Low Cost Ideas for Organizing the Bathroom

Organizing the bathroom can be a real challenge. Generally they are much smaller in space than any other room in the house yet they have so many items that we need to have and use on a daily basis. We have all gone into a “friends” bathroom where it looks like a hurricane has gone through.

Hairbrushes and toothbrushes strewn across the bathroom counter. Wash clothes and towels hanging over the back of the door and tub.

Admit it, you have opened at least one of the drawers and thought – how do they find anything in there?

Containers and labels

If you read my blogs you know I am one for containers and labeling. One of my bathroom drawers is for my husband’s essentials where I have purchased a variety of small and inexpensive open top containers where he keeps his dental needs, shaving equipment and hair products separated.

Open the drawer and voila! No need to rifle through a lot of messy stuff to find what you are looking for.

The same for the drawer designated for my needs.

All of my hair products, nail polishes, lip sticks and make up are separated into inexpensive containers for easy access and put away. That big clunky hairdryer can be hung on the inside of a cabinet door rather than thrown under the sink or left on the counter to get in the way each day.

Decorative baskets do the trick

Do you have limited space for towels and wash clothes?

Decorative wicker baskets to sit on the floor, on the back of the toilet or on the edge of the tub will do the trick. Fold them in half or thirds and then roll them up for a nicer touch.

These baskets can also work for keeping extra rolls of toilet paper, baby wipes or any other supplies that frequently run low.

A spot for everyone

For those of you with a busy bathroom (one bathroom, many users) try a shelf or cabinet on the wall where each family member can have their own space for toiletries. Just be careful where you place the shelf or someone will be retrieving things out of the toilet.

Be creative

Lastly, here is a tip I recently saw that I love. We all have extra terra cotta pots hanging around the house. You know those small planters that we put begonias or similar small plants in? Buy a can of spray paint to match your décor and paint the pots. When dry use them to store brushes, soaps, Q tips or similar needs on your bathroom counter. Decorative and affordable.

You don’t need to spend a lot to transform your bathroom.

Contact us now for a free telephone consultation and for assistance to get your bathrooms organized for a stress free morning routine!