If you’re living in a home with a small bathroom, you’ll face unique challenges when it comes to decorating and storage options. So don’t let the area above your toilet go to waste! Whether you install art, shelving, or even just accessorize the top of your toilet tank, decorating above a toilet can make all the difference in your bathroom. Below, we’ve rounded up 13 of our favorite ideas for what to do with that weird space above your toilet, from storage to décor.

Carolin Lehmann

Dec 20, 2022

7 Sneaky Ways to Get More Out of Your Small Bathroom Layout

According to designers!

Hannah Baker

Dec 17, 2022

B&A: A Boring Builder-Grade Bathroom Goes Bespoke with a $2,000 DIY Redo

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"Everything in here was new, but it was builder-grade and looked pretty average," this homeowner says. But with some DIY touches, the new bathroom looks positively luxe.

Sarah Everett

Dec 13, 2022

2023 calls for a DIY project in your bathroom.

Noella Williams

Dec 13, 2022

If You Didn't Think Grout Could Be Sexy, This Bathroom Will Make You Think Again

It's not every day that I get worked up over bathroom grout. Today is that day though.

Caroline Mullen

Dec 12, 2022

B&A: A Falling Apart 1960s Avion Trailer Gets a Groovy Retro-Inspired Redo

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This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

Sarah Everett

Dec 9, 2022

B&A: A Dark Bathroom Loses the Red (and Some Walls) to Become a Light and Serene

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Before, the homeowner wasn't loving the color or the layout. But after, "words can't describe how beautiful the light is in the morning," she says.

Sarah Everett

Dec 8, 2022

6 Super-Simple Secrets for Making a Teeny-Tiny Bathroom Chic

According to designers!

Sarah Lyon

Dec 7, 2022

Kim Kardashian’s Bathroom Houses 8 Christmas Trees

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Featuring the Skims founder's trademark minimalist style.

Abby Monteil

Dec 4, 2022

B&A: A Daring $1,075 Bathroom Redo Ditches the Lime Green and Brings the Drama

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"I am most proud that we completed this entire renovation on time and within budget!" this homeowner says. "That rarely happens to us."

Sarah Everett

Dec 3, 2022

Don't Make These 6 Mistakes I Made Renovating My Bathroom

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I'm sharing so you can avoid them!

Laura Fenton

Dec 2, 2022

Your Favorite Kitchen Storage Solution Actually Belongs in Your Bathroom

You know this piece well, but you probably haven't thought to use it here.

Caroline Mullen

Dec 1, 2022

B&A: A $100 Mural Makes a Plain Bathroom Feel Like a Boho-Glam Spa Retreat

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This muralist and her husband were looking for a way to make their bathroom feel more luxe without breaking the bank.

Sarah Everett

Nov 30, 2022

B&A: A $125 Bathroom Redo Features the Boldest Paint Color We've Seen This Year

This mini makeover is proof that a few personal elements can go a long way in making a just-OK space feel like home.

Brigitt Earley

Nov 27, 2022

B&A: A Tiny Powder Room Gets a Bigger, Brighter Look with the Same Footprint

The square footage stayed the same, but other room-enhancing changes give the illusion of more space.

Brigitt Earley

Nov 25, 2022

B&A: A 40-Square-Foot Bathroom Keeps Its Footprint But Looks Much Bigger

Smart swaps help give the illusion of more space in this classic and charming bathroom reno.

Brigitt Earley

Nov 20, 2022

Before & After: A Designer Updates Her Bathroom Without Stripping Away Its Charm

That stained glass window though!

Danielle Blundell

Nov 20, 2022

B&A: A Small, Drab Bathroom Gets an $800, Hotel-Worthy Upgrade

This DIY looks way more luxe than its under-$1,000 price tag.

Brigitt Earley

Nov 18, 2022

B&A: A Smelly Bathroom's Redo Looks Way More Expensive Than Its $700 Price

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The secret to the budget-friendly project: buying secondhand, shopping around, and DIYing it all.

