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Tiny Home and RV Bathroom Organization

April 26, 2019 • Organizing, RV

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Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas
Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

It’s amazing what you can manage to fit into a small space, if you get organized!  Be inspired by our tiny home and RV bathroom organization ideas and solutions, while we live tiny with a family of 6.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

*This post is sponsored by mDesign, a company after my own heart! With their organizing products and a little ingenuity, you can organize any space!

I’ll be the first to admit that during the first 2 weeks of RV living with 6 people, I had thought we made a grave mistake.  

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Never had I been expected to live in such tight quarters – let alone make it a home for a family.  I had held some glorious expectations for us, and it all came crashing down.

Kids fought non-stop.  It rained for 2 weeks solid.  Mud was everywhere.  I was exhausted from moving.  Spring break hit, so the kids were home for a week.  Every day something in the RV would not work properly.  All I could think was . . .

toothbrush organization for RV

What have we done.  What have we done.  

I told myself things like, “I’m not strong enough for this” and “I will never be able to do this for months”.  I cried. A lot.

One of the reasons I was getting discouraged was because I couldn’t quite figure out how to utilize the space we had and make the most of it.  Sure, we made it pretty, but in the rush of the move, our essentials were shoved into place, and digging through cabinets to find anything was making me absolutely crazy.

Crazy.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

But alas, the sun came out.  I got some rest.  I began to see things clearly.  I started to tell myself things like, “I am strong and capable” and “I can do hard things” and “I can use my God given talents to make this tiny place our beloved home”.  I started to truly believe that there was still joy to be had in this journey.

I began to notice a pattern of what would make me upset first thing in the morning.  It was the mess in the bathroom closet.  As we all tried to get ready for the day, digging through the cabinet would lead to things falling all over and frustration for all.  I snapped this image when things got pretty bad.

I decided to turn my focus on making the RV bathroom spaces a place of calm and organization, to start our day off better.  I started to find myself again, and joyfully dove into the organization challenge – something I’ve enjoyed doing since middle school when I would color code my clothes.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Getting just this one space organized was a turning point for us all. It not only made mornings run more smoothly, but it brought with it a “can do” attitude. Once my attitude changed – it all changed.

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I strongly believe it is worth investing in organization. It is worth every bit of the time, effort and money you put into it. Though sometimes hard to see, an organized home will end up giving you back time, effort and money – and is always, always worth it!

What I’ll cover in this post

Whether or not you live tiny, I hope you are inspired by these ideas. But most of all, I hope you are inspired with a “can do” attitude. So think of that space that is making you crazy and let’s talk about a few things:

  • My process for organizing our RV bathroom
  • Helpful products for tiny bathroom organization
  • Tips for organizing
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MY PROCESS FOR ORGANIZING THE RV BATHROOM

THINK OVER THE PROBLEM AREAS AND BRAINSTORM SOLUTIONS

You always need to think over a project before you go out and buy or find anything to help you get organized. If you don’t, you may end up with a bigger mess than you started.

For example, I knew I needed a small cupboard in the bathroom for my “personal items”, like my face cloths and menstrual products – things I didn’t think needed to be in plain site.

RV bathroom storage and organization

After using this space for a couple weeks, I knew very well what wasn’t working. I knew I had to rethink how we stored toothbrushes, towels, extra products, and the items we got out daily or multiple times a day. I had to sketch out and prioritize space for the important things and at each persons level. I had to consider giving up some things that I thought I would “need”.

This phase takes a bit of creativity as you try to think outside the box. You may find things in kitchen organization departments that would work great for the bathroom. You may need to rethink how you’ve always done things and find more practical solutions for your space. You’ll see in my other Bathroom Organizing post, our items were stored much differently, due to the space we had.

For example, my makeup has always been in drawers, but I had to find a way to create my own drawers by using storage containers that were not necessarily marketed for cosmetics.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

I love that I can grab a drawer out, and easily go sit down to do my makeup, then put it right back.

MEASURE

In small spaces, you have to utilize every spot possible. This required measuring my cabinet space, my items, and things that I found on Amazon that I thought would work. I began to make wishlist and sketches for how I would use each space.

