37 Simple Bathroom Upgrades That’ll Make A World Of Difference
Fog-free mirrors, organizers, foot scrubbers, and other things you'll definitely wish were already in your bathroom.
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1. Double shower curtain hooks that'll easily and quietly glide across the curtain rod unlike the ones that constantly snag while making a racket. Plus, using these instead of loop shower curtain rings makes it a lot less of a struggle when it comes time to swap out the curtain.
BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has these and loves them! Here's why:
"That was me. I detest loop shower rings because they're such a hassle when you're swapping out a shower liner or taking down your shower curtain to wash it. Yep, these are my shower hooks and they're sturdy enough to stay balanced when you switch out the liner or shower curtain."
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five finishes).
2. Frosted glass window film so you can skip dealing with curtains or blinds, but still have some privacy in your tiny bathroom.
Promising review: "Exactly what I needed — I live in an apartment, and my bathroom window faces where the school kids line up for the bus every morning. The blinds that came with the apartment leave a lot of gaps, but I like the natural light in the bathroom. This privacy film solves both problems! I can get ready for work in the morning without inadvertently exposing myself to the kids outside, and the sunlight still lights up my bathroom nicely. Since it’s static-cling it will be easy to remove with no residue when I move. It was simple to measure, cut, and install. Spray your window with water, peel back the protective layer on your cut/measured film, and apply to the window! Easy! If you have enough water on the window you can move the film around to get it the right fit (it’s also easy to peel off and try again). Then just squeegee the bubbles/water off and it’s like you have expensive frosted windows." —L. Campbell
Get a 17.7"x78.7" roll from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 12 sizes and seven colors).
If you prefer something a little more lively, check out a shimmery version.
3. A pack of rug grippers that'll help you feel a bit more confident about stepping out of the shower without slipping and sliding all over the place.
Promising review: "I bought these because I had bathroom rugs that slid all over the floor. I really wasn’t too hopeful but thought I’d give it a try. I was so impressed with the adhesion. The pads stuck to the rugs easily and the rugs did not move! I’ve bought several times and have used on all different types of rugs and they perfectly do the job of keeping my rugs in place!" —Lyk
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
4. A fog-free shaving mirror you can hang on the wall with a stick-on hook to make shaving in the shower a whole lot easier.
Promising review: "I've spent too many years shaving at the sink. I tried a bulkier 'fog-proof' mirror in the past, but it still fogged up, and you couldn't remove it to douche in the shower water. This mirror is great! Simple concept, works great, couldn't be easier to install... and you get such a better shave while in the shower!
After a while this mirror will begin to fog a bit. No problem.. Just hold it under the hot water for two seconds, and you're good to go. I usually re-douche the mirror once, about three-quarters through my shave." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.27.
Also check out a suction-cup mirror.
5. A TubShroom to keep your drain clog-free so you can finally stop showering in standing water.
Try the SinkShroom if you're having clogging trouble at the sink, too!
Promising review: "I held off reviewing this to see how it worked over the course of a month or so. My first though is, 'how are my husband and I not bald?'. Seriously, I empty this thing every other day (see nastily graphic photo below) and it is always completely gunked up with hair and goo of all types. I was impressed by the sheer amount of hair and other stuff this thing captured. Yes, cleanup is disgusting. Pull it out with a paper towel and clean it off with another one. It's flexible, so the gunk come off easily." —LT
Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in six colors).
6. A Tushy bidet attachment that'll make all other bathrooms pale in comparison. You'll feel much cleaner and more refreshed after going #2, plus it cuts down on your TP usage and makes your routine more sustainable.
BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman swears by it. In her own words:
"This is the bidet I use (I have the Classic version but will definitely get the Spa version next if mine ever goes kaput) and I 100% recommend to my friends, family, and to you, dear reader. Installation was pretty simple; from start to poop it took about 15 minutes. The sensation is...interesting...to say the least but you definitely get used to it. In fact, I recently moved apartments and it's taken me awhile to hook up the bidet (I'm a procrastinator, OK?!). Oh how I've missed my bidet during this time (and I'm sure my butt feels the same way). But seriously, I cannot stress how life-changing getting a bidet is."
Get it from Tushy for $119 (available in ten colors).
