More than just a vase, a roll of toilet paper, or an erratically positioned candle belongs in the area over your toilet. Instead, it can be transformed into a space to store additional bathroom supplies, display decor, and showcase your style with the aid of some cabinetry, shelving, and baskets. Our favorite above toilet decor ideas are provided in the following paragraphs.
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Apply Shelve
I believe that adding a shelf can be a terrific way to add decorative interest as well as usefulness and storage. You may use a clean, straightforward design on your shelves or add pops of color with ceramics or flora. It’s usually a good idea to inject some personality into a set of shelves.
This can be accomplished using blooms, foliage, woven baskets, or trays. Put important bathroom supplies like cotton swabs and Q-tips in clear jars. Be imaginative! Although there are countless options, I am sure you can style your way to the ideal #shelfie.
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How About Baskets
You’ve probably seen the “basket wall,” but have you ever considered hanging a few or a lot of them above your toilet? If you decorate in a bohemian style or want to add some texture or vintage flair to your home, this is a terrific option.
Speaking of old, I ALWAYS search for baskets when I go rummaging around my favorite antique stores or estate auctions! If you’re interested, here is a list of 10 additional items I always purchase when thrifting.
To provide storage and utility, baskets can also be hung above the toilet with the open side towards the front. The baskets might be used to hold things like extra toilet paper, linens, and room fresheners.
Use Art
You can purchase the digital image and have it printed at a big box store, a neighborhood print shop, or a website like Shutterfly. Alternatively, you can have the print matted and framed. They have an excellent assortment that is updated seasonally and offers such an inexpensive alternative for both fashionable and traditional prints. Look at it here. Currently, they are running a buy one, get one 50% off discount.
Don’t currently have the funds to purchase art. No issue! Try your hand at creating DIY textured art by following this simple step-by-step guide.
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Consider Wall Treatments
Simple is preferable in some situations. When you move into a new empty house, you might be tempted to cover every wall and fill every vacant area. It’s not always essential, though. There are so many lovely instances of rooms that don’t have anything above the toilet, and it never seems like anything is missing.
Although you might not have any decor or things to hang on the walls, wall treatments can still add color and texture. Wallpaper, tiling, wainscoting, or a combination of these are all acceptable wall treatments. To keep the area above your toilet seeming neat, and simple, but anything from boring, I think adding a wall treatment is fantastic.
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Consider Towel Rods
Towel rods can be used in one of two ways, but I believe they can be tastefully hung over the toilet to retain towels.
For whatever reason, I’ve removed all of my towel rods from both of our bathrooms because I generally think they’re outdated. However, rods can be both stylish and practical while bringing in the metals used in the cabinet, sink, or shower hardware.
I adore the monogrammed towels Alexander Interiors used in this luxurious bathroom with a millennial design. How do you feel?
Select Wall Mural
Have you ever seen a mural of a peony quite like the one above LeeAnne’s toilet? Her One Room Challenge (ORC) unveiling for the spring of 2021 is incredible. The blossoms give the room color, movement, and an organic vibe. This is one of my faves since it uses wall decor in such a unique way. To be completely honest, I don’t think I would have thought of this wall mural when considering how to adorn the area over the toilet, but I’m very glad LeeAnne did.
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Greenery & Florals
Black, I once heard, is the color every room must have, and I believe the same might be said of a splash of green. Any room is given life by adding a potted or hanging plant, whether it be foliage or floral, fake or real. Even if it’s only a modest arrangement for toilet tank decor, the area around the toilet in a bathroom is a terrific place to incorporate some greenery.
Think Classic Black
Black accents are a perfect finishing touch for almost every room in the house, particularly the bathroom. Along with black bathroom hardware and faucets, narrow matte black storage works well above the toilet. Additionally, this iconic color’s striking appearance gives a tiny space tremendous linear visual interest.
Use All The Vertical Space
Bathroom vertical space encompasses more than simply the area above the vanity and the few feet above the toilet. Vertical space, however, extends all the way to the ceiling. Use it to your advantage by placing your shelves higher than usual and hanging art.
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Put Minimalist Touches In Place
Looking for storage that won’t draw attention but will instead blend in? Consider using storage that matches your wall’s hue. If done properly, you’ll have a stylish, simple, and practical over-the-toilet storage solution. It will need to be quite smooth (i.e., not made of wicker or wood).
Choose Glasses
Use glass shelves to create over-the-toilet storage that takes up the least amount of visible area. These transparent shelves not only blend in with most decors but also cast fascinating shadows and reflections.
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Choose Simple
Sometimes all you need to have stored over your toilet is a candle, some greenery, and a few extra sheets. Use simply one shelf above your toilet if the room is limited or you desire a minimalist style. Make sure it blends in well with the other finishes in your bathroom because there is only one.
Choose Mirrors
A space has traditionally been made to appear larger by using mirrors. They are conceivably the second-best choice, after a window, for enlarging a room. They will significantly open up your room by reflecting light. Mirrors are a terrific idea, particularly if your bathroom is small and doesn’t get much natural light.
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Keep Long And Narrow
When it’s too wide or too short, over-the-toilet storage might occasionally look strange. Utilize long, narrow storage, such as a row of tall, slender shelves, to make the most of the available space. The area will be put to better use, and your storage will appear proportionate.
Remember Wicker
Do you want to give your main bathroom a bohemian or country feel? Use wicker for storage over the toilet. Wicker adds a natural, earthy touch to your room and works well with other light-colored wood furnishings. Bonus: You can locate wicker storage and shelves at most secondhand shops.
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Place A Cabinet
You don’t want to put all of your bathroom supplies on exposed shelves, right? Instead, consider building a cabinet so that you may store your stuff more efficiently and do so behind a closed door. Additionally, you can use a cabinet with a mirror front to add more space for getting ready.
FAQs
What Looks Good over a Toilet?
Floating shelves and baskets are the perfect go-to for over the toilet decorating, which you’ll see show up several times in this round-up. Greenery adds color to this neutral farmhouse design with towels for drying your hands, and a modern boho wall hanging.
What Do You Put on Shelf above Toilet?
Use the space above the toilet to store extra toilet paper, folded towels, or decorations by adding some floating shelves. Dark stains give a light-colored bathroom warmth. Consider using a lighter colored stain if your bathroom is dark. You could also paint them to match your decor.
How Do You Hang Art above a Toilet?
When hanging above the loo (it is a great place to hang out), there should be approx.58 – 62 inches from the centre of the artwork to the floor.
What is the Thing above the Toilet Called?
Typically, the toilet tank sits on top of the bowl, which is attached to the floor. The unit’s top portion is the toilet tank. It has a small water tank or reservoir that houses the flushing mechanism.
Where Should Pictures Be Hung on a Toilet?
Alternatively, for hanging a picture above a toilet make sure the art is centered approximately 56 to 60 inches from the floor.
Summary
Don’t waste the opportunity to decorate or store items over your toilet if you have a tiny space. Installing storage, paintings, or even just adding accessories to the top of your toilet tank will completely transform your bathroom. Above are some suggestions for using the odd area above your toilet, from storage to decoration.
