How to Style a Bathroom Using Accessories Like a Designer

When it comes to bathroom renovations or makeovers, the big-ticket items like tiles, vanities and showers often steal the spotlight. But the real magic? It’s in the finishing touches. Bathroom accessories are the unsung heroes of a well designed space, effortlessly tying together function and style.

Whether you're refreshing your bathroom or completing a full renovation, here's how to style your bathroom using accessories like a designer, with tips that blend practicality and personality.

Timberline Nevada Wall Hung Vanity with Alpha Ceramic Top, ingrain gold mirror, Caroma contura gold tapware, casuarina and sicily bianco tiles and telbix moran lights

Start with a cohesive colour and finish

Before choosing individual items, decide on a unified colour scheme and accessory finish. Popular finishes include:

Brushed brass – adds warmth and elegance
Matte black – bold, modern, and minimalist
Brushed nickel – soft, neutral and versatile
Chrome – classic and timeless

Once you lock in your finish, apply it consistently across towel rails, robe hooks, toilet roll holders, shower shelves, and soap dispensers for a designer-curated feel.

White Dianna Zellige Tile 100 x 100 x 9mm Spanish Ceramic and Phoenix brushed gold heated towel rail and Bao corner bath

Layer function with style

Designers don't just choose beautiful pieces, they ensure every element earns its place. Choose bathroom accessories that are both practical and polished.

Think:

Wall-mounted towel ladders to free up floor space
Shower shelves for a streamlined look
Soap trays, toothbrush holders, and tumblers that double as décor
Over-the-door hooks or robe hooks for hanging gowns or towels

Using accessories that offer storage and styling power keeps your bathroom clutter-free and effortlessly elegant.

ADP Harper Floor Standing Vanity, Alisa and Lysandra Vanity Design

Use mirrors as anchoring accessories

While mirrors are technically fixtures, they can also be powerful accessories. Choose a statement mirror that enhances your space:

Arched mirrors soften angular bathrooms
Backlit mirrors bring spa-like ambiance
Round mirrors add a modern, balanced touch

Pair your mirror with complementary accessories underneath, think matching basin accessories like a soap dispenser, hand towel ring, and tissue box cover.

Caroma Liano brushed nickel taps, accessories, shower and Urbane II Cleanflush toilet suite | Timberline shaving cabinet | Modern Bathroom Renovation | The Blue Space

Accessorise with personality

Don’t be afraid to show off your style. A designer bathroom doesn't have to feel sterile, it should feel you. Consider:

A scented candle or essential oil diffuser
A small plant or dried floral arrangement
Stylish tray sets to display perfume bottles or skincare

These finishing touches are what transform a bathroom from purely functional to a spa-like sanctuary.

Caroma Urbane II Cleanflush Wall Faced Invisi Series II Toilet Suite
The Blue Space Bathroom

Pro Tip: Style in layers

Think in visual layers when styling your bathroom accessories:

Base layer: Functional pieces like towel rails, robe hooks, shelving
Middle layer: Vanity and basin accessories (soap dishes, dispensers)
Top layer: Décor elements—plants, candles, trays, mirrors

Layering adds depth and polish, just like a professional interior designer would.

By Elise Pride

eCommerce Manager

22 July 2025

Elise is a design-focused content creator at The Blue Space, offering practical renovation advice and trend-led insights to help customers style their dream spaces with confidence.