Tips For An Organized Bathroom

We have a three compartment dispenser that goes in the shower. I have shampoo, conditioner and body wash in it. Now the bottle clutter is gone and the kids don’t waste as much of the expensive toiletries because bottles can’t fall over accidentally!

I keep my bathroom organized several different ways. All of our cold meds, pain relievers, band aids, etc, go on the door of our linen closet on an Elfa system. Everything is visible and easy to put back or straighten quickly when others (dh, dd) don’t put things back correctly. I also take the time 2 x a year to go thru the meds and toss anything that has expired. These tips take only a few minutes and I can always tell what I have at a quick glance.

I use my daughter’s bath time to clean under my sink in the bathroom. I have everything containerized, so it only takes a few minutes every other month or so, to pull stuff out, wipe out the cabinet and make sure everything is in it’s place.

I love using the time my daughter is in the shower to “steal” a few quick minutes to keep things straightened up in the bathroom, with so many products things can get out of hand quickly.

I hung a jewelry organizer over the shower curtain in my girls’ bathroom. They keep their lotion and shower gel in the taller pockets, ponytail holders in the smaller pockets, and then their brushes and combs in the larger pockets at the bottom. It keeps the drawers free from all of their hair stuff plus it’s easy for them to find.

I tend to use shoe size bins for organizing in the bathroom but I can definitely use many of your tips. I think my son’s bathroom needs some simple bins to organize his mess. Thanks for sharing all the great tips.

I have something similar to the mason jar thing that you showed on my wall, however everything else is pretty cluttered and frustrating. I have no drawers only a cabinet under the sink…>:(. I am def going to look into these organizing ideas because it is becoming unbearable!

I love the ideas posted for organizing a bathroom! Especially screwing baskets to the inside of the vanity cabinets. Perfect for not getting your stuff wet with a leaky sink.
I have such a small bathroom it is so hard to organize anything. I did invest in a 3 drawer rubbermade stand to put sanitary/hair/nail/razors ect. I also have drawers under the sink to contain my mess but it doesn’t always stay neat so I will definitely have to try the under the sink suggestions.
I have a full medicine cabitnet and another over the toilet cabinet for extras, but even with everything having a place the small space looks cluttered. Definitely need a makeover.
thanks for all the great ideas—carol-ann—

My tip: I have a small bathroom. There are 2 adults plus 3 small children. I found 2 small twin size h eadboards and stacked them on top of one another and screwed them to the wall for towels and bathroom items. I also put an over the toilet shelf over my washing machine so I could put laundry supplies. I bought the h eadboards at a thrift shop for 10$ piece. Everyone that comes over asked where did you get your beautiful piece for your bathroom? When I tell them it’s two h eadboards stuck together they can’t believe it. I also made a cereal station for my children. I have 2 big containers where they can turn the knob and cereal comes out. The pop tarts are in cute dollar tree baskets . The toaster is on the same shelf with plastic spoons and bowls. My children LOVE it ! They feel so big fixing it themselves.

I tried to find a way to include a picture of my organization DIY that I made using foam poster boards (cut to size ), spray adhesive, material (2 different patterns /colors), scissors, hot glue gun, ruler and nails, but I couldn’t find a way to attach my picture. I am so proud of my completed DIY shelf for my everyday make-up and it can be customized to the size you need. I have been using it for the last 5 months and I cannot put into words How Nice it has been during my rushed morning routine to have my everyday make-up at arms reach and a way to keep my counters clutter free easy and fast. Since make-up isn’t very heavy, I haven’t had a problem with the foam board not being sturdy enough. I came up with the idea by watching a YouTube video about making a drawer organizer out of foam board and fabric and just customized the sizes and made it into my own fabulous shelf that I can take with me to my new vanity area when I finally get around to setting it up.

I love the shelf for your shower! This is something I need to invest in too! And the enclosed garbage would be a life saver with a curious 2 year old at home! I’m always worrying about what’s in the garbage. Closing it would help tremendously!

My bathroom is tiny and shared by 7 people. We use hooks for our towels which work nicely. The best tip I found was to put a shower curtain rod on the inside of the tub high up and against the wall. Then I hung wire baskets or hooks to hold our shower supplies and razors.

I use a clear shoe organizer in my daughters bathroom for her make up, bushes and hairs stuff. Right over te door. Love it. Now only if she would put things back.

I use a basket for the things I use, then stash away under sink so I can tackle the mess left from the other 5 people in my house! Also, plz let me know how those gadgets end up holding up in your most wet environment!! Curious..

