The Power of Bathroom Cabinets

This is why bathroom cabinets are so useful. Some people think of bathroom cabinets only in terms of keeping medicines and tablets safe and secure. But in reality you can make much better use of them than that. It just takes a bit of forward thinking and planning to make sure you get the best possible results.

Beyond Medicine Storage

Bathroom cabinets can store much more than just medicines. With proper planning, they can become the key to a clutter-free bathroom.

Assessing Your Current Setup

If you only have a medicine cabinet at the moment, take a fresh look at your bathroom to see if you could find room for more wall cabinets. Don't forget floor cabinets too though; there are some nice styles and designs that could fit into many areas that would otherwise be wasted.

Wall Cabinets
  • Space-saving design
  • Easy installation
  • Versatile placement
Floor Cabinets
  • Maximum storage
  • Attractive designs
  • Utilize wasted space

Inventory Your Items

Next, have a look to see how many items you have that need to be stored away. You might be surprised by how many there are. We all tend to collect various different types of bath foam, bath oil and shower gels, either as gifts or those we buy ourselves. If you don't have a specific place to house all these you will find they soon make your bathroom look cluttered and unclean. If you have ever had to dust or wash all those bottles you will know what we mean. Storing them all away is definitely the best option.

Hidden Clutter

You might be surprised by how many items you have that need storage. Bath products, toiletries, and personal care items can quickly accumulate and create visual clutter.

Planning Your Storage Solution

So you need to think about the best size of cabinet you could buy to fit in the available space you have. You might find it useful to draw a scale floor plan for this, but depending on the size of your bathroom a tape measure and a few minutes of your time could be all you need.

Space Planning
  • Measure available space
  • Draw scale floor plan
  • Consider cabinet sizes
Strategic Placement
  • Above toilet space
  • Wall areas
  • Corner locations

Choosing the Right Configuration

Ask yourself whether you need one or more cabinets as well. Would you be better off buying two slimmer cabinets rather than one deep one that sticks out further from the wall? Consider all the storage options too – you may be able to install a cabinet which sits in the wall space above the toilet. Is there anywhere else you could install another one too?

Smart Configuration

Consider multiple smaller cabinets instead of one large one. This can provide better organization and fit more easily into your bathroom layout.

Visual Planning

It's a good idea to actually make a pile of all the things that need to be put away before you go out and buy one or more cabinets. When you think of them mentally you may underestimate the amount of room they require. It might be a very different story though if you see them all in front of you.

Visual Assessment
  • Gather all items
  • See actual volume
  • Plan storage needs
Space Requirements
  • Accurate estimation
  • Better planning
  • Right cabinet choice

Maintaining Organization

The final tip for making sure you have an uncluttered bathroom is to make sure that whatever you take out from your cabinets is put away again after it has been used. Just make sure you dry them off before you put them away – any excess water could cause damage to the interior of the cabinets you have bought.

Important Maintenance

Always dry items before putting them away. Excess water can damage cabinet interiors and lead to mold or deterioration.

Final Thoughts

So take a fresh look at your bathroom. Would it benefit from being uncluttered? If it could, you know what to do.

Pro Tip

The key to maintaining a clutter-free bathroom is consistency. Make it a habit to put items away after use, and your bathroom will stay organized and visually appealing.