The hot list: Beautiful bathroom accessories

It may be one of the most functional, overlooked spaces, but these accessories will banish boring bathrooms for good.

1. Losjon hanger. Courtesy of Ikea
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1 Cheap and cheerful

With its jaunty soap dishes, toothbrush mugs, soap dispensers and toilet-roll holders, the cheery Losjon collection of bathroom accessories from Ikea will brighten up even the dullest of bathrooms. We’re particular fans of these wall hangers, which come in an assortment of colours. They are a great way to reduce clutter in a smaller bathroom and can be attached using either screws or a self-adhesive backing.

• Losjon hanger, Dh29 for a pack of five, Ikea stores nationwide

2 Tub time

Add some fun to bath time with the Save Water sticker by Paris’s Hu2 Design. The decal is free of chlorine and plasticisers, and it’s 100 per cent recyclable. It’s also easy to remove and leaves no residue, so is ideal if you’re living in rented ­accommodation.

• Save Water sticker, Dh111, www.wamli.com

3 Scents of place

No bathroom is complete without a smattering of scented candles. We’re currently loving the Ashleigh and Burwood Escapology Moroccan Rose Candle, with its aromatic floral notes mixed with a light sprinkle of bergamot and complemented by the warm scents of sandalwood.

• Ashleigh and Burwood Escapology Moroccan Rose Candle, Dh109, Indigo Living, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

4 Danish delights

If the rest of your home is an homage to Scandinavian style, there’s no reason why that shouldn’t be the case in your bathroom. The Danish design brand Lene Bjerre creates simple but stunning bathroom accessories, including this tumbler, dispenser and soap dish from the Portia collection.

• Portia collection, from Dh175, Bloomingdale’s Home, The Dubai Mall

5 It’s a wrap

Never scrimp on bath towels – they’re the one item in your bathroom that’s worth investing in. Good towels will last longer, fare better in the wash and always be a pleasure to use. They don’t get much prettier than this beautifully muted set from Missoni Home.

• Missoni Home, from Dh125, Bloomingdale’s Home, The Dubai Mall

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