21 Organization Tricks to Make Your Bathroom Feel Twice as Big
It's all about using vertical storage solutions, people.
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If there's one place we could all use unlimited storage, it's the bathroom. Think about it: There's makeup, lotions, hair tools, and countless hygiene essentials to keep in stock. But there are plenty of ways to keep your vanity organized to optimize the surface space you do have. These bathroom counter organizers and clever DIY storage tips will help you make the most of your space, large or small.
Corner Units
When you don't have tons of under-the-sink storage, opt for a slim corner unit to house your TP. This one can be flipped around the hide extra rolls, too. Now you won't have to just keep it out on the vanity or back of your toilet.
BUY NOW Yamazaki Home Storage Shelf, $65
Hooks
Hanging hooks for accessories and linen keeps horizontal vanity spaces nice and free. They add a little aesthetic dimension to the walls while also ensuring bathroom linens are dry when you go to grab them.
BUY NOW Oren Ellis Mounted Hook, $25
Trays
Use trays for a tidy look—not only do they help you stay organized, they add style. Imagine a chic vignette of your favorite makeup, perfume bottles, and other attractive packaging.
BUY NOW CB2 Black Marble Tray, $30
Etegeres
The key to making the most out of a tiny bathroom? Go up. This etagere is basically like adding a cabinet or shelves to the wall, just without the whole installation thing.
BUY NOW Cost Plus World Market Etagere Shelf, $180
Medicine Cabinets
Clear countertop clutter with a mirrored cabinet with interior storage.
BUY NOW West Elm Medicine Cabinet, $299
A Bath Caddy
In this bathroom designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, the bathroom sink doesn't have a surrounding vanity. Ford gave it some surface space by laying a wooden plank across it. Create the same effect with a wooden caddy with little bowls in each, like the one linked below.
BUY NOW Anthropologie Bath Caddy, $168
Hot Tool Organizer
Keep hot tools off the countertops (or tangled in cabinets below) to prevent heat damage. You can use a wall mount to save space or keep them right on the counter with a hair accessory organizer.
BUY NOW Pottery Barn Hair Tool Storage, $49
Skinny Organizer
If your bathroom doesn't have enough room for a shelving unit, see if you have enough space to squeeze in this slim cabinet. It's the width of a toilet paper roll, but has deep drawers for hiding all sorts of bathroom must-haves.
BUY NOW Yamazaki Home Slim Storage Cart, $60
Wall Shelves
Wasted wall space in a small bathroom is just that: a waste. Hang shelves for your makeup, plants, and other products.
BUY NOW Urban Outfitters Rattan Wall Shelf, $49
Stool
In this timeless bathroom designed by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design, the handle-free drawers blend in seamlessly and tuck away essentials, while the step stool creates a little extra surface area.
BUY NOW Peg & Awl Step Stool, $95
Bar Carts
This cart holds all the essentials, but can be rolled out when guests arrive to make the room more presentable. Use one tier for your towels, and another for soap and other products. It's also a good place for flowers to freshen up a guest bathroom or powder room.
BUY NOW Williams Sonoma Round Bar Cart, $316
Woven Baskets
When you don't have enough storage space in your bathroom as is and don't foresee a remodel, it's time to get creative. Take note from this bold powder room designed by Chango & Co and slide a basket along the floor.
BUY NOW Blomus Chunky Cotton Knit Baskets, $85
Shower Caddies
A hanging shelf needed to be a utilitarian piece of metal—just check out this chic wooden piece, which would blend beautifully with many types of decor.
BUY NOW Urban Outfitters Shower Caddy, $49
Lazy Susans
Instead of storing your beautiful bottles out of sight, sit them on a lazy Susan to make every scent in your collection easy to find and organized.
BUY NOW CB2 Round Server, $21
Glass Tumblers or Jars
Make cotton balls and Q-tips part of your decor in these beautiful glass jars.
BUY NOW West Elm Toothbrush Stand, $15
Ladder
Introduce extra storage space for your towels in style by leaning a wooden ladder against the wall. It brings in more dimension than a traditional wall shelf and looks considerably more special. In this bathroom designed by Alexander Design & Build, it also softens up the edgier concrete sink.
BUY NOW Haven Storage Ladder, $100
Mini Bowls
Put makeup and other odds and ends inside little bowls and catch-alls. It'll make the getting ready process easier and keep the bathroom pretty. Learn how to make these DIY coconut bowls from Sugar & Charm.
BUY NOW Pottery Barn Glass Containers, $20
Over-the-Toilet Shelves
In a super tiny bathroom where the toilet is pretty much all there's room for and you have zero counter space, get a shelving unit build to slide right over and around the toilet.
BUY NOW Urban Outfitters Over-The-Toilet Shelf, $159
Wall System
Invest in a wall organizer that helps you come up with a system you can actually stick to.
BUY NOW Ferm Living Wooden Multi Shelf, $482
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