36 Smart Organization Ideas to Try in Your Small Bathroom

With so many must-have tools, products, and decor pieces, it’s tough to stay on top of bathroom organization and keep everything in shipshape, especially if you have a small space. However, organizing is absolutely essential for a relaxing (and functional) space where you can carry out your morning and nighttime routines in peace. Get some inspiration from these 50 brilliant bathroom organization ideas that will be useful for spaces of all shapes and sizes.

This small bathroom inside a Brooklyn rental makes the most of storage space by housing several items on top of the radiator. The renter styled the products nicely to create a visual moment without having to buy shelving, furniture, or rolling storage. 

Use photo- or curtain-clip hooks to suspend the personal care products you use in the shower, so you can store them right where they are needed. Hanging them means not having to clean in-shower shelves, too.

No more trying to keep washcloths from getting lost in the jumble of hand and body towels in the linen closet. No more tiny towers of awkwardly folded washcloths that end up looking like rags. This storage method of using an upright magazine-and-file sorter is as cute as it is effective.

Pedestal sinks are pretty but sorely lacking in storage potential. A curved shelving unit fits seamlessly into the space beneath your sink and makes it possible to store necessities where they’ll be used.

The back of the bathroom door can be for so much more than just a towel hook. Drastically increase your bathroom storage with this over-the-door storage unit that will help support your skincare obsession.

Opt for a rolling utility cart and you won’t have to think too hard about the optimal placement for extra storage. Roll the cart and its contents to wherever you need to go, whether it’s to the mirror to do your hair or near your tub to have a soak.

Kitchen organization products can solve bathroom storage conundrums. Unobtrusive sponge holders keep small items that are easily lost, like toiletries, handy, so you can use them up before they expire.

When you’re dealing with a small space, everything has multiple functions, including your window. Use your window ledge as extra storage (as long as it’s safe), like in this Chicago condo.

A narrow rolling shelf keeps reading material exactly where you want it. Since it has wheels, you can put it next to the toilet, pull it out, grab what you need, and slide it back in place without taking up prime real estate.

Open shelves near the toilet might not be your thing. In that case, consider a basket with a lid. It’s perfect for holding extra towels or even your toilet paper refills.

Putting small objects on a tray corrals left-out essentials together neatly, and conveniently keeps them on-hand. Unused counter space or the space on the back of the toilet is yet another perfect example of creating storage space without taking up more room.

A tray or basket is always the answer when it comes to making small items look pulled together. The space on the back of the toilet is yet another perfect example of creating storage space without taking up more room.

Decorations that are stylish and functional at the same time? That’s a win-win. The owners of this vintage Bohemian Pennsylvania home use hanging baskets to hold necessities and free up counter space. Follow their lead and hang up your skin care products, washcloths, and any other bathroom essentials that need a home.

No under-sink storage for your beauty products? No problem. Follow the smart organization tip from this U.K. Victorian home and use any architectural details as sneaky storage. Snag a makeup organizer to make keeping your products in place a breeze. 

In a small bathroom, using any and all available space is essential for an organized and tidy area. That includes taking advantage of wall space, as seen in this cute and colorful London home, in which walls (not shelves that take up floor space) are used to hang towels.

While we love the open shelving look, it’s sometimes nicer to keep items streamlined in beautiful baskets or other containers. Case in point: the bathroom in a Brooklyn home that looks neat and tidy, thanks to a few woven baskets. 

The owner of this 500-square foot Singapore apartment had to get creative with bathroom storage, and brilliantly leaned on pegboards to create a home for toiletries without bringing in a piece of furniture. Be on the lookout for a pegboard that fits the amount of wall space you have to help you get organized in no time. 

No linen closet? No problem. Add a cute hutch to your bathroom — or any area nearby — to store paper products, towels, and more, like in this stunning bathroom makeover. This piece will not only allow you to infuse more personality into your space but will also create all sorts of new storage opportunities.

Drilling holes for a shelf feels permanent and, if you’re renting, might not be allowed. But this no-holes floating shelf gives you damage-free extra storage. It’s affixed with an adhesive strip and supports up to 15 pounds, so you can set cosmetics, personal care products, or your favorite decor up and out of the way.

