Skip The Over-Toilet Cabinet & Try A Budget-Friendly IKEA Storage Solution Instead

If you don't have a ton of storage in your bathroom, installing an over-toilet cabinet might have crossed your mind at some point. They're often a favorable choice because they maximize the vertical space you have while not compromising on style. From complementing mid-century interiors to adhering to a bohemian design, there are seemingly endless storage items you can use to organize your bathroom. But not everyone has ample room for these types of storage products or can afford to splurge on shelving. In that case, it makes sense that you'd look for an alternative to a cabinet over your toilet.

You might want to experiment with a budget-friendly IKEA storage option for your bathroom instead, like the LILLASJÖN wall shelf with five hooks. For $13.99, it gives you plenty of space to hang towels and extra room to stow other bathroom essentials, such as luxurious bathroom sprays or Epsom salt potpourri to help your bathroom smell fresh. On the overhead shelf, you can also store toilet paper, hand towels, or lotions. Between the LILLASJÖN wall shelf's sleek, compact design and its affordable price tag, it's easy to see why it's an ideal alternative to storage above the toilet.

The LILLASJÖN's sleek design can be a great option for your half-bath or if your toilet is located in a spot that can't accommodate over-toilet storage cabinets. According to the rave 4.5-star-average customer reviews, it's also simple to assemble, and you need only two screws, which are sold separately. One reviewer used it in the shower and stated, "This is modern and fresh ... keeping everything right where it is needed." The LILLASJÖN could be used as a shower caddy to hold your shampoos, conditioners, and body wash with the assistance of water-resistant adhesive. There, you can place razors, washcloths, and loofahs on the hooks.

Another reviewer noted that while the shelf is great for storing lotions and hair products, "There's a gap of about [1.5 inches] between the bottom and the front of the shelf. Not sure why?" to which IKEA responded that the design of this specific space provides flexibility for storing different items. 

It's worth noting whether the walls in your bathroom can be penetrated with screws. Additionally, you can further customize the LILLASJÖN wall shelf by stacking one on top of another while omitting the hooks on the top shelf and using the bottom's hooks for hanging towels, or by leaving a large enough gap between them for additional storage. You could even use it for certain plants that provide an aromatherapy bonus in the bathroom.