Use An Affordable IKEA Solution To Add More Storage To Your Small Bathroom

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If you have a small bathroom, you know the pain of trying to find storage spaces to keep your products organized. Sure, cabinets and drawers are nice to have, but they fill up quicker than you realize. Then, stuff starts to accumulate on the countertop, on shelves, and anywhere else it can fit. But if you're trying to keep your bathroom clutter-free, you'll probably need to think outside the cabinet box. Luckily, IKEA has an affordable cart that can fit into tiny spaces and help you store all your bathroom essentials within reach.

This is the NISSAFORS utility cart, which comes in four colors and retails for $24.99. It's a steel cart that has three shelves, and it's extra thin: under 8 inches wide, and about 20 inches long. If you're looking for the best ways to organize your small bathroom, this allows you to take advantage of small spaces that are otherwise unused. For example, that tight spot between your shower glass and the sink, or that dead space against a wall. Plus, this cart has two wheels, so you can treat it like a drawer or easily move it around if you ever need the space for something else.

The rack has three separate shelves. The bottom one has a raised edge (nearly 4 inches) and about 8 inches of clearance in height. This one's perfect to store taller products that might otherwise topple over, like bottles of hair spray, body lotion, and mouth wash. The upper shelves have a shorter edge, so they're good for rolls of toilet paper and small products like face cream, makeup, or nail polish. The very top shelf has a mesh-like bottom, so it's ideal for items that need airflow, like sponges or towels. 

While this trolley is practical, it's also stylish. The matte finish of the metal, paired with the straight lines used in the design, are perfect for a minimalist bathroom makeover. This works particularly well if you're considering adding a wet room to your bathroom. The wet room bathroom trend features simple interiors, curbless showers, and tiled wall surrounds. With this trend, it's important to be intentional and clever about storage space. A cart like IKEA's NISSAFORS is a perfect way to add storage to that kind of minimalist bathroom without compromising the sleek and modern aesthetic.

Another option is to use this storage piece in a modern industrial-style bathroom. Here, the black version will probably look best, and you'll want to pair the utility cart with other metals and raw materials. For example, this would look wonderful next to a concrete sink or the chrome LLIUBIVTA Stainless Steel Soap Dispenser and Toothbrush Holder. 

No matter which style you incorporate into your bathroom, a simple way to go the extra mile to make this IKEA cart look extra high-end is to hide products in sleek containers. Small containers like boxes, jars, and baskets are good way to reduce visual clutter and make your bathroom look more organized, especially when you're working with open storage like a cart. For example, use this black Simplify 10-piece Organizing Set to help you sort and display lotions, perfumes, hair accessories, or hygiene items. Or, pair it with something like this matte black NEECZS 3-pack Bathroom Set with Tray to keep cotton swabs, floss picks, or cotton balls hidden and organized.