SHOP

Like I said above, it is always worth investing in organization. If the dollar store is all you can do, then do it! But I have found bins, containers and organizing boxes are always worth buying. You’ll love your home and find use for those items for years to come.

towel and toilet paper storage in RV

So after I planned, measured and mapped out my organization, it was time to buy!

Throughout the years, I have found myself buying and being drawn to mDesign products over and over again. I finally decided if I loved a company’s products so much, I really wanted to work with them! They were so wonderful to work with me on my particular needs for this space and sent the products that would fit my measurements and meet my goals. They have so much to choose from, and I’m thrilled to share them with you.

You can find a plethora of their products on Amazon. I worked very hard to create a resourceful shop page for all the items you see in our RV.

You’ll find all the direct links to the items you see in my images in my affiliate shop. I truly hope that is helpful!

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Also get inspired on the mDesign site and discover all they have to offer and what a variety of purposes their organizing items can help you with.

ORGANIZE

I suggest waiting until you have all the items you need before you begin organizing. Sometimes if you jump ahead, you’ll just end up moving and adjusting things in the end, which is all part of the process. Organizing can be such an enjoyable process!

HELPFUL PRODUCTS FOR TINY BATHROOM ORGANIZATION

Shower Curtain Liner with Pockets

This brilliant invention may not be the prettiest, but it is hidden behind a pretty curtain and is perfect for stashing the things we don’t have room for inside the tiny shower. The link in my shop leads to one that is perfect for RV size!

shower curtain with inside pockets in RV

Small Drawer Organizers

These were the exact size I needed them to be! They only hold a little bit, which is perfect for cosmetic type items. It’s great to ensure that everything has a place and I don’t have to move or adjust anything to get to it.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Clear Boxes with Handle Cut Outs

I could use these organizers everywhere!  I have 5 heads of hair to get ready every morning, and these hold our hair essentials perfectly.  I just grab them and go, and clean up is quick and easy!  They look so nice together too.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Dental Health Organizers

I had the hardest time figuring out what to do with all the toothbrushes!  My kids like to have an electric and manual brush, and that all adds up!  It’s not a good idea to have them touching, or not airing out.  When it dawned on me to use the door for storage, I was excited to find the perfect ones in color and size. 

toothbrush organization in RV bathroom

Shelved Mirror

It’s always a win when design and function aline, and this shelved mirror did just that for me!  I think it is lovely and it holds the items that I use frequently and love to have within easy reach.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Toilet Paper Holder with Shelf

I’m not admitting to bringing my phone in to the bathroom . . . but they do make them for that purpose so .  . .

I also keep a diffuser on the handy double roll holder and shelf, so I can keep the tiny bathroom smelling fresh with my favorite essential oils.

RV bathroom solutions for toilet paper

Mini Wastebasket

There was not much room for a garbage inside this bathroom, so I was thrilled to find a mini trash can, perfect to tuck in the corner.

RV bathroom solutions for toilet paper

Hand Towel vs. Rug

No rug alive was small enough for this space, but I didn’t want little toes slipping on a wet floor.  So we hang a hand towel over the tub to be folded down as a rug after showers.  Another example of thinking creatively to solve your problems.

RV bathroom solutions, rug

Shower Wall Hooks

These handy stick on hooks work great for holding onto our loofah’s.

shower organization for RV bathroom

Shower Soap Dispensers

We learned quickly that we didn’t have room for a bunch of random bottles of soaps for the shower.  These dispensers are sooo great for keeping extra bottles and containers from falling over and being in the way.

Shower soap dispenser in RV bathroom

Cleaning Caddy

Under the bathroom sink will always look a bit messy, due to all the unique RV parts and plumbing that runs through here.  But I feel I made the best of the space by adding in this cute cleaning caddy, and utilizing a not so pretty space for some not so pretty products. Can’t beat ’em, join ’em!

under the sink storage in RV

TIPS FOR ORGANIZATION

I’d like to share some general thoughts on organizing. As I’ve dove deep into making our homes beautiful and functional, here are some key components I have learned along the way.

