Bathrooms are notoriously expensive and labor-intensive to remodel when major renovations are involved. Once you start using words like ‘gut’, ‘re-pipe’, and ‘demo’, you’re headed down a potentially long and costly road. In fact, Remodeling Magazine recently reported that the cost for an average bathroom remodel could range anywhere between $13,000 and a whopping $61,000. While a full remodel can add a lot of value to your home, we know that sometimes that isn’t in the budget.
So, what do you do when you’re craving a change to your en suite, but don’t have the time or budget for a total renovation? Scout products that can upgrade your space without having to hire a contractor or knock down any walls! By combining high quality décor items with some of the latest in smart home technology, you can create a whole new, exciting look and feel for your bathroom. You’ll be amazed what a few simple upgrades can do to make this space feel less like the family bathroom and more like a zen spa retreat.
Installation & Ease of Use
Most of the products included on this list are extremely easy to install — in fact, some of them require no more effort than simply taking them out of the box! However, there are a few products which will require mounting and/or installation. Even in these cases though, you should have no trouble with installing them yourself! If you are really opposed to the idea of doing it yourself however, don’t worry. You can always call a trusted handy-man to come and do the job for you.
Cost
We love a sleek and modern aesthetic, especially in the bathroom. We’ve chosen products for this list based on that style, and we’re pretty sure you’re going to love them as much as we do! While the following products range in price (anywhere from $50-$1,500), they all make a bold statement and provide a serious upgrade with minimal installation requirements.
We’ve compiled a list of eighteen awesome products which can give your bathroom a major face-lift without having to do any major renovations. The products on this list were selected because of their unique qualities and high-impact nature.
iHome 6″ Double-sided Vanity Mirror
Getting ready just got significantly easier and a lot more fun! This is because the iHome Vanity Mirror is more than just a mirror with a double sided, distortion free, 6” mirror; it is also a wireless speaker! Equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, this little gadget will let you listen to all your favorite songs as you get ready for the day with crystal clear sound. What’s more, this little vanity mirror also comes with full color lighting, is able to magnify up to 5x what a regular mirror will show, and includes an integrated microphone so you don’t have to pause your routine if a phone call comes in.
What Users Are Saying
Users think this is an incredible tool for daily use. They love the mirror image quality, lighting options, and speaker.
The only thing they don’t love is the fact that it does not come with a battery and must be plugged in to be operational.
Why You Should Get It
This is the ideal product for the busy and stylish woman on the go. It allows her to take calls, stream news and/or podcasts from her phone while getting ready and helps her prepare herself for the day both mentally and physically.
That said, this is also a great product for anyone who tends to listen to music while getting ready at all. It can really help to set the mood for the day’s events while you prepare everything else.
Decoraport Lighted Vanity Bathroom Mirror
Do you ever wish for a little extra lighting while you are getting ready during the day, but have trouble finding a solution that disperses light evenly? The Decoraport Lighted Vanity Bathroom Mirror can help with this. This 32” x 24” mirror offers a built in, energy efficient LED light strip that will totally negate this problem! Not to mention it also has a high quality aluminum frame, easy to use On/Off switch and a screw mount option. The best part though? It looks fantastic and will add an extra air of sophistication to any bathroom!
What Users Are Saying
Users only have positive things to say about this mirror! They love the mirror quality, claim the lighting is beautiful and perfect and enjoy the added ambiance it adds to their bathrooms.
Why You Should Get It
This is the prefect bathroom mirror for anyone who is looking for a little extra illumination while getting ready. However, it is also perfect for anyone who is looking for a unique lighting piece for their bathroom as well.
Umbra Otto Automatic Soap Dispenser
Opting for an automatic soap dispenser is a great way to add that little “something extra” you’ve been looking for to spice up your bathroom, and the Umbra Otto Automatic Soap Dispenser is one the best for this job. This is because it is easy to use, works well, and comes in a stylish and modern design. There are also multiple color options, meaning you’ll be able to find the color that suits your style best.
What Users Are Saying
Most users think this is a great and affordable addition to their bathrooms. They state that it is functional, stylish and very convenient. In fact, some users like it so much they have even bought an additional one for the kitchen.
The downside? It’s not actually made of nickel, but a more plastic like substance, and some users claim the appearance isn’t as high quality as they expected it to be based off of the picture.
Why You Should Get It
This is a great product for anyone with kids who have a hard time reaching and pushing the nozzle of a traditional soap dispenser. Another benefit is that it is great for people who want to limit germs.
