Get Organized With These Bathroom Storage Ideas (With Photos!)
Learn how to keep your bathroom spotless with these bathroom storage ideas.
Your bathroom is filled with various items, ranging from skincare products to hairstyling tools and everything in between. It can easily become cluttered and overwhelming, making it feel like there's never enough space to accommodate your needs. Take a look at these bathroom storage and organization ideas – you'll find that it's easy to maximize your space and create a more organized environment.
1. Use Small Storage Jars
Keep your beauty and skin care supplies organized with storage jars. Use clear containers to stash small items like cotton pads and cotton swabs. Go for a marble, wood, or colorful vessel to add personality to your countertop. Alternatively, you can opt for a matching bathroom accessory set to provide easy access to the contents and give your bathroom a visibly organized look.
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Start by organizing the most visible storage area in your bathroom – the counter. Once the counter is clear, your bathroom will look significantly neater and you can move onto other areas.
2. Display With Vanity Trays
Vanity trays are the perfect solution to organizing smaller items on your bathroom counter. Skin care products, jewelry, and any other small accessories can be placed on a tray to instantly give the space a less cluttered look. These trays add an intentional feel – especially when they match the existing decor in your bathroom.
Makeup organizers reduce mess and ensure that all of your cosmetics are in exactly the right spot. These organizers come in an array of sizes to suit your storage needs – from smaller containers for easy access to your beauty essentials to larger versions that can fit your entire collection. Using a smaller organizer can provide an aesthetic addition to your countertop and transform your makeup into attractive display items instead of countertop clutter.
Hair tool holders are great additions to your bathroom organization setup, especially for cabinet storage. The unusual shape of hair tools often makes them difficult to store, but these holders keep your tools up and out of the way. Many hair tool organizers can be secured over the side of a cabinet, making your equipment easily accessible as soon as you open the doors.
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Once you have a clean countertop, it’s time to start thinking about your messy cabinets since they make your toiletries harder to find. Try an array of storage baskets and bins to bear the clutter.
5. Try Storage Baskets & Bins
Baskets and bins provide stylish bathroom storage, particularly for any open cabinets. Woven baskets add natural texture and hide contents inside, while wire baskets can be better used for items that might leak. Patterned bins are great for adding a pop of color to your bathroom. No matter which you choose, these baskets and bins allow you to store large items without appearing disorganized. If you want to create a cohesive look, you can also get hampers and trash bins to match the style of your baskets.
A rotating storage container (or a lazy Susan) can be the best solution to limited space on a bathroom counter or in a cabinet. Instead of storing items in hard-to-reach corners, simply spin your storage container until you find what you want. This system will make it much easier to find whatever you’re looking for.
Many people forget that empty wall or floor space provides an opportunity for extra storage (and visual interest) while making the most of your bathroom. Freestanding shelves are simple additions that can be used to display items such as potted plants and towels. Alternatively, you could add containers and baskets on each shelf to keep your accessories out of sight.
Over-the-toilet shelving, or an etagere, is a great way to make use of every inch of space in your bathroom. These shelves provide a convenient spot to store toilet paper, tissues, candles, and other bathroom necessities in an easily accessible place. Plus, utilizing the empty space above the toilet frees up your cabinets and counters for other essentials.
Wall shelves may be the most versatile form of bathroom storage as they can be placed almost anywhere you like. You can also choose a material that blends in perfectly with the other fixtures in your bathroom, making for a functional and aesthetic addition. A simple metal shelf works for most modern bathrooms, but you can also use wood, ceramic, and glass to suit your style. There are many different options that can adapt to your space, such as corner shelves, cubby shelves, and accent shelves. For added convenience, many bathroom shelves also come with a rod attached below for hanging towels.
Tip!
To learn how to install wall shelves, check out our guide, How to Install Floating Shelves: A Must-Read.
10. Organize With Linen Towers
Linen towers are a stylish bathroom storage option that can add extra shelving in a tall, compact space. These freestanding units come in a variety of designs, often with adjustable shelves and drawers so you can customize them to meet your storage needs. Linen towers often have both open and closed shelving, allowing you to choose which items you would like to display or conceal.
Tip!
Use a laundry hamper in your kid’s bathroom so they stop leaving clothes on the floor! You can match your laundry hamper to other bathroom accessories to make it a cohesive and attractive addition to your bathroom.
Hanging shower caddies are simple to install, provide easy-to-reach storage, and can easily fit in a smaller shower without taking up too much space. They can usually be hung from showerheads or over the side of the shower. Shower caddies are made of water-resistant wire shelves that come in a range of sizes and are used for shampoo, conditioner, and other shower supplies.
Freestanding shower caddies are another great option for shower organization, though they tend to be better suited for larger showers with flat floors. They provide enough space for you to keep all of your toiletries in the shower so you don’t need to reach for anything outside the shower. Can’t fit a freestanding caddy in your shower? Just tuck it next to your shower or bathtub for convenient storage.
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Have a look at our guide Maximize Your Space: 10 Small Bathroom Storage Ideas more for inspiration.
