Bath-time bliss

Sam Wylie-Harris has some great ideas for brightening up your bathroom

From something as simple as a stylish soap dish or toothbrush holder, to a fluffy bath towel and chic cabinet shelving, these brilliant buys will give your bathroom a quick summer fix. Get ready for bath-time bliss with these best buys…

1. Hello Lovely 1 bathroom mats by Dip & Drip, £19, The Rug Seller

Sometimes the tiniest things make all the difference and, while we may dream of a king-size tub, this feel-good bath mat, with non-slip rubber backing, is a little reminder of how special we are.

2. Gold bath caddy with stand, £35, Graham & Green

This bath caddy is worth its weight in gold when it comes to bath-time rituals, such as a long soak with a glass of wine and scented candle to help you wind down at the end of the day. With extendable arms, its suitable for all bath sizes.

3. Regular Espere in opaline glass with Swan wall light fitting in antiqued bronze (includes pendant, gallery and fitting), £88 (other items part of room set), Pooky

A bathroom mirror framed with ambient wall lights, like these gorgeous lights from Pooky, suggests a boutique hotel bathroom feel, and will add warmth if you’re short on natural lighting.

4. Octopus tile sticker, £16.95, Graham & Green

If your tiles need a little bit of a lift, this fun printed sticker doubles up as quirky decorative wall art – and it’s waterproof and easy to apply.

5. Tile print drawers, £75; tile print wall mirror, £45; woven toilet roll holder, £20 (other items from a selection), Next

With its trendy Moroccan-inspired print and neutral wood tones, this bathroom range is super versatile and practical, especially if you like a little order to your bath-time rituals.

6. J by Jasper Conran yellow “Geo” cotton towels, £11-£32 each, Debenhams

A splash of sunshine-yellow is always uplifting, especially if you co-ordinate these cotton towels with a bright shower curtain or bathroom blind.

7. Woven toilet roll holder, £39.95, Graham & Green

Loo-roll holders come in all shapes and sizes but what we love best about this woven basket, with its wooden handle, is you’re never going to get caught short, with ample storage space.

8. Swirled brush holder, £12, Swirled soap dispenser, £10 (blush pink towels from a selection), Next

When it comes to styling up the basin, we love this swirled brush holder and matching soap pump, with its glamorous gold-effect top and swirleffect resin design. Much more chic than a plain mug and messy bar of soap.

This bath caddy is worth its weight in gold when it comes to bath-time rituals, such as a long soak with a glass of wine

9. Bathroom lacquer ladder shelf, £295 (other items from a selection), the White Company

If you’re short on bathroom space but realise the importance of a good shelfie to show off all that gorgeous bath-time booty, this freestanding, four-step storage ladder in glossy white, with a resilient, water-resistant finish, can be topped with towels and products and even a trailing fern.

10. Johnson & White Aromas Bali 2 wick candle, £53, Johnson & White Aromas

Who wouldn’t want to float their cares away with the beguiling scent of

lemongrass, eucalyptus, spiced ginger and lime to imbibe thoughts of spa treatments in far-away places?

11. Cult Living Hairpin low metal stool – solid elm wood – Rustic, £45 (was £59) (other items part of room set), Cult Furniture

Keeping things casual, we love the idea of a wooden metal stool to keep those home-spa treatments within easy reach, or hold a towel for when you step out of the bath or shower. Try teaming it with rustic pieces salvaged from second-hand shops or industrial homeware collections, and succulents for a calm surround.

12. Wireworks oak bathroom accessory set, from £21-£78, Amara

This smart wooden set ticks all the right boxes, with its clean lines and Scandi vibes. Who says basics need to be boring?

13. Argos Home Nomad tallboy, £120, Argos

Tall, dark and handsome, this tallboy will fit into the tightest corner – and we love the two peep-hole shelves to place a guest towel, diffuser or deco.

14. Flair bath mats in blue by Esprit, £69 (other items from a selection or part of room set), the Rug Seller

For more summer bathroom inspiration, these turquoise mats bring thoughts of beach holidays – and almost bring the crystal-clear sea into sight.

Clockwise: Hello Lovely bathroom mat by Dip & Drip; Regular Espere in opaline glass with Swan wall light fitting in antiqued bronze; Swirled brush holder, Swirled soap dispenser and blush pink towels; Flair bath mats in blue by Esprit; Octopus tile sticker, Graham & Green; lacquer ladder shelf (other items from a selection), the White Company.