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    Updated: Dec 30, 2024 by Kris Jarrett

    12 Simple Bathroom Decor Ideas to Freshen Up Your Space!

    The finishing touches are what make a space stand out. Even when we’re talking about bathrooms! Adding a few stylish bathroom decor pieces can truly make all the difference in the look and feel of your space.

    After having remodeled two of the three bathrooms in our current home and all of the bathrooms in our two previous homes, I have a lot of bathroom decor ideas to share! Whether you’re planning a complete bathroom remodel or just looking to make a few easy changes, you’ll definitely find an idea or two to help you make your own space special! (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my full disclosure statement {here})

    1. Corral Countertop Accessories With a Tray

    Bathroom countertops can quickly become a cluttered mess. One of my favorite ways to keep them looking neat (and add style too!) is to corral countertop accessories with a tray. In the bathroom remodel from our previous home, I used a round woven tray similar to {this tray} to corral a potted plant, a glass jar of Q-tips, and {these stacked marble pinch pots} for hairbands and clips:

    Round woven tray between sinks in bathroom

    Other Sources: Mirrors (gold) | Vanity | Faucets (similar)

    In our recent Jack and Jill bathroom remodel, I used {this scalloped tray} to corral {this mini faux succulent}, a glass soap pump, and {this mini vase} to hold toothbrushes:

    Round scalloped tray between sinks on double bathroom vanity

    Other Sources: Wallpaper | Medicine cabinet mirrors | Vanity

    2. Add Life With Greenery

    I include greenery in all of our bathrooms since it adds so much life to a room that’s dominated by hard surfaces. Look for stylish or quirky planters, such as {this llama planter} to make your space more interesting:

    Ceramic llama planter in bathroom holding small plant

    It’s nice to use real plants when you can, but touches of faux greenery can be pretty too in bathrooms that don’t get any natural light. I’ve also had success using hardy plants like snake plants in no-light bathrooms by occasionally putting them in a sunny spot.

    This snake plant has survived for over two years in our powder room that gets no natural light just by putting him in the kitchen every now and then to soak up some sun:

    Woven toilet tray with plant and holder on top of toilet

    3. Ditch the Plastic Soap Pumps

    If the soap pumps in your bathroom are the plastic pump bottles that you bought your soap in at Target, it’s time to ditch them! Replace them with a decorative soap pump, such as a pretty rattan, marble, or glass pump. You don’t have to spend a lot of money either! {This rattan soap pump} in our powder room is just $10:

    Rattan soap pump as bathroom decor in powder room

    In our primary bathroom, we have one of {these soap and lotion sink sets} at each sink that includes a soap pump, lotion pump, and ceramic tray:

    Liquid soap and lotion pumps on ceramic tray

    When they run out, they can be refilled with less expensive soaps and lotion (unless, of course, you get addicted to the Thymes scents like I have!).

    These are some other stylish bathroom decor pieces to consider, including tissue box covers, toothbrush holders, glass canisters, and more….

    Bathroom decor ideas for your countertop including soap pumps, tissue boxes, trays, and more.

    1. Soap & lotion tray set | 2. Rattan tissue box cover |  3. Glass bath canisters | 4. Marble & brass soap pump | 5. Rattan wrapped soap pump | 6. Rattan tray |  7. Monogrammable Tissue Box Cover  |  8. White Cotton Ball Jar  | 9. Marble tumbler | 10. Rattan towel holder | 11. Wood lid bathroom jars | 12. Scalloped white tray |   13. Small faux succulent

    Also consider decorating with apothecary jars since they can be both stylish and practical in bathrooms, holding things such as bath salts, soaps, cotton balls, and Q-tips.

    4. Add Storage & Style With Open Shelving

    One of my favorite things about the primary bathroom in our previous home was the group of floating wood shelves that we added next to our shower:

    Great info on floating wood shelves - where to buy them and how to install them!

    Not only did they look pretty, but they were perfect for storing our towels and other bath essentials.

    We also used a brass open shelving unit similar to {this one} above our toilet:

    Brass and glass open shelving over the toilet

    5. Create Hidden Storage with Baskets & Bins

    With all of the hard surfaces in bathrooms, adding texture with pretty baskets and bins is the perfect way to create extra storage space. For example, a woven belly basket similar to {this one} on our open bathroom shelves to store our wash cloths:

    This darling woven basket with tassels is the cutest bathroom decor storage option!

    And {this white woven basket} sat on the top shelf of our floating shelves, holding rolls of TP:

    Storage of TP rolls on the floating shelves in this master bathroom remodel

    6. Don’t Forget the Top of the Toilet Tank

    The top of the toilet tank is the perfect spot for adding an extra roll of TP plus some greenery or other decorative elements:

    Woven toilet tray and small plant as a toilet tank decor idea

    See my post on toilet tank decor ideas for more ideas for adding both style and function to this often forgotten space.

