Maximizing Every Inch in My Little NYC Bathroom

You know, when I first moved into my cozy New York City apartment, I was so excited about having my very own bathroom. Sure, it was on the smaller side, but hey, at least I wouldn’t have to share it with anyone, right? Well, that excitement quickly turned to dismay as I realized just how little storage space I actually had to work with. As someone who loves keeping things tidy and organized, this was a serious problem.

But you know what they say – necessity is the mother of invention. And so, I set out on a mission to find clever ways to maximize every inch of my bathroom storage. After a lot of trial and error (and let’s be honest, a few online shopping sprees), I’m proud to say I’ve found some pretty nifty solutions that have completely transformed my space.

Harnessing the Power of Cabinet Real Estate

Let’s start with the one cabinet that came with the bathroom – you know, the one that’s working overtime to hold all my essentials. Now, I know it might seem a little weird, but I’ve got to say, I feel a real sense of pride whenever I think about how efficiently I’ve utilized the space inside that cabinet.

The real MVPs here are the over-the-door hair dryer holder (which also holds my brushes) and the frosted plastic boxes from the Container Store. Having the dryer right at hand, tucked neatly inside the cabinet door, is an absolute game-changer. And those stackable boxes? They take up way less space than drawers would, but they still give me a spot to store my toiletries that’s easy to reach. Anything I use more often goes on the top tray, of course.

Oh, and let’s not forget the couple of Command hooks I added for my grout brush (seriously, that thing is a lifesaver) and a lighter. I know it might not look like the cabinet door would actually close, but trust me, it does. Miracles do happen, my friends.

The Medicine Cabinet Conundrum

Now, I’ve got to admit, there’s one part of my bathroom storage that I’m a little more cagey about – the medicine cabinet. I mean, let’s be real, the stuff in there is pretty boring (eye makeup remover, deodorant, face wash, you know the drill). But still, I’m not about to let strangers get a peek inside.

For the items that don’t quite fit in the medicine cabinet, I’ve got this handy tray that fits perfectly on the windowsill. And if you don’t have a windowsill to work with, you could always try perching a tray on top of the toilet tank. Just don’t blame me if you end up with a poo-tastrophe, because that’s one urban legend I choose not to test.

The Componibili Coup

Alright, now for the piece de resistance of my bathroom storage solutions – the Componibili. It took me a while to pull the trigger on this one, because let’s be honest, it’s a plastic cabinet that costs more than a hundred bucks. But let me tell you, it was so worth it.

This little beauty is mostly full of toilet paper (because who doesn’t love stocking up?), but the top compartment is my designated “bathroom junk drawer” – a catch-all for sundry items that currently includes razors, a pair of scissors, and a giant box of Q-Tips. Hey, you never know when you might need them, right?

And let’s not forget the clothing purgatory area to the left of the Componibili. I might have cleaned it up a bit for this little photoshoot, but usually, those two hooks are heavily laden with clothing that’s in the “not-quite-clean-but-still-clean-enough-to-wear-again” limbo. It’s not the prettiest solution, but it sure beats having piles of stuff on the floor.

The Towel Conundrum Conquered

Ah, the eternal question – where do the towels go? Well, in my case, they live in a drawer in the closet, which is conveniently located just outside the bathroom door. Not the most exciting storage solution, I know, but it gets the job done.

Final Thoughts

There you have it, folks – my little tour of bathroom storage solutions for tiny spaces. I know it might not be the most glamorous or Instagram-worthy setup, but it works for me. And hey, if it can help someone else out there dealing with a similar storage challenge, then I’d say it was all worth it.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think it’s time for a long, hot shower. After all, a girl’s got to keep her sanity in this tiny, storage-challenged oasis of hers. And who knows, maybe I’ll even discover a new storage hack while I’m at it. After all, necessity is the mother of invention, right?