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ChecklistIt can be a tricky to organize your small bathroom in a way that is conducive to your daily routines, especially when space is your enemy. However, with a little creativity, organizing a small bathroom can be a cinch.
Hi, I’m Ryan
I’ve lived in a tiny house for the past 10 years and have had to be really intentional with the way I organize my rooms. I’ve learned to organize my tiny bathroom in a way that works for my morning and night routines and leaves me feeling refreshed.
Simple Steps To Start Organizing Your Small Bathroom
In a small bathroom, it’s easy for things to become cluttered quickly. With so many medicines, bathroom and shower products, and toiletries to keep track of, it can be tempting to just throw it all in our cabinets and drawers without a second thought.
However, it’s truly worth it to set yourself up for success each day by organizing your bathroom in a way that works best for you. I like to have the items I use every day right at my fingertips to make my morning shower and shave routine a breeze.
Step One: Start With Your Bathroom Countertops
This means it is going to be super tempting to fill your counter space with those bathroom essentials. Don’t do it! Countertops are not storage, and filling them up with products will only make your small bathroom feel even smaller. When organizing, take everything off of your countertops and start from scratch.
Step Two: Dig Clutter Out From Bathroom Cabinets And Drawers
Take everything out of the your drawers and cabinets. And yes, I mean everything! You won’t be able to fully organize your small bathroom effectively without getting everything out of those nooks and crannies.
Step Three: Declutter The Bathroom Products You Never Use
Once you have everything sorted, dive into the decluttering process. It’s important to get rid of everything you never use before you start to organize to give you optimal room in your small bathroom.
You definitely don’t need to keep empty bottles, old makeup, expired medications, and other outdated products around. This is also a great time to declutter accessories you never wear and products you just don’t use in your daily life.
When I was decluttering my small bathroom in my tiny house, I used the Four Box Decluttering method. I love this method because it is always effective yet so simple to make happen.
Step Four: Categorize Items By Their Purpose in Your Daily Routine
This is vital to making your morning and nightly routines stress free, especially if you’re limited by space.
I’ve found that the best way to categorize items in any room is to [BOLD] sort your items by the specific purpose they serve. That way, when you go to look for your favorite face wash or hair product, you know exactly where to look and don’t waste any time.
| Essentials Categories | Essentials List |
|---|---|
| Daily Toiletries | Toothbrush and toothpaste, floss, mouthwash deodorant, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, exfoliant, eye cream, moisturizer, lotion |
| Essential Supplies In A Bathroom | Mirror, wastebasket, hand soap, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, non-skid bath mat, toothbrush holder, toilet paper |
| Personal Care Tools | Hair brush, curling iron or straightener, hair dryer, hair spray, nail clippers or manicure set, scale, perfume or cologne, tweezers, makeup, shaving cream and razor, grooming scissors |
| Shower Supplies | Shower curtain, shower liner, shower rings, shower caddy, suction baskets and shelves, shower speaker |
| Bath Items | Bubble bath, bath salts, candles or essential oil diffuser, bathrobe, slippers |
| Extra Necessities | Medications, tampons and pads, travel-sized toiletries, extra storage products, extra linens |
| Cleaning Products | Toilet brush and container, plunger, surface cleaner, stain remover, disinfectant wipes, microfiber towel, rubber gloves, shower squeegee, mop, broom and dustpan, glass cleaner |
Step Five: Intentional Placement Of Items In Your Small Bathroom
Put items together that serve the same purpose and keep them in locations that make sense. If you use a product every single day, put it in the most accessible spot. Items you keep around for guests can go farther from the front of your cabinet. You get the picture.
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Tips And Tricks For Organizing A Small Bathroom
When trying to organize your small bathroom, it’s important to think about the little things you can do to be creative with the space you do have and make the most of your morning and nightly routine.
1Try Doubling Your Shower Rods
This is one of my favorite tricks ever for bathroom organization. Invest in two shower rods for your shower and use the front rod for your shower and liner, while using the back rod to hang items like a foot scrub, a loofah, or a lightweight shower caddy. You can literally use the air as storage with this method.
2Use The Back Of Your Bathroom And Cabinet Door
Utilizing the backs of doors is one of the best ways to make the most of a small space. Whether it be hanging towels on the back of your bathroom door or hair styling products to the back of your bathroom cabinet, the backs of doors are vast spaces to use when low on room.
3Be Strategic With How You Store Your Towels
Towels can take up a lot of space in a small bathroom. Just a couple of thick, stacked towels can take up an entire shelf in a bathroom cabinet! When it comes to storing towels, try back of door rods, corner baskets, ladders, or even shelves over the door to take up less space.
