Storage for Summer Essentials: Bathroom Design for Organizing Skincare & Beauty Products

Proper storage and organization keep bathrooms tidy and routines effective. This is especially important during summer months, when we’re facing busier schedules and heat waves head-on. 

Updating your bathroom to accommodate your collection of personal care products is just one way to clear out clutter and hold space for more calm. Here are some of our most effective bathroom design tips for organizing skincare and beauty products–so you’ll never forget your sunscreen again.

How should you be storing your products?

Most skincare and other personal care products should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and excessive heat. Additionally, liquids and thinner lotions should be stored upright to avoid leakage.

Does that mean we need different storage to combat summer’s rising temperatures and increasing humidity? Not necessarily! 

Skincare and hygiene products are tested and formulated to withstand the warmth and moisture of the average bathroom. Keeping your SPF, serums, and lotions in a drawer or cupboard is enough to preserve them.

So no, you don’t need one of those mini skincare fridges. In some cases, cold temps can alter those formulas over time. However, if the summer heat calls for a cooling face mist, vitamin C serum, or chilled roller, popping it in your kitchen fridge is fine.

Bathroom design ideas for more storage and organization

Keeping products stashed away when things get steamy is key. Where do we find the room for the whole routine? Clever bathroom design. 

Single sink, double storage and surface

A bathroom vanity long enough to accommodate dual sinks means twice the storage for our products. However, there’s no rule mandating that you install two sinks.

Go for the double-long, increase your storage space by 100%, but stick with one sink. You’ll have a generous amount of countertop space for getting ready. This all adds up to fewer spills, less clutter, and low-maintenance organization for a busy summer.

Dedicated storage systems

We love the clean, sleek look of floating vanities. Mounting vanities doesn’t mean you’ll miss under-sink drawers and shelves, either. Custom cabinets and consoles, standalone or built-in, supply plenty of space for all the essentials. 

Storage tailored to your belongings is priceless. The benefit of customization means you choose the dimensions of particular drawers and shelves.

More drawers than before

Many double vanities see us splitting space straight down the middle. Widen that divide and customize cabinetry with an additional column of drawers. Finally, you have enough space for hair styling tools and summer skin essentials.

Add some in-drawer outlets and keep counters cord and clutter-free for good. 

Storage solutions for super small bathrooms

What happens when making space to double up on storage seems impossible? You still have options. 

Protect summer skincare and other beauty products in existing drawers and closed cabinets. From there, reduce clutter by moving the less-vulnerable supplies to new areas.

Door and ladder organizers

Over-the-door hanging organizers are ideal for styling tools, cosmetics, and more. A classic ladder-style shelf is a great spot for linens, shower products, and décor, freeing up storage space in other areas. 

Add open shelving

Save the cool, dry place for your retinols, sunscreens, and essences. An open shelf or a few floating shelves is an easily accessible area for other essentials, like lotion, cotton swabs, and soft cloths.

Two-tiered drawers

Bathrooms with plenty of natural light are gorgeous, but the sun is a threat to the stability of skincare products.

When the only smart answer is increasing drawer storage, there’s a custom solution. Tiered drawer designs, also called drawer-within-a-drawer, are an ingenious way to organize double the products. 

Add organizer inserts to both tiers to further contain items, and you’ll have a near-magical amount of storage for tiny bathrooms.

Get organized this summer with The Designery

Optimize your summer skincare routine with a bathroom that’s tailored to your storage needs. Whether you’re ready for a few tweaks or a full remodel, The Designery is at the ready with professional design, quality material selection, and expert installation. 

Contact us today to begin designing your custom cabinetry and ask about our selection of premier countertops and organization solutions.