10 Bathroom Storage Ideas From Best of Houzz 2026 Award Winners
Keep essentials organized, countertops clear and your bathroom looking stylish with these expert storage solutions
Smart storage can transform a bathroom from cluttered to calm. These ideas from Best of Houzz 2026 Design award winners show how design and construction professionals use towers, pullouts, niches, hooks and more to organize essentials, clear countertops and add style at the same time.
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When homeowners save photos to their Houzz ideabooks, it helps pros earn Best of Houzz Design awards in recognition of their compelling designs. When homeowners leave reviews on pros’ Houzz profiles, it helps pros earn Best of Houzz Service awards. And pros earn Best of Houzz Innovator awards when they have won a Service award that year, use Houzz Pro software and are Houzz Pro-certified. In other words, a badge on a pro’s profile signals that their work is popular, their clients love working with them, they’re using the latest tools to streamline the design and construction process — or all of the above. In addition to Design awards, some of the pros featured below also earned Service or Innovator awards, proving that style, smart solutions and thoughtful design go hand in hand.
Browse these popular photos to see how thoughtful storage choices can bring order, ease and style to any bathroom.
In this Nashville bathroom by Anna Brown Interiors, a pair of wood storage towers brings both beauty and balance to the sink wall. They provide generous concealed storage while anchoring the space with a strong sense of symmetry.
Details make the design sing. Slim Shaker-style fronts keep the cabinetry feeling refined, while the thicker millwork wrapping the tower sides adds weight and architectural presence. A large mirror amplifies the effect, reflecting an identical vanity arrangement opposite and reinforcing the room’s tailored, furniture-like feel. Anna Brown Interiors won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
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Details make the design sing. Slim Shaker-style fronts keep the cabinetry feeling refined, while the thicker millwork wrapping the tower sides adds weight and architectural presence. A large mirror amplifies the effect, reflecting an identical vanity arrangement opposite and reinforcing the room’s tailored, furniture-like feel. Anna Brown Interiors won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
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2. Maximize Vanity Length
Sometimes the smartest storage move is also the most straightforward: Make the vanity work harder by making it longer. Extending cabinetry along the room’s longest wall allows designers to pack in storage without introducing additional furniture pieces or visual clutter. A thoughtfully planned mix of doors, drawers and vertical elements keeps everything organized — bulky items as well as small daily ones.
In this Nashville, Tennessee, bathroom, designer Terri Sears took full advantage of the available wall with an elongated vanity that delivers serious capacity. Two cabinets, nine drawers and a pair of countertop towers create a highly functional setup that feels streamlined rather than oversize. The space helped earn Sears a Best of Houzz Design award.
Sometimes the smartest storage move is also the most straightforward: Make the vanity work harder by making it longer. Extending cabinetry along the room’s longest wall allows designers to pack in storage without introducing additional furniture pieces or visual clutter. A thoughtfully planned mix of doors, drawers and vertical elements keeps everything organized — bulky items as well as small daily ones.
In this Nashville, Tennessee, bathroom, designer Terri Sears took full advantage of the available wall with an elongated vanity that delivers serious capacity. Two cabinets, nine drawers and a pair of countertop towers create a highly functional setup that feels streamlined rather than oversize. The space helped earn Sears a Best of Houzz Design award.
In this Minneapolis bathroom by Zawadski Homes, a generous wood double vanity turns one wall into a full-service storage hub. Twin sink bases anchor the composition, while an array of drawers keeps everything neatly sorted and easy to access. The addition of countertop storage towers boosts capacity even further, creating vertical zones for go-to items and helping the long run of cabinetry feel intentional and architectural rather than flat. Zawadski Homes won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
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3. Take It Floor to Ceiling
Once you’ve committed to wall-spanning storage, it pays to think vertically as well. Cabinets that rise from floor to ceiling can accommodate taller items, stash overflow supplies and echo the look of a built-in linen closet. The added height also helps visually complete the room, giving storage a more refined, furniture-like presence.
In this Detroit bathroom by Stalburg Design, which uses Houzz Pro software, a substantial floor-to-ceiling built-in faces the long vanity wall, dramatically increasing storage while keeping surfaces clear. The tall unit grounds the space and reinforces a clean, tailored aesthetic. Stalburg Design won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Houzz Innovator award for being Houzz Pro-certified and using the software to manage its business and deliver excellent customer service, as evidenced by its Best of Houzz Service award for 2026 as well.
