6 Things You Will Never Find in a Minimalist’s Bathroom, According to Pro Organizers

If you’re looking to become more minimalist, why not kick things into gear by streamlining your bathroom?

“Since the smallest room in the house, it’s the perfect place to start channeling the benefits of minimalism,” Lisa Zaslow, the founder of Gotham Organizers, says.

There are many common habits that true minimalists know to follow in the bathroom in order to keep the space from appearing cluttered or too busy-looking. Below, Zaslow and other professional organizers detail the types of items that you will certainly never come across in a bathroom that belongs to a minimalist.

Excessive Products

While many people enjoy experimenting with many different shades of lipstick or perfume scents over the course of a given week, minimalists know that too much variety can oftentimes lead to a cluttered space. They make an effort to streamline their collection of beauty and skincare products and will never fill up their bathroom vanity with all different kinds of lotions and potions, Michaele Tocco, the founder of Michaele’s Precise Planning, explains.

“A minimalist bathroom is all about simplicity and function,” she says, noting that people will set out what they use daily, and nothing more.

This also means not stocking up on extra shampoos, lotions, and the like for when favorites run out, Amber Kamat, the founder of It’s Not Complicated Organizing, says.

“Items like backstock of toiletries or random knick-knacks will never have a place in this bathroom style,” she says.

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Overstuffed Drawers

In addition to not holding onto so many products, minimalists ensure that their storage drawers in the bathroom aren’t stuffed to the brim, Kamat states.

“Over-storage can encourage the accumulation of things, which runs counter to minimalist values,” she says.

Themed or Seasonal Decor

People who like to go all out for the holidays or seasons may weave some themed pieces into every room of the home—including the bathroom—but minimalists will not go this route, Tocco explains. Instead, they are happy to abstain from hand towels with hearts or pumpkins on them or Christmas tree-shaped soap bottles.

“Minimalists prioritize a clean, timeless look,” she says. “They opt for neutral, high-quality items that serve a purpose year-round.”

If you must honor the season, you can always bring in a scented hand soap or candle that corresponds to a specific time of year or holiday, but otherwise, skip the themed trinkets.

Wall Art

Speaking of decor, wall art is also something that a minimalist would never feel the need to bring into the bathroom, Zaslow comments. If anything, they will hang up a print that is much more simple in design.

Zaslow explains how a photo of a serene scene is a lot more calming and sets the tone for relaxation over a busy print.

Busy Colors

Minimalists know to not use their bathrooms as spaces to experiment with bold colors (something that many other people looking to experiment with maximalist design choose to do).

As Zaslow notes, a minimalist would not ever hang a busy wallpaper in the loo, nor would they opt for super vibrant accessories.

“High-end hotel bathrooms have all white towels, not multicolored assortments,” she says.

How can you successfully bring a minimalist look into the bathroom? Zaslow says you can create a sense of calm with a pared down-palette of soothing neutral colors.

“Combat clutter with simple accessories in wood, natural materials, chrome, and easy-care plastic,” Zaslow says.

Single-Purpose Gadgets

Minimalists like to purchase items that they can use in many different ways. Therefore, a minimalist’s bathroom will generally never contain something like a facial steamer, electric scalp massager, or foot spa, Tocco shares.

Kamat agrees and adds that high-tech gadgets are not something that minimalists make a habit of relying on either.

“A minimalist bathroom focuses on what is essential like basic hygiene and self-care rituals,” she says. “Multiple gadgets only take up space.”