Quick – think of the room that gets the most use in your home!
Everyone uses it at one time or another during the day… and just about everyone living in the house has stuff stored there!
Did you say the bathroom? If you did, you know just how important it is to keep this room organized and clean.
Since there are so many washroom organizational ideas out there, I’ve compiled my favorites that are useful for everyone! These inexpensive tips are especially handy for teenagers and university students.
Here are my ideas to help you keep things simple, organized, and easy to use in your bathroom:
Tip # 1: Makeup and Magnets
If you use cosmetics, one of the worst things is to waste time rummaging through your bag in the morning trying to find your blush, eye shadow, or that always-disappearing eyebrow pencil.
I went over to a friend’s house recently, and she introduced me to the idea of putting small magnets on the back of your most used cosmetics! You can go to your local craft store to buy some super glue and small magnets, and secure them to the back of your individual makeup items.
That way, you can easily store your make up to the back of your medicine cabinet door, or any other metal surface in your bathroom! This makes them easy to reach, out of the way, and most importantly – easy to use.
Tip # 2: Hooks and Baskets
Everyone has their own favorites when it comes to cleaning their body.
Some swear by all-natural organics, while others prefer on the latest-and-greatest in aromatic science.
Whatever the case, keeping things separate is a good idea. And one of the easiest ways to do just that is to place hooks on the wall near the shower stall, with hanging baskets for each household member.
This way, you are freeing up valuable counter real estate for other things!
Tip # 3: Making Shelves Out of Nothing at All
Let’s face it – often storage space for such things as towels, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies is in short supply in many bathrooms.
It seems as if most bathroom designers don’t realize that these spaces are to be routinely used at some point!
If you find your bathroom woefully inadequate when it comes to storage space, consider using one of your empty walls instead. It’s simple enough to put up some brackets and a shelf, and you can easily make it look exactly the way you want.
Plus, what you need can be always within easy reach, instead of hidden away in some cupboard down the hall.
Tip # 4: Use Mason Jars
Worried about keeping smaller things organized and within easy reach? Things like tooth brushes, shaving materials, cotton swabs…
Consider using simple mason jars to keep things organized on your bathroom sink counter. The glass is easy to clean, they are inexpensive, and can be decorated in any manner.
Simply put one out for toothbrushes and toothpaste, one for shaving, one for cotton swabs, etc.
And if you want a little cleaner storage, you can use the lids to keep the contents safe from airborne irritants.
