A perfectly organised bathroom in one day

Johannes van Graan Johannes van Graan
Private Residence in London, EVGENY BELYAEV DESIGN EVGENY BELYAEV DESIGN Classic style bathroom
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Your bathroom may not be the biggest or the most stylish, but with the right attitude it can certainly become the most organised. That’s the dream, isn’t it? To have a space that’s as clutter-free and functional as possible.

Considering that the bathroom is one of the first rooms we see at the start of every day, it can only be a good thing if it weren’t cluttered and untidy. Could do wonders for our moods and positively influence the rest of the day, agreed?

Then let’s see how to achieve an organised bathroom!

1. Why must we organise our bathrooms?

Walking into a neat and tidy bathroom is not only about aesthetics. It’s about how much more practical a space becomes once it’s organised. 

Perhaps more importantly, an organised bathroom is also more relaxing. Compare a bathroom vanity where the counters are stacked with shampoo bottles and soaps to one that’s clean and organised. Which one sounds (and will look) better? 

And for the germaphobes out there, an organised bathroom is much more sanitary, as a neat bathroom is much easier to keep clean!

2. What is needed for an organised bathroom?

De-clutter the bathroom: First, we need to diminish the clutter factor before we can proceed with cleaning and organising. For this first step, obtain some sturdy plastic trash bags and some cleaning wipes, paper towels, and any cleaning products you might like. 

Start to organise: After getting rid of everything that doesn’t belong in your bathroom (i.e. empty shampoo bottles, décor accessories you’ve grown tired of), start organising what’s left. Depending on the size and setup of your bathroom, you may need to get some more/new storage space. 

To determine what you need, take stock of the items you want to store and organise. A chest or shelving unit is good for lots of bulky items like bath towels and extra paper goods. Several square baskets could work for small budgets and unusually shapes spaces. Should you already have a place for the big stuff, yet still struggle with all those smaller pieces (like makeup), smaller containers that won’t take up a lot of room can help. 

When shopping for bathroom organisers, search for ones that will maximise the space and reduce the time needed to rummage in drawers. And be sure to measure your space before hitting the shops.  

What items to de-clutter: Everything needs to be sorted through to decide what will be kept or tossed, including the following: 

• Makeup 

• Hair tools (brushes, clips… ) 

• Skincare products 

• Medication 

• Towels and mats 

• Cleaning supplies 

• Paper goods (toilet paper, tissues) 

• First-aid supplies 

• Anything that’s been unused for a year.

3. An organised bathroom: The closet

With a lot of folding involved, and large and sometimes bizarre range of items to sift through, linen closets remain one of the least favourite household spots to organise. However, it’s all about your approach to the task at hand.

First, decide what you want to store in the closet and what will be kept in the bathroom itself. Then re-pack everything so that the most used items are in the front and centre. Group smaller things in storage bins or boxes. Towels can be re-grouped according to size, colour or set (whichever is easiest for you to find).

4. An organised bathroom: The shower and tub

As showers and bathtubs are not always built with storage in mind, they can be quite difficult to organise. 

The main idea is that your shampoo, conditioner, razor and whatever else you need must be within easy reach. And any organiser added to the tub or shower should be sturdy and stable.

If your shower or tub is still in a cluttered state, consider moving some of those products somewhere else (and ask yourself if you really need three different kinds of soap, for instance).

5. An organised bathroom: The sink and counter spaces

Your bathroom counters should be as empty as possible. This makes them easier to wipe clean and reduces the odds of other items creeping in to add to the clutter. But if you prefer to display your beauty products out in the open, a bit of vigilance is required to keep everything neat. 

When organising counter products, place them closest to where they are used (like hand soap right next to the sink). Similar to your linen closet, keep less-used items towards the back or the sides of the counter.

6. An organised bathroom: Cabinets, vanity and drawers

Organising your bathroom cabinets: If you have a medicine cabinet above the bathroom sink, reserve it for frequently used items (like toothpaste and daily medications). Of course its size will also determine how many things you can keep in that cabinet. 

For storing extras like toilet paper and spare toothbrushes (for overnight guests), plus cleaning products, cabinets under the sink can be most helpful. Just keep in mind that these often house pipes as well, and that any drips can ruin paper products. 

Organising your bathroom drawers: Whatever you decide to store in here is your own choice, just take care not to let them become junk drawers. And don’t think that you have to fill up every single drawer. 

If your bathroom has no cabinets and drawers, think about using the vertical space for a shelving unit, floating shelves, or towel railings. 

Organising your bathroom vanity: If you have a bathroom vanity, you probably already have an established morning routine which you prefer to do there. Organize your makeup and skin- and hair products as you realistically use them. If moisturising, for instance, is part of your shower routine, keep your moisturiser on the bathroom counter or in the medicine cabinet.

7. How to maintain an organised bathroom

Once your bathroom is organised and you start using it in a way that feels comfortable and easy for you, it becomes very easy to maintain. Sure, a bit of effort is required (returning items to their proper place after using them, etc.), but this kind of upkeep can become second nature. 

In the end, once you become used to a well-organised bathroom, you’ll never want to go back to that cramped, untidy space it was before!

To each his own; however, these reasons are Why you should have a minimalist bathroom.

Is your bathroom in serious need of re-organising, or is it already in perfect condition?

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