Buying and Fitting Furniture and Storage Space

Bathrooms are wonderful gathering points for all kinds of clutter. Hairsprays, nail polishes, towels, soaps and razors have a way of accumulating on countertops, shelves and even the floor. There are numerous organizational methods out there. A good place to start is with bathroom furniture.

Bathroom vanities generally come with cabinets and drawers perfect for storing numerous items. However, with the increasing popularity of pedestal sinks, there is also an increasing need for more storage space.

When considering cabinets, keep in mind that shallow spaces make it easier to find items while also taking up less space. Cabinets are ideal places to hide away daily items that tend to cause the most unsightly clutter. Plastic bottles, jars and beauty items can be tucked away while more elegant glass jars, perfume bottles and candles can be placed on open shelves. When organizing clutter on open shelves, consider using small wicker or wooden baskets or even decorative coffee mugs. When hanging shelves or cabinets, the wall space behind the toilet is often overlooked.

Wet towels and robes are a common bathroom blunder. To avoid finding them on the floor, hang a few convenient hooks. There are shelves available that have a row of hooks perfect for towels and robes. Try hanging a towel ring next to the tub, or use the space behind the bathroom door. Remember that several hooks take up less space than a single towel rod. The options are only limited by your creativity. If you have the floor space but not the wall space, consider rolling extra towels up and decoratively storing them in large baskets or fruit crates.

If you are able to purchase new bathroom furniture, consider investing in a vanity that includes a place to store away a hamper or even an ironing board. Many vanities now have rolling cabinets that allow for even more space. Corner shelves can be inexpensive additions to the bathroom countertop. Baskets and decorative boxes can also be used to hide clutter and give your bathroom a cleaner, lighter feel.

If you're not afraid of a little hard work, you can utilize the spaces between wall studs to create a new shelf. Maybe you need more storage room in your shower for shampoo bottles, body bath, bubble bath and other little luxuries. Maybe a built-in shelf above the toilet would serve as a place to store aromatherapy candles, oils and lotions.

Consulting home decorating websites is an excellent way to get ideas. Whether your bathroom is spacious or a bit cramped, there are creative and economical ways to clean up the clutter and make more room.