My bathroom solution is a collection of small to medium baskets to corral categories of supplies in the cupboard, drawer and cabinets under the counter. We have a new house and are very fortunate to have plenty of storage in each of the bathrooms! I enjoy reading the tips — there is always something to make my system better (or cute ideas I can’t resist) even with plenty of space.

Over the door shoe organizers are great! I have them all over the house–coat closet for gloves/mittens, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas, keys, wallets, etc. Bathroom for hair accessories, makeup, etc. Linen closet for otc medicines, alcohol, witch hazel, peroxide, ointments, extra toothbrushes, etc.

Also, I couldn’t find a place in my bathroom to hang a hand towel ring, so I hung a nice metal Command hook on the wall-to-wall mirror in between the two sinks. Problem solved!

I use a combination of things to manage space in my tiny bath ~ an over the toilet storage tower adds space for frequently used items like various body washes & their matching lotions (I like to pick different scents nearly every day), hair products are in a drawer under the sink. There’s a hanging caddy for body wash, razor, wide tooth comb, etc & (unfortunately) I’m still using the corners of the tub for my WEN, since it uses a pump & doesn’t play nice w the caddy (don’t ask how I know lol).
Makeup & first aid supplies are in med size plastic 3 drawer storage units kept outside the bathroom, as are extra linens.
All of this will have to be rethought when I move at the end of the month, and the gift card would be an absolute blessing in helping me get organised, especially in the miniscule kitchen!

Plastic bins to keep cleaning supplies together. Plastic bins to keep extra shampoo, toothpastes, toothbrushes together. Small plastic bins in the drawers to keep band aids, Neosporin, tissue packets et al together. And a small bookcase for reading material!

Our bathroom is small so we utilize the under the sink area for storage with small bins and hooks. We have floating shelves and wall hooks for items we use regularly.

i’ve learned that less is more in our bathroom. We have 3 shelves above the commode and that is ALL the storage we have. one shelf holds rolled towels/washcloths, the other two have a total of 4 small baskets for holding items brushes, hairspray, lotion, shaving cream. How we accomplish this it to keep all the extras out of the bathroom in in a hall closet. extra cans/toothpaste/etc dont need to be stored in the bathroom. We wait until the one in the bathroom is completely empty before we bring the replacement item in.

I have the smallest bathroom I’ve ever seen! I will try some of these ideas though!

I use stick on hooks on the inside of the vanity doors to hold mirror, brush, hairdryer, etc. Other stuff is sorted into themed baskets inside for cleaning supplies, oral care, hair care, and decorations. (I like to change out the decorative items in the main powder room by season.) No need to go outside the room to fix it up.

I’m so glad I saw this post, I’m in dire need of bathroom help. I’m heading to get those shelves in the shower this weekend!

I put a set of 3 plastic drawers under the bathroom cabinet and stored all our meds in it. Each drawer is labeled with what type of med is in that drawer and then I used small plastic baskets from the dollar store inside each drawer. I LOVE it. Makes finding what I need easy and the kids can actually put it away because they know where it goes.

That Britta and her under the sink solution!!! Brilliant for a small space. I looked up the storage she bought and will get one asap! You girls are so wonderful to share all you do with us. Thanks

I am actually grateful to the owner of this website who has shared this fantastic paragraph at here.

I use these clear small containers (8w x 2d x 2h) from command. I put them behind the middle mirror of my medicine cabinet (alternating heights according to the shelf position) and I use them for my essentials oils. It keeps them accessible, out of sunlight and visible. You just use the command strips (adhesive) to attach them to the mirror. I purchased three of them and LOVE THEM…..

My bathroom garbage can solution is a IKEA hack (wish I could send a picture). The Rationell Variera trash basket is a small trash basket that hangs on the wall. I covered it with fabric to pretty it up and left an extra piece of fabric as a cover flap to hide the trash. Keeping floors clear is my pet peeve (every room). Keeping the bathroom floor clear makes the vacuuming of carpet & cleaning commode tile area almost painless.
I hung one on the inside of the sink cabinet in the kitchen too–no pretty cover–but a small trash can from the Dollar Tree serves a a liner & is easy to empty.

