Comments on: How can I add storage to my small bathroom?

By: Mid Mod Pam

Mid Mod Pam — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:00:01 +0000

I like it, Amy! Granny chic – one of Retro Renovation’s top 10 trends for 2009!

By: San Diego Amy

San Diego Amy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:33:09 +0000

I’ve seen this on ebay for some time and I thought that I would share it with everyone just in case it might work for someone out there.

It’s not a metal etagere that Pam describes, instead a plastic one – but with the same sort of grandma appeal as the jc penny bathroom rugs Pam shared.

The item number is: 300188764720
Seller is: the-royalston-attic
The title of the listing is: Vint 1975 Bush Bros Bath Storage Maker Shelving Unit OB

By: catherine

catherine — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:15:54 +0000

stacie, i was searching “shelf” in etsy’s vintage section and came up with a variety of cute little shelves that would be great in a bathroom! just some examples:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=16397565

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=18776814

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=11372321

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_3&listing_id=18412351

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_4&listing_id=18231227

good luck in your search!

By: Mid Mod Pam

Mid Mod Pam — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:01:13 +0000

Of course send some pics, Bob! pam at retrorenovation dot com. Thanks!

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:46:04 +0000

I solved my storage problem by “building” a storage unit out of closet-organizing units; two base cabinets with double doors (one was converted to a tilt-out hamper) with a bunch of shelves made for shoe storage stacked on top. Trim out the edges with some iron-on edge tape and it looks like one big piece.
Not being able to leave well enough alone, I covered the doors on the base units with marble Con-Tact paper and fitted knobs in the center of the doors. It always makes me think of Caesar’s Palace for some reason, but it works. I now have plenty of room to display my collection of vintage hair-care products.

At this point, I only have pictures of individual shelves, nothing of the ‘tout ensemble’, but I can certainly take a couple if there’s any interest.

Bob

By: Mid Mod Pam

Mid Mod Pam — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:47:26 +0000

Robert – agreed. But we should all be keeping that toilet lid down anyway. Bad feng shui to keep it open when not in use – all your ‘energy’ especially your ‘money’ flows right down. bad bad bad

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:59 +0000

I have a small bath and have a cabinet above the toilet. Love the storage; BUT…

How many of you have had to take pill bottles, combs or whatever else falls out of the toilet when your let loose too soon or knock it over when your getting something else!!

What a wonderful way to start of finish your day.

By: Mid Mod Pam

Mid Mod Pam — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:46:10 +0000

A private tooter. You got it! Hey, my husband CHOSE the downstairs bathroom because he gets up early and doesn’t want to disturb those of us who desperately need our beauty sleep. Plus, he got to choose flamingo wallpaper. So your upstairs bathroom is a museum? Alas. But it IS drop dead gorgeous!!!! I don’t think I’ve shown it here. Will do, for sure. Happy Kitschmas to you, too, MidCent Keith!

By: stacie

stacie — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:09:41 +0000

Pam! Thanks so much for including my question and for the great tips. I’ll let you know what we end up with! Merry Christmas!

By: MidCent Keith

MidCent Keith — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:32:27 +0000

I’m not sure Pam, but you’re the best tutor (tooter?) ever … I always use my basement shower (never the one upstairs) so I don’t have to work so hard to keep the black tile upstairs spot free – its bad enough trying to keep the toothpaste spittle in check. Merry Christmas Pam!