Sarah Everett

Nov 16, 2022

B&A: A $280 Project Adds Big Style to a Standard-Issue Rental Bathroom

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"The before was dull," this renter says. "If the electric mirror wasn't present, the bathroom would've had no hope at all. It felt cold and unwelcoming — not in my dream home!"

Sarah Everett

Nov 12, 2022

If You're Not Using This Storage Spot in Your Bathroom, You're Missing Out

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The answer is as easy as looking up.

Nomita Vaish-Taylor

Nov 9, 2022

B&A: A 1980s Bathroom Gets a Floor-to-Ceiling Redo with Classic Vintage Vibes

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A husband-wife duo redesigned this 1988 bathroom.

Sarah Everett

Nov 8, 2022

This Space-Saving Trash Can Doubles as a Storage Solution and Is Perfect for Tiny Bathrooms

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Bonus: It's not just a trash can!

Alyssa Longobucco

Nov 8, 2022

One Smart Reason to Keep a Dish Brush in Your Shower

Who knew?!

Caroline Biggs

Nov 7, 2022

One Clever Reason to Put Bubble Wrap Inside Your Toilet Tank

On top of damaging materials and costing you money, excess bathroom moisture may promote the growth of mold or mildew.

Ashley Abramson

Nov 3, 2022

I Sent a Stager Photos of My Bathroom — Here's What She Told Me to Get Rid Of

The stager took my bathroom from “cute but cluttered” to Zillow listing-ready.

Jazmine Reed-Clark

Nov 3, 2022

Why You Should Avoid White Bathrooms, According to One Designer

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The classic bathroom shade comes with some drawbacks.

Abby Monteil

Oct 30, 2022

These Are the 9 Highest Rated Bathroom Organizers on Amazon

There is no worse feeling than waking up in the morning or winding down after a long day, only to walk into your bathroom and see... chaos.

Olivia Muenter

Oct 29, 2022

A ’90s Time Capsule Bathroom Has TikTok Reliving the Carpet- and Doily-Covered Nostalgia

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Pull out your shag toilet cover.

Inigo Del Castillo

Oct 27, 2022

The Chic, Renter-Friendly Organizers That Doubled My Shower Storage Space In Seconds (They’re Drill-Free!)

Cluttered bathtub, no more!

Tamara Kraus

Oct 26, 2022

B&A: This Cozy $3,000 RV Redo Is Packed with Budget-Friendly Small Space Ideas

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A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.

Sarah Everett

Oct 25, 2022

See How a Stager Used the “Visual Triangle” to Overhaul a Florida Bathroom

It went from drab to fab.

Chelsea Greenwood

Oct 25, 2022

B&A: A Small Black-and-White Bathroom's Colorful Redo Fits in a Dreamy New Tub

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These homeowners were ready for something a little more colorful (and luxe!)

Sarah Everett

Oct 24, 2022

B&A: An Unfinished Basement Gets an English Countryside Bathroom

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With help from the pros, a DIYer transformed a blank space for $9,600.

Kelly Dawson

Oct 19, 2022

Why Your Shower Knob Actually Belongs Outside Your Shower

A shower with its knob placed outside the cubicle might seem like a crazy idea, but it surprisingly makes a lot of sense.

Inigo Del Castillo

Oct 19, 2022

These DIY Custom Beaded Bathroom Cabinets Are Totally Renter Friendly, According to TikTok

One renter on TikTok just came up with a brilliant way to temporarily upgrade her bathroom cabinets.

Olivia Harvey

Oct 18, 2022

Here's Where to Put all That Toilet Paper in Your Teeny Tiny Bathroom

Here are some ideas for those couple spare rolls.

Nancy Mitchell

Oct 18, 2022

Best Small Toilets: Toto, Kohler, Duravit & 3 More

Bring on the small, yet powerful, toilets that allow you to save space and still sit down in style. Oh, and yes, you will also save lots of water as well! When I started doing this list nearly ten years ago, this was a novel category. It is no longer. Our reader favorites continue to be these brands: Toto, Duravit and Kohler, and while there’s still debate about the higher prices for these toilets and problems with “streaking” they seem to be generally winning people over.