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Once you’ve committed to wall-spanning storage, it pays to think vertically as well. Cabinets that rise from floor to ceiling can accommodate taller items, stash overflow supplies and echo the look of a built-in linen closet. The added height also helps visually complete the room, giving storage a more refined, furniture-like presence.
In this Detroit bathroom by Stalburg Design, which uses Houzz Pro software, a substantial floor-to-ceiling built-in faces the long vanity wall, dramatically increasing storage while keeping surfaces clear. The tall unit grounds the space and reinforces a clean, tailored aesthetic. Stalburg Design won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Houzz Innovator award for being Houzz Pro-certified and using the software to manage its business and deliver excellent customer service, as evidenced by its Best of Houzz Service award for 2026 as well.
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In this Los Altos, California, bathroom by Changras & Frey Construction, a full-height cabinet installation delivers storage while shaping the layout. Rising from floor to ceiling, the unit provides ample concealed space and adds an architectural element to the room.
Placed between the sink area and a dedicated makeup vanity, the cabinetry functions as a subtle room divider, defining separate zones without enclosing them. It’s a smart example of how vertical storage can organize both belongings and the flow of a bathroom. This space helped earn Changras & Frey Construction a Best of Houzz Design award.
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Placed between the sink area and a dedicated makeup vanity, the cabinetry functions as a subtle room divider, defining separate zones without enclosing them. It’s a smart example of how vertical storage can organize both belongings and the flow of a bathroom. This space helped earn Changras & Frey Construction a Best of Houzz Design award.
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Designer Sierra M. Hartley of Laurel Wreath Homes took a comparable approach in this Walpole, Massachusetts, bathroom, using full-height storage to frame the double vanity. The paired towers create a balanced composition while putting frequently used grooming products within arm’s reach.
To boost everyday convenience, Hartley — who uses Houzz Pro software — worked with an electrician to integrate outlets inside the cabinets. The result is concealed charging and styling storage that keeps cords out of sight and countertops calm. Laurel Wreath Homes won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
To boost everyday convenience, Hartley — who uses Houzz Pro software — worked with an electrician to integrate outlets inside the cabinets. The result is concealed charging and styling storage that keeps cords out of sight and countertops calm. Laurel Wreath Homes won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
4. Go With a Pullout
Not every storage upgrade announces itself at first glance. Pullout cabinets hide a surprising amount of function behind a streamlined front, using built-in organizers to keep everyday tools tidy and easy to grab.
In this Los Angeles bathroom by Lindye Galloway Interiors, a dedicated pullout is outfitted with metal canisters designed to corral hot tools like a hair dryer, curling iron and straightener. A shelf below creates an extra landing spot for beauty products, keeping everything contained — and safely stowed — when not in use. Galloway won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
Not every storage upgrade announces itself at first glance. Pullout cabinets hide a surprising amount of function behind a streamlined front, using built-in organizers to keep everyday tools tidy and easy to grab.
In this Los Angeles bathroom by Lindye Galloway Interiors, a dedicated pullout is outfitted with metal canisters designed to corral hot tools like a hair dryer, curling iron and straightener. A shelf below creates an extra landing spot for beauty products, keeping everything contained — and safely stowed — when not in use. Galloway won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
In this Encinitas, California, bathroom by Signature Designs Kitchen & Bath, a slim pullout tucked into a countertop tower provides a dedicated home for skin care essentials. When opened, the vertical compartment reveals neatly organized products that stay accessible yet out of sight, reinforcing the vanity’s clean, uncluttered look. The bathroom helped earn Signature Designs a Best of Houzz Design award. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
In this Atlanta bathroom by Innovative Design Build, a discreet pullout in the white oak vanity cleverly houses a trash can. The hidden compartment keeps the bin out of sight while remaining easy to access, blending practicality with the vanity’s sleek, seamless aesthetic. Innovative Design Build won a best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
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5. Open It Up
Open shelving brings both ease and elegance to bathroom storage, breaking up solid cabinetry and keeping frequently used items within easy reach. Towels, baskets and display pieces become part of the room’s design rather than hidden behind doors.
