50 Weird Hacks That Make Your Bathroom Way Nicer

The toilet takes up a lot of space in a bathroom. Transforming it from an expanse of boring monochrome to a gardenscape has a huge effect. These floral toilet decals are a fast, easy, and spectacular way to create a mood in that room. Add them to the tank and seat, and that plain room is now lovely.

Shaving in the shower is the way to go. You get a closer shave, and your hair and skin will be much happier. It’s hard to see, though, without this rechargeable fog-less shower mirror mounted to the shower wall. It mounts with suction cups and has an internal heating coil that prevents fogging. There is even a place to hang your razor.

Bathroom lighting is notoriously harsh. Turn off that lighting and let this waterproof shower lamp transform the room into an underwater wonderland with its ocean wave projection. Choose from 16 colors with the tap of a button (or the remote). Every shower or bath will feel like a spa experience. It’s rechargeable and waterproof so you can put it anywhere.

Add a pop of color to your bathroom while making the shower safer with this nonslip bathtub mat in a cool design. Suction cups on the bottom hold it securely. The top is grippy yet soft underfoot. And it is so bright and colorful — or neutral, if you prefer — that it will spice up the space. Choose from a range of color options.

This shower curtain liner gives the bathroom a modern, space-age look while competently keeping the water inside the tub or shower area. It’s thick and heavy, so it won’t creep up on you or billow when you run hot water. The texture lets in light while obscuring the view of whoever is bathing. It comes in several slick colors and textures as well as in lots of sizes.

Snug this plush toilet rug up against the base of the toilet, and you won’t have to rest your feet on cold tile anymore. The thick, soft pile feels terrific underfoot and is super absorbent so you can step out of the shower onto it. It adds a pop of color to the room or a cool neutral if that’s more your vibe. Choose from lots of colors and sizes to fit it perfectly into your space.

Turn that stack of TP into a pretty display by pulling these toilet paper roll covers over each roll like little hats, so your bathroom shelf or TP stand doesn’t start to look like a warehouse. Instead of raw paper, you are looking at decorative fabrics. It keeps the rolls contained and stackable too. “Looks beautiful in the bathroom,” wrote one reviewer. This is a set of six, and you can choose from several patterns.

This loofah shower mat looks pretty in the bathroom. But there are so many better reasons to love it. For one, it prevents slips in the shower. But it also feels amazing underfoot, turning every shower into a pedicure. Scrub your feet against the textured surface. Squirt some soap on it and lather up your feet. Delightful and stylish, it comes in lots of patterns.

If you leave a shower drain unprotected, the hair will clog somewhere deep in the pipes, which means you will have to pay for a plumber. This hair drain catcher with suction cup feet is much cheaper and easier than that! It is also easier to clean than many shower drains. Just swipe the accumulated hair off of it when you see it. This is a set of two, and they come in lots of colors.

If you enjoy taking baths by candlelight, take that mood a step further by filling the tub with these flameless tea light candles. You will be surrounded by soft light that floats above you, creating a relaxing mood that helps you sink deeper into your me time. This is a pack of 24 waterproof, battery-powered lights.

Don’t let your massive collection of personal care items turn the bathroom counters into chaos. This narrow storage cabinet corrals them all and keeps them in order and easy to access while clearing the counters. “Holds a ton of items and looks great in the corner of my small bathroom,” wrote one reviewer. Choose from several colors and heights.

Soaking in a tub full of water that is loaded with pollutants and minerals is not the relaxing experience you hoped for. This bathtub water filter will fix that. Hang it over the faucet, and it removes chemicals, heavy metals, and impurities as the tub fills. It comes in several colors.

Inadequate bathroom lighting makes it difficult to apply makeup well. It’s easy to fix, though, with these vanity mirror lights that attach directly to the glass and easily transform the mirror you have into a slick, high-tech lighted mirror. Cut the flexible strips to the perfect length, peel and stick them on, and plug it in. It’s dimmable, waterproof, and comes in several lengths.

These shower curtain fairy lights will turn your bathroom into a magical realm of cleansing and relaxation. All you have to do is hang them from the shower rod. Each string of lights comes with a hook to make this easy. A button on the battery box lets you select from eight modes to create the atmosphere you want.

Make your bathroom feel like a five-star hotel with this simple, easy toilet paper stamp. “I’ve used this when we have company coming to visit,” wrote one reviewer. “They all just LOVE it! Makes our guests feel like they are staying at an upscale hotel.” Choose the letter you want when you place your order.

Once you notice the ugly hardware at the base of your toilet, it’s hard to unsee it. And you can’t remove it. These toilet bolt caps turn that exposed ugliness into the cutest thing in your house, a secret for people to find and adore. Choose from a variety of colors and figures.

A clean bathroom is so much nicer than having “clean the bathroom” on your to-do list. Keep this silicone squeegee within reach so you can clean as you go. Grab it at the end of your shower, and do a quick wipe. Or clean the mirror while you brush your teeth. The bathroom will stay clean. “Totally makes our shower doors shine!” wrote one reviewer.

