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The bathroom may be one of
the smallest rooms in your house but it is also the one that is
constantly in use. It stores a variety of items from cleaning products
and linens to medicines and personal care items. So how do you make it
hold all these things and still not collapse in clutter?
Here are some organizing
ideas to help make your limited space work for you.
Countertops – Clear the
counter of items that are used infrequently and containers that will
collect dust or be splattered. Keep only the bare minimum out. This
will make cleaning time easier and protect your items from damage.
Drawers - Insert drawer
dividers or divided trays to help organize cosmetics, hair supplies, or
medical products. Assign sections of the dividers to hold specific
items, your lipsticks in one, eye makeup in another, and so on. As you
sort your makeup, be sure to throw out old items as they can develop
bacteria over time.
Over the toilet – Make the
best use of your vertical space by installing shelving or cabinets above
the toilet. These can be free standing or attached to the wall. This is
a great place to store paper goods or towels.
Medicine Cabinet – Check
dates on medicines and dispose of expired ones. Get rid of all
prescriptions that are no longer needed. Clearing and creating
additional space here will provide room for objects you've removed from
countertop.
Under the sink – Utilize
this often wasted storage area by adding shelving or bins. Choose clear
or open bins that allow you to see the contents easily. Gels and other
hair products can be stored in one of these bins so the whole bin can be
removed when items are used and then easily returned below.
In the shower – Condense and
limit the bottles of soap and shampoo. Attach one of the various add-on
shelves or install a wall mounted liquid dispenser. Donate extra and
undesired toiletries to homeless shelters.
Towels – Add over the door
towel racks or attach coat hooks to the wall to create additional
hanging space for towels.
Cabinets – Use the back of
cabinet doors for extra storage space. Install hooks or shallow bins to
the inside of the doors to hold items like your hair dryer or curling
iron.
©March
2010 by Beth Giles |
