Creative Bathroom Organization Ideas
Having a clean and organized bathroom is essential to a happy start to the day. Yet after just one shower or one hour getting ready for work, your bathroom can go from neat and tidy to desperately needing some TLC.
Oftentimes, bathrooms are lacking in available space, leading to clogged-up countertops with soaps, lotions, hair products, and toothbrushes. Notorious for overpopulated drawers and underutilized walls, bathrooms can seem like an organizational nightmare – but this doesn’t have to be the case for your space!
Even if your bathroom is smaller in size, there are several basic decluttering principles that every space can follow. Here are our tips and tricks for maximizing the space in your bathroom that will add to the room’s overall charm.
Make the most of under-vanity storage
Whether you have a closed vanity (with drawers and doors that help hide the clutter) or an open-design vanity (with a visible storage area underneath), you’ll want to make the most of this available space – and that means intentional, strategic organization with bins and baskets.
Nowadays, there are a number ofaesthetically appealing options for bathroom storage that won’t ruin the spa-like vibe you’re aiming for, such as natural wicker baskets or contemporary metallic bins. If you have a vanity that has exposed storage, such as this mod Nolita Vanity, you’ll want to pay special attention to the storage solutions you choose, as they will be equal parts decorative and functional.
Install cabinets with better organization options
Sometimes, the way bathroom cabinets are designed means they skimp on storage. If your current cabinets are bursting at the seams, you may want to rethink their function and invest in ones with better organization.
Choosing one of these contemporary vanities by RTA Cabinet Store, which offer a two-door design and spacious under-the-sink storage, will give you all new opportunities for tidying towels, bath products, and toiletries. Topped by a Nolita Concrete Ramp Sink, your new vanity and cabinet pairing will look modern and fresh, inspiring you to keep things clean and tidy beneath.
Claim the space over top your toilet
The area where your toilet sits is another small but useful space that should be maximized for added organization. Instead of merely hanging a painting above your toilet, you can add shelving, a wall rack, or even a medicine cabinet for greater functionality.
There are plenty of creative options for over-the-toilet furnishings that act as a display; you can certainly keep things like extra toilet paper, towels, or reading materials here, but you may also want to add a small plant, candle, or picture frame for decoration.
For those that appreciate a rustic style, you can lean a lovely wooden ladder over the toilet and use it for hanging bath towels, hand towels, or even wet clothes.
Make a statement with cubbyhole shelving
Finally, cubbyhole shelving is a fun and creative way to integrate visible storage into the design of your bathroom. Cubbyhole shelving comes in several shapes and sizes, from triangles and diamonds to circles and squares. This gives you the freedom to hang them however you wish and make the shelving feel like art.
No matter the shape, adding this style of shelving will not only create another space for you to store things like towels or toiletries, but it will also make a visual statement. One easy DIY trick for making cubbyhole shelving look extra chic is to fill the shelves with apothecary jars, which you can fill with cotton balls, hair ties, bars of soap, or other smaller items.
Looking for other ways to maximize the space in your bathroom? Check out our list of sinks we love, which all make use of the space that you have while adding luxury and luster.