The toilet brush is a rather uncomfortable bathroom necessity. You have to keep one near the toilet. But no one wants to look at it or move it to clean the floors. This hidden toilet brush keeps it right where you want it, but out of sight and up off the floor. It hooks to the back of the toilet tank and tilts out when you want to use it.

Pamper your feet and spice up the look of your bathroom with this velvety soft and thick memory foam bath rug. “So plush! So soft!!” wrote one reviewer. “So incredibly comfy to stand on,” wrote another. It has a grippy bottom so it won’t slip out from under you, and comes in so many beautiful colors you might have a hard time choosing just one.

It’s surprising how much a set of pretty towels can elevate the bathroom. This pair of striped hand towels is perfect for hanging over the sink so people have a way to dry their hands. They are just the right size and are made of pure cotton for the best absorbency. There are several colors to choose from.

Stop doing that weird contortionist routine in the shower to shave your legs! You are going to hurt yourself. Mount this shower footrest to the wall so you have a place to rest your foot and keep your balance. It’s easy to install with a beefy suction cup and flips up out of the way when you aren’t using it.

Keep all your toothbrushes and bathroom tools clean, dry, and tidy by storing them in one of these clever toothbrush and toothpaste holders. A cover slides over everything so you don’t have to worry about dust or floating germs landing on your gear. Choose from several colors.

If you are always picking up clothing that has been dropped on the bathroom floor, drop this laundry basket in a corner of your bathroom so everyone has a place to put those items without making a mess. It collapses when empty to save space and features durable handles so you can carry it to the laundry room or hook it from the back of a door, too.

There is something so luxurious about stepping out of the shower and wrapping up in a towel that has been warmed up. You don’t have to run to the dryer or plan for this moment. Add this towel warmer to your bathroom, and this will be a daily indulgence. It holds three towels. There are several models and colors to choose from.

Turn the toothbrushes into a cute display with this adorable ceramic toothbrush holder. It sits on the counter, in a cabinet, or on a tray, and holds your toothbrush, a pen, a razor, or any similar item upright. “Love these little dudes!” wrote one reviewer. “Fits perfectly in my bathroom decor, holds my toothbrush up nicely!” It is made of ceramic and comes in lots of colors.

Turn your bathroom into a steam-scented relaxation space by hanging this bunch of dried eucalyptus in the room. The steam from your shower will activate the scent, bathing your senses in bright, herbal freshness. “Such a rich smell that fills the bathroom,” wrote one reviewer. This is 11 whole stems, and they come with twine to hang them.

This ceramic bathroom cup dispenser is the bathroom storage solution you didn’t know you needed. Stack a few cotton pads, some paper cups, your toothbrush, the razor, cotton swabs, or any small item in them, and turn those necessary items into a display. “Perfect minimalist look,” wrote one reviewer.

This silicone shower hook is so clever. It grips the wall with a kind of magical nano-suction that isn’t adhesive. But it holds firmly, looks stylish, and is the perfect place to hang a washcloth, scrub brush, or whatever else you want to keep handy in the shower. It comes in cute colors, too.

This bidet attachment might be a small, simple plumbing upgrade that most people won’t even notice. But it will transform not just the bathroom but your life. “The life-changing upgrade your behind didn’t know it needed,” wrote one reviewer. “It’s gentle, it’s refreshing, and it leaves you so clean.” It comes in several colors and configurations.

The dirty grout, corner scum, and the crud that builds up around faucets and in the corners of the shower have met their match. This grout cleaner brush set is every tool you need to eliminate that mess. There are three brushes. One has stiff V-shaped bristles and a scraper end. One has flat bristles. The third is a detail brush on one end and a small silicone scraper on the other.

Upgrade the TP dispenser with this toilet paper holder that does more. It holds two rolls, for one thing, which means you won’t get caught without paper in an emergency. It also has a wide shelf on top where you can set your phone and store some wipes or a room freshener. It comes in several finishes.

If water tends to escape your shower and leaves a mess on the floor, this shower splash guard is the simple, effective solution you have been looking for. Stick it into the corner, and it stops water from splashing out. It comes with adhesive already on it, so you just press it into place. There is also caulk for filling small gaps. It comes in several sizes.

If you want to take your small bathing space to the next level, pay attention to the details. These fancy shower hooks turn a mundane piece of functional hardware into a decorative opportunity, adding a row of flowers to the top of the shower curtain. “It is like nice jewelry to dress up the bathroom,” wrote one reviewer.

Plug this night-light into any bathroom outlet for an instant boost of light, color, and decoration. The heart shape and colored light make the space warm and friendly while providing that little bit of light you need to navigate the room without turning on a harsh overhead light. It turns off when the room is lit and glows a gentle light when it’s dark. Choose from several colors.

