Ditch The Bulky Medicine Cabinet - There's A Sleeker Alternative For Bathroom Storage

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Bathrooms need storage space for safely storing all our toiletries, shampoos, and toothbrushes. But the traditional medicine cabinet isn't always the best storage solution. Medicine cabinets can be bulky and are sometimes not particularly well suited to smaller spaces when they project so far out from the wall. Plus, the shape, size, and mirrored appearance of the standard cabinet can date your bathroom and just make it look less pleasing to the eye in general. Fortunately, there are plenty of medicine cabinet alternatives for stylish bathroom storage that allow you to create a sleeker and more polished look in your bathroom space. One of the most popular of these options is floating shelves, which are a simple and sleek addition to your bathroom that will instantly update its look and feel.  

With the rise in popularity of Scandinavian design and hygge decor, homeowners are looking for neater bathrooms that provide a sleek feeling of elegance while still retaining warmth to be a space that you want to spend time in. Plus, most of us want a sense of openness in our bathrooms. Even if they're not spacious in square footage, we want to do what we can to maximize the space. And one of the simplest ways to do this is with the addition of floating shelves into your bathroom. As well as modernizing your space, these shelves can also create the illusion of a larger bathroom.  

If you're looking for items you can use to organize your bathroom, the humble floating shelf could be the perfect addition. But if you struggle with clutter, just be warned that maintaining the look of open shelving will call on degree of organization and discipline. As Megan Blum, agent development director at Flux Real Estate, explained to Apartment Therapy, "Floating shelves are all the rage now. While it does require minimalism, it's a great way to modernize your space."

A floating shelf does put everything on display, and if you just opt for just one, there's not going to be room for a lot of products. Instead, you need to think about using this space to just display a few essential items, with bonus points if they're packaged attractively. If you have a slightly larger space, you could also consider installing several floating shelves on the wall, with the beauty of the design meaning they don't extend far into a room.  

While floating shelves look elegant, they're not always the most practical choice for a busy household. Fortunately, it's easy to add in some portable storage, such as this cabinet from Walmart that will give you space to store day-to-day items, leaving your floating shelves free for display items and a more considered overall look and feel.