You Asked: Small Bathroom Storage

Raise your hand if you have a teeny tiny bathroom.  You are not alone, I promise.  And finding a way to create storage for all of your personal belongings can often times pose some challenges.

Berry wrote:

Hi Jen,

I absolutely LOVE your blog!  I have an organizing issue that I was hoping you'd be able to address on IHeart Organizing.

I am having trouble organizing my bathroom.

• The sink top is littered with perfume, lotion and nail polish
• Drawers are stuffed with make-up and hair accessories.  The drawers don't even close any longer.
• Under the sink is a ton of hair products and other random items

I have already gotten rid of all the items I don't feel I need.  Any idea on how to group these items and keep them in order would be great!  Thanks a bunch!

Berry


And here were a couple of simple quick tips that I had come up with for Berry in response to her question:

1.  In small bathrooms, it's all about stacking options, to ensure you are using all of the space you can.  So for under the sink, my favorite baskets are these Sterilite Stacking Baskets, which can be purchased individually in stores.  The handled flip over to allow you to stack the baskets as high as you wish, and their size is perfect for those extra toiletries or rolled up hand towels.

2.  We have all seen the magic these little spice racks can work in the kid's space for books or in the kitchen for their intended purpose, corralling spices, but don't forget the bathroom.  They would be the perfect inexpensive solution to utilize your vertical wall space.  Give them a coat of your favorite paint color and then pop a couple on the walls for rolled up wash clothes, perfumes, lotions and face wash. 

3.  Stacking baskets don't just maximize space under the sink.  Stacking drawer organizers maximize your small drawer storage.  Perfect for cosmetics and hair items, these will allow you to get the most out of your space and ensure your counters aren't overwhelmed with clutter.

4.  For larger items like curling irons, hair dryers and styling products, I love using a tote {you can use pocketed shower or craft totes} for storage.  They hold a ton and can be hung on a pretty hook on the wall to free up valuable space under the counter or in drawers.


Berry took the first step in purging as much as she thought she could.  This is the most important step in organizing a small bathroom.  Evaluate what you need and say goodbye to the expired and excess bottles as often as possible.

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So there you have it, super simple ways to streamline a small bath.  Say that five times fast...

What are your small bathroom tips and tricks?  Favorite bathroom storage solutions?