The bathroom might not be the first space you think of when decorating for Christmas, but it absolutely deserves some festive magic! Whether you love a full themed look or just want tiny joyful touches, a Christmas-styled bathroom can make mornings cozier, guests feel special, and holiday memories even sweeter.
From mini trees to cozy textiles and playful winter accents, these ideas will help you transform even the smallest bathroom into a charming holiday retreat without cluttering your space.
Festive Christmas-Themed Shower Curtain
Swap out your regular shower curtain for a festive one featuring patterns like snowflakes, Santa, plaid, or winter forest scenes. This single change instantly sets the tone and becomes the main focal point of the bathroom. Choose neutral tones for a calm, spa-like feel or go bold with red and green for classic holiday vibes. Pair it with matching hooks or ribbon ties for a polished look.
Design Tip: Choose waterproof fabric prints instead of plastic for a softer, elegant finish.
Holiday Scented Candles & Lantern Glow
Set the mood with flickering candles in scents like pine, cinnamon, vanilla sugar cookie, or peppermint cocoa. Arrange them on a counter tray or near the tub for a cozy, relaxing spa moment. You can also use battery-powered LED candles or small lanterns if you prefer flameless décor.
Design Tip: Use candle holders in gold or frosted glass to add that magical shimmer effect.
Christmas-Patterned Towels & Hand Towels
Nothing feels more inviting than switching to seasonal towels decorated with tiny trees, red borders, snowflakes, or rustic farmhouse script. Keep your everyday towels folded in a basket and add the festive ones as display layers. To avoid overbuying, invest in just one display set for the season it’s enough to completely refresh the look.
Design Tip: Mix textures like waffle, velvet-touch, or chunky knit for cozy holiday charm.
Mini Bathroom Christmas Tree
Small countertop trees or wall-mounted twig trees look adorable in bathrooms. Decorate them with mini ornaments, bows, berries, fairy lights, or dried orange slices for a natural touch.
For a farmhouse or minimalist bathroom, use a wood-base bottle brush tree set it stays neat and splash-safe.
Design Tip: Choose waterproof or splash-resistant décor if placing near the sink.
Winter-Themed Soap & Toiletry Display
Replace everyday bottles with festive-labeled hand soap, peppermint scrub jars, or snowflake bath salts. Group them on a wooden tray, cake stand, or rattan basket to create a mini spa display. Add a holiday ribbon around the soap dispenser for a quick DIY touch!
Design Tip: Use clear containers filled with red, white, and silver bath beads for luxury hotel vibes.
Snowflake Window Clings or Mirrors Stickers
If your bathroom has a window or full mirror, snowflake decals instantly add a magical winter wonderland touch. They’re renter-friendly, removable, and take less than a minute to apply.
You can go classic white, glitter, or even watercolor cartoon theme depending on your bathroom’s style.
Design Tip: Outline the mirror edges with mini light-up LED wire for extra sparkle.
Window Cling Stickers
Farmhouse Christmas Bathroom Shelf Styling
Use small bathroom shelves to style cute seasonal pieces: a holiday sign, pine cones, rolled towels, greenery sprigs, and a candle. Keep items small and lightweight to avoid clutter.
Neutral shades like beige, brown, and forest green help achieve a farmhouse winter cabin mood.
Design Tip: Decorate in groups of odd numbers (3 or 5 items) for balanced styling.
Cozy Holiday Floor Mats or Rug Sets
Replace standard mats with soft Christmas-themed ones featuring buffalo plaid, snowmen, reindeer, or script prints. Choose memory-foam or anti-slip microfiber for comfort and safety.
Neutral bathrooms benefit from deep red or green mats, while patterned bathrooms look better with simple classic prints.
Design Tip: If using bold mats, keep towels and accessories neutral to avoid pattern overload.
Christmas Garland & Greenery Accents
A small frosted garland on a mirror frame, shelves, or towel bar adds instant holiday warmth. Add fairy lights, mini berries, bells, or cinnamon sticks for scent and style.
Choose faux greenery if the bathroom has humidity; it will last longer and stay fresh looking.
Design Tip: Try eucalyptus + pine mix for a spa-meets-Christmas feel.
Holiday-Inspired Artwork or Printable Frames
Hang seasonal art like watercolor snow scenes, holiday quotes, or minimalist typography. This is perfect especially for renters because prints can be swapped easily without nails use adhesive hooks. Black frames work best for modern spaces, while wood frames give rustic warmth.
Design Tip: Create a rotating frame so you can easily swap future seasonal prints (Valentine’s, Spring, Fall).
Kitchen Towels
Final Thoughts
Decorating your bathroom for Christmas doesn’t require a big budget or a full renovation it’s all about small, thoughtful details that evoke warmth, joy, and a festive feeling. Whether you prefer cozy farmhouse vibes, elegant winter whites, or playful red-and-green themes, these ideas can transform even the tiniest bathroom into a merry little retreat.
Take it slow, enjoy the creative process, and remember holiday décor is all about creating feel-good moments for you and your loved ones!