In this San Francisco-area bathroom, Baron Construction and Remodeling crafted a furniture-style vanity with a bottom shelf for towels and baskets, paired with an open storage tower on the right. The combination provides practical organization while creating a light, airy feel that keeps the space from looking heavy or closed-in. Baron Construction and Remodeling won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
Open shelving brings both ease and elegance to bathroom storage, breaking up solid cabinetry and keeping frequently used items within easy reach. Towels, baskets and display pieces become part of the room’s design rather than hidden behind doors.
In this San Francisco-area bathroom, Baron Construction and Remodeling crafted a furniture-style vanity with a bottom shelf for towels and baskets, paired with an open storage tower on the right. The combination provides practical organization while creating a light, airy feel that keeps the space from looking heavy or closed-in. Baron Construction and Remodeling won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
Even a small dose of open storage can make a big impact. In this Providence, Rhode Island, bathroom, Corinne Acampora Interiors & Art incorporated three simple open shelves into a sprawling built-in vanity. Woven baskets corral frequently used products while introducing warmth and texture, keeping the expansive cabinetry from feeling heavy or formal. Corinne Acampora won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
In this compact Willow Glen, California, bathroom by KBG Design, a pair of floating shelves provides just enough storage and display space to make a noticeable difference. The simple addition keeps care products within reach while giving the room a polished, styled-up look without crowding the space. The bathroom earned KBG Design a Best of Houzz Design award.
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6. Consider a Bottom Cabinet Drawer
Vanity drawers beneath a sink are often more complicated than they appear. Plumbing usually limits the space, forcing designers to create shallow or U-shaped drawers that wrap around pipes. Many experts, however, advocate for going big with a full-size drawer below a cabinet, a solution that maximizes storage without compromise. In this Bridgeport, Connecticut, bathroom, Design by the Jonathans implemented a full-size bottom drawer, providing generous room for towels, toiletries or other commonly used items while keeping the space feeling seamless and functional. Design by the Jonathans won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
Vanity drawers beneath a sink are often more complicated than they appear. Plumbing usually limits the space, forcing designers to create shallow or U-shaped drawers that wrap around pipes. Many experts, however, advocate for going big with a full-size drawer below a cabinet, a solution that maximizes storage without compromise. In this Bridgeport, Connecticut, bathroom, Design by the Jonathans implemented a full-size bottom drawer, providing generous room for towels, toiletries or other commonly used items while keeping the space feeling seamless and functional. Design by the Jonathans won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. The firm also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
On this compact Orange County, California, vanity by Madison Taylor, a bottom drawer makes the most of limited space. The full-width compartment provides practical storage for essentials while keeping the countertop clear. The bathroom earned Madison Taylor a Best of Houzz Design award.
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7. Carve Out a Niche
Instead of leaving plain walls untouched, consider recessing storage into the wall itself. By carving out space between studs, you can create niches that are both functional and visually appealing.
In this Bridgeport, Connecticut, bathroom, 360º Design installed open cubbies with wood shelves, providing easy access to towels, toilet paper and other go-to bath products. The recessed design keeps items within reach while maintaining a clean, uncluttered wall plane. 360º earned a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
Instead of leaving plain walls untouched, consider recessing storage into the wall itself. By carving out space between studs, you can create niches that are both functional and visually appealing.
In this Bridgeport, Connecticut, bathroom, 360º Design installed open cubbies with wood shelves, providing easy access to towels, toilet paper and other go-to bath products. The recessed design keeps items within reach while maintaining a clean, uncluttered wall plane. 360º earned a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
Don’t overlook shower niches, which keep items off the floor while staying within easy reach. In this Dallas bathroom by Tara Lenney Design, a niche on the pony wall turns wasted space into a sleek storage solution, elegantly organizing bathing products without interrupting the room’s clean lines. The bathroom earned Tara Lenney a Best of Houzz Design award.
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8. Make Room for a Makeup Area
Beauty routines come with their own storage demands, and a designated makeup zone can prevent vanities from feeling cluttered. A thoughtfully designed area provides space for self-care items while keeping products organized and accessible.