I am getting ready to remodel my master bath. I am going to get an 18 inch wide kitchen pantry cabinet to put next to the sink cabinet. It has adjustable shelves and I have purchased several purple organizer items to use on the shelves. I am going to remove the bottom couple af shelves and put in a slide out rack so I can get to items at the bottom without having to get on the floor to see what is at the back! I have some divided containers for makeup and a drawer one for hair stuff. I cannot wait to get it done, but first we have to finish the kitchen remodel. It just needs the grouting done on the counters and backsplash and it will be complete!

I found a good solution for hanging towels. Our toilet room has a door for privacy from the rest of the bathroom. I put large command hooks on the back of the door so the towels are hidden from view. Also, if you don’t have a linen closet, consider buying a kitchen cabinet from lowes and hanging it above the toilet. We have done it in both bathrooms. Looks great and give lots of storage. You just have to hang it high enough that your husband won’t hit his head when he sits down. By the time you buy all those organizers, a cabinet would have cost less and looks good. They are not very expensive at all.

I like to keep my lotion and a couple of other things on my counter top in the bathroom, but I keep them in a small tray I found at the dollar store. It seems to make my few items look orderly and nice instead of making it feel cluttered.

The biggest help for me has been the individual drawer organizers for kitchen flatware —Rubbermaid makes them — I have these long, thin organizers in my medicine cabinet and it keeps things together and prevents items from falling out when the door is open and I am looking for what I need. LOVE that idea of the magazine holder inside the cabinet for holding the hair dryer.

Over-the-door does not work in our rental house. The doors fit too close, so I use tension rods. We lacked towel bars in one bathroom, but I found one on the internet that fits between the floor and ceiling (Zenith Products). We also needed a shower organizer, so I popped for the expensive simplehuman design. Boy, it is worth every penny- that thing is great! We also have an unused tub in another bath, so I use it for storage. I put a plastic shelving unit in it to store cleaning supplies and little used necessities suit cases, etc. I used a tension shower rod and extra long shower curtain which hides everything. You would never know it was there, but I don’t really care if anyone looks because I think it is a great use of space.

I love the makeup storage idea! I have a couple of bins under the sink that we use for hair things- I have a 12 year-old with all kinds of hair ties and bows, which were previously just floating around (talk about a mess). I got her three bins, and she has headbands in one, flat-irons/curling irons in another, and pony-tail holders and other odds and ends in the third.

I have some of the dinkiest bathrooms in existance and whoever built our house was not bright enough to add medicine cabinets (grr). Since my husband also thinks they’re silly and I don’t have the skills necessary to install one, I improvised with some small open shelves to put on the wall to hold the gells, deoderant and such taht I couldn’t fit into the (one) drawer. It works well as long as I don’t get lazy – I have to put them in “just right” to keep it all looking tidy. The shelves were ordered from Ikea.

Very good and helpful ideas that I’ll use as I start to get organized.
I don’t like to put a negative in, but, I do hope men (and women) who like to shave in the shower will re-think it. That’s a lot of water going down the drain. We’re facing critical water shortages in most parts of the country and it’s a habit that is easily changed.

This is great! I just recently moved into a new place and the bathroom is SMALL, to say the least. I got spoiled to a larger bathroom with tons of cabinets and counter space, so having some fresh ideas to help me make my new situation work better is wonderful!

These are great tips! I’m excited to try them out when I move into my new home next month!

I am loving this organizational series!! I have a tiny bathroom. I don’t have a medicine cabinet either. :( I found a cabinet for over the toilet which I use for some things. Under my sink I have an organizational system similar to what you have showed. And for my daily use items, I keep everything in a small plastic bin (easy to wipe clean). Each night I pull the items out and as I use them, they go back in the basket. The basket stores neatly in one of the cabinet drawers. I LOVE the magazine file idea for my hair dryer. I’m definitely going to try that. Thanks for the giveaway Jillee.

i love your bathroom organization products. My only tip would be to only place those things you absolutely use everyday on the sink counter, anything used less often gets put away, too much clutter otherwise.

I don’t really have any hints to share, but I am thoroughly enjoying this week’s organizing theme. I am getting so many ideas that I intend to use! Thanks for the chance to get a gift card. I love The Container Store!

I have a pedestal sink in my bathroom, which means it’s hard to store anything. Hubby purchased several small wooden chests that we stack asymmetrically in the corner. One has the clippers and other hair cutting tools, one has first aid stuff, and the last has a hodge-podge of other items. Between the chests and the small medicine cabinet, everything is stored out of sight!

I have a wooden rack hanging over the toilet that has a hole cut out to stick your hairdryer in, a place for a curling iron, brush, and area to stand styling products in. It frees up so much space in the cabinets, it’s great!