Finding a place to stash a bar of soap in a shower can be surprisingly difficult, especially given that it’s a shower! This adhesive bar soap holder elegantly solves this slippery situation. Stick its mount to the wall, and your soap lives in a dry box with a drain in the bottom. The front pops open so you can use the soap. The box pops off so you can clean it. Genius. This is a pack of two.

Turn your handheld showerhead into the tool you always hoped it would be by filtering the water that flows through it with this shower filter. It is filled with stone beads that effectively remove chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities from the water. Your hair and skin will love it.

Don’t fear that you won’t hear the doorbell, baby, or a phone call if you disappear into a shower. Bring your phone with you and mount it to the wall on this shower phone holder. It will keep it dry, let you access the screen, show you a video feed, or just play music while you relax. It gets hundreds of five-star reviews.

Knowing that someone can see you through a bathroom window is an uncomfortable feeling. Not all windows are a good fit for curtains. But this window privacy film can go anywhere. It’s cheap and easy, too. “Feels good knowing I can privately walk around my bathroom naked but still get to experience the sunlight,” wrote one reviewer. It comes in lots of patterns.

A toilet that’s stained with rust, mineral buildup, and hard water stains might seem like a candidate for disposal. But this pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner will get it clean. And its long, easy-to-grip handle makes the task easy. “I thought we were going to have to replace the toilet,” wrote one reviewer. “This got [the stains] completely off, and it looks new again!” It comes with eight replacement pumice stones.

Here is a clever hack that will turn your soaking tub into a lighting element. Fill the tub with water. Drop in some bubble bath or a bath bomb. Then toss these submersible LED lights into the tub and let that foamy, colored tub of water gently illuminate the room. “A nice little upgrade for my nightly soak,” wrote one reviewer. “Having the soft glow of color in the water makes the whole thing feel more calming and cozy.”

An ugly shower curtain will drag the look of the bathroom down fast. This scalloped shower curtain, though, will elevate it. The faux linen fabric gives a posh, cultured look to the space, while the contrast trim on the scalloped edges adds tailored elegance. It's waterproof, so it acts as both decor and liner. There are lots of colors to choose from, too.

After using it daily for a while, your showerhead is no longer delivering the high-pressure shower you like. That’s because showerheads get clogged over time. What do you do about that? Use this showerhead cleaner tool to scrub them clean. It’s easy and fast with the right tool. This set has every size you are likely to need.

If you want a safer shower that doesn’t add something you have to clean or hang to dry, these anti-slip shower stickers are the minimalist, simple solution you are looking for. The wave shape adds subtle decor while preventing slips. The upper surface of each sticker is textured to give you purchase, even if you spill conditioner or soap. They come in lots of colors.

If you love a shower steamer but hate tossing it onto the floor of the shower or ending your shower before it’s used up, this shower steamer tray is the fix. Stick it to the wall. Drop the steamer into it. You can set the dial — it looks like a flower! — to determine how much water washes over the steamer so you can preserve it through several showers.

Get rid of that big, ugly bottle of mouthwash and turn that daily ritual into a fun moment of tidy modernism with this automatic mouthwash dispenser. “Makes your bathroom look much nicer,” wrote one reviewer. Snap the magnetic cups into the tray, press a button, and it pours a precise amount into the cup. It stands on a counter or mounts to the wall.

Has the cat been licking your toothbrush? Is it covered in germs? This toothbrush sanitizer will put those worries to bed by sanitizing the brush head with UV light. It mounts to the wall using a magnetic bracket so you can pull it off and use it as a standalone device or leave it right on the wall. It fits most toothbrushes — including electric ones — and is rechargeable.

Inadequate lighting in the bathroom is easy to fix with this wireless vanity light that sticks to the mirror. Place it right where you need light by sticking the base to the glass. The light clings magnetically to that base so you can pull it off to charge it or adjust the angle. You can change the color temperature and brightness of the light with a quick tap. It even comes in lots of cute colors and patterns.

That messy vanity drawer is not making your life any easier. Bring fast order to that space with these clear plastic drawer organizers that let you easily create a place for everything. A variety of sizes lets you define where cotton balls, lotions, and other personal care items go so you can find what you need without getting lost in the chaos. Choose from lots of colors and quantities to match your needs and style.

These shower shoes make it easy to get clean without going barefoot. They are soft and flexible, and the water drains right out of the bottom of them, so you aren’t walking in a squishy puddle. The material won’t absorb water, and “they are very lightweight, soft, and comfortable to wear,” according to one reviewer. They come in a variety of colors and sizes.

Add this stylish stone faucet mat to your sink area. Not only is it pretty, but it also catches and eliminates water spills, so the area stays cleaner. The diatomite stone is super absorbent, pulling any water that lands on it in and evaporating it quickly. This makes it the perfect place to set a sponge or water glass. It comes in many sizes and colors for a near-custom fit.