19 Ways To Decorate Your Bathroom Counter
A bathroom vanity can quickly become cluttered and ugly. Cleaning it becomes a chore no one wants to do. How can you make a bathroom countertop look pretty but still be functional?
Items to use to Decorate a Bathroom Countertop
- Candles
- Plants and flowers
- Trays
- Pedestals
- Canisters
- Baskets
Decorating a Small Bathroom Countertop
When decorating a small bathroom countertop, remember that it’s small. Don’t clutter up the area with things that aren’t functional. Use canisters or jars for everyday items like Q-tips and cotton pads. Have soap in a dispenser for easier cleanup. Add a small plant or skinny vase with flowers. The key is to keep it simple and functional.
Decorating a Large Bathroom Countertop
A large vanity top gives you more options when it comes to decorating. You can use large vases full of greenery. Trays to hold everyday items you use. You can make a makeup area and display your makeup in a pretty organizer. But remember, the more you have on the counter, the more you have to clean.
Let’s take a look at 19 ways to style a bathroom countertop. I know they will inspire you to decorate your own..
Decorating Ideas for Bathroom Vanity Counters
Decorate with Trays
A double-sink vanity gives you more space on the countertop to decorate. A tray is a great way to showcase containers that store everyday essentials you use in the bathroom.
Choose a tray that coordinates with the vanity and mirror for a cohesive look. This tray is the same wood tone, and the black hand soap dispenser and jar in matte black match the hardware for a modern boho farmhouse look.
Decorate with Vases
You can keep the countertop decor simple when you have a bathroom vanity with plenty of storage. Add a simple vase with artificial grasses for a boho vibe. The vase is perfectly situated to hide the plugin above this bathroom countertop.
Decorate with Wire Baskets
Keep washcloths handy by displaying them in a wire basket. It makes excellent countertop decor and you won't have to go to the linen closet looking for a washcloth when you need one. Add a chalkboard label sign to the front to let everyone know they are clean and ready to use.
Add a Plant to the Countertop
Plants are the perfect decor for a bathroom countertop. Combined with soap and lotion dispensers and jars for everyday essentials, the terra cotta pot brings a pop of color to this white bathroom. Plants love humidity, and the bathroom is the perfect place for them. Don't forget the hand towels to complete the look.
Decorate with Color
Adding fun decor elements to your bathroom countertop is a great way to bring color into the space. While the rest of the bathroom is neutral, the colorful owl and soap dispenser coordinate with the towels and other wall decor. It will be easy to change when you want a different look.
Simple and Elegant
Keep it simple in a traditional style bathroom by adding vases of flowers and greenery. Everyday essentials are at your fingertips in decorative canisters. A marble tray that matches the backsplash tile holds lotion and perfume so that it's easy to access. Less decor on the bathroom countertop makes this bathroom easy to keep clean.
Apothecary Jars
Use your everyday bathroom essentials as decor on your bathroom countertop. These large apothecary jars are perfect for bath salts, and cotton swabs, and look how great those items look displayed on the vanity!
Traditional Details
A vase of flowers is a great way to add a bit of color to a neutral bathroom without distracting from the beautiful tile on the floor. A small canister and hand soap complete this bathroom countertop decor for a simple traditional look.
Ceramic Canisters
Add a fun detail to your bathroom countertop decor with colorful ceramic canisters. They can be used to hold everyday essentials. I love the wooden pedestal they're sitting on! They're just perfect for this little girl's bathroom.
Decor Accents that Match the Hardware
Choosing decor items for your vanity top that match the mirror and faucet finish brings a finished look to the space. That swan soap dish in brass is so cute! Don't forget the hand towel to complete the look.
Small Vanity Decor
Even a small vanity countertop can be decorated. Add a small plant in pot that matches the color scheme of the space. Handsoap in a glass dispenser with a graphic label adds a fun touch to this small bathroom countertop.
Earth Tones to Compliment a Wooden Vanity
I love this wood vanity and the vintage sink! Earth tones are a great way to decorate a bathroom countertop so that the vanity is the star of the show. A tray for jewelry and glasses is a practical addition to this countertop, while the vase and candle add different heights to the vingette.
Modern Vintage Decor
A vintage dresser turned vanity needs vintage countertop decor. A small tray for hand soap keeps the wooden top clean and the ribbed vase is the perfect touch of vintage to display your favorite flowers.
Complimentary Colored Decor
A vanity countertop corner is ideal for adding a plant in a complimentary colored pot and candle. Matching metal finishes of the soap dispenser and faucet give this small bathroom countertop a designer look on a budget.
Fun Decor for a Kid's Bathroom Countertop
This kid's bathroom is amazing! From the wall tile to the shower, there isn't a detail that any kid wouldn't love. Kids are notorious for taking too much time in the bathroom, so add a cute clock to the vanity countertop to keep them running on time.
Vintage Bathroom Countertop Decor
This vintage bathroom has it all. Old-style faucets that flow into vessel sinks and a wooden vanity that has tons of storage. A pitcher with flowers is the perfect decor item for this vintage-style bathroom.
Budget-friendly Countertop Decor
Repurpose household items to use as bathroom countertop decor. Cereal bowls make perfect pots for faux succulents and a desk organizer is ideal for holding everyday essentials so that they are easy to get to.
Decorate with Flowers
Flowers always make me smile, and a simple white vase with flower stems is lovely on this bathroom countertop. They don't block the vanity mirror, and leaving just a few leaves on each stem keeps the arrangement from being too overpowering in the space.
Balance the Decor on the Bathroom Countertop
A double vanity is fantastic but can quickly become cluttered if you're not careful. Add decor to a double vanity countertop on each end and leave the middle decor-free. Trays and small pedestals are ideal for showcasing bathroom countertop decor and keeping it corraled in one spot.
Which of these ways to decorate your bathroom counter was your favorite?
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