Humble, TX on Aug 16, 2012

Making Toiletries part of your Bathroom Decor.

I got this little shelf/table at Roundtop Antiques Show Lat year for $20. I love the look of stacked white towels in a bathroom and I didn't want all of them hidden in the linen closet. I decided to use this shelf next to the shower to store things I wanted within arms reach. You can open the shower door and literally grab a towel or a fresh bar of soap without stepping foot on the floor. Also within reach are q-tips, a basket of wash cloths and a basket of hand towels. It has been very handy, and by sticking to the all white formula, pretty as well. To visit my blog and see more stuff like this click here: http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

All white in a bathroom makes such a beautiful and spa-like impact. This all looks pretty and very convenient.

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 1
Gayle Williams Fletcher, OH

In the process of moving & collecting ideas for my next home. We have a lot of black painted furniture & they ALL we be repainted white. In fact I will decorate the entire interior in white with subtle hints of pale color. The black shows dust & finger printed & has to be dusted daily to keep it looking good. I'll take the white any day:)

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 2
Donna R Lumberton, TX

We just painted our stairway a dark brown. Every time my white dog goes up and down the stairs, we look like we have a white fur runner on them!

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 1
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

I've always wanted to go to Roundtop and I love your "serving tray"! I keep my soap in a glass jar too

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 1
The Farmhouse Porch Humble, TX

Thanks you guys! I guess, to answer Rae about the particulate matter settling on things, I needed some sort of vignette for our bathroom to the look because we don't have any other horizontal spaces really. We have two small separate granite sink/vanities but keep those mostly clear and the room looks very sterile without a little something...does that make sense?

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
Rhoda V Kennesaw, GA

Very pretty! I love to see pretty in a bathroom. These are great ideas!

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
Sweet Pea Studio Astor, FL

This is clever and beautiful storage.

on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL

Gorgeous! Very clever.

on Aug 17, 2012 · Like 0
Shannon Hicks

I don't know if anyone mentioned it before but the trays are actually commercial bread loaf baking pans. They come hooked together like that. You can find those at websites such as webstaurantstore.com or other similar restaurant equipment supply stores. The cost is around $25 or so... just in case anyone wanted to know where to find them ;)

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 2
Eleanor P Brooksville, FL

Love the little table! I love all-white bathrooms and kitchens. Always look so fresh and clean.

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Farmhouse Porch Humble, TX

Thank you Shannon, I did know that actually. :D I found mine at a thrift store for a couple of bucks. $25! Wow, I had no idea about the price!

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Patricia M Saint Louis, MO

Great idea, It is so convenient and also looks wonderful. I like a lot of white also; so clean looking and with this towels are displayed also.

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 0
Ally Schenectady, NY

It looks lovely, but my kids would put the q-tips up their noses and eat the soap if I left it all exposed.

on Aug 23, 2012 · Like 4
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

Shared this on my FB page - love creative storage in the bathroom (I use vintage tarnished silver sugar & creamer sets!

on Aug 26, 2012 · Like 0
Farmhouse Porch Humble, TX

Thanks EV!

on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
Eco-Strip Reston, VA

Did you test the chipping paint to assure it is not lead-based from pre-1978 when it was outlawed. Ingested or inhaled fine lead dust can cause irreversible brain damage in kids, especially under 6. Recycling old stuff is fun; just be safe!

on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 0
Eleanor P Brooksville, FL

If you didn't test the paint - spray the table with a sealer. Problem solved.

on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 2
Sondra A Janesville, WI

Love the old stuff and you put it to good use! Very practical and pretty.

on Dec 23, 2012 · Like 0
Wendy B Cedar Park, TX

Love this! What a wonderful way to welcome guests and display those needed items! Nice job.

on Jan 06, 2013 · Like 0
Leslie Sternfels Fair Haven, VT

Very nice! I use a vintage wooden step stool to hold neatly folded and stacked towels on. Not all bathrooms are huge but you still have to store the same amount of necessities.
Regarding hair, dust, and pet fur, it's impossible to avoid but Swiffers work best and really hold the stuff (unlike a broom) and are sooo quick and easy. BTW, I use both sides of the cloth for greater economy.

on Mar 01, 2013 · Like 0
Joyce Flom Billings, MT

I'm in to antiques and loved your post and all the comments. In my guest bathroom, the washrags are rolled and placed in a basket; cotton balls and Q tips are placed in the old green canning jars w/lids. As for the main bathroom, I'm remodeling and have posted a question!

on Mar 04, 2013 · Like 0
Marilee H Youngstown, OH

Lovely ideas!

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia M Saint Louis, MO

Love this; have been looking for a used shelf similar for my bathroom. So far I haven't found one. Maybe when the weather gets better and garage sales come ::)

on Mar 21, 2013 · Like 1
Cindi lakes Cincinnati, OH

Love this all! I found Pfaltzgraff sugar and creamer with the lil bouquet on the front at a thrift store for 3.00 for the set keep my make up brushes and and q-tips and cotton balls in them. I will also add that old small tables you can get at garage sales for say 5 bucks clean up and whitewash nicely for this purpose, never need to spend lots of money for a charming and useful bath!

on Mar 24, 2013 · Like 1
Patricia M Saint Louis, MO

Cindi, would you stack them? I would like one about 4 ft tall or so. I never thought of getting several small ones. I never seem to be able to think outside the box ??

on Mar 24, 2013 · Like 0