Most of the time, we give all the attention to the public spaces in our homes. We get a big dining table, big screen TV, and a fire pit. We give the bathroom a toilet paper dispenser and call it complete. The truth is you and I spend a lot of time in the bathroom with only our thoughts. We should invest in that space and make it one that works for the entire household.
You may even find yourself reading this while in the bathroom of all places. If that’s the case, look around and start thinking of ways to upgrade this space into something you can be proud to call your own. Perhaps you can use a bathtub tray to surprise your partner, a new shaving mirror, or a water sprayer for the dog or the baby. Stop overlooking your bathroom and check out these 37 must-have items to upgrade your bathroom.
This Bath Pillow
Just because the bathtub has a slant, doesn’t mean it’s comfortable on its own for a bath. I picked up this pillow for my wife and now she takes the most relaxing baths possible. The stress melts away and she’s a new person the whole weekend. Invest in one today and it will make time in the bathroom much more enjoyable.
This Plunger and Brush Set
Nobody really wants to use a plunger or a toilet brush but we all have bathrooms and need these two tools at home. If they have to be here, I’d rather get some that look good and add to the elegance of the bathroom than buy some cheap ones you want to hide.
This Shaving Mirror
A medicine cabinet mirror is useless once you run some hot water but this is when I shave. Rather than deal with it, I invested in this fogless shaving mirror. Now I can take a hot shower and jump out reaching for the razor to get myself looking ready for the day.
This Bathtub Tray
Sometimes it’s about relaxing in the tub with candles and some wine. But for me, sometimes the best ideas come while in the tub and I can set up this tray with a beer and get some writing done. I can stay in the water until my fingertips get pruny.
This Bathroom Mat
There is something magical about stepping out of the bathtub or shower and onto a soft bath mat. Stop stepping on cold tiles and get familiar with the joys of this non-slip, quick-dry bathroom mat.
This Trash Can
An open trash can will ruin any relaxing time in the bathroom. Invest in this stainless steel can with a step lid so you can keep the trash out of view and out of mind while you’re looking to relax.
This Shower Clock
The key to an efficient shower is knowing the time. Thanks to this shower clock, I’m never surprised by the time and can get in and get out when it’s necessary so I always leave the house on time.
These Shelves
Give your bathroom some personality with these shelves. What you put on them is completely up to you. I like to keep a few bottles of hand wash within reach along with a few clean hand towels. After that, I add some greenery to bring an essence of life into the bathroom.
This Laundry Hamper
We decided long ago the best place for dirty laundry was the bathroom. That way, we can drop dirty laundry in its place when we jump in the shower. This double hamper is private thanks to its lid and makes laundry day easy thanks to its bags with handles.
This Brush Cleaner
On date nights, my wife takes her time in the bathroom as she goes all out for the night. This brush cleaner washes her brushes in seconds and keeps them like new. She can then spend time out on the town rather than cleaning brushes in the bathroom.
This Vanity Mirror
One mirror is sometimes not enough. This vanity mirror is LED-equipped and includes two types of magnification to help with your morning or evening self-care routine. It even folds away so you can take it on trips and use it in hotel bathrooms.
This Face Mask and Roller
The bathroom is made for self-care. This face mask and jade roller offer a skin-renewing spa and massage feel that will take years off your face and add them to your life. A relaxed soul leads to a long life.
This Water Flosser
I don’t want to leave the house with bits of food in between my teeth so before we leave the house, one quick stop to our bathroom to run this flosser gives me a bright new smile ready for the day. Easily, it’s one of the best bathroom upgrades we’ve made.
This Baby Bath Shower Head
A new addition means updating the house so it’s a space suitable for a baby. Those upgrades include the bathroom. We picked up this elephant shower head to give our little one a pleasant time in the bathtub.
This Bidet Upgrade
Everyone has comments to make about the concept of a bidet until they try it. I haven’t looked back since that first time thanks to this toilet upgrade kit. Now we leave the bathroom feeling fresh and clean.
This Shower Speaker
Whether it’s music or podcasts, something is playing in my house if the shower is running. This shower speaker connects with our phones so each of us can listen to our choice of programming. My wife goes for true crime while I’m usually catching stand-up comedy.
This Shower Chair
Sometimes it happens out of age, other times out of injury, but other times you just want to sit in the shower and relax. Whatever the reason, this shower chair makes it possible for you to sit in the shower and take your time.
