The bathroom is easy to overlook when you’re decorating for Christmas, but it’s one of the rooms every guest is sure to visit. A few festive touches can make it feel welcoming and cheerful without much money or effort. These Christmas decorating ideas for your bathroom work in large spaces and tiny powder rooms alike, and they’re easy to put away when the season is over.
Why decorate the bathroom?
A little holiday cheer in the bathroom carries the festive feeling through the whole house. It’s also a smart place to start if you’re on a budget, since a small room needs only a few pieces to feel finished. And if you’re hosting overnight guests, a thoughtfully decorated bathroom makes them feel at home.
12 Christmas bathroom decorating ideas
1. Swap in holiday towels
Festive hand towels are the quickest change you can make. Choose plaid, embroidered snowflakes or a simple red and white set. Keep a few everyday towels nearby for regular use if you’d rather keep the holiday ones looking fresh.
2. Hang a Christmas shower curtain
A holiday shower curtain covers a large area and instantly sets the mood. If you don’t want to buy a new one, tie a festive ribbon around your regular curtain or add holiday shower curtain hooks.
3. Add a festive bath mat
A cozy bath mat in a holiday color or pattern adds warmth underfoot and ties the room together.
4. Hang a mini wreath
Hang a small wreath on the back of the door, on the mirror with a suction hook or over the window. Faux wreaths hold up better than fresh ones in humid rooms.
5. Bring in greenery
A small potted rosemary tree, a few faux evergreen sprigs in a bud vase or a eucalyptus bundle hung from the showerhead adds natural color. Eucalyptus releases a lovely scent in the steam of a hot shower.
6. Add soft lighting
A strand of battery-operated LED fairy lights around the mirror or inside a glass jar gives the room a warm glow. Battery lights are a safer choice than plug-in lights near water, and LEDs stay cool to the touch.
7. Trim the mirror
Drape a thin faux garland across the top of the mirror or attach a few paper snowflakes to the corners. Keep it light so it doesn’t block the view.
8. Create a tray vignette
Gather a small tray with a holiday soap pump, a candle, a mini tree and a couple of ornaments. A tray keeps everything tidy and is easy to move when you clean.
9. Hang seasonal wall art
Swapping your usual bathroom art for a winter scene makes a big difference with very little effort. The Vintage Winter Deer Christmas Wall Art is a canvas print with a peaceful winter deer scene. It comes in three sizes and arrives ready to hang, so the medium size fits nicely above a towel bar or a toilet. Hang canvas art in a bathroom with good ventilation and away from direct shower spray.
10. Add a festive scent
A seasonal scent makes the bathroom feel special. Try a pine or cinnamon candle, a bowl of dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks, or shower steamers that release aromas in the steam. Santa’s Spa Shower Steamers are a handmade six-pack that releases its scent as the steamers dissolve in the shower. A jar of them on the counter also makes a nice treat for overnight guests. Keep them out of reach of children and pets.
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11. Make a guest basket
Fill a small basket with extra toilet paper, travel-size toiletries, a spare toothbrush, hand cream and a festive washcloth. Guests will appreciate not having to ask. A small handwritten note with the Wi-Fi password and where to find extra towels is a thoughtful finishing touch.
12. Add fun touches for kids
In a children’s bathroom, try a snowman or reindeer toothbrush holder, a Santa hat on the soap dispenser or a holiday bath toy. Window clings are easy for kids to put up and peel off, and a set of holiday-themed bath crayons can make bath time feel like part of the celebration.
Tips for small bathrooms
- Pick one focal point. A wreath, a shower curtain or a piece of art is enough in a tiny space.
- Use vertical space. Over-the-door hooks, wall shelves and the top of the mirror keep decor off the counter.
- Stick to a color scheme. Two or three colors keep a small room from feeling cluttered.
For more small-space ideas, see our posts on Christmas decor without a tree and Christmas decor under 20.
Moisture and safety tips
Bathrooms get humid, so choose decor that can handle it. Faux greenery, plastic or shatterproof ornaments and battery lights hold up better than paper, fresh flowers or plug-in lights. Keep candles away from towels and curtains, and never leave them burning unattended. Run the exhaust fan after showers to protect canvas art and fabrics.
Carry the theme through the house
If you’ve decorated the bathroom, consider coordinating it with nearby rooms. Our ideas for Christmas decor in the bedroom and Christmas decor signs can help tie everything together.
FAQ
How do I decorate a bathroom for Christmas on a budget?
Start with holiday hand towels, a mini wreath and a few sprigs of faux greenery. These small changes make a big difference.
Are real candles safe in a bathroom?
They can be used with care, but battery-operated candles are a safer choice near towels, curtains and in rooms where children bathe.
What decorations hold up in a humid bathroom?
Faux greenery, plastic or shatterproof ornaments, ceramic pieces and battery-operated lights handle moisture better than paper or fresh flowers.
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