Replace Old Shower Storage: A New IKEA Find That'll Save Space In Your Bathroom

A cluttered bathroom is the last thing anyone wants, but it's easy for this space to get out of hand — especially in the shower. Allowing personal care items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, and loofahs to accumulate unchecked can lead to overly filled ledges. Instead of turning to conventional shower storage that is bulky and unsightly, there's an affordable IKEA find that can save space while being quick to implement: the TÅNGHÄLLAN Shower basket, which retails for just $3.99.

Made from light gray plastic, the basket is suited for extended exposure to water. It measures 5 inches deep by 12 ¼ inches high by 11 ½ inches wide and is outfitted with a durable hook. The latter feature allows you to hang the product from the cold water inlet — the care instructions specifically note to not attempt to hang it from the hot water inlet. Alternatively, you can place it on the floor of your shower. Perforations in the bottom of the basket also will prevent it from trapping water and soap residue. An additional design feature is that you can loop the hook from one basket to the bottom of another, which can double the storage space in your shower.

At the time of writing, the basket had a 4.7-star average from 25 reviews. Customers praise the performance of this storage resource, with one five-star IKEA review stating "Hangs on shower taps perfectly! Holds 4 bottles, cloth & soap; it's got plenty of space & the holes help it clear the water. So happy with it!"

If keeping your shower tidier is on your wish list, the TÅNGHÄLLAN could be a good way to realize this goal. If you have more than one bathroom with a shower, you could purchase a basket for each one without spending a ton of money. For households where multiple people share a single bathroom, each individual could have their own caddy.

Further enhance the order in your bathroom by placing a tension rod in a cabinet or closet. That way you can hang the basket there when not using it in the shower. The TÅNGHÄLLAN could also serve as a caddy for college students who share a dorm bathroom. Not sure whether this basket would be a good fit for your needs? Here are some things that you should consider when picking out shower caddies and storage.

Thanks to the holes in the bottom of the basket, it is unlikely to trap much water. Even so, it is worthwhile to routinely wipe out the inside of the basket with a damp and soapy cloth, which will prevent slimy build up. If you're looking for more bathroom organization, check out these smart ways to use an IKEA pegboard.