I use little plastic drawers on the shelves in my bathroom cabinet. Organized by what I use it for
1 drawer has blush and powder & brushes to apply
1 drawer has eye shadow, liner, pencils and brushes
1 drawer has tubes of bb cream cc cream and sponges to apply these products (& foundation which is on a turntable on shelf above. I cannot stand to “look” for stuff. If I don’t make a habit of putting it back immediately (has to be handy) I may never find it again.
Would love to win the card have lots mores ideas.
PS. I am not a spammer. lol

My best tip for organization is this….if its cluttered or causes you stress….put your thinking cap on and figure out a way to make it better. Don’t keep trying to use a system that isn’t working.

Keeping medicines in small plastic baskets sorted by type, cold/cough/flu/etc. Sunscreen also has its own basket. It helps when someone is ill and you need to find medicine fast.

I have 1 large bathroom that doubles as our ‘cat room’. The best thing I have done is purchase an over the toilet cabinet. I now have an organized space for towels, wash cloths and toilet paper. Even with 2 cats ruling the room, it stays organized, neat and clean.

Using clear plastic storage drawers under the sink works quite well. I’ve found it to be the best way to make use of vertical space while still having easy access to items. The Container Store has lots of different sizes. And even better, the drawers can be stacked to get even more use out of that vertical space!

I have a clear plastic three drawer storage container that I keep under the sink. I am a makeup nut so I keep all things face related in the top drawer. (Foundation, blush, concealer etc). I keep all eye related things in the second drawer. (eyeshadow, mascaras, eyeliners, etc.) and then I keep all lip related items in the bottom drawer. (lipsticks, lipliners, lip balms etc.) Then I just pull out the drawer I want, set it on the counter and use what I want and then the drawer goes back under the sink. Love these organizational tips.

I use a wicker basket to keep extra towels in, since there is no closet in my bathroom. I also use lots of small storage containers to keep things organized under the sinks.

I have one of those pretty mirrored trays to gather toiletries on my counter.. To corral smaller things, I added a smal fruit dish that comes from my aunt’s china, and I use my grandma’s covered candy dish for some medicine. Repurposing these family heirlooms is a nice way for me to use them, and for me to remember their former owners.

The biggest thing fore is just throwing away old or used up products. My kids want to keep empty bottles to play with in the tub but they quickly add up to a big mess.

Thanks for all the tips! We’ve been putting some “displayable” necessaries, Qtips, cotton balls, in pretty glass jars that we can leave on an open shelf.

I really enjoy reading this organization articles. Baskets and drawer dividers are my favorite go to organization. Thanks for all the great tips.

Intend to use the drawer bins idea for our bathroom! Thank you. Those numerous fingernail polish bottles and manicure tools were always cluttering our countertops, so I bought a small tool caddy from the dollar store and kept what fit in it. Now it all sits inside the cupboard, ready for “grab-and-go”.

I use an over the door towel rack. It is very handy.

I’m really liking all of these tips! My best bathroom drawer organizing tip is using small plastic containers of different sizes to house all of my daughters’ hair accessories. It keeps the bobby pins separate from the ponytail holders, and each item is much easier to find (when we all take the time to put things back in their proper place!) Somehow all the little containers fit together like a puzzle with just enough room for the brushes to lay down the side.

Ever since my sister and I started caring about our hair and make up, my mother was brilliant and put an over the door shoe organizer in our bathroom. It (I still have it over a decade later) has clear pockets so I can see everything. It is amazing for keeping things organized in a teeny bathroom. All your hair products, lotions, and bottles can fit. The bottom pouches are double wide and so my hair dryer can fit. All your hair accessories, including curling irons and straighteners can fit. It’s my personal favorite bathroom organizing tool.

We have two tiny bathrooms with very little storage space. I keep the toiletries I need each day in a basket. To make mornings faster and easier, before bed each night I line them up on the counter in the master bathroom in the order I use them. In the morning I put each item back in the basket as soon as I finish using it so there’s no clutter on the counter once I’m done. Thank you for the giveaway!

Oh – I forgot to leave my tip — for the kitchen — My small items in the freezer were constantly getting overlook – then thrown out (wasteful!), so, I have started using an empty salad container to hold all those little things. Just toss your vegetable peels/ends in a freezer bag (or cheese ends, or any small amounts of leftovers) then put into the salad container – it won’t get lost in the freezer!

