When I sat down to write about bathroom organizing ideas — I wondered how I could make you think differently about bathroom storage. And I know you’re all like, com'on Sherri — it’s bathroom organizing. Why must I think differently? *wink*

The truth is because 99% of the home industry doesn’t actually care about changing the way you think about home. They care about profits. So boo, the next time you pick up a magazine, open a newsletter in your inbox or start scrolling through your social media feed, realize they’re a-l-w-a-y-s going to present you with a better product for you to buy, today — then they did yesterday. 

And if I’m speaking realistically, that’s ok. It’s the way the world works. But at Elegant Simplicity, iit really pisses us off, because we’re deeply invested in learning how you live. In listening to the way you relax, the way you play, the way you dine — at home. And then from there, when we know we understand you… well then we’re able to provide you with our professional opinion on the right solution. 

So friend, my challenge to you is to take a moment + think — what makes good bathroom organizing ideas vs. bad bathroom organizing ideas? 

At the bottom of this blog are 3 Bathroom Organizing Ideas we absolutely love but first...

The Perfect Bathroom Organizing Ideas Are...

The perfect bathroom organizing ideas are, from our perspective, when they have meaning. When they’re intentional storage solutions that have purpose for the stuff in your home you find most value in. 

You see boo, bathroom organizing ideas are best when they actually address real needs in your home. When they’re based upon the way you live.

Which means that for many of us with larger homes — there’s likely more than one bathroom to consider organizing ideas for.

Master Bathroom Organizing Ideas

For your master bathroom (or maybe it’s the bathroom you use the most), the storage solutions should be entirely focused on YOUR everyday routines. 

Think about:

• How you get up in the morning? 

• How you go to bed at night? 

• How do you do your hair?

• Do you do your makeup while seated or standing?

• Where do you get dressed?

And then for each of these (+ so many other routines in your primary bathroom), what stuff do you ‘need’ to accomplish what you’re doing? 

Then ask yourself ‘what’ beyond the basics could make doing your makeup, hair or any other part of your bathroom routine more enjoyable?

Without question when it comes to bathroom organizing ideas they’re a dime a dozen + I don’t want you to fall for the ol’ show pony putting the cart before the horse trick. Because boo, none of that surface-level product-first jargon has any place without conversation around how you actually live. Especially when it comes to making it pretty +  creating an organized bathroom that’s easy to maintain long-term!

Guest Bathroom Organizing Ideas

For the sake of this conversation, think of the guest bathroom as a mother-in-law suite for someone who is staying a couple days to a couple of weeks. Because other bathrooms, like a guest bath, shouldn’t be organized around ‘your’ everyday routines but rather –– someone else’s.

In other words, how do you want your guests to feel when they need to use your bathroom? 

Spend some time really getting into the mindset of how they use the space + what suddenly comes out of this little exercise are bathroom organizing ideas — that make sense for how you (+ your guests) will actually live in this space.

In general, guest bathroom organizing ideas often utilize bathroom storage that’s leisurely or more indulgent for house guests during their stay.

Powder Room Organizing Ideas

Powder room storage ideas are a lot of fun because not only are they convenient but they often (not always) take on a more luxurious feel. 

When considering bathroom organizing ideas for the powder room, spend some time thinking about what are the things that people need when you’re hosting them for dinner, game night, a family gathering etc?

Furthermore boo, what are a few little things you can do to create an unexpected sense of indulgence for your guests?

Whether it be beautiful handmade soaps, delicately scented hand lotion, or a variety of toiletries displayed on the counter… to get you started down the right path, think about a time you used someone’s bathroom + felt extremely pampered? Where was it? What did it include?

One Thing All Bathroom Storage Solutions Should Have In Common

One thing that all bathroom organizing ideas should have in common is that the routine of keeping them organized doesn't feel like a chore. Naturally, it’s in sync with how you live. It’s intuitive to your way of thinking. And it feels like the perfect solution for how you hope your guests will live when they’re in your home. 

Because the reality is once you take the necessary time to land on the right outline + uncover the right bathroom organizing ideas that work for your home — you’ll look forward to staying organized because there’s relevance. It will have meaning in your life. You’ll know your why + you’ll know how to execute on what you need.

3 Bathroom Organizing Ideas You Won’t Likely Find Anywhere Else

1. Make It About You + How You Want Others To Feel

We’ve really hashed this one –– out but it’s important to lead off our list with this. Bathroom organizing ideas are about functionality before aesthetic. The only way to get to the real necessity for what you need in your master bathroom, guest bathroom, or powder room is to consider how you live (or how you want others to live).

2. Display What You Use

Especially when it comes to powder rooms or guest bathrooms you want things visible so people know they’re there + can use them. However, even in a master bathroom using floating shelves, a free-standing table/cabinet for storage, or organizing things on the counters makes the functionality of the space front + center. Of course, you want surfaces to feel clean. Neat. And organized which is certainly the case here however you also want things accessible. #Balance

3. Hide The Unnecessary

No, this is not an excuse to stuff your cabinets or have messy drawers in your bathroom *wink* What I mean when I say “hide the unnecessary” is actually leading from “display what you use, hide the unnecessary.” So anything you don’t plan on using frequently or that doesn't make the cut in terms of being displayed — store it away in vanity drawers with dividers or in organizing bins under cabinet storage.

You see, at Elegant Simplicity, we’re not short on bathroom organizing ideas that can make your home a more organized space. However, that’s not what home’s about. Really, it’s about understanding the way you live THEN my friend, it’s about creating solutions for your home that are custom-tailored to you + the way everyday life unfolds.

So, there you have it...everything you need to know about bathroom organizing ideas! And don’t forget, if you’re in the preliminary planning stages of your next project, we’d love to chat. 

P.S. If this article gave you all sorts of warm, fuzzy, feel-good vibes, then you’re really going to enjoy the4 Days To A More Beautiful + Functional Home.