Skip Traditional Trash Cans: IKEA Has A Space-Saving Solution For Small Bathrooms

A trash can is a bathroom necessity, but when you're already trying to manage an undersized area, it will often take up valuable floor space you simply can't afford to lose. If you're sick of stubbing your toe on the bin wedged into the bathroom corner, there's another solution. IKEA has a clever and budget-friendly product that won't take up a single inch of the floor: the KINNASJÖ trash can, a streamlined waste basket you can easily hang on the wall for maximum convenience and out-of-the-way placement.

Despite solving a common small home struggle, IKEA doesn't overcharge for this rather niche product. At $5, it's friendly on the wallet but, like many other IKEA products, still stylish. This bin is made of plastic and comes in a trendy light sage green color that matches bathroom furniture and fixtures in the IVÖSJÖN series. 

Rounded corners make the bin look tidy and inviting but also make the interior easier to clean. It includes a mounting bracket with self-adhesive tape that IKEA recommends for glass, mirrors, or tile (unfortunately, they advise against using it on wallpaper, since the adhesive can damage the covering). The KINNASJÖ trash can is long, slim, and oval-shaped. It's 9 ½ inches long and sticks out just over 6 inches from the wall, making it a particularly practical design idea for a small bathroom where it's already hard to maneuver. It has a 1-gallon capacity but is less obtrusive than typical circular bins that have wider diameters.

Between its slim size, light weight, and flexible setup options, the KINNASJÖ is designed to work in any space a small bathroom can spare. Of course, you could stick it on the wall beside a toilet or vanity for accessibility. But another idea to maximize space is to mount it inside the door of a bathroom cabinet.

Wall-mounting isn't necessary either. This bin also works freestanding, whether on the floor, atop a counter, or on the VESKEN shelf unit. You can use it for more than just garbage too: It's functional as a wall-mounted bathroom storage bin. Beside the toilet, you could repurpose it for an affordable hidden toilet paper storage hack. Stick it on the side of a vanity to hold hair tools instead of rubbish, or mount it beside a bathtub for extra loofahs and bath bombs. Just keep in mind that IKEA states the maximum load for this product is 4.4 pounds, so it's only suitable for lightweight storage. If you can keep its contents light, the wall-mounted design offers a smart way to add storage in a small bathroom without encroaching on floor space.