Maxwell Ryan

Oct 15, 2022

6 Smart Ways to Decorate the Space Between Your Sinks

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Make the most of each and every inch with these savvy ideas.

Danielle Blundell

Oct 15, 2022

Ruggable’s New Bath Mat Feels Like a Cloud and It May Be the Last One I’ll Ever Need (Yes, It’s Machine Washable!)

And my bathroom may have met its perfect match.

Kendall Cornish

Oct 14, 2022

Small Bathroom Ideas: 6 Changes to Make Tiny Bathrooms Feel More Spacious

Do you have a cramped, small, hard-to-move in bathroom? Do you feel slightly claustrophobic every morning when getting ready for work? If you rent or don’t have the funds for a huge wall-moving renovation that will literally give you more space, try one of these six ideas that could improve the feel, at least. Some changes are big, and some are small, but all will go toward creating a more spacious feeling space — perhaps you’ll find something you can try this weekend?

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 14, 2022

Small Bathroom Ideas: 5 Effective Decluttering Tips for a Tidier Space

If you always feel like your small bathroom is drowning in toiletries, cleaning supplies and hair products, it’s time to get serious about creating a bathroom that works. Why? Because it’s the spot in your home you probably spend time in getting ready every morning, and cleaning out this small space for good will mean eliminating mess stress before going into work every day. Here are five tips that will work if you keep them going. 1.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 14, 2022

This Weekend: Contend With (& Conquer) Your Bathroom Storage

Some storage spots are easier to ignore than others which means house clutter tends to accumulate and linger there far longer than it should. We give those spots the side eye (and ourselves a mental reprimand) every time we walk by, but we often need a nudge to actually deal with the trouble spot. Consider this post a friendly little prod in the direction of your bathroom sink, and all the stuff currently hiding beneath it.

Dabney Frake

Oct 13, 2022

How To Make Your Bath Hold More Water for Deeper Soak

After a really hectic week, we always look forward to taking the stress off with a long soak in the tub. Our bathtub is clawfoot and charming, but here’s the challenge. The overflow valve is placed so low that the water starts to drain out before the bathtub is anywhere near full. We scoured the web for solutions to this that we’ll share, as well as our own happy solution. Hint: you can make your tub “deeper” without renovating.

Jeanine Brennan

Oct 13, 2022

Inexpensive Organizers Everyone With a Small Bathroom Should Be Using

If you’ve got a small bathroom, you’re really making a fatal design and storage mistake by not including these five smart storage tools. These five items will give you more storage space, make your existing storage space more efficient and make using your small bathroom a lot more enjoyable. Hate opening your bathroom drawers to a jumble of toiletries? Create your own affordable drawer dividers to transform those junk drawers into spaces that make you happy to open and use every day.

Adrienne Breaux

Oct 13, 2022

9 (Way Too Common) Bathroom-Cleaning Mistakes You Might Be Making

Although apparently your kitchen sink is dirtier than your toilet, nothing feels like a dirtier job than cleaning the bathroom. All the more reason to clean it as thoroughly as you can. Taking a look at these often overlooked ways to tidy the bathroom could very well make your bathroom cleaner than it’s ever been. Next time “bathroom cleaning” shows up on your chore checklist, consider adding one or more of these tasks that might be missing from your routine.

Shifrah Combiths

Oct 13, 2022

The Secret to Kitchens & Bathrooms That Will Never Go Out of Style

As Nancy pointed out recently, there are some kitchen design choices that never go out of style — retro SMEG fridges and farmhouse sinks fall firmly in this category. If they’ve been considered stylish and practical for decades, chances are they’ll still be popular a couple decades from now.

