Add Storage To Your Cluttered Bathroom With A Chic Dollar Tree Candlestick Hack

A bathroom must be one of the hardest areas to maintain order in — especially when it comes to those daily necessities you want close at hand. Fortunately, going vertical with storage is one of the best tips to help keep your bathroom clutter-free, and this hack gives you a simple way of doing that. Using two Dollar Tree items — candleholders and mirrors — this DIY gives you a multi-layer storage shelf that is beautiful enough to earn its place on the countertop. 

You'll need four 4-inch Glass Taper Candleholders, three Hexagon Mirrors (black), and black acrylic glass paint. Using paint specially developed to work on glass will ensure the paint sticks and give you an opaque, glossy finish. Also, be sure to use glue that's suitable for glass, like E6000 or Gorilla Glue. 

Decluttering your countertop by using these DIY mirrored shelves is one of the best small bathroom ideas that will make your space seem bigger. The end result is a stylish three-tier shelf that doesn't take up much counter space, yet triples the storage area without costing much at all. It's also easy to adapt them to match your own design style. If black doesn't really suit the mood you're going for in your bathroom, reinvent the look into something that fits right in.

First, glue the tops of two candleholders together, and then repeat with the remaining two. Once the glue is dry, paint the candleholders using the acrylic glass paint. These will form the central pillars of your multi-layer shelf. Next, glue one end of the pillar to the center of one mirror and the other end to the underside of another mirror. Repeat the process with the other pillar and mirror. 

For a completely opposite effect to the dramatic black, leave the candleholders clear, use white mirrors, and decorate the edges with a beaded gem trim that adds a diamond-like sparkle to complement the glass. For bathrooms with earthy tones, opt for a short set of Brushed Metal Taper Candleholders. Avoid the taller ones as they may be prone to toppling over. Cover the mirrors with paper and painter's tape, and then spray paint the frame in a metallic shade to match. This will pair perfectly with copper or brass fixtures in your bathroom.

Neutral bathrooms may suit a more pared-back approach to this handy storage solution. Use cream or antique white paint to recolor the candleholders and the mirror frame for a timelessly elegant shelf. Another option is to replace the glass candleholders with porcelain ones to create a different vibe. Choose between white, soft green, or pastel pink Porcelain Pillar Candleholders and use them with white mirrors. The fact that your new shelf isn't just practical, but looks beautiful as well, makes it one of the top bathroom decorating ideas for when you're on a budget.