Discover beauty and calm in uniformity

In years past, I tried to gather whatever bin, container or box I could find to bring a space to an organized state. If this is your only option, it is certainly better than doing nothing at all. However, I have found that the spaces where I bring in the same or similar organizing items are the spaces that stay organized. It’s like magic.

toothbrush organization in RV bathroom

Your mind and soul will find a great deal of peace, calm and consistency when you can unify the items that help with organization.

For example – use all clear containers, arrange things in patterns, coordinate colors, and find a place for everything and everything in its place.

Avoid stacking and moving when possible

If you are a busy body like me, making the time to stack and unstack items you need throughout the day will drive you crazy. You’ll end up reverting to the shove and stuff method.

I’m a firm believer that if you can avoid unnecessary stacking, you greatly increase the odds that the space will stay organized.

Having said that, I did have to end up stacking some containers. However, I made sure if I put items above or behind something, it was items we would only use occasionally. Like first aid supplies, swim towels, refill items, etc.

storage in RV

And even though they are stacked, the uniformity helps it feel more manageable and clean.

Cosmetic storage and organization for RV

The everyday items were in a place where nothing was in the way of grabbing it and putting it away quickly. This is absolutely key for me!

Allow negative space

Sometimes in a small space, you have to use up every nook and cranny – like cupboard doors.

under the sink storage in RV bathroom

But never feel like you have to fill each space if you don’t have to. Leave room and negative space for the eyes to rest, and to make room for items that may need to find a home later on.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Leave empty hooks available for clothes, empty shelves for shedding accessories, and embrace the feeling of less is more – if at all possible.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Stick to the essentials

If we take away anything from living in an RV, it will be how much stuff we DO NOT need. I haven’t missed the linen closet chuck full of towels (and who knows what else) for a minute. I no longer have any idea what I actually put in those storage boxes, and why I thought I needed them.

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

We can do with less, my friends. And it is liberating.

Yes, we have found a lot of joy in this journey. It took an adjustment period, that is certain. While I still long for the day our home will be done, I am recording the wonderful things that have been said in our tiny home.

“You know mom, all I really need is at least 1 good friend and my family.”

“Go ahead and throw it away. I don’t need it.”

“I love that I don’t have to clean my room!”

Thank you so much for following us along for this journey to our dream! Let me know if you learned anything helpful in this post, or if you have an organizing idea I need to know!

Tiny Home and RV bathroom organization and storage ideas

Next up is the pantry . . . and it might prove to be my biggest organizing challenge yet! But hey . . .

“I can do hard things”.

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  1. Beth says

    May 10, 2020

    I just discovered this blog and enjoy it. I have a small – 1,100 sq ft – town home, so I’m always interested in solutions that work in a small environment. I was especially happy to see all your Norwex products 😃

    Reply
  2. Geri says

    August 31, 2019

    I love your glamorous little chandelier! I’m going to order thosè clear bathroom boxes for my jewelry!

    Reply
  3. camitidbits says

    April 30, 2019

    It’s definitely doable! Our biggest hurdles have been smells and dealing with tank issues. It’s made it so hard to adapt, because I am so sensitive to smells! Make sure you figure all that out before you take the plunge and you’ll be good to go!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie S. says

    April 27, 2019

    Came I have to say that you have done a wonderful job with your tiny living. Days will be harder living this way but your dream will come soon. I commend your family going through this change and prayers will go out to you. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place.

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      Thank you so very much Stephanie! I’ll happily and gratefully accept your prayers. Big hugs!

      Reply
  5. Teresa says

    April 26, 2019

    As my grandchildren would say, “You go girl!” There’s a saying down south that says,”If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”. Good for you for a change in perspective for you and your family. I’m so glad God intervened in your behalf
    When you most needed help. You can do this. My children used to sing a song by
    “Patch the Pirate” which went something like this: “Little by little and step by step. By the mile it’s hard, by the inch it’s a sinch “ May God guide and bless you each step of this new venture!

    Reply
  6. Nancy Davies says

    April 26, 2019

    Very inspiring post. A good cry or whatever, can clear our minds so that we can find the strength to do what is needed. I do admire what you have done and what you have achieved. You have inspired me to organise better in this house. Looking forward to the pantry post!