Katie Holdefehr

Oct 13, 2022

Black and White and Gold in the Bathroom

Black and white and gold is a striking color combination, and nowhere is that more true than in the bathroom. Gold fixtures in the bathroom is a look we’re seeing more and more of, and paired with a black and white color scheme, they add a pleasing bit of drama to a humble space. Above: A black ceiling, black door, and encaustic tile floor add delicious drama to a bathroom spotted on Desire to Inspire. A black bathroom with white and gold accents from Godrich Interiors.

Nancy Mitchell

Oct 12, 2022

How To Make the Most of a Bathroom with a Pedestal Sink

Does your bathroom have a pedestal sink? I definitely feel your short-on-storage pain. Here’s how to make the most of your small bathroom, with examples from our House Tours: 1. Add furniture. If your bathroom has a layout that allows for a freestanding piece of furniture, count your lucky stars and get to shopping. 2. Utilize the top of your toilet. If your tank has a flat top, use it for some practical and pretty open storage. 3. Any flat surface is fair game.

Tara Bellucci

Oct 12, 2022

Alternative Uses for Towel Bars That'll Maximize Storage

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They have so much more potential than just holding towels.

Laura Wheatman Hill

Oct 11, 2022

B&A: A Spa-Style Bathroom Redo Done for a Third of the Original Quote

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Working with the big stuff that was already in place helped this savvy homeowner create her dream bathroom for a lot less.

Megan Baker Detloff

Oct 7, 2022

This Customizable (and Stylish!) Bathroom Organizer Features an Ingenious Jar System That’ll Double Your Storage Space

It's the ultimate Etsy find.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Oct 6, 2022

We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor Tree

If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).

Angie Cho

Oct 6, 2022

B&A: A $24 Peel-And-Stick Project Makes an IKEA Vanity Look MUCH More Expensive

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"We were in the process of renovating our whole bathroom and really wanted a wooden vanity, but the ones we liked were all out of our budget," this homeowner says. IKEA hack to the rescue!

Sarah Everett

Oct 5, 2022

The Question You’re Afraid to Ask: How to Clean the Stuff You Use to Clean the Toilet

How long has it been since you properly cleaned your toilet brush? Or—gasp!—the toilet brush holder? Here's how to do it.

Taryn Williford

Sep 28, 2022

Reese Witherspoon’s Renovated Powder Room Would Surely Be Elle Woods-Approved

Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.

Arielle Tschinkel

Sep 28, 2022

How To Clean an Old Porcelain Enamel Bathtub or Sink

Years of use or neglect can make for one discolored and dingy tub or sink. Here are a few tips to keep the porcelain on your antique fixture looking next-to-new.

Ashley Poskin

Sep 27, 2022

How To Make Homemade Bubble Bath

Soaking in a nice hot tub of bubbles at the end of the day is a small luxury that can make a big difference. If you make your own, you can choose what scents you want to soak in, and you have the advantage of knowing exactly what’s going on your skin. Also, it can a lot cheaper and just as luxurious as the fancy kinds. The key to a successful homemade bubble bath is to get a good mix of essential oils and the right amount of bubbles.

Laure Joliet

Sep 27, 2022

How To Clean Bathtub Jets with Basic Household Ingredients

There’s nothing quite like sitting down for a relaxing bath only to find water with floating black flecks, hair, and who-knows-what-else. Unfortunately, if you’re the owner of a jetted bathtub, this lament may seem all-too-common given that the crevices of the jets tend to collect gunk that is hard to clean by hand. But there are some simple ways to keep those jets clean using basic household ingredients. Fill the tub until the jets are covered by 2-3 inches of hot water.

Carolyn Purnell

Sep 22, 2022

B&A: 3 Statement-Making DIYs Totaling $1,800 Rescue a Tired Powder Room

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This bathroom went from bright red to more serene and Mediterranean-inspired.

Sarah Everett

Sep 21, 2022

3 Unsanitary Ways to Store a Toothbrush

They're not really deserving of a prime display on the vanity. But where your toothbrush ends up when you're done brushing does kinda matter.

Ashley Poskin

Sep 21, 2022

This Sleek Makeup Organizer with More Than 20,000 5-Star Reviews Will Give You a Department Store-Worthy Setup