A cluttered drawer, a messy benchtop, or damp towels on the ground are unhygienic and distract from a tired mind.
This handy guide will help you organize your bathroom.
Pull-out cabinets, glass shelves, mobile trolleys with shelves, and small storage such as bath baskets or canisters are all possible storage options. You can maximize storage space by adding clever accessories such as towel rails and robe hooks to recessed alcoves beside the bath or shower.
Getting Started
Clear the clutter
The first step is to clear out all cosmetics to organize your storage. Throw away any soaps or shampoos that are not needed, and then find new homes for everything else.
Think about what you will need to store
The bathroom can be a hot and humid, so it is not ideal for storing towels or linen. You might consider moving them to another cupboard. Towels, toiletries, spare toilet rolls, and toys for children's baths are all bathroom necessities.
Disorganized drawers
Although most storage items are labeled as wardrobe or kitchen storage, that doesn't mean they can't be used in the bathroom. It would help if you had a way of separating the hairbrushes and the toothbrushes. A kitchen drawer organizer will make it easy to organize all your brushes and toothbrushes. Each slot can be labeled with the name of a family member. Drawer inserts, pull-out baskets, and corner carousels make it easy to organize drawers and cabinets.
Essential Items in Easy Reach
You should keep soap, shampoo, and other grooming products within arm's reach of the area you use, such as in a bath basket by the tub. To organize sponge pads, scrubbers, or spare soap bars, attach them to the cabinet doors below the sink.
Take into account built-ins
You can keep unattractive items such as cleaning products behind closed doors while the more appealing ones are displayed.
Keep track of your belongings
If you share a bathroom, make sure everyone knows who it is by color-coding toothbrushes or sewing different colored tags to towels.
Take care
Glass shelves are easy and clutter-free to clean. Do not overfill shelves. A bathroom will feel more spacious and calm if there is enough light and space.
Remember to ventilate
Allow moist air to escape through louvered or ceiling-mounted exhaust fans. This will keep the bathroom clean and tidy.
Tips and Advice
Hidden storage is an excellent option if you are short of space. Consider tall cabinets next to the sink, robe hooks, or towel rails at the back of your bathroom door. Also, consider installing storage recesses underneath a bath or inside the bath.
For a small bathroom, look for furniture with double-duty, such as a sink with a cupboard underneath, a vanity with a built-in towel rail, or a stool.
Wall-mounting allows you to keep storage furniture such as shelves and vanities off the ground. Wall-mounted tumbler holders, soap dispensers, and toilet brush holders can help you save valuable floor space.
Wall-mounted towel rails are practical and fashionable. They dry towels quickly and reduce laundry time.
You can use the narrow alcoves beside your bath or shower to store shampoos and soap. They won't take up too much space in your bathroom.
Common pitfalls
Wasted Storage Opportunities
Bathrooms don't have to be messy if you know how to find hidden storage. Consider an over-toilet rack, corner baskets for corners, and a mirror-fronted vanity cabinet with recessed shelves. All of these options will increase your storage without having to sacrifice floor space.
Large Storage
It is not easy to organize and save floor space with too deep shelves and cabinets. This makes the bathroom seem smaller than it is. To maximize floor space, measure the items you want to store and consider making storage shelves higher or more expansive. To make your bathroom more accessible and organized, remove any alcoves or cupboards too deep in the wall cavity.
Boring Storage
You can add drama to your bathroom by adding unexpected storage pieces such as an armoire, a painted vanity, or an industrial-style shop fitting. To prevent water damage, ensure that wooden furniture is sealed correctly.
