Essential accessories for the bathroom, those that you can’t really give up to always have everything in order, but close at hand. Here’s how to choose them best.
When we talk about bathroom accessories we are referring to all of those furnishing accessories that contribute to making this room practical and functional, but also welcoming and comfortable. It is all those elements that complete the bathroom and ensure a simpler everyday life and tidy.
Not infrequently they are chosen for their aesthetic side, so that they are perfectly matched to the surrounding furnishings and coatings, as well as to the style of the entire home (classic, modern, Scandinavian, shabby chic, etc …). We must never lose sight However their usefulness: when they are chosen wisely, they will allow you to keep everything in order and therefore save precious time that you would otherwise use to untangle the strands of the hair dryer or to look for mascara.
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Before seeing in detail all the accessories we have selected as indispensable, we underline that the general rule is that they are chosen as much as possible coordinated with each other, preferably so that they are harmonious even in the colors.
It goes without saying that with contemporary style bathroom fixtures and furniture, accessories will also follow this trend; vice versa, a classic bathroom will have them all declined according to this theme.
Towel holder
The towel holder it is a truly inevitable element, a bit like the toilet paper roll holder. These are accessories present in every bathroom, even the simplest one.
Completely customizable in materials, shapes and colors, now on the market there are really all kinds of them; the most practical and least bulky are those that hang on the wall, be they with bar with one or more arms, mobile, fixed or ring.
The most modern are also equipped with a small shelf where you can place your mobile phone to always have it at hand.
Soap holder and toothbrush holder
These two elements, soap holder and toothbrush holder, are often positioned next to the sink and therefore very visible, both for the actual owners of the bathroom and for any guests.
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In the case of the soap holder, we must first of all evaluate whether to take the one for the bar of soap, the liquid detergent or both. In the first case it will also be conceivable a small saucer, perhaps purchased in an antiques market in the case of a vintage or shabby chic furniture.
In the second case, keep in mind that the dispenser is by its nature more modern, so we might as well indulge this characteristic. A very fashionable alternative are the painted or decorated glass bottles, more romantic and less squared than the classic dispensers.
Among the most common materials are there plastic and the ceramic. Very fashionable, certainly more expensive, the wood and the Stone, perfect for a Nordic style bathroom.
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Usually next to the soap dish the toothbrush holder cannot be missing. Since these are two accessories placed side by side, they must necessarily be coordinated. Not infrequently, even as a form of sale in bathroom furniture stores, they are displayed together with the matching toilet brushes.
Floor lamp
In the most modern bathrooms an indispensable accessory is the floor lamp which allows you to have more functions in a single complement. In a nutshell, depending on the size of this element, it will also be possible to use it as a support for the additional toilet paper rolls, for the towels, the hairdryer and all the soaps.
In the more traditional version, the floor lamp is made up of a roll holder, a toilet brush holder and an arm for small towels; it should be positioned between the toilet and the bidet and can adapt to any style depending on its color and style.
Dustbin
A small one dustbin positioned in the bathroom it is the accessory whose usefulness no one will object to. Not only will it simplify your daily routine as you won’t have to reach for the bin in the kitchen or out on the balcony every time, but it will improve the experience for your guests who won’t run into shameful incidents.
The most congenial position is next to the sink cabinet; it is preferable that it is pedal-operated and of an easily washable material. Finally, the best size is 20L, which is large enough and not excessively bulky.
Drawer organizers
The internal organizers for drawers they are a must have not only in the wardrobe and in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom.
Unleash your imagination, buy them different shapes and materials (the cheapest are plastic, but the most elegant undoubtedly in natural materials such as wood or wicker) and fill them with all the items you use most often.
The advice is to place make-up, brushes and personal hygiene soaps higher, going down will then follow hair dryers, other small electronic devices such as the epilator, hair accessories and, if there is space, even jewelry boxes and spare towels. In the next photo an example that you will find from Ikea.
Decorative elements
Finally, the decorative elements like candles, fairy lights and scented bath salts. Certainly they are not classifiable as indispensable accessories, but if you want to create the right atmosphere for a regenerating shower at the end of the day, they suddenly become.
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Essential accessories in the bathroom, how to choose them: images and photos
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