Add a Little Love to Your Bathroom

I have an addiction to products.  Especially hair and face products.  It has always been a problem for me to organize my bathroom sink because it always looks cluttered with all my products.  I came up with a solution.  I decided to give my bathroom a little love.  Here are my solutions for extra space without the visual clutter.

Over the Top Storage

I wanted to change up the color scheme in my bathroom.  As you can tell from the photo, a full transition has not been achieved just yet.  I decided on black, grey, and Celtics green! The first thing I did was purchase this inexpensive metal storage piece from Target. I placed a plastic basket on top of the tank and filled with extra toilet paper.  I am a firm believer in the toilet paper being visible and easily accessible for guests.

I purchased the three boxes from Ikea.  The two larger boxes were 2/$4.99 and the smaller box was 2/$3.99.  Let me break down how I used these boxes for storage. 

Box #1: Hide your little extras

I used box #1 to store bobby pins, little sample perfumes, room sprays.  Ok, now I know you are wondering about the white box.  It is filled with those feminine care products.  Reusing small boxes like this is a great way to keep those products hidden and tucked neatly away.

Box #2: Hide your perfume

I used box #2 to store all my perfumes.  They are easily accessible but are hidden away so that they do not take up space on your bathroom vanity.

Box #3: Hide your hair utensils

I used box #3 to store all of my hair brushes and combs.  They are nearby for easy access but are not visible and taking up space.

Top Shelf: Keep it simple with a candle that brings color

I bought this candle jar at a local discount store for $.75.  I added a large tealight candle purchased from Ikea a set of 12/$5.99.  When the candle is lit, it gives off a beautiful green glow and the vanilla scent lingers in the room.  

Use top of organizer to hang hair ties and headbands

I hung my hair ties and soft headbands on the top of the storage rack.  This is convenient for me to grab in the morning when washing my face or applying a face mask.  If you do not like the hair accessories visible, you can store them away when guests arrive in one of your three boxes.

  

Add an Extra Shelf

As I mentioned before, I needed somewhere to store all of my products.  I added a shelf to the wall to add that extra space.   I purchased the shelf at Ikea for $1.99 and the brackets for $.50 each.  I used plastic anchors and screws to attach the shelving to the wall.  I displayed my products on the shelf so they are easily accessible but not cluttering my vanity space when I have guests. 

I then added three pictures that I painted free hand (you can see how to do your own here).

I hope these hints were helpful in helping you save some space in your bathroom.  I definitely feel more organized!

After my added organization skills

Display Your Accessories for Easy Access

The one thing in my life that has always been organized is my closet.  I take pride in my clothing and accessories and I like everything to be colored coordinated.  My scarf collection has always been something of an issue to display.  Here is my solution.

 

Accessory Display

You will need:

Hanging Rail 
Ikea for $2.99

S Hooks
Set of 10 at Ikea for $.99

Screws
1 1/4" purchased at Lowes

Plastic Anchors
1" purchased at Lowes

Phillips Screwdriver

Drill or Hammer

Level


1. Holding your bar on the wall, place your level on top of the bar.  Move the bar until it is level.  Use a pencil to mark the four holes on the rail.

2.  Drill a hole on each pencil marking. (If you do not have a drill, you can use a hammer and a screw to make the hole.  Once you hammer the screw in the wall, remove the screw with the hammer.)

3.  Place a plastic anchor in each hole.

4.  Place the rail on the wall.  Using your screwdriver, screw the screw into the four holes, attaching the rail to the wall.

5.  Hang accessories from the bar or hang by using the S hooks on the rail. 

There you go!! You have a beautiful accessories bar.  I used my bar display my scarves (color coordinated of course!) and my long necklaces.  You can hang hats, purses, scarves, jewelry, anything your heart desires.  The laundry bags you see can be purchased at Ikea for $4.99 each.