With several kids and adults using the same bathroom, it’s not surprising it often looks like a hurricane just swept through. It’s not hard to organize this small room, but keeping it tidy is a challenge.

Many of us deal with the reality of small bathrooms, often without much storage or even adequate natural light. The good news is that with sensible planning and good, old-fashioned do-it-yourself effort, these diminutive spaces can be functional, comfortable and attractive.