Do you want your bathroom to be functional and cozy? Ikea gives us the keys to achieve it

Despite being the smallest in the house, the bathroom is usually the busiest room in the house. For this reason, and for it to be a functional and welcoming space, it is important to have intelligent solutions that allow that traffic to be fluid, while at the same time making it a functional space.

Now that the bathroom traffic is more intense due to confinement and taking advantage of the fact that we have a little more time, perhaps it is time to pay attention to this space in the house to organize it and make it more functional, but also to turn it into a room dedicated to relaxation. To get it, We have talked to the Ikea experts to give us a few tips to transform our bathroom.

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Sort and sort

It does not matter if you start cleaning the showcase in the living room, the dressing room, or you go to the bathroom: the first step is always to empty drawers, shelves and cabinets, review all the things we keep and classify everything among which we use every day, occasionally, or daily.

On the one hand, items that we never usethey have to get out of the bathroom yes or yes. They are taking away space in a place where we are not exactly lacking in it. So the best thing is that the samples, lipsticks or colognes that we don’t use will never disappear from our lives.

Then you will have to place the products and equipment that we use every day in the areas with the easiest access so that it is at hand, and what we use occasionally, in other areas of the bathroom with less accessibility. You will also have to take into account the products we have in stock for when the ones we are using are exhausted (gels, toilet paper, creams, etc.) and that we can also store in less accessible areas and with greater storage capacity.

Organize bath products by function

Without a doubt, a very practical way to organize bathroom products is to do it by function. And this system can be applied to both the products we use daily and those we use occasionally. This will make it easier to organize and save them again for the next time. At this point, the boxes, baskets or toiletry bags They are fundamental allies to maintain order.

To organize your products following this system, you can group journal articles into categories As daily care of the face, mouth, body, shaving, makeup, feminine hygiene, etc. The products that we use occasionally are usually facials, hair treatments, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, exfoliation, dye, etc. Another category are body and hair shower products that will have to be comfortably accessible within this area.

Shared bathrooms: together but not scrambled

When you share a bathroom with the rest of the family, there are products that all use, but there are also some that are for exclusive use. To organize the latter and each family member to have their products stored separately, you can use:

Shelves or drawers assigned to each family member.
Individual toiletry bags with a defined place to leave them.
Glasses of separate toothbrushes. In times of covid this is also important for a hygiene issue.
Colored towels to ensure that only their owner uses them. Another idea is to embroider an initial on each towel.
If space is lacking, a cart may be a good idea for everyone to have their things stored on each shelf.

Further, it is very important that all family members commit to collecting both common and own products once they have been used.

Increase the storage area

The problem of storage space in the bathrooms is a real problem for many families. Little space, and many things to store. Even so, surely your bathroom has more storage capacity than you think. You just have to go around the space to get the most out of it. For example…

Mirror cabinets: What if you exchange your mirror for a mirror cabinet? It will have the same function, but it will allow you to have an extra storage space.
The shelves They are a practical and economical solution to take advantage of any open wall and thus obtain an extra storage surface.

These four wooden shelves are priced at € 39.90.

Ikea Bekvam, 4 wooden spice shelves – baby room – book holder – children – kitchen – bathroom accessories, organizer storage shelf, birch color, natural wood.

Wardrove: you have them of different dimensions, half height, to the ground … they are one of the best options to expand your storage areas.
Drawers: Drawer organizers are the perfect solution to save space and keep everything handy and close at hand.
Furniture with shelves: The offer is large, from wall shelves to freestanding furniture.
Corner shelves: a very simple and practical solution to store your things under the sink or to take advantage of corners of the bathroom.
Carts: They allow you to optimize the space and also, since they have wheels, they are easy to move and fit anywhere. This Ikea cart costs 64.95 euros.

‘Ikea - Waitress (“råskog Kitchen trolley Trolley Bar trolley bath trolley – with wheels – Size: 35 x 45 x 78 cm – Black

Everything well organized

To organize bathroom products there are plenty of accessories that can help you: baskets, boxes, hanging storage, compartments and transparent jars … Simple solutions that can make your life easier.

This stackable storage box costs € 17.90.

Ikea IKE-103.351.06 Variera-Stackable storage box (24 x 17 x 10.5 cm, with handles), glossy white, Breite: 24 cm-Tiefe: 17 cm-Höhe: 10.5 cm

Take advantage of every inch of your bathroom

If your bathroom has little space, we have several alternatives to help us gain extra centimeters.

Analyze for a moment the space you have on the toilet, it is generally not used and simple shelves or a narrow wall cabinet can be a very smart solution to gain storage space.
Take advantage of the gap left over the door to mount some shelves and store larger products such as towels or toilet paper.
Put a hanger on the door, it is a good solution for bathrobes or towels.
Install a second shower curtain rod for other items like towels, brushes, etc. You can use hooks to make it easier.

Children matter too

The bathrooms have not been designed with the height of the little ones in mind. But luckily, we have solutions to make the bathroom more accessible to everyone. To get the bathroom adapted to its height, you can:

A stool is a simple accessory for children to gain height and can comfortably reach the sink or mirror.
Suction cup solutions allow you to adjust the height and position of rails and hooks as your children grow. In this way, even the smallest can have their toothbrush, comb, etc. at their fingertips.
Colored hooks so they can identify their things with color. This will make it easier for them to sort and collect.

This Ikea non-slip children’s bathroom step costs 15.58 euros.

IKEA FORSIKTIG Children’s Non-Slip Step

Ikea child toilet seat, on Amazon costs 13.10 euros.

Ikea Tossig White and Green Toilet Seat, 36x30x11 cm

Ikea Tossig Toilet Seat, White and Green, 36x30x11 cm

Create a cozy space

Even the smallest bathrooms can be transformed into a pleasant and cozy space by adding small details.

Include a bluetooth speaker to enjoy the music while you shower, apply some beauty treatment or get ready.

Bluetooth Speaker, Portable, 20W stereo, 360º Surround Sound, waterproof. At Amazon it costs 44.99 euros.

ZEALOT S16 Bluetooth Speaker, Portable, 20W stereo, 360º Surround Sound, 2 subwoofers. With Big battery (powerbank function), 24 Hours of Playback. Waterproof IPX7 Hands Free.

With some candles you will give the bathroom a decorative and aromatic touch and it will also help you create a special atmosphere perfect for relaxing for a while.

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If you have natural light in the bathroom, take the opportunity to put a plant. The humidity of the bathroom and natural light are perfect for your care and add freshness to the environment.
Decorative elements such as pictures or photos allow you to personalize the bathroom and can give it a very cozy touch. – If you have children, a nice corner with stories and toys can be practical and decorative.

Ikea scented candle. It costs 10.53 euros.