Lately I’ve been focusing on organizing our homes, and today we’re talking about how to have an organized bathroom. So far we’ve addressed the Kitchen, the Family Room, and the Bedroom. Things are about to get even more intimate as we head into the Bathroom. :-)
Compared to other rooms in our homes, it might not seem like the bathroom should need much of our attention when it comes to organizing. But when you think about it, it’s a pretty vital room! We begin each day in the bathroom by showering, brushing our teeth, putting on makeup, and so on.
Having to deal with the clutter and chaos of a disorganized bathroom can influence your mood for the rest of the day! So here are some steps I recently took to ensure that my bathroom routine, and hopefully my mornings as a whole, remain chaos-free.
The first issue I confronted was the fact that I was using the corners of the tub as storage for my shampoo and conditioner and wanted a better storage solution. I hopped on Amazon and picked up a shelf, a mirror, and a hook to hang up in the shower. The shelf now holds my shampoo and conditioner, and it has some hooks on the side where I can hang my razor.
The mirror is for my husband, who prefers shaving in the shower. He can put his shaving cream and brush on the shelf while he is shaving, which is super convenient.
The hook hangs on the opposite wall under the showerhead, and is the perfect place to hang our loofahs.
Another thing I picked up was a step trash can. Until now we had a small, open trash can, and it was kind of gross. It also contributed to the cluttered feeling in the bathroom when it was full. This new one I picked up is the perfect size and it has a removable liner which will make it easy to empty when it gets full.
I also picked up an inexpensive over-the-door towel rack to hang our bath towels on. This freed up the existing towel rack, which we can now use for hand towels for our guests to use when we have company over.
With shower-related issues sorted, I now had to face my storage issues. The medicine cabinet that we use to store most of our daily-use toiletries felt cluttered, but I wasn’t sure what I could do to improve things. Then I saw these great small bins at Target and knew they were my solution! They’re perfect for keeping the little things contained in the cabinet, such as tweezers and nail clippers. I also got another one for my husband’s comb collection. ;-)
Fortunately, the under-the-sink situation has stayed pretty organized since I wrote about it on the blog a few months ago, so I just needed to tidy it up a bit.
Other Ways to Organize Your Bathroom
If you have drawers in your bathroom that never seem to stay orderly, then drawer organizers are a must! Everything will have its own space and stuff won’t be rolling around every time you shut the drawer.
Hair dryers can take up a lot of space inside a cupboard or drawer. Get it out of the way while still keeping it accessible by mounting a magazine rack to the inside of a cupboard.
An empty stretch of wall can be a great place for extra storage. If you’re a lover of mason jars (and I mean, who isn’t??), then why not get yourself one of these cute mason jar organizers?
I’ve seen this clever method for storing makeup all over Pinterest lately. Simply hang a sheet of metal (even a sheet pan would work). attach some adhesive magnets to your makeup, and hang your makeup from the sheet. No more digging around in drawers to find your mascara!
More Ideas You'll Love
If your bathroom doesn’t have a lot of existing storage, there are a ton of great options out there for you. Wire shelves are relatively inexpensive and can add storage to even the most narrow of bathrooms. There are also shelves that go over the toilet if you’re seriously cramped.
How do YOU stay organized in the bathroom?
I’ve found the best organization method for me is to throw out all the stuff I don’t use. There are always half empty bottles of things I didn’t like or replaced with something better. It’s surprising how quickly this stuff stacks up. Thanks for the organization tips!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
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This wouldn’t be an organizational tip, but more of an aesthetic one. I tiled underneath the bathroom sink on the floor of the vanity. It gives it a nice finished look and you can also match it to your flooring if you wish. Plus, it’s durable, so when things get wet, it’s an easy matter of wiping it off.
Also, those textured shelf liners are great for lining the drawers of the vanity so that the contents don’t slip and slide.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for the great tips. My bathroom is a cluttered mess! Think i will be using some of these tips this weekend.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have lots of counter space so I roll my towels and stack them on a large, round tray. I also stand up all my makeup brushes in a heavy, clear, glass planter I found at Ikea for $2. Inside my cabinets, everything is in plastic baskets or bins that I can just slide in and out for easy access.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great ideas!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use small containers from the Dollar Store to keep like items together under the vanity. Thanks for the tips and the giveaway!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.What an amazing assortment, Jillee!
I found a set of hooks at IKEA. They attach to the bathroom tile wall with suction cups. Perfect for those towels that end up in a pile on the bathroom counter. I have to admit, though, that they are still in the package.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use a toolbox that stashes under the sink for my makeup. Nice compartments for everything and easy to organize.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use inexpensive 3-drawer plastic rolling carts all over… in coat closet – 1 drawer for hats, drawer 2 holds gloves, & drawer 3 is for scarves… we’re a family of 6 so we need lots of storage! I use 3 more carts in the pantry under the wall shelves to store craft supplies and gift wrap items.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really enjoy reading this organization articles. Baskets and drawer dividers are my favorite go to organization. Thanks for all the great tips.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I am really enjoying these organization tips! One if the best things that I did in my bathroom was to get a small Sterilite 3 drawer unit. It’s about 12 inches high and about 10 inches wide . I keep my makeup in this unit. One drawer for eyes, one for face, and one for lips. It sits neatly in a corner of my bathroom counter, and makes it convenient and easy to keep the counter neat. I also use a decorative flower pot for my makeup brushes. They stand on end and are within easy reach !
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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”.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I LOVE the mason jar organizer.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I use an over the door towel rack. It is very handy.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love the ideas for under the sink because mine certainly needs some help right now!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.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.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Right now I just use a few baskets from the dollar store. You’ve given me some neat ideas though that I hope to incorporate in the future.
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