This Acacia Wood Over-the-Toilet Storage Gem Is a Mega Space-Saver

No matter how many times I think I’m tidying up and getting rid of clutter in my bathroom, I always seem to end up wishing I had more storage. The only problem is that while I can downsize and learn more efficient storage techniques, I can’t create more storage space out of thin air. Or can I? I rent my apartment, so I have to consider a non-drilling storage option, and I don’t have a lot of spare floor space for bookshelves and the like. But there is one simple way to take advantage of underutilized space in my apartment: a shelf that’s designed to fit right above your toilet, like this sleek, breezy acacia wood one from Walmart. 

Available at Walmart for $115, the Better Homes & Gardens Acacia Wood Over-the-Toilet Space Saver Cabinet is a three-tier wooden shelf that, as you can guess, is designed to fit over a toilet, so the shelves end up against the wall above the toilet. While some over-the-toilet storage shelves can look drab or utilitarian, this one is quite eye-catching, largely due to its natural wood design. It’s simple, sure, but it just looks nice. The shelf measures 11.25x26x61 inches and comes in two colors: light honey and white.

It’s pretty much always nice to incorporate more storage in your home, and it’s even nicer when that storage is attractive. This shelf adds a breezy, beachy chicness to a bathroom, and even if you don’t need the whole three tiers for toiletry storage, it’s also a great platform for decor. A few green plants would really complement the natural wood. You could also add in a candle or two and a cute trinket tray.

This one is also versatile and can work in several different rooms. “I originally tried it over the toilet, but it interfered with a nearby wall cabinet and made the bathroom feel cramped,” one online reviewer writes. “Instead, I repurposed it in the bedroom as a hobby shelf — and I’m thrilled with the storage!” The raised shelves are designed to accommodate a toilet, and if you don’t do that, you can fit items underneath, like a desk, chair, or record player.

Buy: Better Homes & Gardens Acacia Wood Over-the-Toilet Space Saver Cabinet, Walmart, $115