Here's how to add just the right amount of Christmas magic to your bathrooms.
10 Bathrooms Decorated for Christmas To Give You Inspiration
Updated on Oct. 06, 2024
What Decorations To Put in a Bathroom
As you’re adding festive cheer to your home this year, don’t forget the bathrooms! A few touches of Christmas are all you need to make the small space feel festive and welcoming. Luxury holiday designer, Sheri Fitzgerald says, “My best tip for the bathroom is to decorate the wall that’s reflected in the mirror. It gives the decor more dimension than simply decorating around the mirror itself.”
Twinkle lights and candles can add Christmas magic, but Fitzgerald advises keeping safety in mind. “I love candles in the bathroom, but be very careful where you place them. Some people put a candle on the same side as the towel holder. Fire hazard! That would be a Christmas disaster!”
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Adorn the Lighting
If you have sconce lighting, you can copy this cute idea from @nickser_upper. Take a few ornaments, a bow and a little greenery, and attach a bundle to each sconce. The all-red color scheme makes a big impact against the white walls. And because the decor is attached to the lighting, it doesn’t clutter up limited counter space.
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Cozy Lights
This bathroom from @tayloramorgan_glows with cozy Christmas magic thanks to the twinkle lights. A festive garland, a Christmas banner and lights hang above the mirrors, while a few paper snowflakes dangle from the ceiling. The counter decor is simple: just a few trees and snowflake-shaped soap dispensers. She calls the space her own little wonderland — and we agree!
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Fresh Garland
Fresh garland and greenery in your bathroom smells great and will last longer thanks to the humid atmosphere. This black-and-white bathroom from @marimakeovers features a garland strung on the shower rod (complete with dried orange slices!) as well as a couple of fresh branches in a vase. The effect is festive yet clean and modern.
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Jolly Linens
Sometimes all you need to do is switch out your linens to holiday-themed versions to transform your bathroom for the season. Red-and-white towels and a bath mat make this bathroom from @simply_luka_home ready for Christmas. (Yes, we found a similar bath rug.) Finish the look with a couple of faux Christmas trees, and you’re done!
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Pretty Bows
This sweet pink-and-red bathroom from @westcottageinteriors was just screaming for delicate Christmas baubles and bows. White bows tied to the sconce lights, a tray of ornaments, a small wreath and a pink poinsettia all fit the vintage vibes perfectly. Ensuring your Christmas decor blends seamlessly with your everyday decor will create a cohesive and harmonious look for the holidays.
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Christmas Tree
Have you ever seen an entire Christmas tree set up in a bathroom? If your bathroom is big enough — why not? As seen in this space from @kristenmtracey, the Christmas tree, adorned with ribbon and lights, makes a huge impact. And how much fun would it be to take a bubble bath while enjoying a twinkling Christmas tree?
If you use plug-in lights, keep the cord off the floor and away from any water source.
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Simple and Sophisticated
Just a few simple Christmas touches might be all you need in your bathroom, especially if you’re aesthetic is more minimalist. A winter floral, holiday soap and a modern reindeer is enough to fill this vanity top from @designsanddecors. Pay attention to details for an elevated look. Notice the gold reindeer antlers match the gold accents of the bathroom, and the wood vase adds warmth.
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Shelf Accessories
Switching out the artwork and shelf decor is an easy way to add holiday cheer without overcrowding a small bathroom. Cute “Better Not Pout” artwork and a few Christmas accessories add just the right amount of merriness to this cottage bathroom by @cozycrazing. A pine- or cinnamon-scented candle is always a nice touch for extra ambiance.
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Maximalist Christmas Bathroom
We’ve talked a lot about not cluttering up the bathroom with Christmas decor, but maybe that’s your goal! There’s nothing wrong with taking the maximalist approach to holiday decorations, even in the bathroom, as proven here by @house.on.holmes. A fluffy garland and a wreath practically cover the mirror, while the shelves are stuffed with framed Christmas artwork. You can’t help but feel the holiday spirit in this small bathroom.
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Shower Curtain
The easiest way to get your bathroom ready for the holidays is to simply hang a Christmas-themed shower curtain, as seen here in this bathroom from @nizsousa. A winter or holiday shower curtain completely transforms the space without busting your budget. Choose a shower curtain that blends well with your bathroom color scheme to avoid it looking too jarring.
About the Expert
Sheri Fitzgerald is a luxury holiday designer and owner of Hold my Eggnog based in Florida.