In this New York bathroom by Melissa Hill Home Design, a lowered makeup counter with an extra-wide drawer creates a compact but highly functional station. Open shelves tucked behind the flanking towers add extra storage and display opportunities, keeping everything neat while maintaining a light, airy feel. Melissa Hill won a Best of Houzz Design award for this space.
Beauty routines come with their own storage demands, and a designated makeup zone can prevent vanities from feeling cluttered. A thoughtfully designed area provides space for self-care items while keeping products organized and accessible.
In this New York bathroom by Melissa Hill Home Design, a lowered makeup counter with an extra-wide drawer creates a compact but highly functional station. Open shelves tucked behind the flanking towers add extra storage and display opportunities, keeping everything neat while maintaining a light, airy feel. Melissa Hill won a Best of Houzz Design award for this space.
Starr Homes applied a similar strategy in this Kansas City, Missouri, bathroom, where a lowered makeup counter sits between two vanities. A wide upper drawer, paired with two smaller drawers below, keeps beauty products neatly contained, while a round countertop tray corrals items for quick access. The bathroom earned Starr Homes a Best of Houzz Design award.
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9. Maximize With a Medicine Cabinet
Classic solutions can be the most effective. Mirrored medicine cabinets may be familiar, but they remain one of the smartest ways to add hidden storage without taking up floor space.In this compact Minneapolis bathroom by i.d. | interior design a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet pairs with an above-toilet wall cabinet to make the most of every inch. For tight layouts, recessed medicine cabinets are another clever option, tucking necessities into the wall and keeping surfaces clear while maintaining a streamlined look. The bathroom earned i.d. | interior design a Best of Houzz Design award.
Classic solutions can be the most effective. Mirrored medicine cabinets may be familiar, but they remain one of the smartest ways to add hidden storage without taking up floor space.In this compact Minneapolis bathroom by i.d. | interior design a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet pairs with an above-toilet wall cabinet to make the most of every inch. For tight layouts, recessed medicine cabinets are another clever option, tucking necessities into the wall and keeping surfaces clear while maintaining a streamlined look. The bathroom earned i.d. | interior design a Best of Houzz Design award.
In this small Houston bathroom, designer Jennifer Kizzee, who uses Houzz Pro software, installed a sleek, frameless mirrored medicine cabinet with integrated LED lighting. The cabinet not only boosts storage for commonly used items but also reflects light to make the space feel brighter and more open. Kizzee won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom. She also won a Best of Houzz Service award.
10. Place Hooks Where Needed
Sometimes the simplest solutions are also the smartest. Strategically placed hooks keep towels and robes easy to reach while allowing them to air-dry, all without taking up a single inch of cabinet space.
In this Detroit bathroom, J. Raine Design installed hooks just outside the shower — the perfect spot for towels and a practical, low-effort storage upgrade that makes a big difference in daily routines. The design earned J. Raine a Best of Houzz Design award.
Sometimes the simplest solutions are also the smartest. Strategically placed hooks keep towels and robes easy to reach while allowing them to air-dry, all without taking up a single inch of cabinet space.
In this Detroit bathroom, J. Raine Design installed hooks just outside the shower — the perfect spot for towels and a practical, low-effort storage upgrade that makes a big difference in daily routines. The design earned J. Raine a Best of Houzz Design award.
For larger walk-in showers, sometimes the best spot for a hook is inside the shower. In this Indianapolis bathroom, Susan Yeley Homes mounted a towel hook within easy reach, keeping towels close at hand while maintaining a sleek, uncluttered look. It’s a simple tweak that adds convenience without compromising style. Susan Yeley Homes won a Best of Houzz Design award for this bathroom.
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A countertop tower is a smart solution for carving out extra space without overwhelming the vanity. These vertical additions can be tailored to fit narrow gaps, slip neatly between mirrors or tuck to one side, keeping daily-use items right where you need them. For even more function, some towers contain electrical outlets, creating a discreet charging station for toothbrushes, razors and other small devices.
In this Miami bathroom, Goetz Interiors designed a slender storage tower that does double duty. The upper cabinet and lower drawer keep toiletries organized and close at hand while the tower itself acts as a subtle divider between the dual sinks. The result is a layout that feels more intentional — and offers a touch of privacy — without sacrificing openness. The bathroom helped earn Goetz Interiors a Best of Houzz Design award.