IKEA Bathroom Step Stool

For all but the tall, reaching high spaces in bathrooms can require Herculean effort. IKEA takes on this problem with its Molger step stool. Made from birch, this aesthetically appealing stool is designed to rest comfortably in the corner of any bathroom. The dimensions of the stool include a with of 16 1/8,” a depth of 17 3/8,” and a height of 13 3/8.” The dimensions of this stool are its greatest asset. The stool is not too bulky, but also not too small, allowing the user to gain nearly a foot in height. The solid birth material makes this stool easy to maintain and light in weight so it can be carried around the house with ease.

However, the design of the stool presents many aesthetic and function limitations. While the light birch color is eye catching, the color of the stool is only compatible with neutrally toned shapes. The stool comes in a dark brown shade to expand the options of the buyer. But even the brown stool can clash with warmer colors in the bathroom. Further, with a depth of over 17,” the stool protrudes from walls, reducing space in the bathroom. A collapsible design that allows the lower steps to retract could improve the functioning of the stool while increasing bathroom space.