Keeping a bathroom organized can be an exercise in futility for all but the most obsessive individuals. Between cleaning supplies, toiletries and various other bathroom products, the average bathroom can quickly turn into a cluttered mess. Share the bathroom with anyone else, and the problem gets exponentially worse. The solution to this, Ive found, is a creative approach to storage. If you can keep everything organized and in its place, you will have a much easier time keeping the clutter under control.
One of my favorite DIY Décor blogs, removeandreplace.com recently put together this list of bathroom organization and storage ideas you can use to get some inspiration. Like with all DIY sites, a lot of the projects included here require you to permanently modify your walls in one form or another. While you cant undertake those kinds of projects in your apartment, there are still plenty of minimal impact modifications you can make to get that clutter under control.
You can start by making the most out of every surface, including the top of the toilette, with various kinds of containers. Anything from a tin bucket, to a wooden box, to an old watering can will help keep things organized, while displaying them in a creative way. You can store anything from soaps and loofas to extra towels in one of these containers; get bonus style points by color coordinating everything with the rest of the bathroom décor!
Baskets are great for creating or otherwise optimizing storage space. You can easily compartmentalize an under-sink cabinet with a couple of baskets or small crates. The removeandreplace article even has a couple of examples where baskets have been suspended in order to create some unique shelving for lightweight items. Whether strung together and hung from a hook in the ceiling or secured to towel rods, baskets can be an excellent way to increase storage space while adding a touch of style to your bathroom.
Youll notice that shelving is a very common method of increasing storage space. If you dont have shelving available, you can work around this in a variety of ways. First of all, make use of the shower caddy! Store all of those wet and soapy shower supplies together in one of these space saving staples. It doesnt need to be one of those cheap, plastic things that ends up looking disgusting after a few weeks, either. There are plenty of options for a stylish shower caddy out there, for those with more discerning tastes. In addition to the traditional caddies that hang from the showerhead, you can get tension mounted shower shelf systems. These can be used in the shower, or simply tucked against a corner, to create shelving without the need for power tools.
You can simulate shelving in a narrow space by leaning a small ladder against the wall. Choose a wooden ladder with deep, flat planks for rungs to maximize the surface area of the shelf. Just make sure it isnt too tall to fit in the room. You can sand and stain the ladder, or try some antiquing depending on the look you want. When its dry you can further compartmentalize with baskets/containers of some kind, or just place items directly on the rungs. Alternatively, a ladder with thin, round rungs can be used as a stylish substitute for a traditional towel rack.
While the suggestions here may work very well for my personal type of style, they are, by no means, the only options. Find some decorating blogs that match your style and youll be sure to find a wealth of ideas from people with similar tastes. All you need is a little inspiration and determination, and you can have the bathroom of your Tacoma apartment looking like something out of a designers showroom in no time! Tips for Organizing Your Tacoma Bathroom
Keeping a bathroom organized can be an exercise in futility for all but the most obsessive individuals. Between cleaning supplies, toiletries and various other bathroom products, the average bathroom can quickly turn into a cluttered mess. Share the bathroom with anyone else, and the problem gets exponentially worse. The solution to this, Ive found, is a creative approach to storage. If you can keep everything organized and in its place, you will have a much easier time keeping the clutter under control.
One of my favorite DIY Décor blogs, removeandreplace.com recently put together this list of bathroom organization and storage ideas you can use to get some inspiration. Like with all DIY sites, a lot of the projects included here require you to permanently modify your walls in one form or another. While you cant undertake those kinds of projects in your apartment, there are still plenty of minimal impact modifications you can make to get that clutter under control.
You can start by making the most out of every surface, including the top of the toilette, with various kinds of containers. Anything from a tin bucket, to a wooden box, to an old watering can will help keep things organized, while displaying them in a creative way. You can store anything from soaps and loofas to extra towels in one of these containers; get bonus style points by color coordinating everything with the rest of the bathroom décor!
Baskets are great for creating or otherwise optimizing storage space. You can easily compartmentalize an under-sink cabinet with a couple of baskets or small crates. The removeandreplace article even has a couple of examples where baskets have been suspended in order to create some unique shelving for lightweight items. Whether strung together and hung from a hook in the ceiling or secured to towel rods, baskets can be an excellent way to increase storage space while adding a touch of style to your bathroom.
Youll notice that shelving is a very common method of increasing storage space. If you dont have shelving available, you can work around this in a variety of ways. First of all, make use of the shower caddy! Store all of those wet and soapy shower supplies together in one of these space saving staples. It doesnt need to be one of those cheap, plastic things that ends up looking disgusting after a few weeks, either. There are plenty of options for a stylish shower caddy out there, for those with more discerning tastes. In addition to the traditional caddies that hang from the showerhead, you can get tension mounted shower shelf systems. These can be used in the shower, or simply tucked against a corner, to create shelving without the need for power tools.
You can simulate shelving in a narrow space by leaning a small ladder against the wall. Choose a wooden ladder with deep, flat planks for rungs to maximize the surface area of the shelf. Just make sure it isnt too tall to fit in the room. You can sand and stain the ladder, or try some antiquing depending on the look you want. When its dry you can further compartmentalize with baskets/containers of some kind, or just place items directly on the rungs. Alternatively, a ladder with thin, round rungs can be used as a stylish substitute for a traditional towel rack.
While the suggestions here may work very well for my personal type of style, they are, by no means, the only options. Find some decorating blogs that match your style and youll be sure to find a wealth of ideas from people with similar tastes. All you need is a little inspiration and determination, and you can have the bathroom of your Tacoma apartment looking like something out of a designers showroom in no time!