Zuli Smartplug
Smart Plugs are a great way to bring many of your bathroom appliances into the 21st century, without needing to spend hundreds of dollars, and the Zuli Smartplug is one of the best. Allowing you to control your standard electronic devices from your smart phone (meaning you can start your flat iron before getting out of bed), this smart plug also lets you to see your overall energy usage, which can be pretty cool if you are trying to keep your energy consumption to a minimum. Oh, and did I forget to mention that if you combine three or more of the Zuli Smartplugs, they will be able to sense when you enter your bathroom and automatically adjust lighting and thermostat temperatures to fit your desired setting? That’s pretty cool if you ask me!
What Users Are Saying
Users, for the most part, agree that this is easily one of the best smart plugs on the market. They love How easy it is to use and install, as well as how accurate it is when measuring energy consumption.
The only problem with this product — as far as users are concerned — is that it is not compatible with Android devices and could really use the ability to share information and control with other users in the home.
Why You Should Get It
This is a great product for any energy conscious and/or busy individual. It allows for a lot of customization and control over appliance that generally offed neither, and can really help to shape your mornings into a a process that is smooth and easy.
Simplehuman Liner Rim Rectangular Step Trash Can
This is a sleek and stylish trash can that will not only look great in your larger bathroom, but will help you minimize the amount of work it takes to clean and maintain as well. This is because this trash can comes with a hidden liner pocket that will store and dispense liners for a quick and easy change. Not to mention the lid flips down to hide the liner so you get a seamless look every time. Furthermore, this trashcan has an antimicrobial and fingerprint-proof nano-silver clear coat, meaning it is going to stay clean and spotless looking at all times!
What Users Are Saying
Users simply love this trash can. They rave about how easy it is to use, how sleek it looks, and the overall durability!
The only thing downside seems to be the high initial price (though most claim it is worth it), and the fact that it works best with name brand bags.
Why You Should Get It
This is the ideal trashcan for a larger bathroom used by the family. The special coating ensure no sticky finger prints and the larger size means not having to take the trash out multiple times a week. It is super durable, with a peddle that has been designed to work for over twenty years.
KOHLER Moxie Showerhead and Wireless Speaker
This is a super cool combination shower head and Bluetooth speaker. First, the shower head offers 60 angled spray nozzles giving a 2.5 gpm spray — meaning a refreshing and invigorating shower experience. The speaker itself comes with a 32 foot Bluetooth range, a rechargeable lithium ion battery, and is even able to be popped out and taken around the house for car rides and even to the pool as a portable speaker in and of itself! What a cool and smart addition for any bathroom!
What Users Are Saying
Users love the overall aesthetic appeal of this product, as well as how unbelievably easy it is to install and use.
The only complaint comes from a handful of users, who wish the speaker itself would be a bit louder at times.
Why You Should Get It
There is really not anyone who wont enjoy this product. With that said, this shower head is especially ideal for anyone who loves to listen to music while showering but hates the hassle of hooking up waterproof speakers. It is also a great device for someone who is looking for a portable speaker, since it works in the bathroom and everywhere else too — a true win-win product.
Nebia Shower
There are just too many amazing smart shower head options out there, so we had to include a second one! This shower head is designed to help you conserve water. Beautifully designed, the Nebia will add an air of sophistication to any shower in your home, while using 70% less water than most standard shower heads. Don’t worry about feeling like less water is falling though, because the Nebia also offers a water surface area that is ten times larger than standard shower heads as well! This means that this shower head is pleasing to the eye, feels great and leaves a significantly smaller footprint on the environment.
What Users Are Saying
Reviews on the Nebia are still limited as it is not widely available yet. However, initial reviews on CNET reveal the Nebia feels great, easily covers your whole body and leaves you feeling clean and refreshed.
Why You Should Get It
This is the ideal product for anyone who is concerned about keeping their water consumption to a minimum. It’s perfect for those people who care about the environment, but it is also great for larger families who are looking to keep their water bills down as well!
Ove Smart Toilet
The Ove Smart Toilet is easily one of the smartest toilets around! Apart from being totally self cleaning, this toilet also offers automatic deodorization, user cleaning and drying! Oh and did I mention it has a heated seat? That’s right, no more waking up on a cold winter night to use the bathroom only to be shocked into alertness by a cold bum! Not to mention this toilet is fairly eco friendly, using only 130 V of power and 1.6 gallons of water per flush. A pretty cool product for any smart bathroom/ home if you ask me.
What Users Are Saying
There are lots of people out there who rave about this product. In fact, some users even state they are sure this toilet will someday be a standard everywhere you go!
The downside? It’s not the easiest product to install. If you’re not skilled in plumbing, you’re probably going to need to call in a professional.
Why You Should Get It
This is a great product for anyone who has a smart home and is looking to bring their bathroom in on that, or for someone who is looking to add a little luxury to to their life. Simply put, you will love this toilet!
