Bathroom organization doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are some easy DIY options to get your bathroom clutter under control. To get all the details, click on any of the photos and you’ll be taken to the creator’s website and more information.
9 DIY Bathroom Organization Projects
Wooden Crates
Wooden CratesSuch a simple project by HGTV! No tools are required, just small unfinished crates (less the 6″ deep and a variety of sizes would make it even more spectacular), paint or stain, large picture hanging strips, and clear coat. That’s it! Paint them fun colors for the kids’ bathroom or even bedroom storage, or white for the kitchen or bathroom. So easy!
Products to Try:
Wall Mounted Modular Cube Wood Floating Shelf Home Organization Kitchen Storage / Bathroom Storage
Sliding Trays
Martha Stewart suggests checking out the kitchen organizing aisle for items to use in the bathroom! These are kitchen slide out drawers mounted to the bottom of a sink cabinet. Then add a pair of hooks the inside of the vanity door hold a hair dryer and a flat iron (use over the door hooks if you don’t want to put holes in your vanity.)
Products to Use in this Project:
Household Essentials Undersink Sliding Organizer, Chrome, 12-Inch
Home Basics Over the Door Bathroom Organizer and Hairdryer Holder
Magnet Organizers
Using magnets to organize in the bathroom is brilliant, but this one by Martha Stewart is even more so because the metal plate is placed on the back of a cupboard adding a ton of extra storage. Use a sheet of galvanized steel attached with construction adhesive and then add magnetic hooks and more. Glue magnets to items to stick them up.
Try These:
Towel Bars
Such a simple yet brilliant idea! Granted, this is probably best done with a solid core door, which sadly we don’t have. But by putting extra towel racks on the back of the bathroom door, it provides a classy towel drying space for the whole family. From Martha Stewart
Optional Products to Consider:
Wall Mounted Towel and Wine Bottle Rack Holder, Holds 5 or 8 Bottles
Modern Style “Bath” Wall Mount Towel Holder and Robe Hook
Wall-Mounted Stainless Steel Swing Bathroom Towel Rack Hanger Holder Organizer (4-Arm)
Plastic Shoe Boxes
Mary from MaryOrganizes.com used plastic shoe boxes for under sink storage in her bathroom. Using chalkboard labels, she can change them quickly to reflect what’s inside, and the stackable semi-transparent bins allow her to see the contents. Brilliant! The idea would work in the kitchen pantry for cookie cutters and other season items or the craft room for all your craft supplies.
Additional Products to Consider:
Bathroom Vanity Organizer Basket for Health and Beauty Products, Lotion, Perfume – Pack of 3, Frost
Wooden Open Storage Bin Basket Multi-utility Bathroom – Handmade with Rustic Finish
Toilet Paper Roll Holder
Never run out! Martha Stewart suggests storing your extra toilet paper in a tall, clear glass vase or decorative umbrella stand.
Other Products to Try:
Silverware Containers
Tater Tots and Jello took simple plastic silverware trays and painted and decoupaged them to create jewelry storage. She hung them with Command Strips, so no nails!
Alternative Products You May Like:
Jewelry Organizer Necklace Holder Wall Mounted White Solid Wood
Wood Jewelry Organizer, Wall Mount
Jewelry Organizer Wall Necklace Holder with Shelf & 25 hooks
Barnwood Frame Jewelry Organizer
Rustic Wooden Wall Mount Jewelry Organizer for Earrings / Necklaces / Bracelets / Accessories
Jewelry Organizer Necklace Holder Wall Mounted Modern Rustic Wood Gray Wall Shelf
Modern Rustic Wood Bracelet Bangle Necklace Jewelry Holder 18″ Wall Mounted Wall Shelf Rustic Gray
Chic Rustic Wood Jewelry Organizer – Wall Shabby Chic Jewelry Holder
Chic Wall Mounted Jewelry Organizer
Jewelry Organizer Necklace Holder Wall Mounted Modern Rustic Distressed Wood
Re-Purposed Wood Shutter Style Jewelry Holder/Organizer
Jewelry Organizer Necklace Holder Wall Mounted Modern Rustic Distressed Teal Wood
Baskets & Shelves
We love this bathroom vanity DIY makeover by Pregnant and Power Tools. She completed the project with cheap plastic bins and scrapped MDF. Brilliant!
Consider These Products for Your Project:
Plastic Storage Baskets/Bins Organizer with Little Handles-Set of 3-Hot Pink, Light Blue, Lime Green
Bathroom Vanity Organizer Bin for Heath and Beauty Products/Supplies, Lotion, Perfume – Cube
Bathroom Under Vanity Cabinet Organizer Bin for Beauty Products, Lotion, Perfume – Pack of 2, White
Floral Bathroom Vanity Organizer Bin for Health and Beauty Products/Supplies, Towels
Closet Storage Organizer Baskets for Scarves, Socks, Belts, Clutch Purses – Set of 3, Frost
Bathroom Storage Organizer Bin Basket 16x6x6
Bathroom Under Vanity Cabinet Organizer Bin for Beauty Products, Lotion, Perfume – Pack of 2, Slate
Spice Racks
Suite Revival used wooden spice racks attached to the wall, but you could also mount them inside the door of your bathroom vanity to keep small bottles and tubes organized and off the counter. They’re also the perfect size for fingernail polish bottles.
Purchase the Shelves Plus Additional Options to Try:
Ikea Bekvam Wooden Spice Rack/Organizer in Birch (2-pack)
MyGift Country Rustic Wall Mounted / Tabletop Multipurpose Home Storage Box Shelf, Unfinished
Ikea Wood Spice Rack 400.701.85, Pack of 6
White Kitchen Wall Shelf Spice Rack Organizer Wood
Not Ready for DIY Bathroom Organization? Check Out These Ready-to-Hang Options
I’m loving the towel bars on the back of the door. We have a very small bathroom and these would work out so well.
What great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
I love these ideas. Both of my bathrooms could really use some organization.
Me too – I have 25 years of crap in the back of all of my cupboards. 🙂
Great list of helpful posts! Thanks for including mine in the mix. 🙂
Mary
Thank you Mary! I’ll be sharing it as part of the Better Homes & Gardens Pin Party on 9/10 – I hope it brings you lots of new visitors!
Some great ideas! I really love the magnetic cabinet back…no rummaging around for nail scissors or tweezers!
Isn’t that the best idea and so simple! Plus is uses the area in your cupboard above the bottles and jars that go wasted.