Bathroom Storage That Works

The right size drawer combined with wise cabinet planning can solve any bathroom storage need

“The American Medicine Chest 5-step challenge will help save the lives of our children,” Valente said. “The steps include taking inventory of your medicine, securing your medicine chest, taking medicine only as prescribed by your doctor, disposing unused, unwanted, and expired medicine, and most importantly, talking to your children about the dangers of prescription drugs.”American College of Emergency Physicians president, Sandra Schneider, MD, FACEP, also an AMCC sponsor said, “Prescription drugs are the most abused drugs in America other than marijuana, and parents are the first line of defense between kids and the prescription medications.”AMCC is also being supported by the Partnership at DrugFree.org, Generic Pharmaceutical Association, and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.AMCC is based on the success of the nationally recognized Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey (OMC-NJ) that was featured in the 2010 Drug Strategy of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.AMCC was created to help American families see their medicine cabinets through new eyes – as an access point for potential misuse and abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medicine by young people and to provide an opportunity to properly dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medicines and encourage families to take the five step American Medicine Chest Challenge, explained Angelo M. Valente, Chief Executive Officer of AMCC.Storage tipsHealth bosses say it is important to help the NHS focus resources by treating simple ailments sensibly.Paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used for a temperature caused by coughs, cold and flu, and also for relief from earache, stomach ache, sore throats, general aches and sprains. Anti-diarrhoea and re-hydration mixtures are also good for adults if they have an upset stomach.Dr Phil Jennings said, "Making sure you safely store some essentials will mean that you are better prepared. It will also mean that A&E, 999 and GP services have more time to deal with serious and life-threatening conditions."A mirror as a recessed medicine cabinet and a couple of drawers in a vanity just aren't enough anymore. Male or female, regardless of age, we use many personal care products. From babies to toddlers, tweeners to teenagers, kids have different personal care product needs than adults. As adults, we require everything from prescription medicines and vitamins to an endless variety of skin and hair care products. Don't forget the tools: hair dryer, curling irons, flat irons, electric shavers and on and on it goes. Add to the mix that in today's world most of us shop and purchase in quantity. The best example of this is the bale of toilet paper instead of the four-roll pack. Where is all of this stored in the bathrooms we see today?Create a linen cabinet that is 18 to 21 in. deep with a mix of shallow to deep roll-out trays and full-depth shelving. These shallow roll- o ut trays are great for vitamins, prescription medicines, first aid and any small items. Deep roll- outs are great for bulkier items like oversized bottles of personal care products. Small hand and facial towels can be rolled instead of folded for easier use. The full- depth shelves in an 18 to 21 in. deep linen cabinet will allow for most towels to be stored in half-fold as opposed to a triple fold thereby allowing for more towel storage. The mounting heights of the roll- out trays can be located based on the user's need. This is a consideration if someone in the household uses a wheelchair or has limited physical abilities.Point-of-use storage. Recessed niches at multiple heights and locations in the shower enclosure can accommodate users of any age or ability. A toilet topper is one example of this type of storage, and can range from traditional to contemporary in styling and need only be deep enough to accommodate a roll of paper.

Judith Neary, CMKBD, continues to develop her skills and style designing and building custom cabinetry, case goods and furniture. After 12 years of merchandising and training for a national retailer, she began working with manufacturers. She provides consulting services and is an officer for the Puget Sound chapter of the NKBA.

Author: Neary, Judith