Finding Happiness with Less

One area of our home that used to constantly feel cluttered and chaotic was the bathroom. With limited storage space and different needs for each family member, it didn’t take much for the drawers to overflow and for things to get lost in the shuffle.

But over time—and through a lot of trial and error—I found a system that’s simple, functional, and works for our family. It’s not Pinterest-perfect, but it’s intentional, and it makes our daily routines feel a lot smoother. Here’s a look at how I organize our bathroom and linen closet.

Bathroom Cabinet and Vanity Setup

We have a double sink vanity with a couple of drawers and two small cupboards underneath. I wanted each person in the family to have their own space to keep things simple and minimize daily clutter.

Under the sink cupboard #1 is pretty empty—just the scale lives there. I like keeping some space open to breathe.

Drawer #1 is for my partner’s hygiene products—his razor, deodorant, and anything else he uses regularly.

Drawer #2 is for my hygiene products. I try to keep it pared down to the essentials so it’s not overflowing.

Drawer #3 holds all of our kid’s hygiene items—a few bath toys, their toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, and body lotion.

Under the sink cupboard #2 is home to feminine products and extra body washes. I store everything in small open bins so I can see what we have at a glance.

Linen Closet Organization

Our linen closet is just outside the bathroom, and it has become one of the most practical spaces in our home—especially since I gave each shelf a specific purpose.

Shelf #1: The first aid kit is right up top—easy to grab but out of reach for little hands.

Shelf #2: This one is dedicated to medications and anything else we need to keep out of reach of the kids. Safety first.

Shelf #3: This is where we store hand towels, face cloths, and our kid’s towels. I keep them rolled up to save space.

Shelf #4: Just our everyday bath towels—nothing fancy, just what we use and love.

Shelf #5: A small stash of beach towels lives here. I only keep a few since we don’t go to the beach often, but enough for everyone in the family.

Shelf #6: This is our dirty laundry shelf. We keep a basket here so we can toss towels and clothes in as we go.

Shelf #7: Extra toilet paper, neatly stacked. It’s not glamorous, but it’s one less thing to run out of during the week!

This system isn’t about perfection—it’s about making life easier. Having a place for everything helps reduce decision fatigue and makes it more likely that things get put away where they belong. When I step into our bathroom now, it feels calm, not chaotic—and that small shift really adds up.

Have you found a bathroom organization system that works for your home? Or is it still a work in progress (like ours was for a long time)? I’d love to hear what’s working—or not working—for you.