Set Things Up Based on Your Daily Routine

by Gillian Economou
(Washington, D.C. )

When organizing your bathroom, it’s important to think about how you actually use the space each day.

Place your most-used items where they’re easiest to reach, especially at eye level or right on the counter if needed. These are the things you’re grabbing every morning and night, so they should feel effortless to access and put back.

Items you don’t use as often can go in drawers, cabinets, or higher and lower shelves. This keeps your main space clear without making it harder to find what you need.

The goal is to create a setup that supports your routine and makes getting ready feel easier, not more complicated.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of organizing a space just because it looks nice or matches a certain aesthetic. But if the system doesn’t work for your daily habits, it won’t hold up for long.

Focus on what makes sense for your day-to-day life. When your setup works for you, it naturally stays more organized without much effort.


- Gillian Economou, Sort it Out
https://www.sort-it-out.com/

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Agreed!
by: Nealey Stapleton

Great tips Gillian! I especially agree with the part about the system not lasting long if it doesn't work with your habits. I tell my clients that all the time. Thanks for your input!

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