An eye-catching soap dish is a an easy way to add visual interest to your kitchen orbathroom sink. They of course have a practical use, too–providing a designated home for your bar of soap, avoiding it sliding around freely and leaving soap residue on the side of the sink or countertop. As well as for displaying your hand soap, a soap holder could also be used on the side of the bath or on a shower shelf, as a smart way to store your shampoo bars.
The best soap dishes are available in a wide range of materials and styles, from marble or glazed ceramic soap dishes, to glass, enamel and wooden soap dishes, going for a non-absorbent material is your best bet. There are many choices to suit all sorts of budgets. A good soap dish can take many forms–some have holes for self-draining, others have a grooved design. Some are more bowl-shaped, and there are also flatter soap tray designs. Whether you opt for a simple soap dish to match your toothbrush holder, or you choose an unusual, standout design, you’ll find a style that suits your decor in our roundup below.
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