When thinking of bathroom accessories ideas, most people have in mind items other than the major fixtures, which are shower, toilet or bathtub. Just as with an outfit of clothing, accessorizing a room traditionally referred to the finishing touches to the decor, such as shelves, towel racks, cup holders and soap dishes. Presently, however, many manufacturers are offering products in the accessories category that are rapidly becoming essential parts of the bath, and include everything from special showerheads and custom decorated sinks down to the small items mentioned. To many homeowners, a modern bathroom is not complete without these elegant touches.

Coordinated Accessories
After the basic decor and color theme is decided, it is time to do a bit of research into the particular products that will work well with the room and the needs of family members. When choosing anything from faucets to towel racks, think of the overall look of the room. For instance, the new black faucets may look lovely in a home improvement store where everything is coordinated, but may not have the same effect in an all-white bath once they are installed at home. In that case, a gold or rich bronzed look may be more appropriate.

Beautiful sets among bathroom accessories ideas are available in almost any finish, including ceramic, chrome, brass, brushed nickel or satin stainless look. Cup and toothbrush holders, toilet paper holder, shelves and covered trash cans give the bathroom a tidy look when they are all coordinated and complement the general theme. Those who do not like a soap dish with its resultant gooey mess, can install a recessed liquid soap dispenser above the sink. 

Shower Accessories
Inside the shower, sturdy folding seats are available that fasten to the wall. They would be beneficial for the elderly, or anyone with balance issues or who cannot stand long enough to get through a shower. Matching grab bars are available, as well. Recessed soap dishes with a rod for the wash cloth, and shower curtain rods in the same finish complete the coordinated look. 

For music lovers, wireless waterproof shower speakers hang over the showerhead with a hook and transmit audio from an MP3 player or iPod. The transmitter on one model can be as far away at 150 feet. Other models mount on the shower wall and are also completely waterproof. For those who must have music in the shower or bath, this is a safe alternative over bringing a boom box into the bathroom. 

Perhaps the ultimate in luxury when looking for bathroom accessories ideas is the heated towel rack. Not many bathers can resist a heated towel, especially on a chilly night. The heated racks come in models from the simple to the elaborate, and are available in both wall mounted and standing racks. The wall mounted warmers come in a variety of finishes to match other accessories and give an elegant look to the bath. As with any apparatus that is hardwired into the home's electrical system, they should be installed by a professional.



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