How to organize bathroom cabinets and vanities – 10 easy ways to tidy
Read on if you want to know how to arrange your bathroom vanities and cabinets like a pro! No one enjoys digging through a tangle of hairsprays, styling products, and a million other items to get to the toilet paper.
Although everyone can mount some wall-mounted shelves, only a true design master can make these areas genuinely shine. If for no other reason than to save your sanity, reorganize your vanity such that your drawers never get clogged and your products never end up in a game of “Jenga.”
Fortunately, we’ve enlisted the aid of expert house organizers and some well-known shops to help us achieve our desired look. Things like turntables that can be spun, lighted cabinets with LED strip lighting, and modular shelving for all the latest cult beauty products are in mind. Moreover, we will share a beauty industry secret to help you determine when to clean up your bathroom cabinets and vanities.
HOW TO ORGANIZE BATHROOM CABINETS AND VANITIES
What I have in mind are wicker baskets and plastic trays for use in vanity and kitchen cabinets. As everything is carefully organized here, finding what you need is much less of a chore.
Similarly, many vanity vanities have extra room behind their doors that is never used. Glueing or glueing a magnetic memo board to the inside of an entry is an excellent place to keep frequently misplaced objects like scissors, tweezers, cotton swabs, and other similar items.
1. SORT PRODUCTS BY EXPIRY DATE AND FREQUENCY OF USE
Bathroom organization can feel like a trip to the wardrobe in Narnia. Although most closets have sufficient depth to store all of your necessities, it might be a pain to dig to the back of the closet for a product you use regularly.
Our first advice is to figure out what you use the most and put that stuff up front in the cupboard. Also, it would be best to categorize by the date when the product expires. If the active component in your pricey cream or lotion will decay, there is little purpose in spending your money on it.
Keep an eye out for a tub-shaped sign that contains a number and the letter ‘M’ (months). For example, if a product’s shelf life is 12M, you have a full year to utilize it before it expires.
By decluttering this way at the outset, you may find future cleaning sessions less labour-intensive. Always write down when a product was opened or when it should be thrown away. You can either use a permanent marker to write it on the product itself or create a reminder on your phone.
2. ENSURE PRODUCTS ARE VISIBLE WITH EXTRA LIGHTING
Bathroom cabinets and under-sink vanities sometimes have insufficient lighting, even in well-lit rooms, making it difficult to find what you need. Consider LED illumination for a chic and practical alternative to shining a flashlight into it or using your phone’s torch to increase visibility.
This Caffe Latte penthouse’s modern bathroom has a storage cabinet that’s just as chic as the rest of the bathroom. Thanks to the combination of the glass front and the strip lighting, you can store all of your curiosities in a chic, boutique hotel atmosphere. It’s an easy project to take on yourself, and the finished product is a showpiece worthy of this high-end bathroom.
3. USE DRAWER DIVIDERS
“Today’s bathroom has become a place of individualization and personalization,” explains Martin Carroll, MD, Duravit UK. “While it still serves its utilitarian purpose, it is now a place where people may create an environment that is unique to them.”
Vanity furniture should be considered with other bathroom necessities such as ceramics, bathtubs, and fixtures during the design process. Single or double drawer Duravit vanity units are available, and high-quality drawer dividers are available as add-ons for specific series, including L-Cube, XViu, and White Tulip.
The dividers “give that touch of elegance and ensure that everyone can make their bathroom work for them” by allowing them to “compartmentalize all of your everyday requirements but keep them close to hand.”
4. STORE SIMILAR ITEMS TOGETHER IN ACRYLIC BINS
Expert advice: group like items together when putting them away. Put them in the same container if you want to use them together. Stacey Lewis, the creator of the organization app Purge Monsters, gives the following example: “living” office materials, “living” homework resources, and “living” beach goods all go together.
5. CHOOSE OPEN-SINK STORAGE
“The organization of bathroom cabinets and vanities is typically unique to the individual who lives there,” explains Fabrizio Costingo, product designer, Lusso Stone.
“However, there are superior approaches to guaranteeing that you are making the most of your bathroom’s area. The trick is to make the most of rarely used places, and a bathroom does not require a lot of storage space.
While we appreciate the look of an open sink to the rest of the room, we also know that this is a good spot for bathroom storage. The sophisticated Vanity Unit Collection we present here exemplifies how the strategic combination of open floor plans and storage solutions can optically expand a smaller room. For aesthetic purposes in such a unit, it is recommended to keep clean towels out in the open and to stow away any extra toothbrushes or other amenities that might be seen.
