Not Cabinets, Not Racks: The Alternative Way To Keep Bathroom Towels Organized

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If you have a small bathroom, bulky, stationary storage solutions like cabinets, baskets, and wall-mounted racks can end up taking up more space than they save. But without some sort of help, bathroom items — particularly towels — don't have anywhere to go other than jumbled up on the floor or haphazardly hung over toilets and shower doors. And if you have more than one person sharing a bathroom, the clutter can get even worse. Fortunately, there's an alternative way to keep bathroom towels organized and out of the way: Store them on a tiered rolling cart.

A rolling cart with three or so shelves is a great storage option in any room, and the bathroom is no different. As a freestanding option, they are a great storage solution for bathrooms with limited wall space. Since the tiers are separated, each one can be used to store the towels of each person living in the home, plus any extras for guests. As an added bonus, these carts are mobile, which is helpful if you don't have a lot of room to move around your bathroom. If your bathroom is especially small, you could even keep the cart in the hallway and only move it when needed.

There are plenty of rolling shelves available on the market. You could go for a cart with dividers to separate rolled towels or a slim model that can fit between your sink and the toilet. When choosing a rolling cart, consider the bathroom square footage that you're working with, and don't forget to make use of vertical storage space. Even if you just go with any tiered rolling cart, you're sure to find it helpful in keeping your towels off the floor. After all, there's a reason this mobile piece of furniture is a must-have for small apartments.

Of course, you can store other bathroom products on these carts, especially if you opt for an option with a raised lip to keep all your creams, sprays, and hair tools from rolling off the edge. You can even add baskets or small containers, like mason jars, to create extra bathroom storage space and keep everything even more organized. Or, if the cart is tall enough, you can add a hamper on the bottom tier for dirty towels. Don't worry about the cart clashing with your bathroom decor; with so many options available, you're sure to find one that matches your aesthetic.