6 Bathroom Organization Hacks

With all the products it takes to maintain personal hygiene, it’s easy for a bathroom to become cluttered.

When you’re getting ready in the morning, do you waste precious time hunting for shaving cream, a favorite eyeliner or that special perfume you like to use once in a while? If so, it’s time to do something about it and organize your bathroom. Bonus: A clean and orderly bathroom usually looks bigger and more inviting, too.

Thankfully, there are many options for bathroom organization and storage. With a few helpful bathroom organization hacks, you can keep counters clear and products easily available. Take a look at the following ideas to achieve a tidy space that makes daily grooming a breeze.

Declutter regularly.

As mentioned previously on this blog, decluttering is not a one-time endeavor; it’s a lifestyle. This is as true in the bathroom as anywhere else in the home. If you’re not getting rid of stuff regularly, expect to be back in this disorganized situation soon.

Take an afternoon to go through all cabinets, shelves and drawers of toiletries, throwing away anything that is expired, empty and/or unwanted. Then, once a month or season, briefly scan your storage and declutter again.

Store like items together.

After you have determined what needs to stay in the bathroom, it’s time to put like items together. Keep all the hair products in one spot, the bath items on the same shelf, etc. Then designate specific places in the bathroom for each grouping.

When toilet paper is always in the basket on the floating shelf above the toilet, for instance, you won’t have to search for it when you need a new roll. When all your makeup is in the top drawer of the vanity, getting ready becomes much faster.

Straighten drawers with organizers.

Got bathroom drawers where the clutter makes it hard to find anything? Stay organized by sliding a kitchen utensil tray or plastic baskets from the dollar store into these spaces. Use organizers to compartmentalize makeup, toothbrushes, cotton balls and more — all in a neat, visually friendly manner.

Make better use of cabinet space with a lazy Susan.

You know how it is: You open the vanity cabinet and try to remember what’s buried behind the bottles of lotion and hairspray. What did you throw in there months ago? To make better use of cabinets, add a lazy Susan that can spin to reveal a larger number of items. This is a great way to store hair products, perfumes, nail polishes and cosmetics for quick access.

Take advantage of magnetic strips.

The size of bobby pins, tweezers and nail clippers means they’re easy to lose in the nooks and crannies of a bathroom. Try this smart solution: Attach a magnetic strip to the inside of a cabinet door, and stick bobby pins and other metal hair clips on it. Use another for small bathroom tools such as cosmetic scissors, metal nail files, tweezers and nail clippers. You’ll never have to search for these products again.

Add a shelf above the bathroom door.

If you’re truly pressed for storage space and want to maximize every area, consider installing an open shelf above the bathroom door. This out-of-the-way storage space is the ideal location for items you don’t need often, such as extra toilet paper, boxes of tissues and spare bottles of shampoo.

These are just a few suggestions — you can probably think of many more! Clearly, there are lots of ways to have fun with bathroom organization, get creative about storing products and find new uses for old items. When you’re ready to transform your bathroom into an attractive, user-friendly space, set aside a little time and get started with these bathroom organization hacks.

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Erica Garland is Content Marketing Manager at Modern Bathroom and has 15-plus years of experience in the bathroom renovation industry. Modern Bathroom sells a variety of products you would need for any bathroom renovation project. With such a large selection of vanities, faucets, sinks, toilets and showers, Modern Bathroom is sure to have the perfect piece to give your bathroom an updated look.

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