Undoubtedly the bathroom is my least favorite room in the house to clean. Between the scrubbing, and the chemicals, and the flecks of who-knows-what splattered on the mirror and walls, I'd basically rather do any other chore before I clean the bathroom. However, I've found that by keeping the bathroom organized, I drastically reduce how thoroughly and how often I have to clean the bathroom. We may not always have time to give the bathroom a good scrub, but we always have time to keep it neat and organized. It doesn't matter if a home has a gorgeous master bath or forces a family to share a tiny washroom with three kids — there's always a way to make and find space for storage to make it look like an HGTV bathroom.
But admittedly getting a bathroom to a zen place can feel pretty overwhelming. Bathrooms are typically one of the smallest rooms in the home, but tend to be a catch-all for stuff. Every family member has to stake a claim in bathroom space, and often time product overflow feels inevitable and maddening to manage. From hubby's cologne collection to dear daughter's seemingly endless supply of glittery nail polish, managing this space can feel maddening. But luckily that is where this article comes in.
And while I do not by any stretch of the imagination claim to be an expert, I personally put many of these tips and tricks into practice and I can tell you without a doubt that they work for me, and they may work for anyone else looking to simplify their bathroom space too. From cabinets that fit in every corner to creating twice the shelf space out of thin air to creative places to keep bath toys, these 20 bathroom organization hacks will turn any bath room into a bath palace.
Small Spaces Over the Faucet Shelf
This lofted soap caddy from Period Bath keeps your counter dry and free of soap scum and rogue toothpaste.
Small Spaces Over the Faucet Shelf ($12.74, Period Bath)
KALKGRUND Wall Shelf with Towel Rail
Mount a shelf or two ABOVE the bathroom door for all your bulk bathroom supplies.
KALKGRUND Wall Shelf with Towel Rail ($19.99, IKEA)
Rackaphile Slim Slide Out Storage Tower
Find (or build!) a cart slim enough to provide storage options in that under-utilized space between the toilet and the wall.
Rackaphile Slim Slide Out Storage Tower ($34.99-$39.99, Amazon)
Bath Toy Organizer and Caddy
Keep bath-toy storage within reach of little hands. This suction-cup organizer holds a ton of toys, plus soap and shampoo.
Bath Toy Organizer and Caddy ($15.84, Amazon)
RÅGRUND Sink Shelf/Corner Shelf
If there's no storage under the sink, these IKEA shelves were made for that awkward spot.
RÅGRUND Sink Shelf/Corner Shelf ($39.99, IKEA)
Umbra Bungee Over the Door Towel Rack
Towels times three! Get one towel holder that does the work of a few, rather than a hook on the back of the door.
Umbra Bungee Over the Door Towel Rack ($19.99, The Container Store)
Over the Cabinet Door Hairstyling Station
This caddy that hooks over the cabinet door is a great catch-all for heat tools and other styling products.
Over the Cabinet Door Hairstyling Station ($12.99, Amazon)
XFasten Flexible Magnetic Tape
Stick a strip of magnetic tape inside the medicine cabinet to secure bobby pins, nail clippers, and more.
XFasten Flexible Magnetic Tape ($11.38, Amazon)
Adjustable Double Shower Curtain Rod
Get a two-layer shower curtain rod that also makes a great place to hang-dry delicates and wet towels.
Adjustable Double Shower Curtain Rod ($34.44, Home Depot)
BRIOFOX Shower Caddy Basket
Invest in a hardcore, rust-resistant shower caddy that suctions to the tiles. No more mildew buildup under the bottles you used to keep on the bathtub ledge.
BRIOFOX Shower Caddy Basket ($19.99, Amazon)
Over the Toilet Storage
No medicine cabinet? No problem! Opt for storage that stands over the toilet and offers plenty of room for whatever you would have kept in the medicine cabinet…
Over the Toilet Storage ($72.37, Wayfair)
Wood Crate Wall Storage
…or mount some cute crates to the wall to hold towels, toiletries, and trinkets.
Wood Crate Wall Storage ($19.99-$23.99, World Market)
Vinyl Shower Curtain with Mesh Pockets
Speaking of storage, your shower curtain can do double duty when lined with pocketed compartments for all your toiletries.
Vinyl Shower Curtain with Mesh Pockets ($19.99, Bed Bath & Beyond)
Bathroom Stackable Drawer Organizers
Utensil-drawer organizers work great in bathroom drawers as well, especially for smaller, easy-to-lose items.
Bathroom Stackable Drawer Organizers ($11.96, The Container Store)
Cubbies for Kids
Don't fight over space! Give each kid their own designated shelf or cubby where they can put whatever they want.
Learn how to make these here.
Two-Tier Revolving Bathroom Organizer
Did somebody say vertical storage? This two-tiered swiveling organizer will keep your cabinet or your countertop in order.
Two-Tier Revolving Bathroom Organizer ($29.99, Bed Bath & Beyond)
4-Tier Glass Corner Shelf
Opt for a caddy that fits perfectly in the corner. Here's one with four shelves and glass panes that match any bathroom decor.
4-Tier Glass Corner Shelf ($44.99, Amazon)
Mercer Bathtub Caddy
Remember "me time"? The bathroom isn't just for business. Treat yo'self with a tub tray that adjusts to the side of your tub AND has a place to hold a favorite book.
Mercer Bathtub Caddy ($79, Pottery Barn)
Twigz Ivy Scroll Roll Stand
This toilet-paper stand sits on the floor AND holds three extra rolls of T.P. for when you get down to the tube.
Twigz Ivy Scroll Roll Stand ($15.29, Target)
Bath Bliss Tank Mount Toilet Paper Holder
If you're really pressed for space you can get a toilet-paper holder that hangs over the edge of the toilet tank.
Bath Bliss Tank Mount Toilet Paper Holder ($15.99, Wayfair)
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