Drawer Liners Are For More Than Protecting Shelves — A Smarter Way To Use Them In The Bathroom

Gone are the days of the old, boring drawer liners your grandmother used to cover every single shelf in the house with. Today, there seems to be a different drawer liner for every eccentric style and niche purpose you can think of. In fact, it's no longer relegated to just protecting shelves anymore, either. So if you're thinking there's simply no need for drawer liners in your home, consider these smarter ways to use them in the bathroom. From keeping your makeup station clean and tidy to refreshing the look of worn-out cabinets, you can find a drawer liner to use in every corner of your bathroom (yes, even your toilet).

Drawer liners are an economical way to shore up your bathroom space without having to do a complete remodel. There are smooth liners that are easy to wipe clean, or liners that are grippy on the top and the bottom so they stay in place — and so does whatever you set on them. There are even water-resistant liners that are great to use in the shower. Self-adhesive liners that can be removed just as easily as they're installed make a great renter-friendly alternative to paint. So grab your favorite drawer liner (or maybe two or three of them), a pair of scissors, and head to the bathroom.

If you have a vanity or makeup station in the bathroom, you know how messy it can get. Whether it's little bits that flake off or spilled bottles of liquid foundation, makeup can cause quite the cleaning predicament. Laying out a square of smooth shelf liner can make it simple to quickly wipe up. You can even use the self-adhesive style liner to cover the entire top of a vanity.

Speaking of keeping things clean, don't forget about the places you might not see very often, like underneath the sink. Water resistant liners are a great way to protect the cabinet from any leaks. As for the outside of the cabinets, use an adhesive liner with a fun, decorative design to cover the outside of the cabinet doors. It's a budget-friendly way to instantly liven up a dull space.

In the same way drawer liners can hide ugly wire shelves to create a lovely closet aesthetic, it can also be done in the shower. You know those wire baskets and tension pole caddies we all have for extra storage, the ones that always seem to get layers of soap and grime that drip through everywhere? Cut a water resistant liner to size and lay it down to catch the mess and to hold the bottles in place, too. And don't throw out that leftover shelf liner. If you have an extra piece of non-slip liner, use it on the back of the toilet tank under a basket or storage container to hold it in place.