Tips for Organizing Vanity Cabinets: Maximizing Efficiency

Organizing vanity cabinets to maximize efficiency comes down to three factors: minimizing the number of items that need storage, using space wisely, and taking advantage of tools like door hangers and drawer organizers. 

Before embarking on your organization journey, empty your cabinets. Bathrooms have a way of attracting unnecessary clutter that could be stored elsewhere. Once emptied and cleaned, you can begin the process of reorganizing the chaos. 

Decide What Stays and What Goes

Think about items that are seldom used. While a vanity can fit an entire makeup collection, contemplate storing lesser-used cosmetics elsewhere. Similarly, some love having specialty tools or gadgets they only use once a year. These are the sorts of items that can be removed and stored elsewhere. 

Ask yourself, “How often do I use this?” If the answer is “rarely,” consider removing it. Many professional organizers use the ‘one in, one out’ rule. For every item you remove, you can add something that is more useful. 

Designate Zones

Organization isn’t simply about having towels in one drawer and cosmetics in another. Frequently used items should be kept towards the front of cabinets and drawers, and seldom-used items should be kept towards the back. 

Consider keeping cleaning supplies at the front and spare shampoo bottles at the back. Weekly cleaning is easier without having to dig past a package of extra hair care products. 

It's also important to categorize. Washcloths in the towel drawer make sense, while curling irons do not. Our brains often associate items that are alike and expect to find them located together. Having designated areas for different types of items means you will be able to find things more easily. 

For couples living together, space may be limited. Think about having zones for each person so beard trimmers aren’t getting tangled with eyelash curlers. 

Additional Storage Without a Bigger Cabinet

Worrying how to fit bathroom vanity units into a tiny space is stressful, but even small storage spaces can be made to hold more things once you get creative. 

For a spacious cabinet that only has storage at the base, think about adding an interior shelf to double the available storage space. These shelves can be further organized by adding stackable plastic drawer organizers for tiny items like hair bands and cotton swabs. 

Over-the-door hanging organizers are also a great way to add storage. These can be used to store cosmetics, hygiene products, and grooming kits. Small over-the-door shoe organizers can be used to store bottles. 

Declutter Regularly

One of the easiest ways to save space is to throw out what you don’t need. It’s easy to let four half-empty bottles of shampoo sit around. Try and use up items before moving onto others. Sometimes, we purchase an item that we didn’t realize we already had, so taking inventory and throwing away unused items can also help keep spaces clear. 

Still Need More Space? 

At 27estore, our mission is to make sure your bathroom not only looks great but that it is functional. We provide a range of bathroom cabinets to fit every aesthetic. We can also help you customize your vanity with unique drawers and doors. 

There are several sizes to choose from, from narrow to wide, or from deep to shallow. Take a look at our complete collection today and see how we can help you achieve your dream bathroom aesthetic.

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