Do you find your hair gel keeps falling in the sink? Is it outside the realm of physics for your bathroom countertop to store both your toothpaste AND your massive collection of eyebrow pencils? Tiny bathrooms still provide all the basic functions that we need, but sometimes we do have to get a little creative in order to store our stuff.

Try Depotting

Currently trending in the beauty community, depotting is simply taking stuff out of their containers and putting them into smaller containers. Put all your pressed powder pans into a magnetic palette, cut open your various lotions and scrape them into matching tubs, and put your vitamins into stackable screw-top containers. They even make a tiny rubber spatula specifically for this purpose! It’s so satisfying and it saves space while reducing product waste. It’s also an opportunity to make your shelves look clean and orderly with matching containers.

Dollar Store Shook

Visit your local dollar store or 99 cent store to stock up on items like:

-storage bins

-fabric cubicle boxes 

-trays 

-jars

-tiny drawer sets

-baskets

-stackable bins

Use these items to compartmentalize and organize everything for 10-20 bucks. Stack your loose items in bins rather than keeping them loose and take advantage of every square inch of space in your bathroom cabinets.

Towels Stored Separately

If you’re short on shelving, find a special place for clean towels outside of the bathroom. Find a shelf in your bedroom closet. If you’d prefer to keep them in a more communal area, try keeping them in a utility or hallway closet, a basket in the hall, or perhaps an ottoman with secret storage.

Counteract Lack of Counter Space

I have a sink with virtually no counter space and a lot! of! products! that I use every day that tumble into the sink or get knocked into the trash by the cat, never to be seen again. If you’re like me, check out the bathroom supplies or hardware section at a home goods/home supply store and pick up a couple wire shower baskets with suction cups on the back. Stick these along the bottom of your bathroom mirror or line them up along the sides to keep all your potions and random everyday toiletries off the counter and safe from harm. 

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Finishing Powder

Hang up a magnetic board to store loose cosmetics, combs, toothbrushes etc. Use a store-bought board or make one of your own—just make sure to use damage-free methods when hanging up! Stick a small magnet on the back of lightweight items to store them on the wall. You can also use this to hold onto your bobby pins, clips, and hair bands.

Consider a Caddy

Sometimes there’s no way around it—there simply isn’t enough room for you and your roommate’s items. Keep all of your personal products in a shower caddy to keep things organized. As a bonus, keeping items like makeup brushes or facial towels stored outside of the bathroom keeps them safe from excess humidity and reduces exposure to bacteria.

Retro Wrought Steel Storage Basket