution. This narrow piece of furniture makes use of all the available height without cluttering up the floor. Its small footprint makes it an ideal choice for all types of spaces.

There are two main options available to you:

• Suspended models: they facilitate maintenance and create a feeling of greater space.
• Ground columns: they provide stability and fit in with a more traditional style.

The dimensions can be adapted to suit your requirements. Compact versions start at 35 cm wide, while the most spacious ones reach 1 metre. The height varies from 120 cm to 2 metres. Choose systems with soft-close mechanisms to keep your bathroom quiet.

Install high shelves

High wall shelves are a clever alternative for small spaces. They fit perfectly into unused corners: above the toilet, near the mirror or even above the door.

These open shelving units add a decorative touch to your space. You can display your accessories while keeping them within easy reach. Alternate practical items with decorative elements to create a harmonious whole.

Multi-tiered models (4 or 5 levels) maximise vertical space. Available in wood, metal or glass, they blend in with all styles of décor.

Organise with stackable containers

Storage boxes and baskets are the perfect complement to your vertical organisation system. They efficiently divide up the space and conceal small items that can create visual clutter.

Several materials are available to you:

• Moisture-resistant plastic, easy to maintain
• Fabric or felt for areas less exposed to water
• Braided fibres for a natural and cosy atmosphere

Containers of different sizes but consistent in style create a harmonious aesthetic. Label your boxes for quick access to your products, or opt for transparent versions that reveal their contents at a glance.

This vertical strategy transforms your bathroom. Well-designed columns, shelves and containers create a space where everything naturally finds its place.

Optimise the space under the washbasin

The space under the washbasin often remains unused. However, this area can become a valuable asset for organising your bathroom. We can help you transform this corner into a real storage solution.

Use fabric baskets or bins

Fabric baskets are perfectly suited to plumbing constraints. Their flexibility allows them to fit around pipes with ease. Choose from the following models:

• Waterproof to resist moisture
• With handles for easy handling
• Various sizes to suit your storage needs

These containers are ideal for storing cleaning products, extra towels or occasional accessories. Choose colours that complement your existing décor to create a cohesive look.

Install compartmentalised drawers

Sliding drawers provide optimal access to your products. Unlike fixed shelves, they slide out completely, revealing their entire contents at a glance.

Add adjustable dividers to customise the organisation according to your products. Some systems offer variable heights that adapt to bottles of different sizes. This flexibility maximises the use of every available centimetre.

Add hanging side shelves

The interior walls of the cabinet offer additional storage potential. The hanging shelves are easy to attach and create additional levels without cluttering up the floor of the cabinet.

They are perfect for:

• Daily toiletries
• Haircare products
• Frequently used cosmetics

Models that attach to cabinet doors create a particularly clever bonus space. This solution uses every available corner without reducing the main interior space.

Prioritise everyday comfort

A well-organised bathroom must also be comfortable. We help you choose equipment that combines practicality and well-being, including towel warmers, which are becoming a central element of your daily comfort.

Install a towel dryer suited to your needs

The towel warmer offers much more than just drying your textiles. It keeps your towels warm and helps to heat your bathroom. There are three main options available to you:

• The electric model: self-contained and easy to install, it heats up quickly.
• The hydraulic version: connected to the central heating system, it ensures constant heat.
• The mixed system: flexible, it works in summer and winter

Today's towel warmers combine design and performance. Their vertical D-shaped collectors and straight or curved tubes blend harmoniously with any style. Available in a variety of colours, they fit perfectly with your existing décor.

Opt for a multifunction model

Towel dryers with built-in shelves maximise space utilisation. These units dry your towels and provide shelves for your toiletries or decorative items.

Glass, wood or metal shelves fit naturally into the radiator structure. Some manufacturers offer additional accessories such as hooks or extra bars that you can add according to your specific needs.

This approach guarantees you optimal comfort while preserving the aesthetics of your bathroom. Your space thus becomes functional and pleasant to live in every day.

Use your walls to gain space

Your walls offer considerable storage potential, which we can help you discover. By making clever use of these surfaces, you can create an organised space while maintaining the elegance of your bathroom.

Install a wall-mounted towel rail

The wall-mounted towel rail is one of those essential accessories that combines style and practicality. Choose a silver metal model with an Art Deco design for a touch of elegance, or opt for golden brass bars that bring warmth and refinement to your space.

Multi-bar versions allow you to organise several towels at once. This simple solution instantly transforms the look of your bathroom while keeping your textiles within easy reach.

Adopt a decorative ladder

The towel ladder is both an original and functional solution. Leaning against the wall, it creates a striking visual effect while offering generous storage space.

You can choose from a range of materials to suit your style: solid teak for a natural feel, bamboo for a Zen vibe, or black metal for an industrial look. With heights ranging from 150 to 190 cm, these ladders optimise vertical space without cluttering the floor.

Fit folding coat hooks

For small spaces, fold-down coat hooks and hooks are a particularly ingenious solution. Thanks to their magnetic mechanism, these accessories fold discreetly against the wall when not in use.

Install them in the shower to hang your washcloths or near the entrance for bathrobes.

A functional and stylish bathroom within your reach

Creating an elegant bathroom with open storage relies on simple and effective solutions. We have seen how a few well-thought-out design choices can completely transform your everyday space.

Making use of height changes everything. Storage columns, wall shelves and stackable box systems instantly free up floor space while keeping your essentials within easy reach. The often-neglected space under the sink becomes a major asset thanks to adaptable baskets and sliding drawers that fit perfectly with technical constraints.

Multifunctional equipment such as towel warmers with built-in shelves offer the dual advantage of thermal comfort and additional storage space. Walls become valuable allies with elegant towel rails and decorative ladders that optimise every available centimetre.

This comprehensive approach guarantees you a bathroom where order comes naturally. Open storage not only provides clear organisation but also a neat aesthetic that enhances your space. Your bathroom thus becomes a harmonious place where functionality and elegance come together perfectly.

Visit your nearest EXPOcenter Facq to discover all our design solutions and create the bathroom of your dreams.