We have a three compartment dispenser that goes in the shower. I have shampoo, conditioner and body wash in it. Now the bottle clutter is gone and the kids don’t waste as much of the expensive toiletries because bottles can’t fall over accidentally!

I keep my bathroom organized several different ways. All of our cold meds, pain relievers, band aids, etc, go on the door of our linen closet on an Elfa system. Everything is visible and easy to put back or straighten quickly when others (dh, dd) don’t put things back correctly. I also take the time 2 x a year to go thru the meds and toss anything that has expired. These tips take only a few minutes and I can always tell what I have at a quick glance.

I use my daughter’s bath time to clean under my sink in the bathroom. I have everything containerized, so it only takes a few minutes every other month or so, to pull stuff out, wipe out the cabinet and make sure everything is in it’s place.

I love using the time my daughter is in the shower to “steal” a few quick minutes to keep things straightened up in the bathroom, with so many products things can get out of hand quickly.

I hung a jewelry organizer over the shower curtain in my girls’ bathroom. They keep their lotion and shower gel in the taller pockets, ponytail holders in the smaller pockets, and then their brushes and combs in the larger pockets at the bottom. It keeps the drawers free from all of their hair stuff plus it’s easy for them to find.

I tend to use shoe size bins for organizing in the bathroom but I can definitely use many of your tips. I think my son’s bathroom needs some simple bins to organize his mess. Thanks for sharing all the great tips.

I have something similar to the mason jar thing that you showed on my wall, however everything else is pretty cluttered and frustrating. I have no drawers only a cabinet under the sink…>:(. I am def going to look into these organizing ideas because it is becoming unbearable!

I love the ideas posted for organizing a bathroom! Especially screwing baskets to the inside of the vanity cabinets. Perfect for not getting your stuff wet with a leaky sink.
I have such a small bathroom it is so hard to organize anything. I did invest in a 3 drawer rubbermade stand to put sanitary/hair/nail/razors ect. I also have drawers under the sink to contain my mess but it doesn’t always stay neat so I will definitely have to try the under the sink suggestions.
I have a full medicine cabitnet and another over the toilet cabinet for extras, but even with everything having a place the small space looks cluttered. Definitely need a makeover.
thanks for all the great ideas—carol-ann—

My tip: I have a small bathroom. There are 2 adults plus 3 small children. I found 2 small twin size h eadboards and stacked them on top of one another and screwed them to the wall for towels and bathroom items. I also put an over the toilet shelf over my washing machine so I could put laundry supplies. I bought the h eadboards at a thrift shop for 10$ piece. Everyone that comes over asked where did you get your beautiful piece for your bathroom? When I tell them it’s two h eadboards stuck together they can’t believe it. I also made a cereal station for my children. I have 2 big containers where they can turn the knob and cereal comes out. The pop tarts are in cute dollar tree baskets . The toaster is on the same shelf with plastic spoons and bowls. My children LOVE it ! They feel so big fixing it themselves.

I tried to find a way to include a picture of my organization DIY that I made using foam poster boards (cut to size ), spray adhesive, material (2 different patterns /colors), scissors, hot glue gun, ruler and nails, but I couldn’t find a way to attach my picture. I am so proud of my completed DIY shelf for my everyday make-up and it can be customized to the size you need. I have been using it for the last 5 months and I cannot put into words How Nice it has been during my rushed morning routine to have my everyday make-up at arms reach and a way to keep my counters clutter free easy and fast. Since make-up isn’t very heavy, I haven’t had a problem with the foam board not being sturdy enough. I came up with the idea by watching a YouTube video about making a drawer organizer out of foam board and fabric and just customized the sizes and made it into my own fabulous shelf that I can take with me to my new vanity area when I finally get around to setting it up.

I love the shelf for your shower! This is something I need to invest in too! And the enclosed garbage would be a life saver with a curious 2 year old at home! I’m always worrying about what’s in the garbage. Closing it would help tremendously!

My bathroom is tiny and shared by 7 people. We use hooks for our towels which work nicely. The best tip I found was to put a shower curtain rod on the inside of the tub high up and against the wall. Then I hung wire baskets or hooks to hold our shower supplies and razors.

I use a clear shoe organizer in my daughters bathroom for her make up, bushes and hairs stuff. Right over te door. Love it. Now only if she would put things back.

I use a basket for the things I use, then stash away under sink so I can tackle the mess left from the other 5 people in my house! Also, plz let me know how those gadgets end up holding up in your most wet environment!! Curious..

