Useful Bathroom Storage Hacks

By Ashley Paskill on November 2, 2019

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Storage in your college apartment is crucial. One area that many tend to forget about is the bathroom, but you likely have a lot of items that need to be stored in the bathroom. It is likely that you have a roommate or two and your apartment is not that big. Organizing your bathroom using various types of storage units will help you make the most of your limited space.

Countertop organizers

It is likely that you have some space on top of your counter around your sink. Even if you just have a sink, you might have a bit of space for your toothbrush and toothpaste. If that is the only space you have, get a decorative cup to store your toothbrush and toothpaste, and have your roommate get one too so they can be separate. For bathrooms that have more countertop space, you can get a larger organizer to hold your toothbrush and toothpaste as well as other items such as razors and a hairbrush.

Storage under the sink

Since you are probably renting your apartment, it is likely that you will not be allowed to build cabinets if your bathroom does not have them already. If you just have a sink without anything underneath, you can purchase a cabinet unit to go underneath the sink that does not need to be attached to the walls. This gives you space for towels, washrags, and feminine hygiene products.

You can also get a rack that fits at the base of the sink. There are racks that are created specifically for different sinks, so make sure you find one that fits your specific sink. This kind of rack is perfect for any odds and ends that you may have in your bathroom.

Another option for storage under your sink is to find a cabinet fixture that wraps around the base of your sink. This is especially useful if you want to store private items such as feminine hygiene products under the sink.

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Use command strips

If you use items such as a hair straightener, a water pick, or a hairdryer, it is likely that these items get twisted up in each other’s cords. To avoid this, use command strips to help organize the cords. This is especially useful if you and your roommate both use these items. Even if you store the actual item itself on the counter, use the command strips to help keep the cords organized.

Use magnets for storing makeup

For those who store makeup in the bathroom, instead of storing your makeup on the countertop, use magnets and a magnetic board to store your makeup. This will help free up counter space while allowing you easily find your makeup essentials. Not only will you be saving space, but you will also save valuable time. You can even attach magnets to a cup to use to store your brushes so that everything you need is in one place.

Tower of Baskets

Use a suction cup to create a tower of baskets to store odds and ends such as your hairbrush, makeup brushes, lotions, and appliances such as hair straighteners and hair dryers. Buy small buckets that have hooks on the side and use a clothesline to link them together. Hang them using a suction cup. You and your roommate can each have your own tower, so buy buckets in your favorite color so that you can differentiate between the two.

Organize your medicine cabinet

If you have a medicine cabinet, make the best use of this space by hanging organizers on the door of the cabinet. You and your roommate can each have a door if your cabinet has two doors. Otherwise, you can each take a section. Also, use organizational containers within the cabinet to help keep your items organized.

Utilize shower space

Use hooks and storage containers to create more space in your shower, especially if you do not have any ledge room in your shower. This is helpful if you have a roommate and there is only space for one person’s items on a ledge. If you need more space to hang the hooks, hang a second shower rod.

Another option for creating space within your shower is to use suction cups to hang shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, and other in-shower essentials on the wall. Use hair ties and rubber bands and lace them through and around the suction cups. Stick them onto the shower wall and slip the desired items into the bands.

Get a shower caddy to store in-shower items. Most shower caddies are designed to hang from your showerhead. This space can be used to hold razors and shower caps along with any other items you wish to store.

College apartments are known for being small, and this includes the space in the bathroom. It is important to make the most of the limited space you do have so that you can make sure you have a spot for everything you need.

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