5 Things You Can Do (Today!) To Organize Your Bathroom

Here's how to seriously organize your bathroom in just a few minutes.

Bathrooms are tough, aren't they?

Not only is a bathroom one of the tiniest rooms in the home, but it often houses the most...stuff. Next to the kitchen, our bathroom is a primary culprit for clutter, thanks to a major lack of storage.

After re-thinking my own bathroom, I came up with a helpful list for organizing my space -- perhaps you can benefit from a few of the following tips, too?

If you have 15 minutes, follow these tips:


1. Get vertical
Face it -- there's only so much counter space and under-sink storage. Why not store items vertically in handy mini-drawers rather than horizontal baskets/boxes? I'm a massive advocate for Sterilite's Mini 3-Drawer Organizer ($24 for a pack of 6) at Amazon. Easily stackable and super affordable, I store everything from medicines to first aid supplies in these handy dividers.

2. Move it
I often have a universal rule when it comes to organization: put it where you use it. If you don't apply your sunblock until you're outside on the patio, don't keep it in the bathroom. If you regularly polish your nails when watching TV, keep nail polish in the living room (Trust me, it's why living rooms are fantastic spots for hidden storage!). Once you move items that you don't use in the bathroom, you'll find ample amounts of extra storage.

3. Decorate with everyday items
Save valuable countertop storage for items you use everyday rather than bulky decorative pieces. Instead of a plant in the bathroom, I keep my make-up brushes in a flower pot -- form meets function. I also display cotton balls, Q-tips and make-up removing pads in clear glass containers (I love these canisters, which run $12-$20, from The Container Store). They look beautiful and coordinated, but also come in handy every morning.

4. Use towel hooks, not rods
When I'm in a hurry, I rarely fold my used towel on a rod. The result is a messy-looking draped towel that normally falls down sometime during the day. Instead of rods, I love towel hooks. They're quicker to hang, take up less space on the wall, and look much more strategic when hanging towels. Place three in a row for a nice, organized aesthetic.

5. Invest in smart storage
Every little bit counts. Stick a hook on the back of your door for a robe. Try in-door storage in your cabinets; kitchen sections have fantastic options, like this Single Shelf Spice Rack ($3) at Organize.com. Under-shelf storage (Undershelf Wrap Rack, $7, Organize.com) works well, too, if you have large cabinets where you're not utilizing the space above.

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