7. A bath overflow drain cover if your tub is too shallow to even bother trying to enjoy a bath in. This'll give you few extra inches of toasty water, without causing your overflow drain to make that obnoxious gulping sound while you're just trying to cash in on some relaxing you-time.
I frantically bought this thing after realizing that I couldn't fill my tub up very far without the overflow drain deciding that it was totally appropriate to drown out my ambient bath time playlist with its relentless slurping, and I have to say, it has been a game-changer! For anyone worried that it'll cause your tub to overflow, know that it has a hole at the top of the cover that will allow the overflow drain to still do its job if the water accidentally gets higher than the cover.
Promising review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra 3 inches of water and it is great." —Hyacinthe Snyder
Get it from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in four colors).
8. A shower curtain with pockets so you can stop knocking over piles of half empty shampoo bottles every time you step in and out of the tub.
Promising review: "We are apartment living, so storage is always an issue, and the bathroom is no exception. No one in the household could take a shower without crash/boom as you're knocking something down sitting on a shelf or the bathtub rim. This is a game changer. There are so many pockets with so much room in each, I actually have space left over. My husband's back scrubber, my shampoo and haircare, and my daughter's bubble baths and bath floofies all fit with room to spare. And the pockets are all a nice height so I'm not crouching to find anything. The curtain is clear so I didn't have to change the "pretty" one for decorative purposes, and it doesn't affect light that way either. Either way, I am super pleased, and I am keeping this link handy in case another one is EVER needed." —goodnite.graci
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
9. A pack of four shower curtain adhesive clips to keep the water INSIDE the shower where it belongs.
It'll also prevent your bathmat and the area around your shower from getting moldy and mildewy by keeping the splashes at bay.
Promising review: "I purchased a couple gadgets here on Amazon that claim to minimize or eliminate shower water seepage and have easy installs. These clips are the best gadget I purchased, and I plan to buy more to hold down the base of my shower curtain. I have them on both the outside and inside of the shower. They are installed on the left side of the shower, the side that we do not use to enter the shower. That way they just stay in place." —Kimber
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a pack of four and eight).
10. A tiny outlet shelf perfect for storing an electric toothbrush, your glasses, or any other odds and ends that need a better resting place.
FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical about this one, I had it in my cart for a while and just couldn’t get myself to order it. Once I did and I received it, I was so happy I did. I will be ordering more now. It adds an extra storing space. My laundry room is very limited so any added storing is key! I use it for my dryer sheets. I’ll be ordering another to store a small trash bin for lint from the dryer. I’m thinking about also adding these around the house for other things. So easy to install, takes literally less than two minutes." —Hazel Vera
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors). And check out a larger outlet shelf.
11. A grout cleaner with an included brush to make quick and easy work of getting your bathroom tiles looking brand spanking new!
Promising review: "I never leave reviews on Amazon but this grout cleaner definitely deserved a review. I tried three other cleaners before buying Grout-eez and they did nothing but waste my time and money. Grout-eez got my grout perfectly clean in no time, plus it was easy to use and no odor. I'll never use another grout cleaner." —Tyler
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in packs of one and two *and* with or without a brush).
12. Some water resistant Command hooks to make hanging up necessities incredibly simple! No tools are required, and it doesn't leave any damage or sticky residue behind should you want to remove it.
Promising review: "I needed shower hooks to hold up or loofahs in the shower and these work great. Our bathroom is brushed nickel finish and these match well. The install takes 30 seconds. They seem to be strong, I attached them to our shower tiles, we have had no issues with they coming loose." —Stan
Get it from Amazon for $6.38.
13. An over-the-door towel rack so you have somewhere to put your towels that isn't all over the floor. Plus, it includes hooks so you can hang your robe and other clothes too!
Promising review: "I bought this in the satin nickel and it goes very well with my sons' bathroom hardware. It is lightweight and hangs nicely over the bathroom door. It was very easy to put together with only six small screws (my 9-year-old put it together). I like that it has the extra hooks at the bottom of the rack for smaller towels, or in my case, children's robes. It is definitely a space-saver in a small bathroom shared by two boys. We will see if it helps them keep their towels off the floor. A mother can dream, right?" —Jo Rose
Get it from Amazon for $19.31+ (available in three finishes).
