#bathroom-organization

#bathroom-organization

The best over-the-toilet storage is one that can maximize the space in a small bathroom without looking like an eyesore. Whether you have a tiny powder room or a bathroom of epic proportions in need of extra storage, the right bathroom shelf can help you create a clutter-free, organized oasis. Transform this often-overlooked area above the john with thoughtfully designed shelving that keeps toiletries neat and accessible.

Don't underestimate the importance of a streamlined bathroom. I used to thrive in organized chaos and could find my favorite hair tie even in the messiest drawer. However, now that I'm older and wiser, I embrace the convenience of not only knowing where my stuff is but also making sure it's easy to reach. I have low and spacious bathroom cabinets, and while I love how big they are, I hate having to look for anything in them.

I learned about this game-changing hack during an initial visit to my mother-in-law's home. When I reached into her bathroom closet to grab a towel, I noticed there were no washcloths to be seen. Did they just not own any? When I unwrapped my towel, though, the matching washcloth was folded in the towel itself. This was a simple yet revolutionary epiphany for me. No more going to two different locations for my towel and washcloth.

The other day, I was walking around the city when I spotted a tiered set of serving bowls in a store. I'm not a big foodie, so I'd never really noticed them in restaurants or on dinner tables before, but this time, something clicked. Instead of imagining them filled with dips and snacks, all I saw was storage potential (similar to how I first saw double-duty potential in this kitchen drawer organizer and this hose holder).

I'm a really organized person, but I have one rule: Everything must be out of sight. That means you won't see clear containers or open shelving anywhere in my home. For a while, I lived with a couple of lidless trash cans in my bathrooms because that's just how a lot of bathroom bins are. I considered upgrading to foot-pedal versions, but my bathrooms are small, and the tight spots where the bins go just didn't leave room for them.

My New York City bathroom is pretty tiny - I don't even have a proper vanity! But as someone who loves to try out all kinds of different beauty products, I knew I'd need to bring some sort of storage piece into the space. While my medicine cabinet is great for daily skincare items and vitamins, it's certainly not large enough to house my sizable collection of blushes, sunscreens, travel-sized toiletries, and the like.

Repurposing an adhesive mop and broom holder allows for a creative and cost-effective storage solution for hair tools, keeping them organized and accessible.