Bathroom glow-up: 5 easy ways to upgrade your washroom aesthetic
With a few thoughtful upgrades and curated finds from trusted stores around Dhaka and online, you can turn a basic washroom into a serene, spa-inspired sanctuary
Bathrooms usually receive minimal attention compared to other places in the home. People spend their money decorating living rooms and bedrooms, yet the washroom tends to be left behind, uninteresting, plain, and cluttered.
But the truth is, your washroom has the potential to be one of the most stylish and calming places in your home.
With a few thoughtful upgrades and curated finds from trusted stores around Dhaka and online, you can turn a basic washroom into a serene, spa-inspired sanctuary.
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The Business Standard rounds up a selection of products designed to elevate your washroom aesthetics effortlessly.
Wall Art
If your washroom walls are empty and uninspiring, it's time to bring in some character with artwork. Wallora offers a range of moisture-resistant art prints perfect for bathroom settings.
Whether you choose a botanical piece, abstract lines or a calming seascape, wall art elevates the space visually.
Hanging artwork above the toilet, beside the vanity, or even on a narrow wall strip brings colour, emotion, and a sense of personality. It brings life to bland, plain tiles and gives them a sense of warmth and a thoughtfully designed area.
Price: Tk600–Tk3,000
Where to buy: Wallora
Sleek Backlit Mirror
One of the most impactful changes you can make is upgrading your mirror. A sleek backlit mirror from Sencillo adds immediate modern sophistication. The soft LED lighting around the edges looks luxurious and serves a practical purpose, it provides even, shadow-free lighting that's perfect for grooming and skincare routines.
Beyond being a light source, this mirror helps create more space visually. The glowing border makes the wall appear larger, adding dimension to an otherwise flat surface.
It's minimal yet dramatic, instantly giving the room a clean, polished feel.
Price: Tk7,000-Tk10,000
Where to buy: Sencillo
Chic Vanity Tray
Your vanity top doesn't have to be messy. In fact, with a chic tray from Aarong, it can become the most elegant corner of your washroom. Pick a natural tray — wooden or rattan is perfect — for holding perfumes, a candle, and lotion or small skincare items for an elegant touch.
This simple setup instantly pulls everything together, giving your washroom a refined, magazine-worthy vibe. The tray adds warmth and texture, balancing out the sleek surfaces in the rest of the room.
It also keeps your essentials organised in one pretty, accessible spot.
Price: Tk800–Tk1,800
Where to buy: Aarong
Plants
Bathrooms often feel cold and impersonal, but that can change with some greenery. Head to the Brac Nursery and pick up indoor plants like snakes, spiders or small ferns. These plants thrive in humid environments and require very little sunlight or maintenance.
Beyond cleaner air, greenery brings calm and softness to your bathroom. Their natural shapes and calming colours contrast beautifully with hard bathroom surfaces like tiles, glass, and metal.
A single plant on a corner shelf or windowsill can transform the room from stark to soothing.
Price: Tk1,000–Tk2,500
Where to buy: Brac Nursery
Luxury Shampoo and Soap Dispenser
Scattered plastic bottles can ruin the vibe of the nicest washroom and feel messy. Replace random bottles with a matching set of refillable shampoo, conditioner and soap dispensers from Daraz. Choose glass or matte-finish plastic bottles with stainless steel pumps for a clean, modern look.
This simple change instantly gives your bathroom a hotel feel. Your shelves instantly feel tied and put together, giving the area a more organised, cleaner, and cohesive look.
It also makes cleaning easier and is better for the environment; just refill as needed.
Price: Tk100–Tk500
Where to buy: Daraz
