The 5 must-have IKEA bathroom accessories for your home

We list the 5 most important accessories that you may have overlooked during your bathroom remodel – get them now to complete the décor!

Your bathroom is in the process of a remodel, and while you’ve got the big furniture in place – bathtub/shower stall, WC, wash basin, faucets and light fixtures – you haven’t given much thought to the little stuff that completes the design. We’re talking about bathroom accessories that a space needs to look great and become an example of great design.

Get started with essential bathroom accessory ideas from IKEA:

1 A decorative or designer side table. A stylish side table is a must-have bathroom accessory next to the bathtub. You can place your rolled-up towel, soap, loofah, shampoo and even a spare magazine on the table. It lends a touch of elegance to the décor and it is a considerate and chic design touch as well – or you would need a towel rack, soap dispenser, shelf for hair and skin products, etc. Keep a tall vase of fresh flowers on one side to complete the look.

2 A mantle/shelf. A mantle or shelf is a practical bathroom accessory, especially when it is located near the wash basin. It can hold all the daily hygiene, skin and hair care products, and everything else you need. You can have a large wooden mantel with moulding that accentuates its presence on the wall. Or you can have a series of two or three shelves next to the washbasin to hold all your stuff.

3 Towel baskets. Towel baskets are a practical and pretty solution to the problem of what to do with the towels for your bath. Hanging towels off a hook behind the door is so passé – instead, invest in a cane or wooden towel baskets that can hold two rolled towels near the shower stall or bathtub. A larger basket can even hold a couple of face flannel. This bathroom accessory is a must in the guest bathroom.

4 A silver tray. Want a touch of old-world sophistication in an otherwise staid setting? Just get a stunning silver tray to hold your jar of cotton pads, moisturiser bottle, hair brush and face flannel. Place the tray near the wash basin but not right next to it. It’s such an ingenious trick to infuse some glamour to your bathroom décor!

5 Mood lighting via uplighters. Imagine coming home after a hard day of work, longing for a soak in the bathtub. You want to add soothing bath salts to the water, add a soft pillow behind your head and just lay back and relax. But this ethereal mood is ruined by the harsh ceiling light right above the tub. Here’s a tip for a relaxing bathroom ambience: install uplighter lamps on the wall instead of spotlights in the ceiling, controlled by dimmer switches to create the mood lighting that you need.

You can come up with your own ideas or visit a good décor store that stocks elegant bathroom accessories that you can buy off the shelf.