Best Bathroom Countertop Decor Ideas that is Not Only Beautiful but will Transform Your Life

The bathroom countertop – a very important space in your home but often overlooked. The bathroom countertop is used at the start of your day and the end of your night. It is a place to refresh, to brush your teeth, and to do your 16 step skincare routine. It is evident that this part of your home receives a fair amount of traffic and use. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the essential items that will optimise your bathroom countertop to increase your productivity and make the most of your mornings and nights.

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1. This is a Cliche – Keep Your Space Clutter Free

I know I know, this is a cliche but honestly one of the best ways to have a more productive morning is to keep your bathroom countertop a clutter-free space, studies have linked clutter to stress and anxiety and have found higher cortisol levels in people that live in a disorganized space. Plus. it is worth noting that the most beautiful bathroom countertops shine when they leave it a clutter-free space, keep it clean and uncluttered with only the essential items like a toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, and a small plant. If you have a beautiful marble countertop consider making it the focal point of your bathroom.

Consider getting a toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, soap dish tray set like this that holds all of your essentials (plus they all match and look cute).

2. Jars, Containers and Cannisters: Style Meets Organization

One of my frustrations in the morning is scrambling trying to find a hair tie or hair clip or a cotton pad. Glass Jars are perfect for neatly organizing bathroom essentials like small cotton balls, bath bombs, hair ties, hair clips, bath salts and so much more! (Honestly the list of things you can put in a jar is endless). Plus the transparency of glass makes it easy to find what you need, you can mix and match different-sized jars for a playful touch.

These organizer jars are so cute and cost effective since they come in a set with labels (I have blurry eyes in the morning so the labels do help lol).

OMG These green apothecary jars are not only a great way for organizing your items but are so cute!! Really gives your bathroom a vintage look and feel.

These minimalist labels will go nicely with any style jar.

3. Fresh Flowers or Faux Flowers: Just Puts a Smile on your Face

I’m telling you fresh or faux flowers in your bathroom space will instantly brighten up your mood and can also breathe life into your bathroom. Place a small vase with your favourite blooms on the countertop to add a pop of color and a touch of nature. The fragrance of flowers can elevate your daily routines and create a more inviting atmosphere in your bathroom.

Pampas Grass Decor for my beige and Neutral girlies that want that modern look.

4. Vanity Mirror: Mirror Mirror on the Wall Who is the Fairest of them All?

I will always choose a large mirror over a teeny tiny one. We are going large honey and we are strategically using them to reflect natural light and creating a brighter and more spacious atmosphere. Feeling the morning sun reflected onto you activates the serotonin in your body, this happy hormone is associated with boosting your mood helping you feel focused and calm. Whether you opt for modern, sleek fixtures or vintage-inspired designs, the right choice can add a touch of brilliance to your bathroom.

5. Light Fixtures: Illuminate with Style

If your bathroom does not have a lot of natural light, consider adding light fixtures. Different lights have different effects on the human body. For example, warm light makes us feel more relaxed (perfect for nights) whereas cooler lights stimulates as and makes us focused and alert (perfect for mornings). This adjustable light mirror comes with three settings to suit your lifestyle needs.

This Marble countertop + plug-in lights = chef’s kiss

6. Scents: Ambiance Enhancer = Mood Enhancer

Don’t only focus on the look of your countertop, try to incorporate some aromatherapy in there with candles or diffusers. Studies have shown that certain scents are known to reduce anxiety and increase relaxation. Whether you have a big or little space on your bathroom counter a scented candle / diffuser is a great addition to your bathroom space. Also, candles / diffusers are a great addition to your powder room it’s the perfect way to make a very small space feel and smell wonderful! I personally love it when a bathroom smells divine.

When I tell you that I am obsessed with Hotel Collection, I am OBSESSED with this brand. It just makes your space feel more expensive and luxurious. I personally use the scent My Way in my living room, lash room, bathroom (everywhere really, I basically bathe in this stuff)

7. Hand Towels: Functional and Stylish

I don’t know who started it but by having only one hand towel displayed is criminal. When you have guests over or if you’re not living alone, it’s smart to have a few hand towels out for use. Having a hand towel or wash cloth that is specially assigned for you to use not only limits germs but also shows an extra level of care to guests. This is a simple way to elevate your bathroom decor game, the best part is you already have them in your own home.

Roll up you hand towels on a chic tray and display them like this gives it a decorative element.

8. Tray Decor Ideas: Find What you Need and Go

In a small bathroom with limited space and a small bathroom counter, a tray can maintain a clutter-free and minimalist look. I think it’s one of the most easiest ways to elevate your bathroom space. Place it on your bathroom counter to neatly hold essential items or small items like your necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings so when you’re getting unready at night you can place them on the tray and in the morning as you’re getting ready you know exactly where they are which takes the hassle off trying to find them. Helpful tip is to place your supplements on a tray, you’ll naturally fall into a routine if they’re always in front of you.

Use small trays to hold small items. Trust. Knowing things are will make a huge difference in your routine.

9. Tissue Box Cover: It’s in the Details

I know this seems ridiculous and who cares over a silly little thing like a tissue box. But hear me out. Our day to day lives are filled with so much advertisement it’s crazy, if we want to watch a youtube video there’s a 2 minute ad, heck if we just walk down a street chances are there’s a big flashy ad passing by. Let’s face it having a constant stream of ads is quite annoying. So let’s cut out all that marketing from our daily routines. Instead of leaving tissue boxes exposed (with all that brand advertising), opt for stylish tissue box covers that matches your personal style. I want your space to be about you.

If you want something a bit more structured and timeless this tissue box cover is perfect.

10. Functional Items: Smart Solutions Bring in the Tech

Your bathroom countertop decor or bathroom vanities should never hinder your daily routines. Your mornings should be easy and relaxing, you want to do your routine, grab your things and go. You want your nights to be easy and relaxing as well, by getting unready fast and going to sleep. Having an aesthetic bathroom is great but having a stylish and functional space is even better. Consider these stylish solutions here that will help streamline your morning and evening rituals.

If you are a skincare lover you need a mini-fridge in your bathroom, it just makes access to your skincare much easier.

11. Smart Storage Solutions: Could Use a bit More Space

What’s more frustrating than a messy space is not having enough space on your bathroom countertop. I completely understand some bathroom counters are all sink no space. Here’s a stylish solution to a very real problem:

Tah dah! A sink cover is ingenious. You can put your eyeshadow palette on it, any lipstick make-up, skincare and take it off when you don’t need it.

This off-the-counter hot tools holster holder is perfect to hold your straightener/curler/hot iron.

12. Personal Touches: Make it your Perfect Space

Your bathroom is your personal sanctuary. It not only has to reflect your personal tastes but it also has to work for you to be a functional space to start your mornings and end your nights at. If you are interested in nature try incorporating some natural elements into your space, or if you opt for minimalist elegance, or modern bathroom sophistication the key is to infuse your unique touch into every element of your bathroom decor. Think about colors that make you happy and incorporate that in your color scheme. There are so many ways to make your space YOU.