Bathroom drawers fill up with a mix of small, awkward things: makeup, razors, hair ties, medicine. Without dividers, they turn into a tangle where you can never find what you want. These eight ideas give each item a spot and keep the drawer neat, and they all work in a shallow drawer.
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Start by emptying
Take everything out and throw away what is empty or expired. Group the rest by use, such as makeup, hair, dental and first aid. Measure the drawer so you know what size organizer fits, and note the depth, since many bathroom drawers are shallow and tall organizers will stop them closing.
Trays and dividers
Drawer organizer trays
A set of trays in mixed sizes gives each group a home. Clear or white trays are easy to wipe. A mixed set fits more drawers than one big tray, and trays can be moved around as your routine changes.
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Adjustable dividers
Dividers that expand fit most drawers and can be rearranged. They suit larger items such as hairbrushes and tools.
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A makeup organizer
Some units have their own drawers and can sit on the counter or fit in a deep drawer. They keep makeup visible and sorted by type.
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A brush holder
A cup keeps brushes upright and out of the clutter, and it moves easily between drawer and counter.
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Special items
A hair tool holder
Hair tools take a lot of drawer space and cords tangle. A wall holder frees the drawer. Check that it fits your dryer and straightener.
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A dispenser set
Moving daily items such as soap and toothbrushes to the counter leaves the drawer for the rest.
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Jars for small items
Cotton pads and swabs live better in jars than in loose bags. They stay clean and look nice on the counter.
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Drawer liners
A liner stops things sliding when the drawer opens and is easy to wipe clean.
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Keep it tidy
Give each group its own tray and reset once a month. A drawer with sections stays tidy far longer than one without.