Medicine Cabinet Makeover

I'm completely embarrassed to show you the before picture of the cabinet above the bathroom sink...the medicine cabinet...which ironically contains no medicine. Messy and unorganized! On occasion, I've accidentally grabbed and used someone else's toothbrush. I know, if I've done it, I'm sure my family has done it too -- YUCK! Definitely time for a reorganize!

Before Pictures

Unorganized and messy

Which toothbrush is mine?

After Pictures

Organized youngest (bottom shelf)
to oldest & tallest (top shelf)

The bins hold our toothbrushes, floss,
& toothpaste

This was a quick and simple fix to our messy and unorganized cabinet! I purchased four plastic storage bins (they came in a 2-pack) at Big Lots for $1.09 per set. I spent a total of $2.18 plus tax. Organizing doesn't have to cost a lot of money. 





I found these in the school supply section at the store. They are designed for pencils/pens, but toothbrushes fit perfectly!

They can be cleaned easily by hand or in the dishwasher. 



Bathroom is done, now on to the bedroom...

Limited Bathroom Storage Space? Add a Bookshelf and Baskets for Toiletries!

We have a small bathroom with only one cabinet under the sink and a small linen closet in the hallway which is filled mostly with linens! Toiletries for four people takes quite a bit of storage space. We re-purposed a book shelf that we already owned and added lined wicker baskets to create storage space for the numerous hair products, body lotions, and medicines that we use on a regular basis. They are easily accessible for the entire family. If you have small children, be sure there are no harmful products or medicines within their reach.









Any book shelf will work. Add stylish bins, wicker baskets, or other type of storage containers. Organize your toiletries into categories and fill the bins. The categories that work for us are (beginning with the top shelf):

Shelf 1
Medical supplies such as peroxide, rubbing alcohol, nebulizer machine & supplies 
Medicine

Shelf 3
Hair products
Body lotions, face products, deodorants 

Shelf 5
Toilet paper
Hair dryer, curling iron, hair elastics

Medical supplies

Medicine

Hair products

Body lotions, face products, deodorants

Toilet paper

Hair dryer, curling irons, hair elastics