    These are a few other favorite bathroom storage and shelving options:

    Favorite bathroom decor - storage and shelving finds!

    1. Large glass storage jar | 2. White storage caddy | 3. Woven belly basket | 4. Arched wall cabinet | 5. Woven toilet tank basket | 6. Rattan storage box | 7. Curved metal wall shelves | 8. Acrylic tote for makeup | 9. Rattan toilet paper roll cover | 10. White woven storage bin

    7. Consider Hooks Instead of Bars

    Instead of a towel bar, consider using robe/towel hooks. I prefer the look of hooks and love that you can fit them in smaller spaces than towel bars. In the primary bathroom of our previous home, I used three of {these robe/towel hooks} in the Golden Champagne finish:

    Gorgeous towel and robe hooks - some of the beautiful bathroom decor ideas in this post!

    In my daughters’ bathroom, there wasn’t a good spot for a towel bar or hooks on the wall, so I added {these similar towel hooks} to the back of their bathroom door:

    Simple brass towel hooks on back of door

    We haven’t had any issues with our towels staying put on these hooks, and we haven’t had any issues with our towels not drying well either.

    8. Place a Stool By Your Tub

    A little stool next to the tub is the perfect spot for holding a drink while you soak. And it adds style too! In our primary bathroom, I used {this cute dip dyed stool}:

    Love this darling wood stool next to her bathtub! So many other great bathroom decor ideas in this post too!

    The top of the stool would be a great spot to add a potted plant too!

    9. Mix Metal Finishes

    Mixing different metal finishes can really elevate the look of your bathroom! A few simple tips are to stick with just two different finishes and use both finishes in more than one spot. I tend to stick with brushed nickel finishes on bathroom faucets and shower hardware and brass finishes on other hardware such as robe hooks and toilet paper holders. {This simple toilet paper holder} is a favorite:

    Beautiful but inexpensive brass toilet paper holder! Love all of her other bathroom decor ideas too!

    See my post on mixing metals in bathrooms for more tips on pulling off this look!

    10. Glam Up Your Shampoo & Conditioner Pumps

    One of the simplest ways to elevate the look of your shower is to get rid of your plastic shampoo bottles. We have {these shampoo and conditioner pumps} (they’re the 16oz white/gold option) that not only look great but also allow us to buy the huge refill sizes of shampoo and conditioner for refilling:

    LOVE these shampoo and conditioner bottles she found - so many beautiful bathroom decor ideas in this post!

    You could also consider mounting your shampoo and conditioner pumps on the wall like we did with {this bottle set} in our Jack and Jill bathroom remodel:

    Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash pump bottles in shower

    11. Use a Freestanding Bench in the Shower

    I’m not a big fan of built-in shower benches. They add a lot of expense to shower remodels, they’re way too cold to sit on, and they’re a breeding ground for mold if they aren’t sloped well. Instead, consider a freestanding bench! I had {this small driftwood teak bench} in our previous home and loved it:

    Perfect for a shower bench when you don't have a built-in bench! Lots of other pretty bathroom decor ideas in this post too!

    It’s not as cold to sit on as tile, has a shelf near the base if you need extra storage, and I think it looks better than a built-in bench too!

    These are some of my other favorite tub and shower accessories:

    Stylish bathroom decor pieces for your shower and bathtub

    Sources: 1. Scalloped towels | 2. Towel hooks | 3. Patterned bath mat | 4. Wire bathtub caddy | 5. Wall-mounted shower pumps | 6. Dip dyed wood stool | 7. Knurled towel hooks | 8. Teak shower bench | 9. Shampoo & conditioner pumps | 10. Natural sponge | 11. Black & white striped bath mat | 12. Blue tassel bath mat | 13. Lidded woven basket as hamper

    12. Use a Lidded Basket as a Hamper

    Unless your hamper is hidden away in the closet, use a lidded basket as your hamper to add some extra style to your space. I have {this handled seagrass basket} in the large size (which is pretty awesomely big) in our primary bathroom:

    The prettiest basket to use as a hamper! One of the beautiful bathroom decor ideas in this post!

    and in the medium size in our Jack and Jill bathroom. It’s not cheap, but after having gone through several inexpensive baskets that started losing their shape after a year or two and snagged our clothes, I found that the extra expense of a quality basket that will last for years is worth it. I rounded up all of my other favorite baskets to use as hampers in my post on laundry hampers with lids.

    I hope you were able to find a few new bathroom decor ideas to dress up your own bathrooms! If you’re planning a major bathroom remodel, also be sure to check out my post with 10 master bathroom remodel ideas.

    Our master bathroom reveal! Details on shower, shelves, tiled wall and more are on the blog!

    Thanks for stopping by the blog, and be sure to subscribe {here} for my emails if you haven’t already so you don’t miss any new posts!

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