Keep towels and toiletries neat and tidy in your bathroom closet for a streamlined routine.
Bathroom closets are especially helpful in keeping towels and toiletries within close reach if your home lacks alinen closet.
Get your bathroom closet organized with this how-to guide andsmart storage ideas.
Credit:John Bessler
Properly preparing the space is the key to getting and keeping it organized.
First, remove everything in the bathroom closet and make a few piles.
These indicate how long the product is good for after opening.
Credit: Jessica Glynn
If youre unsure, take a good look or sniff and toss anything that appears or smells off.
Animal shelters often accept towels of all sizes and in any condition.
Just be sure to check with your location before donating to understand their needs and requirements.
Credit: Laurie Black
Items that have turned up in the bathroom closet but belong elsewhere should be returned to their proper home.
You should now be left with items that belong inyour bathroom closet.
Sort Bathroom Essentials
Take a look at your remaining items.
Give each category ashelf in the closet, keeping the most frequently used items front and center.
Bulk supplies can be stored high, low, or towards the back of a shelf.
Employ Baskets
Turn tocoordinating basketsfor easy, no-fuss bathroom closet organization.
Baskets keep things contained and hide visual clutter, especially onopen shelving.
Utilize fabric or rope baskets for towels; natural options, like wicker, can snag linens.
Each basket should be labeled for a separate categoryto minimize the guesswork.
Look for sizes that fit each shelf’s height, width, and depth to maximize space.
Add a Lazy Susan
Another simple solution for bathroom closet organization is touse a lazy Susanor two.
Stackable, open-front metal or bamboo bins are ideal for extra rolls of toilet paper or paper towels.
Clear, stackable drawersdivide makeup by punch in.
Glass apothecary jars meet both requirements.
Use them to storebath bombsor salts with a scoop, bars of soap, and cotton balls or swabs.
Pretty and functional is the ideal combination for bathroom closet organization.
Divide Shelves
Ideal for linens, shelf dividers keep items tidy and upright.
Master some simpletowel folding techniques, then keep it consistent among face, hand, andbath towels.
Utilize dividers to keep folded towels in line.
And don’t worry if your bathroom closet consists of wire shelvingplenty of compatible dividers are available.
One way to prevent this is to installsliding drawerson top of existing bathroom closet shelves.
Once installed, pull out the drawer to see everything you have and reach for what you need.
