If there’s one nook and cranny that is too often overlooked as an optimal space for storage, it’s underneath sinks.
Whether in the bathroom or kitchen, all too often, we just throw in cleaning essentials, toilet roll, excess product and oversized beauty products with no rhyme or reason in an already cramped and overfilled space. But no longer.
Maximise every square inch of storage in your home by taking a smarter approach to these typically forgotten spaces. Channel The Home Edit and invest in the right storage solutions to open a world of possibilities to get organised, find your items easily and best of all, know when you need replacements. Let them do the hard work for you.
Shed any connotations of these storage solutions being frumpy. Far from it, in fact. A clutch of retailers have lent their design acumen to slick and stylish under-sink storage hacks, meaning they’re more elevated now than ever before.
From clever vanity units to smart and intuitive shelving, these are under-the-sink storage solutions that are worthy of a spot in your home.
Struggling to find your favourite lotions, potions and go-to utensils in a small kitchen or bathroom space? Then these genius under-the-sink storage solutions are for you.
GoodHome Ladoga White Double door Vanity unit
Perfect for bathroom storage, this vanity cabinet can be secured using screws and dowels and serves as the perfect under-the-sink cupboard for all of your skincare essentials. Should you be in need of even more storage, try slotting another tray underneath the unit, too.
Buy now £53.00, B&Q
Symple Stuff 60cm Under Sink Storage Unit
If wood is a common accent throughout your home, then Wayfair’s pared-back and minimal under-sink unit ought to be a go-to storage solution for you. A must-have for anybody whose house is predominantly white.
Buy now £95.99, Wayfair
Ikea Avsteg kitchen countertop
If the space underneath your kitchen sink needs a helping hand in the organisation department, consider investing in Ikea’s Avsteg kitchen storage unit. It’s advertised for the countertop, but for stop-gaps underneath sinks, it’s similarly a no-brainer.
Buy now £13.00, Ikea
Marks & Spencer stackable storage basket
Kitchen sinks needn’t be left unruly with a little help from a selection of storage baskets. Use to store your under-the-sink products, and those nooks and crannies will soon be the belle of the ball.
Buy now £7.50, Marks & Spencer
So’Home Porter under-the-sink unit
Bathroom sinks can be sad places if you don’t forget to accessorise them with storage units. This simple oak unit will make the perfect addition to bathrooms that are feeling short on storage.
Buy now £74.25, La Redoute
John Lewis AnyDay Bamboo Under-Sink Shelves
If a simplified vibe is your preference, then John Lewis’ bamboo under-sink shelves are a must-have. Simply stack up your favourite kitchen or cleaning essentials and watch your under-sink area be elevated from drab to fab.
Buy now £80.00, John Lewis
Dunelm Addis Kitchen Sense Under Sink Storage Unit
If your under-sink region is hidden behind cupboards, then Dunelm’s entirely practical but not totally aesthetically-pleasing shelves will make items easier to find, retrieve and know when to replace. Simply tuck away under the sink, and let it work its magic.
Buy now £18.00, Dunelm
Tianlong 4pcs Mini Foldable Desk Crates Storage Box
Homeware hounds know these collapsible crates have been in every millennial-friendly interiors from Wandsworth to West Ham. With an appealing retro feel, they’re the sort of storage you won’t mind keeping in plain sight. This bundle of four comes in sweet pastel shades, offering an easy way to add a splash of colour as well as sort your knick knacks.
Buy now £11.88, Amazon
SAYZH Lazy Susan Metal Cupboard Organiser
Many a hot sauce has been tragically lost in the abyss at the back of the fridge - it’s time for this to stop.
Keep your condiments within reach with this 360-degree rotating turntable which features a non-slip grip and side handles to reach everything from sauces as well as seasoning, oils and vinegars. You can even store beauty products or cleaning essentials in hard-to-reach deep cupboards like under the sink.
It measures 25.4cm in diameter so measure the space you intend to place it in before you buy. Smaller and larger options are also available.
Buy now £19.99, Amazon