A shelf next to the vanity keeps things off the counters, which gives the entire bathroom an organized look but still keeps daily essentials within reach. And it’s deeper than the shelves of built-in medicine cabinets, so you can stop wishing you had one!

A tapered shelf feels less bulky than a standard shelving unit. This is important in a small space where you can’t afford to overcrowd it with furniture, yet a piece like this still offers significant storage opportunities.

The space over your toilet is just waiting to become useful. Set baskets on the tank to hold washcloths and turn a shelf on the wall into a perch for perfume, hairspray, or a canister holding hairbrushes.

We love a stylish pedestal sink, but if you’re low on space, consider a piece with more room for storage. This Barcelona apartment is a great example, utilizing an under-sink shelf to hold bulky items like towels. You could also mount a stand-alone sink on a shelf or find a bathroom vanity with built-in storage cabinets.

You may be surprised to learn just how inexpensive and easy it is to install medicine cabinets. Though you may see a recessed medicine cabinet (where the shelf is actually inside the wall) in older homes, you can easily hang one up so that it’s flush, just like in this East Village bathroom.

A spinning turntable is every organizer’s secret weapon, and it’s perfect for bringing order to your collection of jars and bottles. Choose turntables with a bit of a lip to ensure that small bottles and jars don’t slide off. Place taller bottles in the center or at the edges so you’re able to see everything at once.

If more than one family member uses the same bathroom, keeping everyone’s supplies corralled in long drawer organizers will minimize the transfer of germs. Label each divider with a name to remind everyone to put their things back exactly where they belong.

The insides of your cabinet doors are rife with storage possibilities. Hanging dollar store baskets from them means you can keep small items like essential oil bottles, razors, and feminine products from junking up drawers or getting lost in cavernous cabinets.

Under-sink organizers are specifically designed to make the most of the space beneath your sink. By going vertical, this under-sink organizer allows you to stack cleaning supplies or bulkier bathroom items without having to dig or shuffle for them.

A tension rod spanning the cabinet under the sink creates a place to hang your makeup-removing cloths and much more. The magic of this hack is its versatility as it makes use of vertical “airspace.”

Free up valuable counter space by using towel rods to hang bins and baskets out of your way, like in this cozy camper. That way, everything you need will be tucked away in its own spot and you won’t have to fumble around for your favorite moisturizer after taking your weekly “Everything Shower.”

Sometimes you need to store bulkier items on the surface of your counter. For an eye-pleasing yet utilitarian solution, bring your cabinet organizers out in the open so you can save in-cabinet space for things you’d rather keep behind closed doors, like toilet paper and cleaning supplies.

Need more storage space in your shower? A sturdy tension rod and S-hooks give you an instant shower solution. Not only do you have room to place your shower tools and products, but the method allows for air circulation so your scrubbies and washcloths can dry between uses.

Tired of the messy look that comes from bath toys strewn across the tub, or of shower corners overflowing with shampoo and conditioner? Confine and contain with strategically placed, inexpensive storage baskets that allow for airflow. Water-resistant Command hooks will keep them out of the way without damage.

There’s a difference between actual clutter and visual clutter, the kind that comes from a lineup of mismatched bottles and loud labels. To create a more serene, spa-like feel, transfer your shampoos, conditioners, and body washes into matching dispensers. You can also remove labels to give your shower a more cohesive, calming look.

This shower caddy is definitely more structurally interesting and appealing than your standard hanging shower unit. Set product bottles and bars of soap on the shelves and hang loofahs, scrubbers, and razors from hooks.

Bathrooms with no cabinet storage need creative solutions. A lidded bread box corrals toothpaste, floss, deodorant, and supplements while keeping them dust-free and out of sight. Choose a wood or matte metal one to blend seamlessly into your decor. Bonus: You can tuck charging toothbrushes inside to hide cords.

A compact wall-mounted spice rack is the perfect size for small beauty bottles and perfume vials. Install one inside a cabinet door or beside the mirror to turn tiny products into a tidy, display-worthy collection instead of countertop clutter.

Don’t toss that pretty candle jar when it’s done, turn it into chic storage instead. Clean out the wax and repurpose the vessel to hold cotton pads, tweezers, nail tools, or toothbrushes.