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Whether your bathroom is large or small, it always seems like the disorganized clutter of toiletries and
miscellaneous items keeps accumulating. We would like to provide you with some bathroom storage ideas to help you get organized. You
bathroom just might feel a roomier when you are done!
There are various types of bathroom organizers for cabinets, showers, drawers and sink areas. You can also
utilize some simple organizational strategies of your own that cost little to nothing. By the time you are done reading this article, you should have
a better idea on how to organize a bathroom.
First, let's start with some basic (and free) bathroom storage ideas that you might have
overlooked.
- Are you storing any medications that are expired? If so, it's time to throw them out.
- Get rid of old items that you do not even use, such as curling irons, broken hair dryers, broken combs,
etc.
- A lot of people accumulate soaps and shampoos from their travels. If you have a lot of these, you might
want to give them away or use them up before buying new stuff.
- Consolidate, or simply throw away, those multiple bottles of almost-empty lotions or shampoos. We have
all seen those bathrooms where there are 3 bottles of half empty shampoo - all of the exact same brand!
- Take a look in the back of drawers or cabinets - you might find toiletries that are so old that they
aren't even good anymore. You might find old bottles of conditioner that have dried up or tubes of toothpaste that are well beyond
expiration.
That covers some of the simple "common sense" ideas on how to organize your bathroom. Now we will discuss
some practical and aesthetically pleasing bathroom storage solutions.
Baskets
 Baskets are an easy way to organize smaller items. Use it to store small bottles of lotions, nail polish, etc. You can store them
out in the open if you have room, or use them in cabinets to keep small items from getting lost and to keep related items together. It might also be
handy to have a larger basket next to the toilet to hold magazines or extra rolls of toilet paper. Cute and colorful baskets prove that you don't
need to spend a lot of money for on bathroom storage ideas.
Utilize Space Over The Toilet
Most bathrooms do not make use of the open space above the toilet. You can solve this with either a small
table that fits over the tank, a free standing cabinet installed above the tank, or with an organizer that fits over the toilet. Either way, this
provides a lot of space for toiletries or decorative items. It is also one of the best solutions for bathrooms that are too small for adding shelves
or cabinets. Too see what these look like, check out Zenith Products' Freestanding Space Saver Over-the-Toilet Shelving System at
Amazon.com
Bathroom Sink Clutter
Is your bathroom sink/counter covered with combs, toothbrushes, makeup, and lotions? There are two good
solutions; a small medicine cabinet or an accessory holder. Medicine cabinets are a convenient way to keep items out of view, organized, and in easy
reach. This is a perfect place to store your toothbrushes or medications that you want to keep out of the reach of young children. There are bathroom
storage items such as makeup carousels, counter top organizers and hair care holders.
Shower Organizers
A shower caddy, or bath caddy, will
keep your soap, sponges, conditioner, shampoo, and razor organized and within reach at all times. There are suction cup varieties that you just
adhere to the wall, ones you hang over the shower head or shower door. The best part about these is that they are portable and generally quite cheap,
depending on what material it is made out of.
Cabinets
Cabinets are a practical idea that can also add a decorative look to your bathroom. This is a good way to
store extra towels and toilet paper, or items that you want to keep out of view. There are free-standing versions or the kind that mount onto a wall.
You can decide if you want an open concept or one with doors.
An excellent space-saver is to have a cabinet under the sink, preferably one with drawers that slide out.
The area below the sink is often a preferred choice for storing cleaning items.
Using Shelves
You can add shelves almost anywhere; over the toilet, above the bathroom door (if space is really limited),
or you can add them into already existing cabinets. Shelves can be used to store almost anything, like towels, toilet paper, baskets, etc. They are
most useful for storing items that need to be kept upright such as sprays and bottles. Consider adjustable shelves for when your storage needs
change.
If you prefer, you can purchase a shelving unit that is free standing. They are just as useful and can be a
stylish display option. The best part about these is that they can be moved from one area to another as needed.
What to do with all those towels
Some of the most basic bathroom storage ideas are often the most handy. Take towel racks, for example. Most
bathrooms only have one towel rack near the sink or bathtub. But that is not sufficient for most homes. Using a towel ladder not only allows you to
store several towels neatly, but it also allows them to dry faster as. Also, these devices take up very little space in your
bathroom.
Misc
If you are really limited on space, we recommend an over the door accessory. An over the door towel rack or
similar organizer is a great idea. Store anything from towels to lotions. An example would be the Neu Home Over-the-Door 6-Basket Wire Storage Rack.
You can find this on Amazon.com.
Put a small and stylish garbage can in your bathroom. This is an often overlooked idea that helps keep junk
off the counters and other places. You should be able to find one that matches your bathroom's decor for very little money.
Last but not least, hooks can be mounted almost anywhere on the walls or door. Perfect for a
bathrobe.
With all these different bathroom storage ideas, you should be able to organize your bathroom and create
more space than you even realized you had.
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