I've always thought it would be great to have toilet paper storage in the bathroom wall within reach of the toilet.

I've considered the same idea in a few locations, mainly in our bathrooms and the mudroom, which ended up smaller than I had originally wanted.

Here are a few inspiration photos I have saved:

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[Contemporary Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by New York Architect CWB Architects

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[Contemporary Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Dc Metro Kitchen And Bath Aidan Design

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[Modern Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2105) by Denver Lighting Designer 186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell

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[Contemporary Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by Detroit Kitchen And Bath Xstyles bath

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[Contemporary Home Office design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-home-office-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_732~s_2103) by San Francisco Architect Andre Rothblatt Architecture

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[Contemporary Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by San Francisco Interior Designer Harmonique Home

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[Contemporary Living Room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2103) by Portland Interior Designer Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.

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[Contemporary Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by New York Architect Billinkoff Architecture PLLC

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[Contemporary Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by San Francisco General Contractor Dijeau Poage Construction

dBrad...I like that idea, too.

Laura - thanks for all those pics! I've seen some of them on Houzz. I LOVE the control center idea! I'm going to definitely use that idea - I already have the perfect spot for it.

I'm limited to only inside walls since we don't want to penetrate any outer walls.

Here are some clever ideas I found on Houzz.

Love this TV idea!

Open:

Closing:

Clever use of hiding media equipment:

Closed:

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Really love some of these ideas. It seems that we can always use more storage and using areas between walls can add significantly.

In our previous house, the builder did a pretty good job overall in utilizing space well, but one of the things that always made me a little sad was that in the master bath, there wasn't a closet and there was a small area that could have made a narrow one wide enough for folded towels to go in and a few toiletries.

So, when building, always look at the floor plans to see if there is any wasted space that can make even a small storage area.

andreak...you can still do it after the house is done.

I'll post a link below for instructions.

Build a wall niche between studs:
http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Home-Organization/Basement-Storage/build-a-wall-niche/View-All#

Here's one on building into a bathroom wall:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20264710_20594415,00.html#

Here is a link that might be useful: How to Build Storage Between Stud Walls

Here's a post from the bath forum that you might like...

Here is a link that might be useful: Joannemb bath

Thanks, Annie - that's a really great example :)

Here's an example with instructions:

Here is a link that might be useful: Space-Saving STUVA Storage Closet and Shelf Inset Into Wall

Spaces under roof eaves and stairs can be used but the traditional use of stud spaces in interior partition walls is to provide sound reduction.

Our powder room is going to have a sliding barn door, so I am thinking about making a few recessed spaces in the outer wall to hang photos or artwork, while still allowing the door to slide open. If I don't like them, I can always fill them in.

Thanks, Renovator...I found a sound control design & materials article which I'll post below. We plan to do the staggered double stud walls.

flgargoyle - that sounds like a great idea.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sound control design & materials