#30days Home Organisation Challenge
DAY 18: Are you running out of places to store things in your bathroom? Do you have a super tiny bathroom with almost no storage space? Read on for under the bathroom sink storage ideas that are genius! Organising under the bathroom sink is a task that’s well worth your time! It’s a small enough task to complete in under an hour but makes a big enough impact to save you so much time and energy every day.
JOURNAL:
What does your perfect self-care day look like? Does it include a simple facial? Or how about a long soak in the bathtub? Whatever it may be, write down all aspects of the perfect pamper day.
TASK:
Organise Under the Bathroom Sink
10 ways to approach organising under the bathroom sink for the best success.
1. START WITH A GOOD CLEAR OUT
The first and most important step is to clear everything out from under the sink and clean it. Remove anything that doesn't belong. Generally, what you should store under here is anything related to the bathroom – cleaning products that you use in and near the bathroom and things related to your beauty regime.
2. CATEGORISE INTO SECTIONS
Sort the items you're keeping into categories and organise them accordingly. Use labels especially if multiple people reach for things under the sink so it's easy to find things and put them away or restock. Be sure to edit under the sink regularly. It can get dirty and dark under there so go through the space every few months, pulling out things that don't belong, wiping it down and reorganising.’
3. GO FOR STACKABLE OPTIONS
Often, cabinet space under the bathroom sink is limited due to plumbing fixtures. To maximise organisation in these tight spaces, storage baskets easily stack and can store a variety of items, all within easy reach. Place your lightest and most used items on top, and your heaviest and least used items on bottom.
4. CHOOSE CLEAR DRAWER ORGANIZERS
Drawer organizers like a clear divider tray are a must. They might not create that much space but they sort for you and make getting ready in the mornings a breeze. Store the items you use most frequently in the top drawer or in the side of the cabinet you naturally like to pull from.
5. KEEP SKINCARE AND MAKEUP IN A CLOSED DRAWER
Under the bathroom sink is an excellent place to store skincare and makeup duplicates, as well as less frequently used medicine. To prevent this area from becoming a catchall for random miscellaneous items, it’s essential to use closed storage solutions. If you have drawers underneath your sink, consider using several toiletry cases to separately store medicine, skincare and makeup duplicates.
6. IT’S ALSO THE IDEAL SPOT FOR KEEPING A FEW CLEANING PRODUCTS
Under bathroom sinks are also great places to store bathroom-related cleaning supplies. Keep a caddy alongside your toiletries and fill it with All-Purpose Cleaner, glass cleaner and any other cleaning essentials. This will allow you to seamlessly clean the space without reaching for products from another location.
7. MODULAR CONTAINERS WILL FIT ANY SIZED SPACE
Contain items in bins or modular drawers. Plastic is ideal so that you can easily wipe up inevitable spills and leaks.
For narrow spaces, try a clear bin that comes in a variety of sizes, and have tall sides, so that they do maximise space quite well.
8. UTILISE EVERY INCH OF SPACE
Take into account the plumbing so that you can make the most of your usable space. You might need to get different depth bins and drawers for either side, depending on the placement of the pipes. Another top tip is not to overlook the inside of your door.
9. MAKE SURE YOUR PRODUCTS ARE IN DATE
Check expirations as these are not just for medications. Ingredients in beauty products break down and lose their effectiveness, especially in high-humidity environments. Samples/travel size products that you have just in case.’ Pack up what you honestly won’t use and offer it to a friend.
10. AND DON’T FORGET TO ONLY BUY WHAT YOU NEED
If your cabinets are overwhelmingly stuffed with multiples of the same products, pause the next time you are making an online order or rolling through the Costco aisles. Regularly buying in excess overwhelms our spaces, and tricks us into thinking we need to have a massive supply on hand. Know what you have by being able to see what you have. Keep tabs on that supply and purchase only what your space can accommodate. End result? You AND your space will feel more relaxed.
“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.”