Organized people have this in their bathrooms — do you?
Step it up: Replace your shower curtain liner every few months to keep it fresh. SOAP IN A BOTTLE — NOT A BAR
No one wants to wash their hands with a sticky soap bar that’s been frothing in a grimy puddle by the sink — for obvious reasons. Spend a few extra dollars on bottled hand wash that smells nice and isn’t too harsh on the skin.
Step it up: Pair your hand wash with a moisturizer that all visitors will appreciate. A BATHMAT THAT ISN’T RATTY
Contrary to popular belief, your bathmat doesn’t have to come from the same set as your towels. Elevate your bath with a durable indoor/outdoor 2-by-3-foot rug in a low-maintenance flatweave.
Step it up: Try a vintage kilim style for an elevated look. HAND TOWELS FOR GUESTS
There is nothing more uncomfortable than washing your hands at someone else’s house only to realize that the only towel in sight is a used bath towel. Don’t be that person. Hang a set of hand towels for guests by the sink.
Step it up: Get a stack of linen guest towels when throwing a dinner party — with a dedicated bin that you can easily throw in the wash the day after. STORAGE FOR BEAUTY PRODUCTS
No one wants to know what brand of dental floss you use or how many face masks you own. If your beauty products don’t all fit in a medicine cabinet, store them in another room but not in plain sight in your bathroom. Think pretty products only.
Step it up: Get a tray to keep a few luxe products for your guests: hand soap, moisturizer, perfume and fresh mints will be welcomed during a dinner party. TOWELS IN A MATCHING SET
If your towels each have a different color or worse, texture, it might be time for an upgrade. Throw out all stained or old ratty towels once a year to keep everything fresh. Classic all-white towels are easy to bleach and even easier to replace; you will never have to worry about matching colors.
Step it up: Complement your white towels with a set of navy, charcoal or black wash towels for removing makeup and keep your whites white. A TOWEL BAR THAT GETS USED
Hooks are great, but they don’t dry towels evenly. Don’t let your towels get moldy by hanging them flat to dry after each use. Smelly towels are never a good look.
Step it up: A heated towel bar will speed up the drying process and keep your bath sheets extra fresh.