My Simple Thrifty Bathroom

 

I keep a very simple and thrifty bathroom containing only the items I use on a daily or weekly basis.  Nothing gets stored in here long term.  In my drawers I keep the basics – my toothpaste and a toothbrush along with some lip balm, my hairbrush and deodorant.  In the other drawer I keep some hair accessories and my flat iron.  I don’t wear makeup anymore so I don’t need to accommodate for that.

 

On the counter I keep a jar filled with Q-tips, a soap dispenser and my earring holder which is a pillar candle holder.  I thought it was pretty and it does the job.  I only have earrings I actually wear on a regular basis.  I love that the cup part holds my post earrings and my rings.  The only décor is a little tea light in a simple clear glass votive cup.

 

Under the sink I keep just enough towels and wash cloths for a week plus an extra towel for when company is here.  I do laundry about every six days so what I have here is more than enough.  The bins keep them contained and manageable.  Another bin holds just the items I need to clean the bathroom.  In another bin I keep extra TP and there is a trash can that I line with a produce bag.

 

In the shower I only have my shampoo and conditioner pump dispensers and the soap I use to wash with plus a razor.  That’s it.  Not much, but it is all I need to get the job done.  I have a bath mat that hangs on the side when not in use.  Behind the door I have a hook that I can hang my robe or towel on.  No rugs on the floor, just a scale (my least favorite part of the room).

 

Because the bathroom is extremely clutter free it makes it very easy for me to get ready for my day or ready for bed.  It is also super easy to keep clean and tidy.  I make sure everything is put away before I leave the room too.  No muss, no fuss.  I love that it always looks and feels clean and everything is in order on a regular basis.  I never feel like I need to rush and get it guest-ready before company arrives and I’m never worried when someone shows up unexpectedly either.

 

By keeping it simple and basic in the bathroom it saves me quite a lot of money.  There is nothing in there that isn’t getting used on a regular basis, I always know what I have so it is easy to keep track of inventory and simple basic low cost products keep me and the room nice and clean.  Because it is super easy to keep up it saves me quite a bit of time as well.