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Keep the sink area free of products by choosing a vanity unit with storage

Think outside of the box ‘Using every possible nook and cranny is the way to ensure that you keep your bathroom neat and uncluttered, ’ says John Naughten, managing director of Bathroom Design Studio. ‘That means clever storage ideas such as a corner shelf or a hangover shelf in the shower area. Plus, a mirrored cabinet that houses lots of toiletries to avoid having to leave them around the sink. ’ Recessed shelves Still in the planning stages of your bathroom reno? Then think about adding in recessed shelving. As well as looking good, it offers an unobtrusive way to squeeze more storage space into your splash zone. Plus, this design idea will allow you to display all your pretty beauty bits Sink some storage If extra storage is on the top of your list of must-haves, opting for a vanity sink and unit allows you to bring your dreams to life. But it’s not the only option. If square footage is at a premium, to house all your necessities. Bath panel Owner of a bath? Make the space behind the panel a place for all the bathroom items you don’t necessarily want to have on show – like bleach or extra loo rolls. From cupboards to drawers and hinged doors to sliding options, not all storage needs to be in plain sight.

Curate shelves for an ordered and stylish display A wire basket is ideal for storing towels, allowing you to move them to outside the shower enclosure or next to the bath

SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS

A bath caddy, like this one from Anthropologie (above), feels indulgent and also provides a pretty place for bath salts, candles and a cuppa or two (£98). Utilise a corner or the side of a shower area by adding alcove shelves (left) and paint them the same colour as the walls for a seamless look. No one wants to get out of a nice warm bath because they’ve forgotten something. Keep essentials tidy and to hand with a peg rail (right). HB