Single Handle Deck Mount LED Waterfall Sink Faucet
If you’re looking to have a smart bathroom, then a smart faucet is a must! The Single Handle Deck Mounted LED Waterfall Bathroom Sink Faucet is more than just a smart faucet however. Apart from offering a beautiful design and a powerful flow, this faucet also retains the ability to change colors (blue, green and red) to match the current temperature of the water it is spouting! And all by using an LED light run by energy generated from the flow of the water itself — smart, effective, and unique all in a single faucet!
What Users Are Saying
Users are impressed with the faucets overall aesthetic appeal, even without the added LED lighting. They also love that it works well and really seems to follow through on all it offers.
However, some users are a bit concerned that the volume of water is too high for a smaller bathroom sink. Granted, even these people claim it is still a beautiful and effective bathroom faucet overall.
Why You Should Get It
This is the perfect faucet if you are looking to add something truly special to your bathroom. It can also be a great for coaxing kids into brushing their teeth or washing their hands. However, because the changing colors are so fun to watch.
GlowBowl Motion Activated Toilet Nightlight
The GlowBowl is an illumination device that easily fits onto any standard toilet and takes only seconds to install. Then, when motion is detected, the GlowBlow automatically turns itself on, illuminating the bowl in a selection of LED colors, (such as: blue, red, green, aqua, purple, yellow or white). Furthermore, you can set GlowBowl to show a single color every time or have it rotate through as many colors as you’d like!
What Users Are Saying
Users think this product is not only fun, but incredibly helpful as well. In fact, one Amazon user even states the GlowBowl is “so much better than anything else out there”.
However, some users seem slightly concerned with the overall longevity of use with this product, claiming some colors seem to fade the longer the device is used.
Why You Should Get It
Do you wake in the middle of the night needing the bathroom, then find yourself choosing between turning on the light so you don’t trip over anything, or keeping the light off so you don’t wake yourself up too much, but risk stubbing your toes? Then this product is for you! Motion activated, this product emits the perfect glow to make sure your bathroom experiences are not only enjoyable, but safe as well.
Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale
Most bathrooms have a scale, but why not take yours to the next level? With the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale you can. Equipped with Wi-Fi, this scale can track your weight, lean mass, body mass percentage and more. Not to mention, after retrieving said data, it will automatically upload and sync with your Fitbit account so you can see all your progress and create a game plan for future success. That’s one smart scale if you ask me.
What Users Are Saying
Users think this scale is a great idea. They love that it tracks more than their weight and are even more excited about it’s automatic connection with their Fitbit accounts.
However, there are are a few concerns about overall accuracy and the fact that it simply doesn’t work well with PCs.
Why You Should Get It
This is the perfect product for anyone who already uses a Fitbit device and want’s to take their health to the next level. It supplements the information they are already gathering with their Fitbit device for a more comprehensive view of their health. It’s also great for any family who uses Fitbit, since it is able to recognize and store information for eight different individuals at any time.
Astor Fresh Water Spray Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment
Bidets may not be as popular in America as the are overseas, but that’s no reason not to get one. With that said, the Astor Bidet Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment is not only one of the best, it is one of the most affordable too. Using only water pressure to operate, this bidet is easy to install and will give you a refreshing and convenient cleaning every time. Not to mention it also includes a retractable nozzle for when the bidet is not in use, which means this is a hygienic option as well.
What Users Are Saying
Pretty much every single user loves this product. They love how well it works, how easy it is to install, and how hygienic it is overall.
The only thing that users seem to want improved is the overall attractiveness of this piece.
Why You Should Get It
This is the prefect product for anyone who wants to upgrade to a bidet toilet, but doesn’t have the money to spend on the fancier options on the market. It really does give users the feeling of a luxury bidet for a very affordable price.
Vision Whirlpool Bathtub
You can’t have a smart bathroom without a smart bathtub, and that’s why we’ve included the Vision Whirlpool. This bathtub is not only beautiful — constructed out of acrylics and crystal — it also illicit a luxury feel with 8 different whirlpool jets, 16 air pool jets, and total thermal control. As if this wasn’t enough though, this bathtub also offers it’s own disinfection system and a convertible shower head. But the best part is the included radio and an audio inlet for both iPods and CD’s. A truly unique, alluring and luxurious bathtub for any home.
What Users Are Saying
While reviews on this bathtub are limited, it is offered by a selection of luxury bathtub retailers and is compared with some of the best and most luxurious whirlpool bathtubs on the market.