This Oversize Towel
There are few things worse than a towel that hardly goes around you when you have to step out of the bathroom. I want to know the towel is going to stay in place as I walk from the bathroom to the bedroom and this oversize towel takes care of that problem.
This Bathroom Scale
An hour a day working out at home is good but in order to know I’m getting the desired results, I picked up this bathroom scale. I can put in the work and then check to see if I’m shedding the extra pounds or if I need to run an extra mile during my lunch break.
This First Aid Kit
One thing you can’t forget when upgrading the bathroom is the {{first aid kit}}. Remember that whenever something happens to anybody in the family, the bathroom is the first place we run to. We’re ready for anything we might need with this kit. And if this kit doesn’t have it, we should be driving to the emergency room.
This Foot Massager
After a nice bath, one last thing to do in a bathroom built to pamper is get a foot massage. This massager gets deep into your feet for a deep tissue massage sure to rejuvenate you. After this, you’ll be ready for bed so you can take on the day in the morning.
This Skin Cream
Whatever you do to the bathroom, it should feel tailor-made for caring for small injuries. This natural cream will help with any scrapes or cuts any of us get throughout the day. If you have kids, you know it’s needed in every bathroom.
This Bathroom Bench
This bathroom bench is the partner for any bath. I leave it ready with a towel and a candle so the bathroom always feels like it’s inviting us to take a relaxing bath rather than feel guilty for wanting a personal getaway.
These Mop Pads
Bathrooms get wet and steamy, and that tile doesn’t clean itself. These mop pads keep the floor shiny and clean. Best of all, the pads are machine-washable and reusable so we never have to worry about creating garbage to get the floors clean.
This LED Strip Light
The under-sink cabinet holds cleaning supplies, extra tissue, and other things but it’s so dark we often make a bigger mess just trying to find what we need. We added this LED light strips so we could easily see everything in the cabinet.
This Dog Bath Sprayer
Our furry friends also spend time in the bathroom. We upgraded the regular nozzle to include this bath sprayer in the downstairs bathroom to keep our dog clean and relaxed. The sprayer also serves as a brush and coat massager.
This Dog Bathtub Relaxer
It’s no secret some dogs get nervous at bath time and ours is not the exception. Now when the time comes, we spread some peanut butter on this licky mat and stick it to the bathtub wall. Our dog relaxes and enjoys her treat while we get her coat shiny and clean.
These Cleaning Cloths
Paper towels and rags are in the past. These reusable cleaning cloths remove water, dirt, and add shine back to the bathtub and sink. I keep a pack underneath the sink and it’s all we use when it’s time to clean our bathroom.
This Indoor Planter
One simple upgrade when taking your bathroom from the room you don’t want to think about to the home’s personal escape is plant life. This indoor planter goes perfect with any bathroom upgrade and helps create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
These Towels
Are you still using towels you grabbed from a random hotel room you visited all those years ago? It’s really time to step up your game to some adult towels. This set of eight towels is a good start for two people. Grab a few in different colors and add some color to the bathroom cabinet.
This Shower Curtain
If you can’t remember the last time you changed the shower curtain, it’s time for a new one. We went with this beautiful yellow curtain when upgrading our bathroom to create a sunny atmosphere indoors.
This Bathrobe
I’m not afraid to say I didn’t understand the relaxation a bathrobe brings until I borrowed my wife’s robe one day after I couldn’t find my towel. After that, I immediately picked up this robe so I never go back to only stepping out of the bathroom in a towel.
This Mason Jar Bathroom Set
Mason jars are everywhere because they represent reusing and reclaiming. Being fans of the reclaimed look, we picked up this mason jar bathroom accessory set as soon as we spotted it to organize our toothbrushes, skin cleaning pads, and cotton swabs.
This Shower Caddy
The old shower caddies that hang from the shower head are fine but if you’re upgrading the bathroom, something different is necessary. This two-shelf set sticks to your bathroom wall with a matte black finish that adds elegance to any shower wall.
This Medicine Cabinet
Now that you’ve upgraded the sinks and mirrors, you can get this {{medicine cabinet}} for the other wall. No mirror is needed, just space for things you want to keep private and a finished wood look that adds to the relaxing atmosphere of the new bathroom.