If you have a vanity vs. free standing sink, you’ve got ready storage space under the sink. The problem with this is that most under the sink spaces are way under utilized. First of all, one side is usually taken up with visible and annoying pipes, and the other side is tall, but has no shelving system. The last issue are those really long drawers in bathroom vanities. They’re usually long, but not so wide, and few come with partitioned storage.
The best thing about storage solutions for under the sink or in a drawer is that you can buy ugly …read more

We’ve seen some Nice Shower Rack Choices here at Declutter It before, but to round out our bathroom decluttering and organizing bonaza, I figured I’d bring in a few more

Mercer Bath System – I recently saw this and love it. All the little hooks, and the racks for washcloths are so functional. This system is a little pricey but it’ll hold a lot. It’s appropriate for showers or as an above the tub solution. Available at Pottery Barn. (I didn’t even know they had bath goods!)

Hey folks. Last week we started looking at bathroom clutter and how to get our bathroom organized. So far we’ve discussed, General bathroom decluttering and Pint sized bathroom storage for little humans.
Today, bathroom storage solutions for bigger humans, aka adults…
If you’ve got the floor or counter space, then delightful vintage storage bins are one way to go – perfect for rolled towels, extra TP, or even bath toys or body care products. The ultra hip or cute part is a bonus. My favorite vintage bins come from two places:

Serena & Lily has the world’s coolest everything storage bins. Their storage …read more

As small as they are, I swear kids come with more junk and gear than any adult I’ve ever met. Once I had my son, my household clutter grew a lot faster, and staying on top of it became more of a challenge. That said, there are some excellent kid-sized bathroom storage solutions around that will help to keep your life a little less cluttered and a lot saner; at least during tub time.

Boon makes bathroom toy fun easy with both the Frog Pod and now the new Bug Pod. Just scoop those toys out of the water and hang …read more

This week, or maybe this month, we’re concentrating on Getting An Organized & Clutter-Free Home for the New Year. Right now we’re looking at bathrooms.
General ideas for decluttering your bathroom:

While I’m a big fan of consolidating bathroom products to save space, I know that advice like this is hard for some to swallow. Many people love their beauty products. If you’re a beauty product junkie, I can live with that, but your bathroom might not be able to. Don’t store unopened products in the bathroom. If you must have five face creams and four conditioners, only store the items you …read more

This week we’re concentrating on Getting An Organized & Clutter-Free Home for the New Year. So far we looked at some general tips and closets. Now we’re going to move to a high-traffic area – the bathroom.

Is this how your bathroom is making you feel? Drowning in the clutter? Not after this week. Let’s start with some basics…
1) Let stuff go: You’ve seen this rule before, but it is really the first law for decluttering almost any space. In the bathroom, letting go is even more important, because in most cases, the bathroom is a small space. You need to …read more

If you’re working on getting your closets organized, and following all the basic tips, but still having problems, here are some ideas…
1. Consider moving your closet out of the closet. Get an inexpensive wardrobe. IKEA has the best looking inexpensive wardrobes, such as this Aneboda Wardrobe shown below (a steal at under $100).

2. A dresser works well too, but not quite as well, because it won’t allow you to hang stuff.
3. Use an over the door shoe holder vs. keeping your shoes in your closet. I don’t love the look of having shoes hanging out, but if your closet is …read more

Our first task of the new year is to get those closets organized. Following are some solutions that may help.
If you’ve got lots o’ cash to spare…Think tax refund soon!

Reach in closet solution complete with baskets, shelves, hutch drawers, and more from Closets to Go. Custom options available as well.
If you’ve got some cash…

This week we’re talking about getting an organized and clutter-free home for the new year. A good place to start is somewhere small. For example, tackling your closets is a great place to start.
Closets are easier than other home areas to organize and declutter, mainly because they tend to be small, and because there are plenty of inexpensive organizational products available that can help you.
Closet tips:
Plan a day. Because closets are small, it’s unnecessary to drag this out. Choose a free day, and plan to declutter and organize your closet from start to finish.
Most closets only need a good purging. …read more

Just some nice random tips for when you’re in closet storage mode…
Don’t store fabrics in plastic for the long-term. I did this once, in Humboldt. We lived on the beach, so think wet climate; and everything got all moldy. Even in a semi-wet climate, storage in plastic can bring out the worst in clothing and other fabrics, and trust me, once fabric gets moldy, good luck getting the smell out. (You won’t).
Do store clothing and fabrics in special garment bags or those huge plastic bins with tight lids. Plastic bins, unlike bags, won’t retain mold inducing moisture.
Don’t store crazy stuff …read more