Checklist · 11 picks · 4 categories
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A tiny bathroom can feel brand new without touching the tile. Start with the shower head: it's a quick swap that changes every single morning, whether you want more pressure, more spray settings or a filter.
Then fix the soggy stuff: a bath mat that doesn't stay damp all day. A no-drill caddy clears the edge of the tub, over-door hooks use the space behind the door, and a plunger is the one thing you really don't want to be shopping for at midnight. Picks come from Bob Vila's published tests, NBC Select's reviewed roundups, Wirecutter and BestReviews, with budget to splurge options, and each card shows the drawback the reviewers called out.
Who this is not for. Skip this if you're stocking a whole new place from scratch; our apartment checklist covers every room, not just the bathroom.
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquaDance 6-Setting 3.5-Inch Handheld Shower Head | budget | $15-25 | swapping out a weak shower head on a budget | 1 outlet |
| SparkPod High-Pressure Rainfall Shower Head | mid | $25-50 | low water pressure that needs a boost | 1 outlet |
| Jolie Filtered Showerhead | splurge | $150-200 | filtering chlorine out of your shower water | 1 outlet |
Best shower headbudget pick · 3.5-inch face
Best for swapping out a weak shower head on a budget
Bob Vila's best bang for the buck shower head: a budget handheld that performed better than its price suggests.
Heads up. The plastic may crack if you drop it on hard tile.
1 outlet. Bob Vila best bang for the buck shower head.
$15-25
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mid pick · 6-inch head
Best for low water pressure that needs a boost
Bob Vila's best high-pressure shower head: its coverage and pressure were among the best they reviewed, even with the flow restrictor in.
Heads up. Only one spray pattern.
1 outlet. Bob Vila best high-pressure shower head.
$25-50
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splurge pick · Standard
Best for filtering chlorine out of your shower water
NBC Select's best overall filtered showerhead: after comparing four filtered models at home, the tester kept coming back to this one.
Heads up. Only one spray setting.
1 outlet. NBC Select best overall filtered showerhead.
$150-200
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Best bath matbudget pick · 11 sizes
Best for a soft, washable mat that stays put
NBC Select's best budget bath mat: soft chenille microfiber with a textured rubber bottom for grip, in 29 colors.
Heads up. NBC Select gives no drawback detail for this one
1 outlet. NBC Select best budget bath mat.
$15-25
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mid pick · 26.5 x 16 in
Best for tiny bathrooms where a fabric mat never dries
An NBC Select editor says the stone absorbs water instantly, and it dries in about a minute.
Heads up. Not machine washable: you wipe it with a damp cloth.
Limited evidence. No outlet has named this one yet. It is here as a reasonable option, not a reviewed one.
$25-50
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincmax Multi-Usage Adhesive Shower Caddy | mid | $25-50 | economy-size shampoo bottles | 1 outlet |
| Orimade Adhesive Shower Caddy With Hooks | budget | $15-25 | sharing a shower without drilling holes | 1 outlet |
| Deco Brothers Supreme Over The Door 11 Hook Organizer Rack | budget | $15-25 | hanging towels and robes behind the bathroom door | 1 outlet |
| SunnyPoint Over Door Hair Care & Styling Tool Organizer | budget | $15-25 | a crowded under-sink cabinet | 1 outlet |
Best shower caddymid pick · Large basket
Best for economy-size shampoo bottles
Bob Vila's best overall shower caddy: extra-large capacity for big bottles, and it installs in minutes with no tools.
Heads up. The very strong adhesive can be hard to remove.
1 outlet. Bob Vila best overall shower caddy.
$25-50
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budget pick · 2-pack
Best for sharing a shower without drilling holes
Bob Vila's best bang for the buck shower caddy: strong, good-looking and affordable, with two shelves to split products between people.
Heads up. The sides are short, so tall bottles can get knocked out.
1 outlet. Bob Vila best bang for the buck shower caddy.
$15-25
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Best over-door storagebudget pick · 11 hooks
Best for hanging towels and robes behind the bathroom door
BestReviews' best of the best over-door hook rack: an affordable, stylish space-saver with 11 durable hooks.
Heads up. The hooks are spaced closely together.
1 outlet. BestReviews best of the best over-door hook rack.
$15-25
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budget pick · Cabinet door
Best for a crowded under-sink cabinet
NBC Select's best organizer for hanging: it hangs over a cabinet door and holds hair care bottles, flossers and razors.
Heads up. NBC Select gives no drawback detail for this one, but measure your door's thickness first.
1 outlet. NBC Select best organizers for hanging.
$15-25
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Best plungerbudget pick · Standard
Best for everyone. Seriously, buy it now
Bob Vila's best tray-and-brush plunger: both tools in one caddy. The only item on this list that becomes urgent at 11pm.
Heads up. The plunger head is stiff plastic
1 outlet. Bob Vila best tray and brush plunger.
$15-25
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mid pick · Standard
Best for any toilet, old or new
Bob Vila's best overall plunger: a flexible flange that fits both older round toilet drains and newer slimmer ones.
Heads up. May not seal every bowl shape.
1 outlet. Bob Vila best overall plunger.
$25-50
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Swap the shower head, add a new bath mat, and get bottles off the tub edge with a caddy. Nothing here needs drilling, so it works for renters too.
Usually, but check your walls first. Bob Vila notes the Orimade adhesive works on tile, glass and marble but not on textured or painted walls, and the Kincmax adhesive is strong enough that it can be hard to remove.
Yes. NBC Select lists a 90-day filter life for the Jolie Filtered Showerhead, so plan on replacing the filter a few times a year.