Itty-Bitty Bathroom
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"there are no variables"hung out to dry Swivel towel bars (Grundtal, $15, ikea.com) balance the kids' need for access with Anne's need for order. (similar towels, in blue and peel bamboo/cotton, $8 to $25, cb2.com)
do the two-step Two rugs are cheaper than a runner and fit more easily in the washer -- particularly helpful when a boy is learning to aim. Nonstick pads underneath keep them aligned and you off your keister. (similar, Dash and Albert ticking rugs, in Tortola, $28 each, classicchic.com)
visionary A tilting mirror pivots for ever-changing heights. (Sloan rectangular mirror, $199, potterybarn.com) Medicines are out of reach of small children in a built-in cabinet above the tub.
brushing up Forget being organized. Having separate pails (with plastic cups inside to prevent rust) for each toothbrush is a matter of hygiene, says self-described germophobe Anne: "This way the brushes are not commingling." (6½-inch tin pails, in lime, $3 each, galvanizedpail.com)
stowaways Open shelves with bins hold fresh towels, while cabinet drawers store toilet paper and other essentials. (similar, but modern, modular storage cubes with open or closed shelving, $60 to $190, westelm.com; similar, large fabric storage bins, in green, $10, target.com, fit perfectly inside) Wrapping paper under glass that's cut to fit on top gives a stylish look.
door prize Like the swivel towel bars, these over-the-door hooks utilize limited space -- and no screws required. (similar, Openhiemer door hooks, $16, urbanoutfitters.com)
liquid refreshment Never grab a slippery bar of soap again. (similar, Signature 1 shower soap dispenser, $25, homestorageconcepts.com)