My bathroom solution is a collection of small to medium baskets to corral categories of supplies in the cupboard, drawer and cabinets under the counter. We have a new house and are very fortunate to have plenty of storage in each of the bathrooms! I enjoy reading the tips — there is always something to make my system better (or cute ideas I can’t resist) even with plenty of space.

Over the door shoe organizers are great! I have them all over the house–coat closet for gloves/mittens, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas, keys, wallets, etc. Bathroom for hair accessories, makeup, etc. Linen closet for otc medicines, alcohol, witch hazel, peroxide, ointments, extra toothbrushes, etc.

Also, I couldn’t find a place in my bathroom to hang a hand towel ring, so I hung a nice metal Command hook on the wall-to-wall mirror in between the two sinks. Problem solved!

I use a combination of things to manage space in my tiny bath ~ an over the toilet storage tower adds space for frequently used items like various body washes & their matching lotions (I like to pick different scents nearly every day), hair products are in a drawer under the sink. There’s a hanging caddy for body wash, razor, wide tooth comb, etc & (unfortunately) I’m still using the corners of the tub for my WEN, since it uses a pump & doesn’t play nice w the caddy (don’t ask how I know lol).
Makeup & first aid supplies are in med size plastic 3 drawer storage units kept outside the bathroom, as are extra linens.
All of this will have to be rethought when I move at the end of the month, and the gift card would be an absolute blessing in helping me get organised, especially in the miniscule kitchen!

Plastic bins to keep cleaning supplies together. Plastic bins to keep extra shampoo, toothpastes, toothbrushes together. Small plastic bins in the drawers to keep band aids, Neosporin, tissue packets et al together. And a small bookcase for reading material!

Our bathroom is small so we utilize the under the sink area for storage with small bins and hooks. We have floating shelves and wall hooks for items we use regularly.

i’ve learned that less is more in our bathroom. We have 3 shelves above the commode and that is ALL the storage we have. one shelf holds rolled towels/washcloths, the other two have a total of 4 small baskets for holding items brushes, hairspray, lotion, shaving cream. How we accomplish this it to keep all the extras out of the bathroom in in a hall closet. extra cans/toothpaste/etc dont need to be stored in the bathroom. We wait until the one in the bathroom is completely empty before we bring the replacement item in.

I have the smallest bathroom I’ve ever seen! I will try some of these ideas though!

I use stick on hooks on the inside of the vanity doors to hold mirror, brush, hairdryer, etc. Other stuff is sorted into themed baskets inside for cleaning supplies, oral care, hair care, and decorations. (I like to change out the decorative items in the main powder room by season.) No need to go outside the room to fix it up.

I’m so glad I saw this post, I’m in dire need of bathroom help. I’m heading to get those shelves in the shower this weekend!

I put a set of 3 plastic drawers under the bathroom cabinet and stored all our meds in it. Each drawer is labeled with what type of med is in that drawer and then I used small plastic baskets from the dollar store inside each drawer. I LOVE it. Makes finding what I need easy and the kids can actually put it away because they know where it goes.

That Britta and her under the sink solution!!! Brilliant for a small space. I looked up the storage she bought and will get one asap! You girls are so wonderful to share all you do with us. Thanks

I am actually grateful to the owner of this website who has shared this fantastic paragraph at here.

I use these clear small containers (8w x 2d x 2h) from command. I put them behind the middle mirror of my medicine cabinet (alternating heights according to the shelf position) and I use them for my essentials oils. It keeps them accessible, out of sunlight and visible. You just use the command strips (adhesive) to attach them to the mirror. I purchased three of them and LOVE THEM…..

My bathroom garbage can solution is a IKEA hack (wish I could send a picture). The Rationell Variera trash basket is a small trash basket that hangs on the wall. I covered it with fabric to pretty it up and left an extra piece of fabric as a cover flap to hide the trash. Keeping floors clear is my pet peeve (every room). Keeping the bathroom floor clear makes the vacuuming of carpet & cleaning commode tile area almost painless.
I hung one on the inside of the sink cabinet in the kitchen too–no pretty cover–but a small trash can from the Dollar Tree serves a a liner & is easy to empty.

