{"id":1162,"date":"2026-02-13T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=1162"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:00:04","slug":"i-built-small-bathroom-built-ins-around-the-toilet-diy-toilet-shelving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=1162","title":{"rendered":"I Built Small Bathroom Built-ins Around the Toilet | DIY Toilet Shelving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5aPLxFyXUag\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>m o r e   f u n   +   f r e s h   i d e a s.<br \/>\n\u2728 HOME DESIGN + DIY PROJECTS!! SUBSCRIBE \u2192 http:\/\/bit.ly\/NeverSkipBrunchYouTube<\/p>\n<p>q u i c k   l i n k s.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcbb EVERYTHING \u2192 https:\/\/stan.store\/caranewhart<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f PROJECT TUTORIALS + PLANS \u2014 https:\/\/wildwrk.com\/collections\/project-studio<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd9 MY BOOK: the Make Space Journal \u2192 https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DVKzmn<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf99LISTEN TO THE PODCAST \u2192 https:\/\/makespacepodcast.com<br \/>\n\ud83d\uded2AMAZON STORE \u2192 https:\/\/amazon.com\/gp\/profile\/amzn1.account.AHHSJGV5MP6ZUYNUXL6JAZQIVEEA<\/p>\n<p> m a t e r i a l s<br \/>\n\u00a0\u27a4  Toilet Tank Lever \u2014 https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qgX9lq<br \/>\n \u27a4  Toilet Seat w\/ Gold Hardware \u2014 https:\/\/amzn.to\/4adaxRr<br \/>\n \u27a4  Vent Cover \u2014 https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tef6E1<br \/>\n\u27a4   Antique Shelf Brackets \u2014 https:\/\/amzn.to\/4th85lB<br \/>\n \u27a4  Wood Stain \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/55XLvo<br \/>\n \u27a4  Pole Wrap \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/pole-wrap<br \/>\n \u27a4  PVC Boards \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/pvc-10-boards<br \/>\n \u27a4  Behr White Paint Color \u2014https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/behr-blank-canvas<br \/>\n \u27a4  Construction Adhesive \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/construction-adh<br \/>\n \u27a4  Gold Spray Paint (for vent) \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/gold-spray-paint<br \/>\nt o o l s<br \/>\n \u27a4  Drill \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/dewalt-drill<br \/>\n \u27a4  Nail Gun \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/dewalt-18-nailer<br \/>\n \u27a4  Sanding Block \u2014 https:\/\/thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io\/gator-sanding-block<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 QUICK LIST:<br \/>\n\u2727 Home Depot \u2014 https:\/\/creators.homedepot.com\/mypage\/caranewhart\/collections\/19891<br \/>\n\u2727 Amazon \u2014 https:\/\/amazon.com\/shop\/profile\/amzn1.account.AHHSJGV5MP6ZUYNUXL6JAZQIVEEA\/list\/213Q3FS64RBE2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_FNQ586MXJ1SRSGM9D3XV<\/p>\n<p>I built small bathroom built-ins around the toilet in this tiny bathroom that had zero storage. Instead of a basic over toilet shelf DIY, I created custom bathroom shelving around the toilet using waterproof PVC boards. This toilet shelving DIY project maximizes vertical space and proves you can add serious storage even in the smallest bathrooms<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for small bathroom built-ins, toilet shelving DIY, or bathroom shelving around the toilet, this project proves you can go way beyond a basic over-toilet shelf \u2014 even in a tiny space.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of settling for tiny bathroom toilet shelves, I built custom over toilet built-ins using PVC boards so they\u2019re water-resistant, durable, and easy to clean. This is a great solution for anyone looking for small bathroom shelving DIY, built-in bathroom storage, or bathroom shelves around a toilet that actually hold more than d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p>In this tutorial, I cover:<br \/>\n\u279c  How to design small bathroom built-ins around a toilet<br \/>\n\u279c  Why PVC is a smart choice for bathroom built-ins DIY<br \/>\n\u279c  How to maximize vertical space with shelving above the toilet<br \/>\n\u279c  Smart bathroom storage for small bathrooms<br \/>\n\u279c  Layout tips for tiny bathroom storage solutions<\/p>\n<p>This project is perfect if you\u2019re looking for:<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Over toilet shelf DIY ideas<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Small bathroom toilet shelf DIY<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Custom bathroom shelves<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f DIY built-in bathroom shelves<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Small bathroom organization ideas<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n00:17 Small Space Design Plan<br \/>\n00:56 Demo<br \/>\n03:08 Building the Built-ins<br \/>\n06:54 Big Mess up<br \/>\n07:12 Easy Wood Shelves Hack + Building Shelves<br \/>\n09:58 Styling the Shelves<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>m o r e f u n + f r e s h i d e a s. \u2728 HOME [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":1163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.6 - 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