Small Bathroom? 5 Space-Saving Upgrades for Renters and Apartments

Tiny bathrooms are one of the biggest frustrations for renters and apartment dwellers: no cabinets, no counter space and very little room to move. You don't need a renovation to fix it. Wall-mounted and multi-use pieces free up space and make the daily routine smoother. Here are five upgrades worth considering.

1. Use the corner you're ignoring

Corners are usually wasted space. A Corner Wall-Mounted Bathroom Shelf gives you a place for shampoo, soap and towels without taking up any floor or counter space.

2. Clear the sink of clutter

Toothpaste tubes, brushes and cups crowd a small sink fast. An Automatic Wall-Mount Toothpaste Dispenser keeps everything on the wall and dispenses the right amount with a single press, which also helps keep the area cleaner.

3. Make the shower work harder

If the water pressure feels weak, a new shower head is one of the cheapest fixes. The 360° High-Pressure Shower Head is a simple swap-in upgrade that doesn't involve any plumbing work, so it suits renters too.

4. Keep your phone dry and handy

Plenty of people like music or a podcast in the shower, but a phone on a wet shelf is a risk. A Waterproof Shower Phone Holder keeps it sealed and usable hands-free.

5. No room for a tub? Get a foldable one

If you only have a shower stall, a bath isn't an option, until it is. The Foldable Inflatable Portable Bathtub folds away when you're done, which makes it a practical option for small apartments. Families with little ones may also like the Inflatable Baby Paddling Pool.

Small-bathroom rules of thumb

• Go vertical: wall-mounted storage beats freestanding furniture
• Choose items that do two jobs or fold away
• Keep the sink and counter as clear as possible
• Pick renter-friendly upgrades you can take with you when you move

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