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Magnetic Makeup Storage for a Small Bathroom

May 29, 2012 in DIY and Crafts

Hello friends! I hope this Thursday is going well for you all. As you know, C and I have moved into an apartment by ourselves. Said apartment is very small. You know what's even smaller? The bathroom.

There's not even enough counter space for the soap! I found myself going insane with disorganized plastic tubs sitting on the back of the toilet for my makeup (and pretty much everything else).

When I saw a pin on Pinterest about a magnetic makeup solution, I knew I had to have it. Theirs was a little too crafty looking for me, though.

This is what I came up with. The magnetic board is from Ikea ($12.99), the StickOnPods are from Amazon ($9.99), and the magnets are from Michaels (similar here for about $8/50).

As you can see, the back of the makeup is not so pretty. I tried a lot of different types of glue, and finally settled on Gorilla Glue -- the other types of glue weren't strong enough long-term. The one drawback is that it oozes out from behind the magnet. Small price to pay, I say. 

The StickOnPods are possibly my favorite part. To me, they really completed this setup. I've been storing my brushes in a glass jar for the past I-don't-know-how-many-years, and I didn't like it. This? I love.

Any other tips for a ridiculously small bathroom?

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