Big Organization Ideas For a Small Bathroom
Don’t be discouraged by your small bathroom. With the help of some simple organizational tips, you can maximize your space and turn your cramped bathroom into a tranquil oasis.
Make Use of (All) Your Space
If you’re low on space, make every square foot count. Custom built-ins are a good place to start – try a floor to ceiling cabinet, and use them to create artful displays for toilet paper, toiletries, towels, and candles.
If your organization skills are lacking, consider adding doors – this will make your bathroom seem less cluttered and more attractive.
While you’re at it, don’t forget about the space above your toilet. This is an area that people often neglect, but it’s perfect for extra shelving or even something as simple as a basket for reading materials or toiletries.
Over-the-toilet shelving units are readily available at home improvement stores and are a frugal way to make the most of your wall space.
Think Multipurpose
When working in a small area, it’s important to think outside the box – or more appropriately, inside it. Multipurpose pieces like storage step stools hold toys and bubble bath while giving kids a boost to brush their teeth or wash their hands. Keeping kids’ items at their level also encourages independence and establishes good habits.
Rethink Towel Racks
Towel racks are long, awkward, and take up a lot of precious wall space. Moving them to a doorway helps free up your walls for artwork, additional shelving, or built-ins.
Hooks work just as well if you don’t like the look of towel racks, plus they can hold other essential items like bathrobes or pajamas.
Organize Everything
Places like drawers, vanities, and sink cabinets can be catch-alls for your clutter. To avoid an unnecessary mess, invest in plastic cubes, baskets, and racks to organize all your bathroom essentials within these areas. Office organization equipment like folder bins can be effective holders for nail care, hair care, and oral health care products. The more diligent you are about organization, the better you’ll be able to maximize your space.
Create Storage Around Your Pedestal Sinks
Pedestal sinks can help create a modern or minimalist vibe, but that doesn’t help much when you’re short on bathroom storage. Thankfully, there are shelving units designed specifically for pedestal sinks that help you maximize your space.
If you’re not a fan of exposed shelving, adding a vanity to a wall-mounted space can provide some much-needed storage space while hiding the unattractive plumbing.
Do a Semiannual Bathroom Cleanout
To keep your bathroom organized, arrange for a cleanout at least twice a year. It’s amazing how much clutter we accumulate in six months, from expired medications to hair or nail products that just didn’t work.
Dispose of any unwanted toiletries or health supplies regularly so it’s easier to keep your regularly used possessions organized.
Combine Form and Function
If you have counter space to spare, purchase some mason jars or small apothecary jars to hold essentials like cotton swabs, soap, bath salts, or toothbrushes.
These jars look nice when organized, and they also make daily needs easily accessible to guests – no snooping through your cabinets necessary.
Don’t Overthink It
We live in a world where Pinterest and other social media networks bombard us with ideas for achieving the perfect bathroom. While there may be a lot of organizational tips online, stick with the ones that make sense for your space and budget.
Don’t overdo it or try applying every tip at once – it will end up costing a lot of money, and you might not like the end result. Start slow, and add organizational elements where they make sense.
If you follow these tips, you’ll end up with a better bathroom. Start your kitchen remodel today with Kurtis Kitchen & Bath by visiting our showrooms in Clarkston, Livonia, Royal Oak and Utica, MI, visiting our website, or calling 1-888-Kurtis-1.