Why You Should Get It
If you are looking for a bathtub fit for a king or queen, a bathtub that offers relaxation and lots of “something extras”, then this is the bathtub for you. Top of the line in nearly every way, this bathtub will be one you are sure to enjoy for years to come.
19″ Bathroom TV Waterproof TVmagic mirror AVIS
If you are looking for products that offer both technology and beauty this is the product for you. That’s because this waterproof, 19” bathroom TV doubles as a beautiful, high quality mirror when the TV itself is turned off. What this means for you is you can watch the morning news while you get ready for your day without sacrificing the overall aesthetics of your bathroom the rest of the time. As for the TV itself, you will enjoy a USB host function, high performance LED panel, wide angle viewing and waterproof ceiling mounted speakers for phenomenal sound.
What Users Are Saying
Currently there are limited user reviews surrounding this product. However, initial reviews do claim this is a unique and beautiful product which is perfect for the modern bathroom.
Why You Should Get It
If you enjoy watching the news while you get ready or like to put on a good movie and soak in the tub, then this is a great product for you. It allows for all the benefits of a TV in the bathroom, while multi-tasking as a mirror, and never takes away from any space’s aesthetic appeal.
SoundBot HD Water Resistant Bluetooth Shower Speaker
It wouldn’t be a smart bathroom without a smarter way to listen to music in the shower. Enter the SoundBot. This little portable speaker is totally waterproof and includes a built-in microphone (so you can take important calls even while in the shower). Not to mention, it is totally wireless and streams music from nearly any Bluetooth enabled device. Offering great sound and easy of use, this is a great shower speaker option for your smart bathroom.
What Users Are Saying
Users love the sound this speaker outputs. It’s clear, sufficiently loud, and powerful enough for you to enjoy — no matter how loud the background noise.
However, users also bring up the fact that this little speaker doesn’t always last as long as they’d hoped it would.
Why You Should Get It
Are you are looking for a way to freely listen to music in the shower without risking your phone getting wet? Or are you looking for a portable, waterproof and wireless speaker you can use in the shower and take to the beach? If your answer to either of these questions is yes then this is the speaker for you.
Oral-B Pro 3000 Electronic Power Electric Toothbrush
There are smart scales, smart bathtubs, smart toilets, so why not smart toothbrushes? The Oral-B Pro 3000 Electronic Power Rechargeable Battery Electric Toothbrush is so smart it is able to analyze your brushing habits, includes an in-hand brushing timer (that pulses every thirty seconds to let you know when you need to switch to a new area of the mouth) and uses Bluetooth to connect to the Oral B app for personal monitoring. It also includes three different cleaning modes (including a sensitive mode and gum care mode) and lights up when you are brushing too hard. Overall this is a smart toothbrush that will bring your teeth cleaning to a whole new level, and in the comfort of your own bathroom.
What Users Are Saying
Users generally love this tooth brush, claiming it works really well and makes brushing fun and interesting again. In fact, one user even claims this toothbrush is, “the most effective toothbrush, ever.”
So are there downsides? Not many. The only thing users seem to be less than thrilled with are the initial price and the semi-short battery life.
Why You Should Get It
This is the perfect product for anyone who is already on the smart bathroom bandwagon. It’s great for monitoring and tracking your daily brushing habits and increasing your brushing effectiveness. Additionally, it is a great tool for anyone who is concerned about increasing their overall oral health.
Amphiro A1 Smart Meter for Shower
This little gadget is for your shower and helps to ensure less energy and water consumption. How does it do this, you ask? By displaying said stats on the included screen. Easy to make into a game (try to be conserve more water and energy each time), the Amphiro A1 Self Monitoring Water & Energy Smart Meter is sure to make a difference in your home. Additionally, this product is extremely easy to install. So easy in fact, no tools at all are required! Smart and easy, exactly how I like my smart bathroom products.
What Users Are Saying
There are very few people who do not love this product. In fact, the vast majority of users think this product is one of the best thing’s they’ve ever bought, helping them save more water than they thought it would.
Why You Should Get It
This is a great device for anyone who is looking to conserve water. With that said, it is an especially amazing product for a family who is trying to get their children to keep their overall water usage down.
With the addition of just a few products, you can change the look and feel of your bathroom. It’s all about choosing a style and sticking with it, and knowing which pieces will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Luckily, in a bathroom setting, figuring out which pieces to go with is fairly simple because it is such a small space. Consider which pieces are most functional within the space. For example, a nice trashcan in a larger room might not have as much impact as it would in the bathroom where its presence is functional as well as decorative.
Likewise, upgrading the functionality of your space with the latest technology has a big impact in this room. You’ll use your shower and bathroom faucet on a daily basis, so upgrading them with cool tech features will be something you will frequently get to enjoy.
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