    Reply
  7. Cecilia says

    April 26, 2019

    Oo, boy. I’d have melted down too. Great solutions though. We are moving to our farmhouse soon – it will be a downsizing although not on the scale of yours – but with only one bathroom, I’ll need storage solutions. Thanks for sharing. I’ll be putting your tips into practice. (I’m going to need it for the pantry too!)
    You’re an inspiration!
    Hugs, Cecilia

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      Hugs back at ya Cecilia! It is not easy to downsize, ever. We have to get creative and smart about our space!

      Reply
  8. Marlene says

    April 26, 2019

    I think you have done an excellent job, we all get flustered from time to time but you ask for God’s help and listened, sometimes it’s the stop and listen we fail to do!!

    Reply
  9. Laurie says

    April 26, 2019

    Glad to see you turned it around with all that positive thinking and look at how organized you made everything. We never know how strong and smart we are until we face a challenge!

    Reply
  10. Tonya Gordon says

    April 26, 2019

    Holy cow! You are BRILLIANT! Like I mentioned before, my RV is almost this exact same layout. While we don’t live in it full time like you do, we do live in it all summer, so it needs to be functional. I have struggled with that dang closet by the bathroom sink. No organizers fit right and it’s just a frustrating mess. This post was a light bulb moment for me! Please hurry with the pantry post, that’s my other nemesis! ?

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      Summer is pretty full time in my book! I love that we have the same layout and even happier that you found some solutions too! Working on that pesky pantry 😉

      Reply
  11. Kimberly says

    April 26, 2019

    I am so happy to see that you have shared the truth about what it is really like to live in a small RV space with 5 children! And…how to make changes that are practical but still pretty.

    My husband and I (with 2 little fuzzy children) have been living in an RV for 3 years. We utilize every square inch of it and are always thinking of better ways to store items, what we can live without, and thinking outside of the box while living in a box.

    BTW…I LOVE how you have remodeled your RV! I so wish we had taken that route, but our situation was a little different a few years ago.

    Good luck with your adventures and stay positive 🙂

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      3 years! I’m so inspired! Glad you could stop by and thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  12. Dina says

    April 26, 2019

    You are amazing god bless all of you . Keep on going ,always look for you posts. Thank you .

    Reply
  13. Brooke Snow says

    April 26, 2019

    You are an organizing DIVA! This is amazing! I too get frustrated from chaos in the environment. Amazing how much organization can bring calm to a space and to a person 🙂 Hooray!

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      Organizing makes me so so happy! Better if I throw in some dark chocolate 😉 . Thank you Brooke for stopping by! I’m so grateful!

      Reply
  14. Terri says

    April 26, 2019

    It’s not always easy when you begin to pursue a “Dream”… Having an end goal .. and choosing to live in your RV while you pursue that dream of owning a new home ( on that incredible piece of land btw) can be a little challenging…. lolol…. I love your determination to make it work and to make it work well!! This is an exciting adventure !!! 🙂

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      I’d say it is NEVER easy! Thank you for the encouragement! Some days are easier than others but I’ve got my WHY at the front of my head and heart!

      Reply
  15. Christy says

    April 26, 2019

    Whatever it’s called, the 3-tier stacking pieces, have just changed my life! Haha. We moved and downsized so we could we build our dream home as well and our new place has significantly less storage than our old home and I’ve been struggling to find new ways to store our items. This helps so much, thank you!

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      I hear ya Christy! I was so excited to discover them! I searched everywhere for a solution and this was it, and I knew right away! Glad you think so too!

      Reply
  16. Cathy says

    April 26, 2019

    Although my home is larger than your RV, i think you have inspired me to organize my small bathroom so i can find what i need. Hopefully inspiration will lead to actions. Thanks for sharing all your tips and ideas!!!

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      You made my day! Exactly what I was hoping someone would find! Inspiration! You got this!

      Reply
  17. Daisy Dianne Bromlow says

    April 26, 2019

    All I can say is you go – keep God in the center and your life will be centered. You Are Doing Great !!!

    Reply
    • camitidbits says

      April 30, 2019

      Thank you for the encouraging words!

      Reply

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