Clutter Confidential: 10 Storage Secrets for the Bathroom

Photograph by Nicole Franzen

Next to the kitchen, the bathroom might be the hardest-working room of the house. Here are 10 of our favorite storage tips tailored to the bathroom.

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1. Closed storage works best in a small bath.

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2. Concealed isn't the same as organized.

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3. Towel warmers are actually not meant for warming towels.

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4. Rods dry towels better than hooks.

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5. An electrical outlet inside a built-in cabinet is a necessary luxury.

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6. Finding a dedicated spot for your hair dryer can be life-changing.

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7. You need more than just one hand towel within reach.

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8. Medicine should never be kept in the medicine cabinet.

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9. Toilet brushes need to be disinfected.

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10. The bath mat shouldn't be left on the floor.

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