14. Some toothpaste squeezers with built-in stands to keep your precious counter space from being littered with half-empty tubes that are a pain to get any toothpaste out of. The struggle is over! Now it'll be way easier to get every last drop out out so you aren't wasting toothpaste, and your sink area will be much more organized.
Promising review: "These work great. They keep even a full tube upright so the bathroom counter looks tidier. The key twists the empty section of the tube easily so every bit of the toothpaste is used with no fuss. Have one for my husband and me and for each of the two kids. Highly recommend this product." —Chelley Patterson
Get a set of two from Amazon for $6.99.
15. A hair tools holder designed to keep your electronics and other supplies from getting all wet and cluttering up the sink area.
16. A laundry hamper you can hang on the door to help keep your floor free of dirty towels, clothes, and space-hogging laundry baskets.
Promising review: "Very convenient. I'd been looking for new laundry baskets to keep in my bathroom so my family didn't just throw clothes into a pile on the floor. There isn't a lot of floor space in there, so I was looking for a tall narrow basket and found these. They are great. I put one on the back of the door and one hanging from a towel rack and labeled one for light colors and, without even asking, my family has been putting their clothes in the correct bin, and I just need to unzip and let the clothes fall into the laundry basket and they are ready to go into the wash. I really like them." —D. Jelte
Get it from Amazon for $13.96+ (available in two colors).
17. An expandable rack that'll help you squeeze a surprising amount of stuff around your inconveniently shaped bathroom sink pipe.
Measures 15 inches long x 11.25 inches wide x 15 inches high and can expand to 25 inches long.
Promising review: "I'm so glad I bought this. I have a 24-inch vanity in my bathroom and this fit perfectly. I have it extended to about 23-inch and it holds sturdy, though I can see if you were to extend it to its full length it gets weak in the middle. I liked it so much that I ordered another one for the kitchen. I got some clear bins to help organize bottles and other goodies I keep in the bath." —Marlene R.
Get it from Amazon for $24.87+ (available in three finishes).
18. A suction cup drink holder to make getting clean a little more relaxing.
Promising review: "Such a simple idea, how is this just coming into my life now? I didn't think showers could get any better but now I have a brew/wine within reach at all times. Really helps take the edge off after a long day. The thing is way sturdier than you'd expect, I've tugged on it and it's not going anywhere. The slotted design allows you to use stemmed wineglasses too. A truly perfect product. This $13 piece of plastic is working as hard as my therapist and I stan." —Steven
Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in six colors).
19. A motion-activated toilet light so you don't have to turn on the harsh, unforgiving light that'll wake you up completely when stopping by in the middle of the night.
Promising review: "I've had this device for a little while now and I absolutely love it! Light detector and motion detector work together to only turn the toilet light on when it senses darkness and movement. I love that there are 16 different colors you can choose from; and with each 16 colors you can raise or lower the brightness which kind of makes color choices even bigger if you consider the different color brightness a new color. You can either leave your toilet light cycling through all 16 colors while on, or you have the option of choosing one of the colors and keeping it on that color. I ended up getting two of these toilet lights for both of my bathrooms and my guests, as well as I, love it." —Sergio Rios
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
20. A shower foot massager and scrubber to deep clean your feet while giving them a lil' massage they'll appreciate after a long day.
Promising review: "If you are anything like me and you live in flip-flops 365 days a year, your feet are black at the end of the day or you just have sore achy feet at the end of the day, this awesome little contraption is for you! My husband says it tickles, (who cares, I bought it for me dude!), but I love it. It feels so relaxing when you get in the shower and the little nubbies massage your feet. I just put a little bit of whatever cleanser on the scrubbers and bam, feet clean. I just rub them back and forth and get a massage at the same time! Saves me from grabbing anymore washrags and staining them with my black foot dirt...LOL. Ew. Save the wash cloths! Buy the shower foot scrubber!" —Leslie Dotts
Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
21. Some sleek glass jars and bottles with pumps you can use to store your cotton balls, lotions, shampoos, and more to make your bathroom look much more neat and organized.
22. A narrow cabinet to squeeze into that awkward space between the toilet and the sink and give you more enclosed storage, especially if your other drawers and cabinets are pretty much maxed out at this point.
