Bathroom

A bath bomb is a palm-size ball or disc, generally made of baking soda, citric acid, oils, and dyes that dissolve in water. And it can transform a simple soak into the highlight of one’s day, calming nerves and softening skin while entertaining bathers with fantastic fizz, soothing scents, and captivating colors. After soaking in data from 49 on-the-record baths involving bath bombs from 16 different brands, we’re certain...

A sleek bath tray that sits across your tub can provide easy access to everything you may want for an evening soak. After researching dozens of trays and spending more than 17 hours taking baths with our 13 finalists, we found four trays that should make your evening bubble bath feel like a day at the spa. How we picked Nobody wants to struggle to move a bath caddy...

FYI After new testing, we’ve added five new picks: the IKEA Toftbo, the Sasawashi Bath Mat, Cold Picnic’s Poolside Bathmat, Pottery Barn’s Loop Bath Mat, and Anthropologie’s Misona Bath Mat. For something small enough to fit in your hamper, a bath mat is a powerhouse decor item: It prevents you from slipping in the bathroom, dries your feet, and, ideally, ties your whole bathroom aesthetic together. To help you...

In May 2023, we dedicated 20 hours to exploring ways to maximize small bathroom spaces. This involved consulting with five organizing experts and evaluating more than 130 different products. Our research focused on finding innovative solutions for towel storage, effective methods for keeping medicine cabinets organized, and the best cabinets and shelves for stowing lotions and other essentials. The recommendations we’ve compiled are designed to reduce clutter and enhance...