Fill The Dead Space In The Bathroom With A DIY Roll-Out Storage Closet

If you are tired of looking at toiletry clutter and happen to have some unused space in your bathroom, it might be time for a DIY project. Hidden bathroom storage ideas, like a roll-out closet that can squeeze into a narrow space in a room, make your home more organized without compromising style or space. There are countless ways to customize a project like this to suit your style and needs, and though you will have to change the measurements to fit your space, YouTuber The Kelley's Country Life details exactly how to build a roll-out storage closet for a bathroom.

In his bathroom, there is a dead space between the shower wall and the bathroom wall. So, he decides to add storage space by building two custom-size cabinets on rollers that can extend from the space between the walls for easy access. Using heavy-duty drawer slides, a sheet of half-inch veneer, and some pre-primed one-by-fours, he creates a frame to add some stability before making the cabinets themselves. He chooses to make a shaker cabinet door style for the side of the roll-out closet that is always visible. Then, he assembles the shelves and attaches the door to them. After giving everything a coat of paint, he mounts the drawer slides and inserts the cabinets. While the white paint and minimalistic design create a clean, sharp look, you can add your own style by switching up paint colors, adding hardware, and changing the door design.

One issue with this DIY is the potential for items to fall off the shelves and prevent the shelves from rolling out. Although adding a lip to the shelf can keep some items in, stacked towels, cloths, and robes are prone to sliding off and getting lost or stuck in the drawer slides. To avoid the pain of trying to fish these items out, you might want to stick to larger items that will not fit in the gap between the cabinet and the wall, such as shampoos, conditioners, or toilet paper rolls. Alternatively, you can find storage bins that fit on the shelves and can contain items better. Storage bins will also help organize the shelves, continuing the stylish and functional theme of this DIY.

On a similar note, cleaning the recess of a pull-out storage unit can be quite difficult. If your bathroom does not have good enough ventilation, a warm, dark space like the recess of a roll-out cabinet can be a prime spot for mold to grow. Make sure that there is good ventilation in your bathroom, and choose the best paint for a bathroom, namely one that is resistant to mold and mildew. Also, to save yourself the headache of trying to clean any spills, make sure any bottles containing soaps or liquids are safe, secure, and sealed. If you take the proper steps, then this DIY roll-out closet will be a stylish, efficient use of space that you will love.