Genius Dollar Tree DIYs That'll Keep Your Bathroom Organized On A Budget

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Although typically smaller than most other rooms in a house, bathrooms hold a multitude of items. And, before you know it, your after-bath essentials, styling products, bath accessories, hair clips, curling irons, and hygiene kits take over every inch of the room. Over time, they'll give birth to clutter and make your otherwise clean space seem unsanitary. Space optimization will be challenging, too, and you'll have to spend more time hunting down each product. The disorganization will also make it easier for you to miss expired products and duplicates.

Luckily, you can bring order to your chaotic bathroom with a few Dollar Tree DIYs. These ideas won't burn a hole in your pockets (most listed products cost $1.25 each) and you can customize all the organizers to suit your bathroom's decor. Better yet, the DIYs are beginner-friendly and don't require specialized tools. Ready to bid your cluttered counter, cabinet, and shelves goodbye? Here are 12 genius Dollar Tree DIYs that'll keep your bathroom organized on a budget.

Although indispensable, hair styling tools are real-life space hoggers, courtesy of their varied sizes and shapes. Their long cords don't help matters, either. To organize them on a budget, stick an Essentials Anti Slip Mop and Broom Holder to the inside of your cabinet door. Simply tie your tools' cords with cable ties, like California JOS Reusable Cable Ties, or rubber bands and slide them in position after they cool down. However, keep in mind that the holder might slip off due to the considerable weight of the devices. So, reinforce its strength with Command Heavyweight Adhesive Strips.

If you don't have a cabinet in your bathroom and don't want to stick adhesive holders to your drywall, placing your styling tools on the counter might be inevitable. But that doesn't mean you can't keep the chaos contained. Get three Jot Metal Pencil Holders, one Jot Jumbo Metal Cup, and a Cooking Concepts Glass Cutting Board or Storage Essentials Clear Acrylic Rotating Kitchen Turntable to create storage for cluttered bathroom countertops with an easy Dollar Tree DIY. If using the acrylic turntable, avoid storing your styling tools immediately after use to prevent the plastic from melting.

Absorbent bath accessories, like loofahs and sponges, require extra care. You must let them dry completely before storage, or they'll turn into a breeding ground for bacteria. Since you can't have them dripping water all over your counter or vanity, repurpose a Dollar Tree mesh laundry bag for better organization. Squeeze them out and towel dry them prior to putting them in a Mesh Laundry Bag. Hang them from waterproof hooks, like Command Medium Bath Hooks or use suction cups. But don't hang them around your shower. Choose a well-ventilated spot in your bathroom to help them air dry. This organization method also works for your kids' bath toys.

If you're having trouble corralling the items near your sink, organize your bathroom countertop clutter with a Dollar Tree cutting board DIY. You'll need to buy a Cooking Concepts Bamboo Cutting Board and a pack of Crafter's Square Wood Craft Cubes to make a beautiful riser for your soap dispenser, containers, toothbrush holder, and more. Stain or paint it based on your preferences and your bathroom's aesthetic. To make it look fancy, paint or stain wooden beads and glue them around your riser's perimeter. Alternatively, draw beautiful designs on it with a stencil. Either way, seal it with a waterproof sealant, like Thompson's WaterSeal Multi-Surface Waterproof Stain, to elongate its lifespan.

Leaving your hair accessories, hygiene products, and toiletries out on the countertop will lead to a visual mess —  but stuffing them inside drawers will cause clutter and make it difficult for you to quickly find the item you're looking for. A genius Dollar Tree DIY is to mount Long Rectangular Slotted Plastic Baskets to the back of your cabinet doors using Plastic Removable Wall Hooks. The only caveat is that these adhesive hooks can only handle a weight of up to 0.2 pounds. So, you can't tuck large or heavy items out of sight. If you need to organize these, use stronger hooks.

A common bathroom storage mistake everyone makes is overlooking the available vertical space. Even an awkward corner can give it some much-needed breathing room and help you organize. However, if you're on a tight budget and don't want to spend money on fancy organizers, turn a Jot Iridescent Letter Tray into a slim floating shelf. Simply pick one (or more) that suits your bathroom's aesthetic and screw it in place. In case you're not a big fan of their neon colors, paint them in a shade of your choosing. Ensure you pick something that will work on plastic, like Krylon's Fusion All-In-One Adhesive Spray Paint.

Towels are a bath essential. But hanging them on hooks or placing them on any available surface will promote visual clutter. So, declutter this overlooked bathroom item for a more organized space. You'll need a minimum of two Essentials White Wire Cabinet Shelves, but you can add more if you share your bathroom with your partner or kids and need more storage. That being said, don't keep more than needed, or mold and mildew can set in. They'll even smell bad. Bind the shelves together with Tool Bench Hardware Cable Ties and hang them from a hook or suction cups (if you're a renter).

If you have a small bathroom, it can be difficult to create room for all your hair accessories and products. But instead of paring down, stuffing them forcefully in your overflowing drawers, or letting them conquer your countertop, grab a Closet Essentials 8 Pocket Shoe Organizer. Hang it from the back of your door with an Two Prong Over-the-Door Hook and dedicate each pocket to a different item. Use the KNAON 2-Inch Label Maker to minimize confusion and keep your serums, setting sprays, hair masks, clips, scrunchies, and combs organized. Add one more organizer if you have a lot of items or want to store your grooming essentials, too.

Makeup brushes strewn about your counter or drawers can be hard to locate. Ones hiding dust or coming into contact with other unclean items might even harm your skin and cosmetics. An easy way out is to suspend an Essentials Clear Plastic Desktop Organizer Drawers, sans its frame. Suspend more drawers if you own a lot of brushes or want to divide them up. If you go this route, add sticker labels to avoid confusion. This will keep them organized and simplify your makeup routine. In case you don't like the holder's plain look, spruce it up with peel-and-stick wallpaper, paint, or vinyl decals.

Deep drawers and shelves are a lifesaver in small bathrooms. Alas, they make it hard to access the items in the back. Returning them to their original spot is a chore, too, and the constant back and forth often leads to disorganization. This is where a Storage Essentials Clear Acrylic Rotating Turntable comes in. They're cheaper than the ones found on Amazon or at home improvement stores. Simply place your bath essentials on it and spin it around when you need a product. Jazz up their appearance with some paint, like FolkArt's Multi-Surface Paint.

If you share a bathroom with your partner, sibling, or kids, chances are every square inch of your countertop is claimed by one product or another. A Dollar Tree hack to keep your bathroom counters clear of clutter is to DIY a tiered organizer. You'll need a few Hexagon Mirrors, depending on the number of levels you want. You'll also need two Luminessence Glass Taper Candleholders per tier. Paint them in the same hue as your mirror's border for an elegant storage solution, or coat them both in contrasting colors to add visual interest. Assign each tier for a particular product category or person to maintain order in the long-term.

Want to bring some order to your cabinets and maximize their storage capacity? Dollar Tree's 2-Tier Plastic Stackable Racks fit the bill. Although they're more expensive than other items on our list, they're still more economical than similar options you'd buy elsewhere. Their open design will help you see the stored items at a glance and their vertical nature will ensure you aren't overlooking your cabinet's height. This is why they work under the sink, too. If you have open cabinets, paint the racks in your favorite color or use contact paper for a luxe appearance.