I am getting ready to remodel my master bath. I am going to get an 18 inch wide kitchen pantry cabinet to put next to the sink cabinet. It has adjustable shelves and I have purchased several purple organizer items to use on the shelves. I am going to remove the bottom couple af shelves and put in a slide out rack so I can get to items at the bottom without having to get on the floor to see what is at the back! I have some divided containers for makeup and a drawer one for hair stuff. I cannot wait to get it done, but first we have to finish the kitchen remodel. It just needs the grouting done on the counters and backsplash and it will be complete!

I found a good solution for hanging towels. Our toilet room has a door for privacy from the rest of the bathroom. I put large command hooks on the back of the door so the towels are hidden from view. Also, if you don’t have a linen closet, consider buying a kitchen cabinet from lowes and hanging it above the toilet. We have done it in both bathrooms. Looks great and give lots of storage. You just have to hang it high enough that your husband won’t hit his head when he sits down. By the time you buy all those organizers, a cabinet would have cost less and looks good. They are not very expensive at all.

I like to keep my lotion and a couple of other things on my counter top in the bathroom, but I keep them in a small tray I found at the dollar store. It seems to make my few items look orderly and nice instead of making it feel cluttered.

The biggest help for me has been the individual drawer organizers for kitchen flatware —Rubbermaid makes them — I have these long, thin organizers in my medicine cabinet and it keeps things together and prevents items from falling out when the door is open and I am looking for what I need. LOVE that idea of the magazine holder inside the cabinet for holding the hair dryer.

Over-the-door does not work in our rental house. The doors fit too close, so I use tension rods. We lacked towel bars in one bathroom, but I found one on the internet that fits between the floor and ceiling (Zenith Products). We also needed a shower organizer, so I popped for the expensive simplehuman design. Boy, it is worth every penny- that thing is great! We also have an unused tub in another bath, so I use it for storage. I put a plastic shelving unit in it to store cleaning supplies and little used necessities suit cases, etc. I used a tension shower rod and extra long shower curtain which hides everything. You would never know it was there, but I don’t really care if anyone looks because I think it is a great use of space.

I love the makeup storage idea! I have a couple of bins under the sink that we use for hair things- I have a 12 year-old with all kinds of hair ties and bows, which were previously just floating around (talk about a mess). I got her three bins, and she has headbands in one, flat-irons/curling irons in another, and pony-tail holders and other odds and ends in the third.

I have some of the dinkiest bathrooms in existance and whoever built our house was not bright enough to add medicine cabinets (grr). Since my husband also thinks they’re silly and I don’t have the skills necessary to install one, I improvised with some small open shelves to put on the wall to hold the gells, deoderant and such taht I couldn’t fit into the (one) drawer. It works well as long as I don’t get lazy – I have to put them in “just right” to keep it all looking tidy. The shelves were ordered from Ikea.

Very good and helpful ideas that I’ll use as I start to get organized.
I don’t like to put a negative in, but, I do hope men (and women) who like to shave in the shower will re-think it. That’s a lot of water going down the drain. We’re facing critical water shortages in most parts of the country and it’s a habit that is easily changed.

This is great! I just recently moved into a new place and the bathroom is SMALL, to say the least. I got spoiled to a larger bathroom with tons of cabinets and counter space, so having some fresh ideas to help me make my new situation work better is wonderful!

These are great tips! I’m excited to try them out when I move into my new home next month!

I am loving this organizational series!! I have a tiny bathroom. I don’t have a medicine cabinet either. :( I found a cabinet for over the toilet which I use for some things. Under my sink I have an organizational system similar to what you have showed. And for my daily use items, I keep everything in a small plastic bin (easy to wipe clean). Each night I pull the items out and as I use them, they go back in the basket. The basket stores neatly in one of the cabinet drawers. I LOVE the magazine file idea for my hair dryer. I’m definitely going to try that. Thanks for the giveaway Jillee.

i love your bathroom organization products. My only tip would be to only place those things you absolutely use everyday on the sink counter, anything used less often gets put away, too much clutter otherwise.

I don’t really have any hints to share, but I am thoroughly enjoying this week’s organizing theme. I am getting so many ideas that I intend to use! Thanks for the chance to get a gift card. I love The Container Store!

I have a pedestal sink in my bathroom, which means it’s hard to store anything. Hubby purchased several small wooden chests that we stack asymmetrically in the corner. One has the clippers and other hair cutting tools, one has first aid stuff, and the last has a hodge-podge of other items. Between the chests and the small medicine cabinet, everything is stored out of sight!

I have a wooden rack hanging over the toilet that has a hole cut out to stick your hairdryer in, a place for a curling iron, brush, and area to stand styling products in. It frees up so much space in the cabinets, it’s great!

