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Keep your bathroom clutter-free without sacrificing style.

Creating extra storage space in any room in your home can be a challenge, but it's especially tough in the bathroom. Most bathrooms contain a ton of products in individual bottles and boxes, the bulk of which you'd likely prefer to keep stashed out of sight.

Unfortunately, many design decisions that make your bathroom look nice can seriously limit your storage space. You can have the gleaming pedestal sink you've always wanted instead of a vanity or choose a stylish framed mirror instead of a ho-hum medicine cabinet, but the products they might have stored will still need to go somewhere. The solution? An over-the-toilet storage piece that keeps all of your essential items contained. Read on for our top over-the-toilet storage picks, plus advice to consider before you shop.

After measuring the real estate you can dedicate to an over-the-toilet storage piece, your next task is to nail down which items you want to store and come up with a rough estimate of how much space they’ll occupy. That’ll help inform both the number of shelves and the dimensions you’ll want to aim for. Then, you can look for a piece that works with your existing décor. Styles include freestanding units with open shelving, cabinets, and/or drawers, as well as wall-mounted options with multiple tiers; design runs the gamut from industrial to modern farmhouse. Over-the toilet-storage units are typically constructed of wood, manufactured wood, and rust-resistant metal, or a combination of these materials.

Every over-the-toilet storage piece we've selected has an average rating of at least 4 stars, with the majority earning average ratings of 4.5 stars or more. Our selection includes a range of popular freestanding and wall-mounted styles across multiple price points, starting at $25 for a set of chic floating shelves to just under $250 for a handsome cabinet and drawer made of solid pine and birch veneer. During our research, we considered the quality of the materials used and overall design, as well as looking for pieces available in several finishes to make our final picks.

Combining sleek metal and rustic wood, this storage piece has an on-trend industrial look that works with a variety of bathroom styles. This over-the-toilet storage rack is extra sturdy, thanks to its metal frame and trapezoid design. However, this piece's standout feature is its shelves, which have a distressed wood finish that's water-resistant.

The three shelves also have back and side boards to prevent toiletries from falling off—plus there are floor levelers, so the piece remains steady.

If you need ample storage space but don't want to spend a ton, this solid bamboo wood unit—which resembles a freestanding bookcase—is your best bet.

The wide and deep open-slatted shelving prevents moisture from gathering underneath your bath sheets, skincare products, tissue box, and other personal care products. There are also hooks on one side to hang hand towels and bath accessories.

The unit comes in one size and three finishes, plus an option that includes a toilet paper holder.

This charming over-the-toilet storage unit is an easy way to add an unexpected splash of color to your bathroom, thanks to its eye-catching navy finish and antique brass handles. However, if this piece's hue doesn't impress you, it's also available in white, gray, and espresso.

Made of manufactured wood and designed in a decidedly farmhouse style, this piece is an excellent choice for those with a decorative mirror over the sink instead of a traditional medicine cabinet for storage space behind closed doors. In addition to its upper cabinet, there's also an open shelf where you can display items like cotton balls and cotton swabs in attractive jars.

We love this option because it pushes the needle from typical over-the-toilet storage to something design-forward that looks more like furniture. This unit has two side towers with open shelving to store everything from magazines and candles to bath products and books.

The large shelf above the tank has plenty of space for towels plus a few baskets, and the top shelf is perfect for a grouping of plants. The unit comes in four finishes, including white and antique chestnut.

This industrial-style three-tier shelf can be mounted above the toilet and features a towel rack at the bottom. The metal pipes are a clever design element and the shelving is crafted from reclaimed wood. If this particular model isn't quite what you need, it also comes in one- and two-tier sizes and in four finishes, including retro gray, retro white, and a black-and-white combo.

If you want a single shelf over your toilet that elevates your bathroom's decor and doesn't require drilling, this elegant option will do the job. It has a few simple design touches that give it a polished look, and it's crafted from a combination of solid birch and manufactured wood, with nylon floor levelers to keep it sturdy on uneven surfaces. The piece also gets rave reviews, with an average 4.7-star rating from more than 550 customers.

Attention to detail is what makes this handsome over-the-toilet storage unit a standout. It's constructed of pine with birch veneer, and has subtle design elements that give it heirloom vibes. The piece features an aged-wood finish in white or the lovely gray that's shown here, plus faux wrought-iron hardware with a bronze patina.

Other highlights include a deep pull-out drawer with metal tracks and an adjustable shelf inside the roomy cabinet.

These chic floating shelves are available in five finishes to coordinate with your bathroom's décor. Options include black, natural pine, gray, brown, and the white shown here, and every style comes with a matte black rust-resistant metal frame and towel bar. Each shelf has a 20-pound maximum weight capacity and the set includes mounting hardware.

The ability to customize the configuration of a bathroom storage rack is handy in the long term—in case you swap out the toilet, do a complete redesign, or simply change up the items you store—and this over-the-toilet storage rack will allow you to do just that.

It extends to 9.6 feet tall and 25 inches wide and you can adjust the height of the four shelves, which have ledges on the back and sides to keep products from falling off, and come in a rustic wood finish. The metal frame is rust-resistant and no drilling is required for installation because the unit is supported by the ceiling and floor.

If you want a lighter look, the piece is also available in white.