10 Essential Items for a Comfortable Bathroom

Together with OBI experts, we've compiled a list of items that must be in your bathroom. Check what you're missing.

Wi-Fi Enabled Water Heater

An indispensable helper, especially during hot water outages. Modern appliances not only fulfill their primary function but also make life easier – see for yourself.

Design: 'Common Area' Studio
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The Electrolux EWH-50 Centurio water heater can be turned on and off via smartphone. You can activate the water heating even when you're not home. It also purifies water using a special antibacterial system.

Shower Head with Multiple Water Flow Modes

Water massage can be enjoyed right at home with a modern showerhead. It works in multiple modes and even filters water from lime scale.

Design: 'Archbabies'
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The Hansgrohe Croma Select E Vario showerhead operates in 3 modes: regular, intense, and turbo pressure. Modes change with a single button press.

Electric Towel Warmer

The main advantage of all electric towel warmers is that they can be mounted anywhere, regardless of pipe placement. They also don't leak like their water-based counterparts.

Design: 'Malitsky Studio'
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An electric towel warmer is convenient in a small bathroom where everything needs to fit. Therefore, choose compact models such as the Argos Orion towel warmer.

Mirrored Cabinet with Lighting and Storage System

This furniture saves on additional lighting – the lighting is already built into the cabinet. Mirrored fronts visually expand the space, and shelves can hold all hygiene essentials – no need to place them on the bathtub or sink edges.

Design: Olga Solnyshkova
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The Runo Parma Mirrored Cabinet is made from waterproof MDF. It has two compartments with asymmetrical mirrored doors. Each compartment includes one internal shelf. The 'Socket/switch' block is built into the cabinet body.

Towel Holder with Rails

The more storage systems in your bathroom, the better. Especially if they don't take up much space. For example, narrow holders can be mounted or placed on the floor – ideal for bathrooms of any size.

Design: Ab-Architects Bureau
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The CERSANIT CITY Towel Holder is equipped with special rails for towels – no additional hooks needed on the wall or door. Its width is only 35 cm.

Towel Hanger with Flip-Up Brackets

Forget about outdated plastic towel hooks. Choose modern models – for example, chrome towel hangers with flip-up brackets. They're convenient not only for storing towels but also for drying them after a shower. Perfect even for small bathrooms.

You'll like: The OBI Raso Towel Hanger is made of chrome-plated metal, has three flip-up brackets. Height – 87 cm.

Orthopedic Bathroom Mat

A bathroom mat should not only be stylish but also possess other qualities. For example, repel moisture and be easy to clean. It's ideal if the mat also has antibacterial treatment.

You'll like: The Apache OrthoSpa River Rocks Mat does not absorb moisture, does not deform, and deodorizes feet. It also has orthopedic properties.

Stylish Laundry Basket

Basket for laundry is needed in every bathroom. You can store dirty clothes before washing or, conversely, fold clean and dried clothes before ironing. Additionally, you can always find a basket that matches the style of your bathroom.

Design: FISHEYE Architecture & Design
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If you're unsure what suits you, look for universal wooden baskets. For example, the OBI Pemba Laundry Basket made from bamboo.

Bathroom Brush and Paper Holder

Don't forget the small details. Even holders for toilet brushes and paper should be stylish.

Design: Nika Rusanova
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The OBI Pinaki Paper and Brush Holder is made of bamboo and metal, will last long, and won't take up much space in the bathroom.

Dispenser for Cotton Swabs

Vibrant bottles with shampoos, creams, and packets of cotton swabs won't beautify your bathroom. Therefore, it's better to pour all liquids into dispensers or hide them in cabinets and transfer cotton swabs to a special container.

Design: Daria Ponomareva
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The stylish Yoka Livorno Bl Cotton Swab Container is made from polished rubber. It won't break if you accidentally drop it on tiles, and won't be damaged by humidity.

On the cover: Design project by Olga Tishkayeva.