The Bathroom Space You've Been Neglecting When It Comes To Decor And Storage

Small spaces around your home can be the hardest places to style. For instance, tiny bathrooms provide the ultimate challenge to the home decorator — how to utilize every inch of space tastefully and functionally. When you only have a small counter space to work with, you really should focus on unexpected areas for decor and storage, like the back of the toilet. Decorating the back of the toilet may sound strange, but if you have a half bathroom with limited to no under the sink storage, you might want to think outside the box. Decorating the back of the toilet is definitely not a bathroom trend that should be left in the past.

It's not hard to overlook the back of a toilet as a prime spot for storage. The top of the tank doesn't appear like the most functional place due to its awkward size and location. However, it's the perfect option to get creative with the design and designate a place to keep extra bathroom supplies, like bars of soap, toilet paper, or air freshener. Think about what types of things you would like to have out in a bathroom, just in case a guest would need them. Use a basket or bin to keep little items contained in one spot instead of rolling off the edge. Guests can grab what they need without asking their host or awkwardly rummaging around in your cabinets.

You don't need to make decorating the back of your toilet complicated. The main goal should be creating a welcoming and interesting space, using simple tips for adding character to your bathroom. Focus on elements that will tie into the larger theme of the room, rather than things that don't fit well. For example, adding a sea-scented candle to a beach-themed bathroom. Or take inspiration from the design choices of TikTok user @bweb111, who showcases a modern bathroom with a glass tray, reed diffuser, and fake plant. Adding a Velcro sticker to the top of the toilet tank and bottom of the tray allows the tray and your decor to stay secure.

Keep in mind one last tip when decorating the back of a toilet — avoid clutter at all costs. It's never a great idea to have too many things where you or a guest could knock them off accidentally, especially breakable items. To make decor even simpler for the back of a toilet, hang art in the empty space above it for an added decorative touch that you can't knock down. If you want to use dried flowers for the ultimate bathroom decor, opt for a plastic vase or a heavier container that isn't easy to bump off.