How To Approach Small Bathroom Organization
Small bathroom organization can put your creativity to the test. Without a lot of room to store your things, you may be looking at trying to fit all of your items into tiny spaces and without a lot of shelving. Take an inventory of what you have and how you use your bath supplies to make the most out of your small room.
Some shelf space may be added to your bathroom, depending on how handy you are with tools. You may want to assemble a portable storage unit that can go over your toilet, for example. You might also find a storage tower that can hang perfectly on the room’s door, or a shower caddy that can hang with your showerhead to hold your shampoo or other supplies as needed.
Take a brief inventory and toss what you do not need. This will help you make the most of all shelves and storage available so that you only keep what is necessary. You may even gain space in this process when you find you do not have as much to store as you did before.
For the items you decide to keep, look for ways to store them differently that may create space-saving options. For example, you may roll instead of fold your towels to fit more in a tight space. This difference may allow other items to be stored with the towels, expanding your storage capabilities.
You may want to utilize storage components inside drawers to maximize space. These storage options can come with square dividers, much like jewelry drawers, to organize smaller items. This can keep your drawers from becoming a jumble. With this option, you can quickly access things that may otherwise be lost easily if tossed in a drawer, such as hair clips or hair ties.
Think about how you perform your daily routine to arrange things in an orderly fashion. You might want to keep high-use items such as combs and blow dryers within easy reach and convenient for electrical outlets as needed. You can group items that you use together at certain times. A basket, for example, can contain all the things you use once you are out of the shower.
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All Shelving Is Not Created Equally
I know you are aware that there are different styles of shelving, made with different materials, that work best in different areas. But figuring out what works best can be tricky until you know a little more about those styles, materials and areas, so let’s take a closer look.
Take the garage for example. This is generally an area in most homes that tends to become cluttered very quickly for want of a better place to put things. If you have the space, metal or steel open back shelving, like the type you usually find in the commercial sector, is ideal for storing heavy items and still have easy access to everything.
Another solution for the garage is a wall mounted storage system like the Fast Track organisation system that Rubbermaid has designed. It is a steel framework on which anything from power tools to bicycles can be hung…leaving space on the ground for the car.
The bathroom is another room within the home that can become cluttered very quickly with everyones’ grooming gear. And because it is often a fairly small room, it’s better if you can use wall mounted or corner shelving to make use of otherwise wasted space.
Being strong and practical are the only necessities for shelving in the pantry. When it comes to finding exactly what you are after, organisation is key, and creating more space with various storage systems in the pantry is ideal. As far as materials go, it is important to stay away from glass in case it breaks and lodges in foodstuff. Wood and plastic are good options.
The garage, as mentioned, is the place we seem to put stuff when there’s nowhere else to put it. Depending on how much room you have, open back shelving, like the type they use in the commercial sector, is a good idea, as they are often made of steel and can hold a lot of weight and you can still have easy access to what’s being stored.
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