IKEA Has A Multi-Use Solution For Bathroom Countertop Clutter
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If you want an organized bathroom that's truly satisfying, you need the right countertop storage. While there are lots of bathroom organizers available, it can feel hard to find the perfect option. That's when it's time to repurpose or make one yourself. A surprising kitchen item you can use to tame bathroom clutter is a breadbox. In particular, the wooden MAGASIN bread bin from IKEA, though you can use other similar products for this idea.
A breadbox or bread bin is designed to keep bread fresh longer, but it's also a quaint addition to a countertop. If you don't really need an old-fashioned storage system for your baked goods, it doubles as a way to hide other items away, making any surface look more organized. You can use them anywhere in the bathroom, and we've even recommended using a breadbox for hiding toilet paper rolls on top of a toilet. To add extra utility, a video from TikTok creator paramitadita_ adds shelves to the MAGASIN bread bin, making it an excellent way to add attractive bathroom countertop storage for bottles, jars, or makeup.
Repurpose an IKEA bread bin as a bathroom counter hutch
This storage idea flips the MAGASIN bread bin on its side to create a vertical cabinet on a bathroom countertop. The layout is well-suited for a counter with limited space, adding a small hutch in the corner. The sliding door on the breadbox hides clutter and gives the area a much tidier appearance. You can place it there and leave it as-is, stashing tall products like hairspray and shampoo bottles, cleaning products, or a stack of toilet paper rolls inside. Or, you can follow the lead of paramitadita_ and add organizers inside to create more shelf space. The top of your new cabinet doubles as a display shelf. Of course, the retailer isn't just a source for multipurpose breadboxes. You can find many affordable IKEA items you can use to organize a cluttered bathroom.
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This IKEA bread bin measures 15 ¾ inches long. Flipped on its side, the base measures 6 ¾ inches by 10 ¼ inches. It has a rather small footprint, so it can be tough to find suitably-sized organizers. We've rounded up a few options to consider. To make products accessible, you can use a mini lazy Susan, like the Adyoney clear acrylic lazy Susan. Or create a simple shelf or two with risers like the Niubee actylic risers set. Small, stackable containers or storage drawers can also help to separate items organizing cotton rounds, Q-tips, and more.