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I Put a Cake Stand in My Bathroom (It’s So Pretty!)
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I Put a Cake Stand in My Bathroom (It’s So Pretty!)
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[Bathroom sink area with a round mirror, yellow shower curtain, orange tulips in a black vase, and various toiletries.]
Credit: Leela Cyd
Whenever I’m thrifting, I always make sure I check out the crystal and glass in the home section. It’s usually a gold mine, and I love how these pieces elevate my space. One of my favorite secondhand finds is a mini cake stand. I never thought you could use a cake stand outside of the kitchen and dining room — that is, until I stumbled upon this Apartment Therapy article that shows you can use one as a bathroom organizer. I knew I had to try it!
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Why Putting a Cake Stand in the Bathroom Is a Brilliant Storage Idea
My bedroom bathroom doesn’t have a medicine cabinet, so I keep many of my essentials on the counter. And while I have a bathroom tray, it’s quite cramped with all of my toiletries. Not only does the cake stand offer another option for storing my essentials, but it’s also beautiful to look at!
I scored my mini cake stand at an estate sale, but you can find similar ones online, like this one from Amazon. They really are pretty and make a great storage option if you like a little bit of glam. Plus, because it’s elevated off the counter, I could sneak a few things underneath it if I really needed to.
Credit: Kristen Garaffo
What Happened When I Added a Cake Stand to My Bathroom
Deciding on the best way to use my mini cake stand took a little bit of trial and error. I have double sinks, and I tried keeping the cake stand in the middle first, to store my skincare and contact solution. Storing small items like cleanser and moisturizer wasn’t the best fit, as I quickly learned that my mini cake stand wasn’t entirely flat. It dips slightly in the middle (I assume to keep baked goods secure), so storing items that don’t have a large base to sit on isn’t ideal. On to plan B!
I moved the cake stand to a corner and looked for larger items to store that wouldn’t topple over. Enter: a few lotion bottles. They’re a perfect fit, and large enough that I don’t have to worry about them falling. The cake stand now holds tanning lotion, body lotion, body cream, and a night cream. It’s like a little moisturizer corner! I love how it looks, and now I don’t have to think twice about where my lotion is.
*This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: I Put a Cake Stand in My Bathroom (It's So Pretty!)*
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