Promising review: "Functional and beautiful storage. We needed to add more storage in our bathroom and this affordable cabinet did the trick! It was a pain to assemble but worth it in the end!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
23. A heat-resistant styling station you can hang on a towel rack for easy access and to keep the cables from getting all tangled up.
Promising review: "I have a ridiculously small bathroom and a super small vanity. After too many instances of my dryer and straightener falling to the floor, I went searching for an option to get them off the non-existent counter and onto the towel holder next to my sink. This product has done the trick — it helps me keep my counter space organized and provides me with a great, heat-resistant holder to place them in while I'm working through my hair. Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.14+ (available in three colors).
24. A set of stackable corner shelves to make the most of your counter space.
Promising review: "These are pretty nice shelves for sure. I like that they stack and are clear. I think they make the bathroom counter look clean and somewhat more organized. They are easy to sanitize so that is a plus. I would definitely recommend if you want something cheap but nice to help the clutter." —RJ2727
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors). Or, check out a stainless steel option.
25. Some shampoo bars you can use instead of space-hogging shampoo bottles to make your shower feel much less cluttered, while cutting down on your single-use bottles.
The Earthling Co. is a sustainable lifestyle brand and small business that aims to offer affordable, plastic-free alternatives to everyday products. They are also part of 1% for the Planet, an org that supports all sorts of nonprofits, and their contributions have so far gone to WIRES (Australian Wildfire Relief), Carbonfund.org, One Tree Planted (Tree Planting), Black Lives Matter, Black Visions Collective the Audre Lorde Organization, and Earth Force.
Their shampoo bars come in a variety of scents from sweet sandalwood to citrus sun. Plus, you have a choice between The Earthling Co.'s OG formula or a sulfate-free alternative.
Promising review: "No lie, I've been recommending this bar to people since the day after I used it. I was water only for months, but it just wasn't working out, so I decided to switch to a sulfate-free shampoo bar. Someone recommended the Earthling Co/ to me, which was the best suggestion! After the first wash, my hair was SO clean. I had people complimenting my hair! I don't even need to use it every shower because of how clean it makes my hair. It lathers so easily and the quality of the bar makes it last a while. I also haven't used conditioner because it makes my hair so soft as well! I'm actually about to buy another. I highly recommend this product to those looking for a plastic-free shampoo — it's my favorite shampoo I've used!" —Erin D.
Get it from The Earthling Co. for $15 (available in seven scents and original or sulfate-free; Shop Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Amazon Pay available).
26. A lovely rose and patchouli-scented candle to make your bathroom smell like a beautiful garden instead of...you know.
Paige's Candle Co. is a Black woman-owned small business based in New York City that specializes in vegan candles that are shipped with biodegradable materials. Founder Paige Graham is a strong believer that access to natural products should not be constrained by one's zip code, and works to create products that contribute towards a positive and healthy lifestyle accessible to everyone. A portion of sales are donated to offer free craft classes to New York City non-profit organizations, and during the COVID-19 crisis, a portion of sales are donated to City Harvest, a nonprofit organization helping to feed hungry New Yorkers in need.
Get it from Paige's Candle Co. for $17.50+ (available in three sizes; Shop Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal available).
27. A pumice stone to make removing stubborn toilet stains — no one's favorite job to begin with — a heck of a lot faster and easier so you can spend as little time face-to-face with your throne as humanly possible. It also works great on tub, sinks, tile, and other porcelain and ceramic surfaces that are no fun to clean without this helpful tool.
Promising review: "I had stubborn stains on my toilet bowl that wouldn't come out with toilet bowl cleaner, the toilet bowl brush, bleach, or anything else I tried. The stains were stuck for months but the pumice was able to remove them instantly. The pumice did not scratch the bowl at all." —Margaret D.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
28. Some shower steamers you can place in the corner of your shower to release calming fragrances while you unwind.
Promising review: "These are the best shower steamers I've ever tried. Usually they aren't strong enough or they melt too quickly to even enjoy. They are also bigger than what you can buy at the store. Id say they are about a hockey puck size. One lasted my entire shower and still smelled amazing even after i was done. These are the best shower steamers hands-down. I would definitely buy these again." —Krista
Get it from Amazon for $16.05.
