Bathroom Counter Accessories

Not all bathroom accessories for you vanity are created equal. Some are an important part of keeping everything on the vanity organized and within reach and some are just nice to have around for aesthetic or personal purposes.

List of Bathroom Accessories

Here are some common bathroom vanity accessories:

* Soap dish - necessary only if you have bar soap. You will find that the soap dish that came with your accessory set is not necessary if you primarily use liquid soap. You don't have to buy bar soap just to fill your soap dish; if it is particularly attractive you can use it hold your jewelry or other small items while you use your sink. Don't keep your soap dish too close to the sink if you're using it for jewelry.

* Toothbrush holder - necessary to allow your toothbrush to dry and to keep it from picking up germs on your bathroom vanity counter. Moist toothbrushes breed germs like crazy. Obviously, if your toothbrush is electric and came with a charging dock you won't need to run out and buy a toothbrush holder. You can use the toothbrush holder you already have to hold makeup brushes if you have one and don't need it.

* Soap Dispenser - necessary only if you use liquid soap. Most liquid soap companies add attractive touches and pump dispensers to their bottles already, but if you want to keep your bathroom uniform, a soap dispenser will come in handy.

* Cotton ball/cotton swab container - necessary if you use either product often, otherwise you can keep your cotton balls or swabs in the first aid kit or under the cabinet.

* Makeup Tray - necessary only if you wear makeup. These handy bathroom accessories will keep your brushes and makeup from getting wet if you get water on your vanity top and prevent powder from getting all over your counter. You can use your make up tray to display your other charming bathroom accessories if you don't wear makeup.

As you can see, most bathroom accessories aren't absolutely necessary for your bathroom vanity, but they can add charming, put-together look to your home design.

Bathroom accessories provide the finishing touches to any new bath project. Whether you are looking for ultra-modern wall mounted accessories or more traditional counter top accessories; towel bars, soap dish, toilet paper holder, and so forth, which ties together the room's design elements.

Updating the Look of Your Bath is Quick & Simple. No matter the type of accessory; it needs to be fastened securely to the wall. Plastic inserts are driven into a hole drilled in the wall and expand when a screw is inserted; they're best for light-duty applications. Try to attach at least one mounting screw of an accessory to a wall stud. Bathroom accessories can be installed in less than two hours.

To make sure your bath looks organized and clutter-free, use your best judgment in determining the proper number or bathroom accessories for your bath. Once you have determined your style, you should then take accurate measurements of your bath. A general rule is two-to-three counter accessories, such as a toothbrush holder, cup holder and soap dish.

Many fixture manufacturers have created bathroom accessories to coordinate with their sinks, toilets, and tubs to take the guesswork out of selection. Proper ventilation is necessary to keep damp clothes and towels from mildewing. Laundry hampers come in many colors and finishes, made of several materials including wicker, vinyl and wood.

Make a Statement in Your Bath with Stylish Accessories. Once you have selected the specific finish for your bathroom, the next step is determining the style and size you prefer. You'll pick the finish, style and number of accessories to match your bathroom décor.