The best bathrooms are a kind of relaxing oasis where all of the senses are catered to, be it getting ready for the day or spending long hours in the tub relaxing. This means that the smallest things are wildly important for setting the mood. Fluffy towels, beautifully scented candles, and gorgeous containers for holding essentials like bath products and beauty items turn bath time into a luxurious treat and make your bathroom feel like a resort. One very common thrift store item may be just the thing you need to set up your bathroom to look as beautiful as it functions. Glass decanters and water carafes can instantly elevate your bathroom space, as well as fulfill the important function of housing liquid products like bubble bath, bath oils, and other products.

Not only do crystal decanters add a bit of interest, vintage style, and character to your tub area, vanity, or bathroom shelf, but they can often be found for a dollar or two among the glassware aisle in your favorite thrift store. They include those glass containers meant to hold water in dining sets or other intricately wrought barware meant for holding booze. Typically, they have a glass top or lid that is as beautifully ornate as the bottle. Since they are glass, handle with care when wet and slippery. You may want to add small adhesive grips on the bottom to prevent sliding if you keep them bath side. Many glass containers are safe for use, but leaded crystal, which can usually be identified by its ringing sound, weight, and manufacturing marks, should not be used for storing products due to possible seepage and contamination.

To enlist your glass container for bath products that make your bathroom feel like a spa, just pour your bubble bath or oil into the container and use it as an dispenser. This allows you to get rid of any unsightly packaging that can lead to clutter, looking far more stylish and intentional. The containers come in a variety of different sizes and shapes, so you can find the perfect one or collect several for different products you use. They also boast several different carved designs, like starburst and floral patterns, and are sometimes available in beautiful colored glass.

An array of these decanters and other containers like apothecary jars, pretty vintage soap dishes, and other romantic glass pieces in various heights and levels on a pretty tray or arranged along a shelf can add beauty and important storage that doubles as décor. These decanters can also hold aftershave, mouthwash, or any liquid that can be poured from the top. You could also add a pumper top to turn the decanter into a pretty hand soap container for a spa-inspired bathroom vibe, even without a tub in a small powder room.