6. USE WIRE BASKETS WITHIN YOUR BATHROOM CABINET
Previously only seen in the bathroom store, wire baskets are now commonly found in contemporary homes to tidy up medicine cabinets and vanities. Look for ones with handles so that you can easily carry your washcloths, pouffes, and sponges. Plus, as a decorative element, they add a touch of modern simplicity to any bathroom.
A simple, uncluttered style is always best. Shelly Thornhill, aka @simplifywithshelly, suggests going with all-white linens in your areas and just storing what you will use.
You may get a more put-together look with the aid of these black containers from The Container Store.
Bathroom designer at Dunelm, Laura Boddice, agrees, “Bathroom storage doesn’t have to be huge and cumbersome or sacrifice on trends.” Our metal wire baskets can be used to neatly store items in your drawers while also satisfying your desire to include the industrial aesthetic on your bathroom shelf.
7. MIX AND MATCH STORAGE WITH A MODULAR UNIT
Regarding adaptability and flexibility, a modular shelving unit cannot be beaten by the static nature of a standard bathroom cabinet. In addition, this String Furniture design is a prime illustration. It has everything you need to keep your bathroom organized, from loofahs and lotions to flannels and towels, thanks to its combination of flat shelves, deep-set trays, bucket-esque storage containers, and J-hooks.
Bo Hellberg, CMO of String Furniture, says, “With the modular shelves from String, you will have no issue maximizing attractive storage for any bathroom size or type of space.”
With String’s one-of-a-kind shelves, you can give your bathroom a sleek, modern look while providing your towels and other necessities a permanent bathroom.
Wall panels in plex, mirrored cabinets, and a metal shelf will go a long way toward meeting the storage demands of even the smallest of bathrooms. As with the ingenious selection of attachments, such as hooks, organizers, and rods, there is a dedicated space for stowing away miscellaneous items.
8. USE AN ACRYLIC LAZY SUSAN TURNTABLE
A turntable’s uses go far beyond serving chips and salsa; it can also be used to arrange your bathroom’s medicine cabinet and vanity neatly, most notably if you have a small pantry and are tired of bottles and cans falling over.
“Turntables are the ideal solution for storing sprays and serums,” explains Clea Shearer, co-owner of The Home Edit.
9. CREATE A SPA-LIKE SETUP WITH GLASS CANISTERS
To create a Zen atmosphere in your bathroom, decant your toiletries into clear glass jars and canisters. Mother Nature’s gift of tampons and other sanitary items can be stored in a way that looks much more attractive than the cardboard boxes they typically come in.
No one will be the wiser if you stock up on cheap, generic, or store-brand toiletries for the bathroom rather than spending a fortune on name brands, so you can save money while maintaining a pristine appearance.
10. KEEP YOUR HOT STYLING TOOLS HANDY
If you use the inside of your bathroom cabinet or vanity door, you can keep your hair straightener, curling iron, and other styling tools out of sight while keeping them out of the way. If you keep your styling tools on a counter, an over-the-door organizer can keep them from rolling off and shattering.
We recommend The Container Store’s cabinet door organizers in either of two standard styles. There are two types: those that mount to the door and hook over the door (excellent for renters) (a more committal option). Some of them are bidirectional, providing you with even more opportunities. Taking up so little bathroom, it’s an excellent option for ensuites and powder rooms.
11. INVEST IN DURABLE AND RECYCLABLE PLASTIC BINS
Bathroom organization systems from Orthex might help you get ready in the morning faster and with less anxiety. You can quickly find the things you need for your teeth, hair, and face if you divide them into separate containers. And they work wonderfully as a place to keep cosmetics.
Please put them in a row on your medicine cabinet drawers, or use the lids to make them stackable in the bathroom. These containers are recyclable and free of harmful chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA), so you can use them without guilt.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I ORGANIZE MY BATHROOM CUPBOARD?
Sarah Gerber, co-owner of NEAT Method, states, “Organization systems should be reevaluated and changed as your demands change in life.”
Changes in your family include the arrival of a new baby or pet, a relocation, the start of a new job, the development of new interests, or the maturation of your children. Consider what structures aren’t functioning and what you might be able to change or eliminate to get things moving smoothly again.
HOW TO ORGANIZE SMALL ITEMS IN A BATHROOM CUPBOARD
Why not use our eco-friendly Edited life jars to store your cotton swabs and face cloths instead of throwing away the excess packaging they come in? These eco-friendly glasses and bamboo fixtures will give your washroom an instant Scandi makeover, as recommended by Boddice.