I use little plastic drawers on the shelves in my bathroom cabinet. Organized by what I use it for
1 drawer has blush and powder & brushes to apply
1 drawer has eye shadow, liner, pencils and brushes
1 drawer has tubes of bb cream cc cream and sponges to apply these products (& foundation which is on a turntable on shelf above. I cannot stand to “look” for stuff. If I don’t make a habit of putting it back immediately (has to be handy) I may never find it again.
Would love to win the card have lots mores ideas.
PS. I am not a spammer. lol

My best tip for organization is this….if its cluttered or causes you stress….put your thinking cap on and figure out a way to make it better. Don’t keep trying to use a system that isn’t working.

Keeping medicines in small plastic baskets sorted by type, cold/cough/flu/etc. Sunscreen also has its own basket. It helps when someone is ill and you need to find medicine fast.

I have 1 large bathroom that doubles as our ‘cat room’. The best thing I have done is purchase an over the toilet cabinet. I now have an organized space for towels, wash cloths and toilet paper. Even with 2 cats ruling the room, it stays organized, neat and clean.

Using clear plastic storage drawers under the sink works quite well. I’ve found it to be the best way to make use of vertical space while still having easy access to items. The Container Store has lots of different sizes. And even better, the drawers can be stacked to get even more use out of that vertical space!

I have a clear plastic three drawer storage container that I keep under the sink. I am a makeup nut so I keep all things face related in the top drawer. (Foundation, blush, concealer etc). I keep all eye related things in the second drawer. (eyeshadow, mascaras, eyeliners, etc.) and then I keep all lip related items in the bottom drawer. (lipsticks, lipliners, lip balms etc.) Then I just pull out the drawer I want, set it on the counter and use what I want and then the drawer goes back under the sink. Love these organizational tips.

I use a wicker basket to keep extra towels in, since there is no closet in my bathroom. I also use lots of small storage containers to keep things organized under the sinks.

I have one of those pretty mirrored trays to gather toiletries on my counter.. To corral smaller things, I added a smal fruit dish that comes from my aunt’s china, and I use my grandma’s covered candy dish for some medicine. Repurposing these family heirlooms is a nice way for me to use them, and for me to remember their former owners.

The biggest thing fore is just throwing away old or used up products. My kids want to keep empty bottles to play with in the tub but they quickly add up to a big mess.

Thanks for all the tips! We’ve been putting some “displayable” necessaries, Qtips, cotton balls, in pretty glass jars that we can leave on an open shelf.

I really enjoy reading this organization articles. Baskets and drawer dividers are my favorite go to organization. Thanks for all the great tips.

Intend to use the drawer bins idea for our bathroom! Thank you. Those numerous fingernail polish bottles and manicure tools were always cluttering our countertops, so I bought a small tool caddy from the dollar store and kept what fit in it. Now it all sits inside the cupboard, ready for “grab-and-go”.

I use an over the door towel rack. It is very handy.

I’m really liking all of these tips! My best bathroom drawer organizing tip is using small plastic containers of different sizes to house all of my daughters’ hair accessories. It keeps the bobby pins separate from the ponytail holders, and each item is much easier to find (when we all take the time to put things back in their proper place!) Somehow all the little containers fit together like a puzzle with just enough room for the brushes to lay down the side.

Ever since my sister and I started caring about our hair and make up, my mother was brilliant and put an over the door shoe organizer in our bathroom. It (I still have it over a decade later) has clear pockets so I can see everything. It is amazing for keeping things organized in a teeny bathroom. All your hair products, lotions, and bottles can fit. The bottom pouches are double wide and so my hair dryer can fit. All your hair accessories, including curling irons and straighteners can fit. It’s my personal favorite bathroom organizing tool.

We have two tiny bathrooms with very little storage space. I keep the toiletries I need each day in a basket. To make mornings faster and easier, before bed each night I line them up on the counter in the master bathroom in the order I use them. In the morning I put each item back in the basket as soon as I finish using it so there’s no clutter on the counter once I’m done. Thank you for the giveaway!

Oh – I forgot to leave my tip — for the kitchen — My small items in the freezer were constantly getting overlook – then thrown out (wasteful!), so, I have started using an empty salad container to hold all those little things. Just toss your vegetable peels/ends in a freezer bag (or cheese ends, or any small amounts of leftovers) then put into the salad container – it won’t get lost in the freezer!