Turn A Shoe Cabinet Into Convenient Bathroom Towel Storage

Bathroom storage can feel like a rare luxury, especially since many homes don't offer much of it. Some bathrooms have zero cabinet space, while others only have under-the-sink storage, which usually ends up packed with toilet paper, hair tools, and cleaning supplies. So, where do the towels go? If you don't have a linen closet, chances are your towels are wedged somewhere between a toilet paper pack and a hair dryer under the sink, making the space look cluttered and disorganized. That is, until now. We've uncovered a surprisingly simple solution to storing towels that doesn't involve installing one of those bulky bathroom cabinets. Instead, it repurposes a shoe cabinet to hold your supplies.

Many shoe cabinets are designed with a narrow depth, allowing them to fit nicely into tight bathroom spaces. What's even better is that they double as decor, thanks to the variety of styles available, from walnut and oak to the highly coveted rattan look. Instead of storing shoes, the tilt-out compartments, which typically include two sections, could hold bath towels styled like spa rolls. If you know how to fold bath towels in tight, tidy rolls, you may be able to fit several in the front compartment of the shoe cabinet, with additional towels neatly tri-folded and tucked into the back. Lower drawers can be reserved for extra towels or larger, seasonal ones like pool towels, while smaller upper drawers work well for washcloths and hand towels. In the end, all your towels, big and small, are neatly corralled into one stylish shoe cabinet.

Shoe cabinets can double as bathroom towel storage solutions because they typically take up less space than standard bathroom storage cabinets, thanks to their narrower depth. This makes them perfect for bathrooms with limited space. Many shoe cabinets have depths of around 9 inches, meaning they stick out less than the length of a standard ruler. Cabinets labeled as bathroom storage often have depths of 11 inches or more. It may not sound like much, but when the room is tight, those one or two inches of saved space may make a huge difference. Even if it won't fit in the bathroom, the shallower cabinet will be more likely to work just outside in the hallway.

But shoe cabinets don't just save space. They also offer more style options beyond the typical white bathroom cabinets sold in most stores, giving you a chance to decorate your bathroom a little differently. And what's more, many shoe cabinets are made from more moisture-resistant engineered wood, so they can hold up well in a bathroom environment. If you choose a shoe cabinet without pull-out drawers at the top, you could still reserve some of the top space for smaller towels, like washcloths, without worrying about them falling through the openings. To do this, slide one or two small plastic baskets, such as the Dollar Tree Assorted Rectangular Slotted Plastic Baskets, into the top compartment. After you fold your washcloths or face cloths, line them up in your storage containers. The rest of the space can be reserved for your rolled or folded towels, depending on which arrangement works best.