Bathroom accessories may often go unseen, yet they play a critical role in making space easy to use and making an impressionful statement about who you are as an individual! From modern to traditional designs and beyond – bathroom accessories make an impactful statement about who you are!
When selecting accessories for your bathroom, start by identifying its essential items. From there, add luxury pieces for an elevated bathroom experience.
Soap Holders
Soap holders are an indispensable bathroom essential, designed to keep soap bars dry, hygienic, and in good condition. There are a variety of designs and shapes for these holders to meet every style or need; from simple plates that rest on countertops all the way up to more complex styles with perforations for airflow ventilation.
Some designs even feature self-draining designs that direct excess water back into the sink or tub for minimal mess and maintenance. There are eco-friendly choices too, like the Yamazaki Self Draining Soap Dish made of sustainable bamboo and sugarcane.
Bath Mats
Bath mats provide an effective means of preventing slipperiness and mopping up post-shower moisture that could otherwise damage tile or hardwood floors, as well as adding some color or pattern to the room’s design. Plus, they add a sense of coziness!
Users of the Lands’ End mat we reviewed reported it didn’t slip and felt soft underfoot, drying quickly and fitting under low-clearance doors with ease. Constructed of extra long staple Supima cotton fibers, it proved more absorbent than similar bath rugs we tested.
Towel Racks
Towel racks add a stylish, functional finishing touch to any bathroom decor. Available in many different sizes, types, and mounting types (wall-mounted racks are designed to hold folded towels), they add the finishing touches necessary to complement or create focal points in your design scheme.
Towel rings can be used to hang hand towels or standard-sized bath towels, with styles ranging from classic rings to more contemporary C-shaped holders. Some models even heat your towels for an added luxurious bathing experience.
Bath Salts
Addition of just a few simple accessories can transform your bathroom into an indulgent spa. Try displaying bath salts in a glass jar that also holds them, for an instant spa-like experience.
Choose an airtight and moisture-proof container to prevent clumping and degradation over time, and keep away from sunlight which could hasten this process.
Bath salts should not be confused with designer drugs like mephedrone and MDPV (-4 methylenedioxypyrovalerone), which are illegal substances that can lead to feelings of anxiety, euphoria, and increased social interaction.
Bath Bombs
Bath bombs make bath time enjoyable with their fun scents and fizziness, turning your tub into an exquisite work of art – not to mention making great presents for friends and family members!
Bath bombs, hard-packed mixtures of fragrances, dyes and other ingredients that fizz when put into water, release soothing butters and oils that soothe sensitive skin. However, certain components in bath bombs may irritate delicate skin; others could stain bathtubs or leave residue that’s difficult to remove.
Robe Hooks
Robe hooks are an invaluable bathroom accessory, helping keep washrooms neat and organized. Mountable on walls or doors, they come in different styles and materials to match different decor themes.
These elegant tie-backs can also add a sophisticated touch to your decor, adding an eye-catching element. Furthermore, their resistance to corrosion and moisture make them suitable for bathrooms with high humidity levels.
Soap Dish
Soap dishes are small containers or trays designed to store bar soap, and are an alternative to shower caddies. With angled and drip spout designs that allow it to drain off quickly without creating an untidy mess on bathroom surfaces, soap dishes offer easy storage solutions.
Self-drying materials provide another great option to reduce soap scum build-up and extend its lifespan, and are an excellent replacement for plastic soap dishes.
Choose from an assortment of finishes and materials to complement the decor in your space, whether modern or classic. No matter where it fits best! You are sure to find a soap dish perfect for it.
Toothbrush Holder
Toothbrush holders provide an organized look by keeping brushes off counters and cabinets while helping prevent mildew from building up on your brush head and spreading germs.
Strong metal toothbrush holders mount easily to walls and offer spaces for two or four brushes, as well as room for rinsing solution and mouthwash. You can find models featuring this feature.
Organic toothbrush holders made of bamboo or reclaimed wood give your bathroom an organic, clean appearance. Some models feature removable bottoms designed to drain away water quickly in order to minimize mildew and mold growth.
Bathroom Tray
Bathroom trays may not be essential to creating the ideal bathroom experience, but they do have multiple benefits. Trays help organize toiletries and accessories in a visually appealing manner while creating more storage space in your space.
Susan Glick Interiors created this modern bathroom featuring a simple silver tray to exude elegance and complement a beveled mirror, while filling it with flowers, candles and fragrance bottles for a symmetrical effect.
Dresner Design adds a striking black lacquered Chanel tray as the focal point to their monochromatic bathroom, along with a photo frame depicting iconic fashion designers, hand lotion, and decorative fragrance bottles for an eye-catching display.