In Pictures: How I Organized My Tiny NYC Bathroom
I’m still settling into my new apartment. (Don’t EVEN get me started on the ongoing kitchen table debacle!!) Anyway. Moving right along. My place is approx. 450 sq. ft., and I’m in love with Apartment Therapy. (The site helps people “make their homes more beautiful, organized and healthy” regardless of size.) In case you’re curious, I thought I’d share with you a few house porn pics of my smallest space: the bathroom. Here’s the “before” photo:
Oh how I love the toilet-sink-bathtub sandwiches in Manhattan apartments! ;) It doesn’t bother me that everything’s squished together, but I’m not a fan of built-in soap dishes or the thick band of pink shower tile. Because I don’t own, I can’t overhaul it. So, here’s what I did instead. I bought a 100% cotton, thick, white shower curtain to keep the pink tile out of sight. I placed a collection of green and neutral-hued vintage bottles on the sink’s counter to draw your eye away from the soap holders. Yay for color!
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Other bathroom items? Toiletries. I have ample storage space. That said, the shelves looked really cluttered until I organized my shampoos, conditioners, soaps and other hair / skin / face goodies. Here’s the BEFORE and AFTER:
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So, that’s the bathroom! If you want to know more about individual items in the space, click any of the images above. You’ll be directed to my Flickr which includes notes describing each piece.
November 29th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Good job.. though for me the ugliest part of the bathroom is that wood with white doors cabinet sink.. unfortunately little to nothing you can do about that. Thats what really sucks about renting.
November 30th, 2009 at 12:27 am
That’s so funny! :) Though I’d prefer a pedestal sink, the cabinets don’t bother me; but I soooooo can’t stand built-in soap trays. I guess it’s true; Everyone is different. That’s what I love about Apartment Therapy. If there’s something you don’t like about your apartment, their community will totally give you ideas about changing it. Can’t get enough of that site! :)
November 30th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
wow, looks just like my bathroom, only cleaner.
December 1st, 2009 at 2:12 am
This is so gorgeous! I actually love the pink; the bright, cheery color makes me think of you and your site!
December 1st, 2009 at 11:28 am
Brooklyn-M@se: During the week it used to get really messy. I would only clean it up during the weekends. Then, repeat cycle. So far, the reorganization really helps. It stays neat during the weeks! :)
Rochelle: Thank you! And, yes, pink is a beautiful color, indeed! :) In these pictures, the lighting and flash makes the doorway look like it has a colorful trim, but it’s actually white. For now. I’m considering painting. Haven’t settled on a color yet.
December 16th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Hi T Mama!!!
How funny! Here I am googling – “nyc bathroom pictures” and this comes up!!!!!! My old & your new (ish) apt!!!!! I have to say, when I lived here – the closet space in the bathroom was amazing… but I know what you mean.. not to most room!
How are you settling in?
Love Apt Therp. Also check out designsponge!
XXOOXX
Elyse!
http://www.glamourcow.com
December 17th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hey Elyse!
Oh hilarious!!! :) That must’ve been a funny moment when you were like, “Heeeeey, I recognize that bathroom!” :)
Yeah, I’m soooo in love with the amount of closet space in your old / my new apartment that it makes me giddy.
Tonight, I’m re-working on the kitchen area. I’ll post pictures soon!
Thanks for the tip about designsponge!! :)
Hope all is well!!
Twanna
December 17th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
PS: FBC readers, be sure to check out Elyse’s site Glamour Cow!! http://www.glamourcow.com
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February 27th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Thanks for letting us know about Apartment Therapy. I love it! I just moved into my own studio apartment, and I’ve been looking for ways to make the best use of a small space. I too am cursed with pink shower tiles, but all the the tiles are pink! Not just a band, so you are lucky. I’m so excited about decorating, though, especially since this is my first place on my own! Congrats on redecorating :)