Budget Friendly Bathroom Organization

We’re sharing budget-friendly bathroom organization tips today!

This year, I’ve been focused on making the closed spaces in our home like the cabinets, drawers, and closets as pretty and as functional as the open spaces.

And as I’ve been sharing this journey to a more simplified and organized life, I usually get asked a version of the same two questions:

• Have you always been organized?
• How do you make time to organize?

While my family would probably tell you that I’ve appreciated things being neat and tidy since I was a little girl, it’s still something I have to work at every day.

And, like you, I have to “gently nudge” my family to get on board as well.

Sometimes I look around and think, “How could things have gotten so out of control so quickly!”

It’s like you see the mess.

But you’re so used to the chaos and clutter, it stops bothering you.

Until one day, you decide you’ve had enough.

And that moment changes everything.

I share these wildly messy photos to give you hope that it doesn’t have to be this way.

Small changes lead to big impacts.

Especially, in areas like the bathroom.

Believe me, if we can get this mess tamed and maintained, it’s possible for you too!

So, don’t let the mess scare you.

Here’s a look at our budget-friendly bathroom organization system…

Budget Friendly Bathroom Organization Tips…

Reduce Your Sheet Sets, Blankets, and Large Towels to a Manageable Amount…

As you can see from the pictures above the linen closet in the primary bedroom is TINY!

In fact, I’m standing in an adjacent closet just to be able to take these photos.

That said, it’s also one of the most used spaces in our home.

So, I knew we had to find a way to cut the clutter and chaos.

The first step was to reduce the sheet sets down to three complete sets.

We also reduced the number of beach towels and pet towels as well.

Then we contained all the sheet sets and beach towels into flexible yet sturdy fabric-covered cubes.

We use a similar system for the sheet sets in our large linen closet and it’s worked well for us for years.

If you have a lot of seasonal items or big blankets, cubes like this might not work for you.

So, consider using under-the-bed storage solutions, large capacity zippered storage bags, or big baskets if you have space.

Budget-Friendly Bathroom Organization Tip: Label Everything and Make Frequently Used Items Easily Accessible…

Place those frequently used items like bath towels, washcloths, and toilet paper on the most convenient shelf.

That way, you’re not having to reach over anything to get what you need.

You can see the contents immediately and they’re easy to refill as well.

In addition, consider using clear a turntable for items you use on a regular basis and need quick access to.

We use these in the vanity cabinet as well for things like hair spray and dry shampoo.

As always, be sure to keep turntable items out of reach and away from children and curious pets.

Finally, label everything.

That way it’s simple to find and will help love ones know where to put things away.

Declutter and Categorize First Aid Supplies and Medication…

Another budget-friendly bathroom organization idea is to use storage containers that have drawers!

We literally use these 3 drawer containers all over the house.

Including taming kitchen cabinet clutter for cleaning supplies.

In the bathroom, they help us keep everything from cold and allergy meds to vitamins to first aid to stomach ache medications organized.

Again, when organizing and storing medicine be sure to keep items like these out of the reach of children and curious pets as they could cause harm.

Safety first!

Before you decide to use a three drawer system like this, take time to think about how many categories you have or need.

Then declutter and purge those items that have expired or you no longer use before you put them back into the drawers.

Don’t forget to label the drawers.

You can buy some from Amazon, Etsy or make your own labels with items from an office supply store and your home computer.

Remember to keep the drawer as a set boundary so you use what you have first before buying more!

Budget Friendly Bathroom Organization Tip: Have a Plan for Backstock or Items That Are Not Frequently Used…

We initially tried to use baskets from a dollar store to help with backstock items such as alcohol wipes, facial tissues, pet supplies, or items not as frequently used like small devices and sports bandages.

It wound up to be a huge mess though.

Since I use boxes like these to store craft supplies, I decided to try them as an budget-friendly bathroom organization idea.

These boxes are great for holding items that are small or individually wrapped.

I wouldn’t keep anything in them that could leak though.

You can find photoboxes like these at Michaels (usually on sale in December/January and August/September), at Hobby Lobby, and on Amazon.

Vanity Cabinet Organization…

To help create extra storage under your bathroom cabinet, consider using clear drawer containers or a three drawer unit like this one.

It will help keep items like makeup, skincare, hair care and nail care corralled.

Truthfully, I don’t wear a lot of makeup or have a lot of skincare products so choosing to use the 3-drawer system was an easy choice for me.

One drawer set holds all the makeup and makeup brushes.

The other set holds skincare and haircare products as well as hair ties and accessories.

Also one of our bathrooms doesn’t have vanity drawers or a linen closet.

So, I wanted to share what it would look like to use a basket for towels and the three drawer system to help corral supplies in case you have a similar set up.

Vanity Cabinet Drawer Organization

If you have vanity drawers consider using clear drawer containers to help keep things tidy.

They are a game changer.

Especially, if you have a lot of makeup or skincare products.

We use these in the primary bathroom and they really help to keep things organized.

I reorganized the drawers in my parents bathroom vanity and they love them as well.

If possible try to find a drawer organizer with feet.

It helps to keep them from sliding in the drawer.

Finding the Best Budget Friendly Bathroom Organization Ideas…

When it comes to organizing your home, there’s not a “one size fits all” sort of solution.

What works for my lifestyle might not work for your lifestyle and what works for your lifestyle might not work for mine.

The beauty of using budget-friendly bathroom organization ideas like these is that you can completely customize them based on your specific needs.

Never doubt, small changes can have a big impact in helping to keep your bathroom and your home organized.

So, keep trying and tweaking things until you find a system that works for you!

Let us know your favorite tips and tricks for organizing the bathroom!

Additional Bathroom Organization Posts to Explore:

3 Easy Ways to Organize Your Makeup and Skincare Products

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo