Australian bathrooms are famous for two things: being small, and accumulating more stuff than any other room. Before you price a renovation, try the three storage fixes our customers keep buying - together they reclaim metres of space for under $400.
1. The Mirror Cabinet - Storage Hiding in Plain Sight
The wall above your vanity is the most underused real estate in the house. The Cefito Bathroom Mirror Cabinet 100cm ($82.43) turns it into a full medicine cabinet without stealing a centimetre of floor space.
At 100cm wide it spans most vanities, the mirrored doors do double duty for your morning routine, and the interior shelves swallow the toiletries that currently colonise your benchtop. At $82.43 it's the cheapest square metre of storage you'll ever buy. See more in bathroom cabinets and storage.
2. The Over-Toilet Organiser - Dead Space, Found
The wall above the toilet cistern typically holds one sad air freshener. The Artiss Over-The-Toilet Storage Cabinet ($140.93) turns that dead zone into a proper storage tower - shelves for towels and baskets, plus an enclosed cupboard for the things guests shouldn't see.
It straddles the toilet without plumbing or drilling into the cistern, and works just as well over a washing machine in the laundry.
3. The Foldable Bathtub - A Bath in a Bathroom Without One
This one surprises people. The Weisshorn Foldable Bathtub 136x62cm with cover plate ($178.44) is a full-size soaking bath that folds flat and slides behind the door or under the bed when you're done.
For shower-only apartments, rentals and small homes, it's the difference between never having a bath and having one every Sunday night. Fill it in the shower recess, soak, drain with the built-in outlet, fold, done. It's also brilliant for bathing toddlers and small dogs. More in our bathtubs range.
The Small Bathroom Hierarchy of Storage
- Go vertical first - mirror cabinets and over-toilet units use walls, not floors.
- Contain the benchtop - if it lives on the vanity, it should live in the mirror cabinet instead.
- Use the laundry - over-toilet units fit over washing machines too.
- Choose furniture that folds - collapsible pieces like the Weisshorn tub give full-size function with flat-pack storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install a mirror cabinet myself?
Yes - the Cefito cabinet is a straightforward wall-mount with standard fixings into studs or masonry. Two people make the job much easier at 100cm wide.
Will an over-toilet cabinet fit my toilet?
The Artiss unit is designed to straddle standard Australian toilets with clearance for most cisterns. Measure the width of your toilet and the height to any obstacles (like a window sill) before ordering.
How long does a foldable bathtub last?
The Weisshorn tub uses layered, insulated materials designed for repeated folding. Used weekly and stored dry, it holds up for years - and it's covered by our 12-month warranty.
Reclaim Your Bathroom
Shop the full bathroom range at CS2B - clever storage, fast Australia-wide shipping, and a 12-month warranty on everything.