4Use A Small Hutch For Outside Storage
5Hang Floating Shelves And Baskets On The Wall
6Use A Standing Ladder To Hang Bathroom Essentials
7Invest In Cordless Styling Tools And Products
Cords might not be something you initially think of when it comes to bathroom clutter, but there are a lot of items we use every day to get ready that have a cord. Hair dryers, straighteners, toothbrush chargers, curlers, and even an extra phone charger.
It’s worth it on the front end to invest in cordless products to clear your counterspace, especially when those items are often plugged in right next to your sink.
8Install Magnetic Storage Strips
Using magnetic strips is a must in a small bathroom. You can slap tweezers, razors, scissors, nail clippers, and more right on the wall instead of letting them pile up in your makeup bag or bathroom drawers.
Inspiration For Organizing A Small Bathroom
When you don’t have a ton of space in your small bathroom, you have to be creative with the ways you maximize space. These organization products can help you stay organized in the space you start and end your day in.
Invest In A Countertop Organizer
This toothbrush stand is ideal for a small space. It’s a three-in-one holder, with room for your toothbrush, toothpaste, and rinsing cups.
Add These Floating Shelves To The Wall
Making use of wall space is essential in any small bathroom. Try these floating shelves to store lotion, face wash, perfume, or any products you need to use every day.
Decorate With Organization Jars
Small countertop organization jars are not only efficient for storing things, but they’re also aesthetically pleasing. These sleek canister apothecary jars are a valuable addition to your tiny bathroom space.
Use These Cups For Makeup And More
If you are in need of a space to store makeup besides just your drawers, the extra slim design of these cups are great for corners or other in between spaces in a small bathroom.
Invest In A Metal Back-Of-Door Holder
It’s crucial to make the most of back-of-the-door storage when you are in a small space. This metal holder includes a rack as well as spherical holders to help keep hair styling products in place.
Buy Narrow Bins That Fit Around Sink Pipes
Bins that can fit around your sink pipes are one of the best things you could possibly purchase for underneath your sink in a small bathroom. Bulging sink pipes can easily suck up all of your ideal storage space in a small bathroom, but investing in bins that fit around that can be a space saver.
Use A Lazy Susan In Your Small Bathroom
A lazy Susan is a great product to use for storing makeup products in a small bathroom. It takes up just as much room as any rack, but it spins, giving you extra space and easy access to all of your daily belongings.
Slide A Narrow Trash Can Under Your Sink
Trash cans can easily take up space in a small bathroom, so using a slim trashcan when you don’t have a ton of space is crucial for making room in your small bathroom. This trash can is built to be nestled between small spaces.
Use Organizers In Your Bathroom Drawers
Keeping the inside of your drawers organized is a wise way to keep clutter from piling up in a small bathroom. This drawer organizer set has six compartments and lots of storage space.
Try A Makeup Caddy
This makeup caddy is perfect for keeping your beauty products as neat and organized as possible. It’s also easy to transport when you need to.
These Hanging Bins Keep You Organized
If you need organizer bins to hang from the backs of your bathroom door or bathroom cabinets, try these organizers. Store and organize makeup, grooming tools, and more in these bins.
Use A Storage Cube For Makeup
If you’re searching for a product that can help you keep all of your makeup necessities in one place, try out this storage cube. You can also stack this storage bin vertically to help create more space.
Minimalists Checklist When Organizing A Small Bathroom
Organizing your small bathroom in a way that works for you is always possible, despite having a limited amount of space. With just a few strategies in place, it’s easy to make your space your own.
SMALL BATHROOM ORGANIZATION CHECKLIST
Sort Items In Your Bathroom
- Sort items by purpose
- Place daily items nearby
- Clear countertops
- Put away what you use least
- Clean out bathroom drawers
- Make a pile to discard
Organizing A Small Bathroom
- Give everything a place
- Use your wall space
- Organize shower caddy
- Hang on backs of doors
- Use drawer dividers
- Add floating shelves
Design Your Small Bathroom
- Design your bathroom
- Remove large items
- Maximize space
- Countertops are not storage
- Be intentional with placement
- Remove nonessentials
Use Space Organizers
- Use a lazy susan
- Try a makeup caddy
- Install magnetic strips
- Invest in hanging bins
- Utilize a hutch for linens
- Buy a toothbrush stand
Your Turn!
- What tips will you use to keep your small bathroom organized?
- What steps will you take today to create more functional bathroom space?
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