29. A rain showerhead to transform your normal ol' shower into something a little more luxurious.
Promising review: "It was super easy to install and works amazing! I love it so much and the flow of water is perfect and so relaxing. It's a real steal for the price (which had made me skeptical it would work right). It works so great though, super luxurious." —Sarah Katherine
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
30. A stylish wall hanging rack with three baskets to hold towels, plants, robes, and more so you can free up some much-needed surface and cabinet space.
Holistic Habitat is a woman-owned small business dedicated to all your home decor needs! They also donate 5–15% of profits to social causes and education initiatives in the US.
Promising review: "Excellent shipping, item was packaged exceptionally well to prevent damage. The frame is very thick metal and sturdy with just enough rustic charm to fit with my vintage boho style decor. The baskets have a heavy duty metal frame so these will hold up well to even heavy use. I may need to purchase another as I think this may have been claimed by my cat as a very fancy wall mount cat bed lol. Kitty approved." —Tiffany B.
Get it from Holistic Habitat for $189 (or four payments of $47.25 with AfterPay).
31. A two-tier, no-drill corner shower caddy for anyone whose tiny shower is no match for all of your roommates' tubes and bottles.
Promising review: "I have a lot — and I mean a lot — of body washes. The thing that annoys me is that I have nowhere to set my shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles. I didn't have any ledge in my shower so I decided to purchase a shower shelf. I must say, this shelf is everything to me. I like how easy it is to set up and how sturdy it is. I was very nervous setting anything on a shelf that is attached on suction cups but these suction cups are very powerful, even with the humidity of the shower. I have taken a shower every day since I installed this shelf on my wall and still holds up. I was able to put about five body washes, my shampoo and conditioner bottles, as well as my facial cleaners. It definitely holds up well. Because it's made with a durable aluminum, you don't have to worry about rust, which was something I worry when being around water. —Adam Lopez
Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in two colors).
32. A hanging Roll Keeper T-shirt and towel organizer that holds 16 rolls and will revolutionize the way you store your towels and T-shirts if you have wayyyyy too many.
The Roll Keeper is a woman-owned small business from Kelso, Washington. Check out this helpful video that shows you how to load and unload the Roll Keeper!
Promising review: "Our family is growing, and I realized there's a lot of space in a closet that isn't being used. That's how I came across these, and now I have them in all the closets. They make getting clothes so easy, and now we have more space for the growing family! Xoxo!" —Megan
Get it from The Roll Keeper on Etsy for $16.99 (available in black or maroon) or from Amazon Handmade for $20.99 (available in two colors and three sizes).
33. A four-tier storage shelf you can place right overtop of your toilet to hold a lot without taking up too much of your precious floor space.
34. A shower and bath grip to make entering and exiting much safer.
To install, just apply pressure and flip the latches to activate suction.
Promising review: "I bought this for our shower, because my parents were coming for Christmas and my stepfather is an amputee. He’s almost 70, roughly 6'2 and 250 lbs., (or more post-Christmas feast), and I didn’t hear a crash all week. He survived the holidays without any injury, and the handle is still in place. It was very easy to install, which made me leery because I felt like it was too easy. I can’t get a shower caddy to stay up without crashing, so my fear of being the kid who put in the shower handle wrong and causing a holiday catastrophe was a real concern — my mother would never let me live it down. But rest assured, this thing is easy and sturdy, and the price was great. Holidays are tight enough without my desperate need for karma points and parental approval making extra deductions from my bank account." —Erin H
Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in three colors).
35. A hard water stain remover that makes it easy to banish the gross buildup and keep your shower sparkling.
Promising review: "I swear this is unbelievable! All I did was damp a microfiber pad and add some of this product and cover the doors. I let it sit for about 10 minutes until getting the same pad wet and literally wiping the soap scum with ease! I will forever keep this in my product list and the best thing about it is that it is nontoxic." —Miya
Get it from Amazon for $17.77.
36. A fashionable hanging file holder you can use to keep some reading materials nearby for easy access while you're going #2 — even if your tiny bathroom is a little light on floor space.
37. And finally, a rolling organizer you can add below your pedestal sink that, TBH, should've come with a cabinet underneath it to begin with...
Promising review: "This is a great space-saver for a small bathroom and fits neatly under a pedestal sink. Easy to assemble, too." —diann smolnik
Get it from Amazon for $42.50 (available in two colors).
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