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11 Under-Sink Bathroom Storage Ideas

U-shaped drawers, pull-outs, carts, door organizers and sink skirts that make the space under a bathroom sink easy to use.

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The cabinet under a bathroom sink is usually a dark box with a pipe in the middle, filled with a jumble of bottles and backups.

Work around the plumbing instead of against it: removable bins on each side, pull-outs that slide past the pipe and the inside of the door for small tools.

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1. Removable bins around the plumbing

Group products by routine in bins that fit on each side of the pipe and lift out whole.

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2. Daily tray in front, refills behind

Put one daily tray at the front, sealed refills behind it and keep the plumbing visible.

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3. A U-shaped drawer around the trap

A drawer cut around the sink trap uses both sides instead of giving up the whole interior. Measure carefully.

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4. A narrow pull-out beside the vanity

Open sides keep tall bottles visible, rails stop them tipping and a removable tray catches spills.

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5. A slim rolling cart beside the vanity

A narrow cart parked next to the vanity adds three shelves in a gap you'd never use otherwise.

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6. A U-shaped cart under a wall-hung sink

A low U-shaped cart fits around exposed pipes and rolls out for cleaning.

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7. A sink skirt with baskets behind

A fabric skirt around a pedestal or wall sink hides baskets underneath and softens the room.

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8. A tension rod curtain under the sink

A light washable curtain on a tension rod hides open shelves. Keep the plumbing accessible.

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9. A towel bar on the vanity door

A small bar on the outside of the vanity door holds the hand towel within reach of the sink.

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10. A magnetic holder inside the door

A coated magnetic strip inside the vanity door holds tweezers and clippers, tips facing down, above a small tray.

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11. A removable bin on the cabinet door

Small products vanish at the back of a vanity. A removable bin on the door brings them forward. Weigh the loaded bin first.

Before you buy anything

  • Put a waterproof liner or tray on the cabinet floor to catch leaks.
  • Never block access to the shutoff valves.

Questions people ask

How do I organize under the bathroom sink?

Use removable bins or a U-shaped organizer that fits around the pipe, put daily items in front and refills behind, and use the door for small tools.

What can I do with a pedestal sink that has no cabinet?

Add a sink skirt with baskets behind it or a slim rolling cart beside it.