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Tons of smart solutions to organize your towels, makeup and other daily must-haves.

Your bathroom should be the cleanest room in your house. But since you it's a high-trafficked area, it often becomes the catching ground for dirty clothes, half-used beauty products and just about everything. The key is to give all of your everyday bathroom essentials — makeup, toiletries, extra linens and cleaning products — a designated spot, so it's easy — and perhaps, enjoyable — to keep your space neat and tidy. Even if you're not working with tons of square footage, you can still create a sense of order with these genius small bathroom storage ideas.

Here, you'll find a mix of storage solutions and organizing tips to help you cut back on unnecessary clutter while keeping your most-used items at your fingertips. There's something for every need and decorating style — some work well in a kids' bathroom, others are better suited for powder bathrooms that guests frequent. From over-the-door shelves to under-the-sink organizing systems, these ideas will encourage you to think high and low to make the most of whatever space you do have. The result: a small-but-mighty bathroom that works for you.

Carve out a space in your shower to store shampoo, conditioner, body wash and other essentials. Decant your go-to shampoo and conditioner in pretty glass bottles to create a more streamlined look.

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Think up, not out: Built-in shelves don't take up any floor space, but multiplies your storage space. Fill 'em with labeled bins, stack folded towels directly on the shelves or find a way to do both.

We get it: Sometimes, medicine cabinets are the only solution if you're short on space. But if you're smart about how you organize the drawers in your vanity (keep reading for ideas), hang a sleek light bar over a mirror that lays flush against the wall.

Free up precious counter space by mounting a towel bar and faucet to the wall. Open bathroom vanities, like the one shown here, give the room an airy feel, but don't skimp on storage: Add a large basket down below to stash extra towels or toilet paper.

Stick a garden stool between your toilet and sink to serve as a catch-all for odds and ends, then slide it out when it comes time to give your kids a bath.

Wrap a pedestal sink in patterned fabric to hide any under-the-sink clutter in style. If space allows, sneak a few baskets or storage containers behind the curtain.

No linen closet, no problem: Store tidy stacks of folded bath and hand towels under the sink. Since they're out in the open, it's best if all towels are the same color or at the very least, in the same color family.

A trio of sturdy wooden shelves brings style and storage into your space. Keep washcloths and everyday extras (think: hand soap) on the lower shelves, then stick other non-essentials up high.

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Mounted wire baskets and a mirror with a built-in shelf make up for any space that you may be lacking on the top of your vanity. Keep your toothbrushes, toothpaste, cleansers and lotions tucked inside.

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A ladder provides a spot to hang towels and baskets full of extra toilet paper, but it doesn't protrude much from the wall, making it ideal for slim spaces.

You may not have tons of counter space or closets to work with, but you can stick hooks on the wall to hang towels and robes. Opt for hooks in metallic hues to add dimension to your space.

Perfect for anyone without a linen closet, hang a tiered shelf over the door frame to keep towels and linens within reach. Just make sure there's a step stool nearby.

Your favorite place to store your wine can double as the perfect linen closet on wheels. Store spare towels, toilet paper and washcloths in baskets and leave toiletries up top.

Designate a spot in your bathroom cabinet for all of your speciality bathroom cleaners. Stick these adhesive hangers to a flat surface, so you can see exactly what you have in clear view.

This tiered organizer rotates so you can speed through your beauty routine. Vertical storage maximizes limited counter space, too.

Proof that it's what's on the inside that counts. Keep your bathroom cleaning supplies on a turntable and simply give it a spin to find exactly what you're looking for.

Say goodbye to messy cords and plugs! Store your electronics — razors, electric toothbrushes and more — close to the outlet on this compact shelf.

Turn a problem (no linen closet) into a picture-perfect solution by sticking rolled bath and hand towels in cute baskets below your vanity. Talk about fashion and function all in one.

One way to ensure that you don't keep your flat iron plugged in (or worse, on!) all day long? Give it a designated storage spot.

Our bet is that your bathroom is tight on floor space. If that's true, then don't waste it on stand-up toilet paper holders. Instead, place a few rolls into a basket atop the toilet. Convenient and cute!

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Don't neglect the back of your cabinet doors. Keep flat irons, blow dryers and brushes at hand and out of sight in space-saving bins, which you can attach straight to the door.

Instead of cramming conditioner on the tub edge, outfit the shower with a second rod near the wall. S-hooks keep loofahs and small caddies out of the way (and from falling all over the place).

Install shelves with inverted brackets for a sweet look that also helps wrangle loose items, like hand towels and cotton balls.

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It's hard to fight the urge to toss bobby pins and tweezers into a cluttered pile. Outwit your laziness with a magnetic strip that catches tiny items before they hit the counter.

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Surprise! This DIY full-length mirror is meant for much more than an outfit check: It also hides a wall full of bath supplies.

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Perfectly labeled drawers can keep anyone organized. Leave a few empty to use in the future or simply re-label when your system needs updating.

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