Bathrooms often show how little space a person has. While a person might be enjoying a leisurely brush of there teeth, their journey to the toilet might take them through dodges over toilet paper rolls, shampoo bottle, and lotions that a person has yet to throw in the trash. On average, bathrooms are small spaces, yet they is expected to hold many items that are needed for a civilized existence.
Because of the need for the placement of many items into such a small space within the bathroom, it is common for a bathroom to become a place where a person is losing a battle against clutter and disorder. The good news, however, is that there are a variety of idea regarding how to make the most of a small bathroom and turn it into an organized space without having to perform any renovations. These ideas can be performed on a weekend or they can last for many years of benefit to the resident of the bathroom.
Furthermore, these storage ideas all work to make the most of the space in the bathroom by utilizing the vertical space within the room, finding hidden spots for items, and making use of smart containers for the items within the bathroom. Each of these containers are designed to work with the existing layout of the bathroom rather than against it. Thus, a person can begin to envision all of the ways in which the bathroom can be organized.
Smart Ways To Organize Your Bathroom
1. Over-the-door Organizers
One of the most common use of over-the-door organizers is to help solve the problem of finding a place for spare towels and robes. Towels can be hung on a rack that is mounted onto the door of the bathroom, and these towels can be hung without using any of the space within the bathroom for the towels. However, the organization of these towel racks with slim pockets or hooks can ensure that the towels do not interfere with the swinging of the bathroom door.
2. Shelves Above the Toilet
This is a popular solution for bathrooms that have young children or visitors that has their own robes, and it is also a popular solution for renters of the home, as. Installing shelves above the toilet allows for the use of additional space within the bathroom. Shelves of wood, metal, or tension-mounted materials can hold items like additional toilet paper, washcloths, or decorative baskets that contains items that are not visually pleasing to look at.
Furthermore, the top shelf should be installed at a height that does not allow individuals that are tall to bump their heads against the shelf. The height of the shelf should be around 20 inches above the tank of the toilet. Additionally, individuals should ensure that the shelves are properly secured if the bathroom is located in an area that is susceptible to earthquakes.
3. Modern Medicine Cabinets
Another area that can be made more organized is the medicine cabinet. Moddern medicine cabinets are more advanced than the medicine cabinets of the past. Many include medicine cabinets that have adjustable shelves, medicine cabinets that have built-in mirrors on their doors, and some even have small drawers for items like bobby pins or contact lens case.
Additionally, you can mount medicine cabinets onto empty walls within the bathroom. This will provide additional storage for medicine, but will not take any of the counter space in the bathroom. Furthermore, the mirror on the medicine cabinet will provide a grooming station in the bathroom, which is helpful for bathrooms that do not have a vanity.
If the medicine cabinet is to be deep into the bathroom, bins or lazy Susans can be added to the medicine cabinet for better access to medicine.
4. Under-sink Cabinets
Under-sink cabinets are another area within the bathroom that can be organized. Under-sink areas are often cluttered with the sinks that are located in those bathrooms.
However, tension rods can be installed horizontally beneath the sink to provide additional placement for spray bottles or brushes. Additionally, under-sink bins or drawers can be purchased to maximize the available space beneath the sink. Furthermore, organizing the items beneath the sink allows for all of the items to be grouped together by type.
For instance, all of the hair products can be placed on one side of the sink while all of the cleaning products are placed on the other side.
5. Wall-mounted Magnetic Strips
Wall-mounted magnetic strips are another tool that is often used in bathrooms, even though they are often seen in kitchens. For instance, magnetic strips can be installed near the sink in the bathroom.
Tweezers, nail clippers, or scissors can be secured onto the magnetic strip. This will allow these tools to be stored but out of the reach of the children in the bathroom. Furthermore, the magnetic strip can be used to secure bobby pins or other small metallic items in the bathroom.
6. Shower Caddies
Shower caddies have become more advanced over the years. Modern shower caddies can be installed into the corner of the bathtub or can hang from the wall. The modern shower caddies come with multiple tiers.
Each of these caddies can hold items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and razors. Some of these items also have built-in hooks for loofahs or shelves that allow for water to drain off of the items placed upon these shelves. The best shower caddys are made of materials that is mildew-resistant and easy to remove for deep cleaning.
Both of these features are beneficial for bathrooms because items that are wet can create slippery hazards and add to the mess within the bathroom.
7. Towel Hooks
Placing towel hooks throughout the bathroom will help to ensure that the towels are kept off the floor and do not take up the space that may otherwise be used for towels on the shower rod. Installing towel hooks at various heights will allow for the addition of hooks for both adults and children to hang their towels.
Furthermore, towel hooks can be installed behind the bathroom door to allow for robes to be hung, or they can be installed near the sink to allow for hand towels to be hung on the hook. While the placement of towel hooks might seem to be an obvious solution to organization in the bathroom, many bathrooms do not have towel hooks. Thus, the installation of a few towel hooks will save a person the time and effort required to wash their towels and launder them later.
8. Recessed Shelving
Recessed shelving is an idea that is implemented into the walls of the bathroom. These shelves are made by cutting niches into the wall between studs. These shelves can hold items like shampoo and body wash in the bathrooms or other items on the walls near the vanity in the bathroom.
Installing recessed shelves requires some drywall work. However, the installation of these shelves will allow a person to maximize the space within the bathroom. The shelves will be exposed to water, so the materials used for the shelves should be waterproof and sealed properly.
9. Drawer Organizers
Finally, another idea for organizing the bathroom is the installation of drawer organizers. Drawer organizers can transform a seemingly-junk drawer within the bathroom into a well-organized space. The installation of acrylic or bamboo dividers will allow a person to keep items like lipsticks, lip balms, bobby pins, medications, and first aid items into separate compartments.
Additionally, the items in the drawers should be removed, the drawers should be cleaned, and measured to ensure that the organizers for the drawer will not be too large for the drawer.
10. Hanging Baskets
Another popular organization idea is the installation of hanging baskets that are mounted onto the back of the bathroom door. These hanging baskets can hold items like hair tools, toiletries, or books to read while in the bathroom.
The fabric baskets have pockets for items and are lightweight so as not to damage the bathroom walls. These organizers are a good idea for bathrooms that share the space with multiple individuals who has their own products for use in the bathroom.
11. Freestanding Ladder Shelves
Finally, individuals can use a freestanding ladder shelf to provide additional shelving within the bathroom. This shelf has multiple tiers for items like towels, plants, candles, or baskets for the washcloths. The open nature of the ladder shelf will not make the bathroom feel cramped. Additionally, the shelf can be made out of bamboo or metal to stand up to the humidity in the bathroom.
A person does not have to suffer in their bathroom as a result of the lack of space and organization within that area. Using some of the ideas discussed will ensure that a person has an organized bathroom that is calm and spacious. Furthermore, it is recommended that a person begin with one or two ideas for organization, and then can expand upon that idea if time and effort permits.
Eventually, a person will wonder how they ever lived in such a cluttered bathroom.