The bathroom is one of the rooms in our apartments where clutter is most likely to accumulate. Different bathroom organizers on the market today seek to eliminate this problem but often fall short.
While storage is tricky in small spaces in general, the bathroom can be particularly troublesome. But, there are practical steps you can take to make your bathroom tidier. If the bathroom is a problem area in your apartment, follow along with our list of bathroom organization ideas for some inspiration.
If you were to open your linen closet right now, what do you think would be taking up the most space? Likely, for many, that would be towels as they are quite bulky. Just a few towels alone can end up taking more than one shelf.
If shelf space is in high demand, taking towels out of the equation can be huge. Try repurposing a hanging wine rack, instead.
Rolled towels tend to fit perfectly into cubbies originally intended for wine bottles. Plus, many hanging wine racks will have additional storage for other items you’d like to get out of the way.
And, if you “accidentally” leave a single bottle of wine where a towel could go, then you’re ready for your bubble bath complete with a glass of your favorite vino!
An option for storage in small places that’s often overlooked are hooks or hanging baskets. For items that don’t really fit on the countertop, hanging them on the wall out of the way can help declutter your space in a big way.
This is especially useful for small appliances that have long cords like hair straighteners, electric shavers or blow dryers. There are even adhesive hooks made specifically for hair dryers.
Hanging these bulky items not only helps your space appear more organized, but it can also help you avoid accidental burns by keeping hot tools out of your way.
Do you have a catch-all place for small items in your bathroom or do they find a home scattered across your countertop? If the latter is the case, you might want to consider this “attractive” option for bathroom storage: a magnetic strip.
Magnetic strips can be found in many sizes and easily attached to a flat surface in your bathroom. You could place one below your vanity mirror, inside a cabinet or next to your shower.
Magnetic strips are fantastic for storing virtually any small, metal bathroom product like scissors, tweezers, bobby pins, nail clippers berets and more.
There are several other easy, inexpensive storage solutions for a small space – layered baskets for bottles and toiletries, trays for makeup, jars for cotton balls and q-tips and organizers for brushes and combs. Look at your stuff and your space and pick out what’s best for you. Your countertop will be clutter free in no time.
Timothy Harris is a freelance writer based in Albuquerque. He brings a professional background in event marketing, residential real estate and journalism to the table to provide useful and relevant content for the modern renter. Timothy has previously written content for Karsten & Associates in New Mexico and Up 'til Dawn, a philanthropic fundraiser that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.