It’s not news that household bills are climbing, and while you may be doing what you can - switching off appliances at the wall instead of leaving them on standby, cooking with energy-efficient gadgets like air fryers and microwaves and waiting until a big freeze hits before turning on the central heating - there is one more thing you can do, especially when it comes to curbing your water bill.
Signing up for shorter showers is a great way to reduce how much you spend on water. Thames Water says: "On average, a shower uses 10 litres of water a minute. That means a 10-minute shower can use 100 litres of water. If a family of four reduced their shower time by just one minute, they could save: £45 on metered water bills, or up to £52 on energy bills". The company estimates some 11,648 litres of water could be saved a year. You can see how it applies to your household with its water-saving calculator.
Organisation is key to shorter showers and a shower caddy keeps everything you need in neat and easy reach.
Say goodbye to the sort of shower horror scenes not seen since Hitchcock’s Psycho - shower gel leaking onto the tiles, conditioner clotting around the mouth of the tube and razors rusting in puddles - and hello to cleverly designed hanging baskets and portable shelving, made to accommodate all your bathing essentials.
From streamlined designs to sculptural masterpieces, we’ve rounded up the best designs to shop now.
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John Lewis Classic 2 Tier Corner Shower Basket
Available in chrome, black and brass finishings to best suit your bathroom, this caddy has been designed to make use of the empty space in the corner of your shower. The Swedish design boasts a unique hanging system that makes for easier cleaning. It can hold a maximum of 7kg worth of products and bathing accessories and there’s a small hook to hang loofahs, sponges and face cloths too.
Buy now £95.00, John Lewis
Habitat 3 Tier Bamboo Shower Caddy - Natural
A simple design crafted from sustainable bamboo, this is a great shower caddy for 2-3 person households. There are two baskets to keep shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, keeping clutter free of the shower floor and bath edges.
Buy now £29.00, Habitat
Argos Home 3 Tier Wall Mounted Chrome Shower Caddy
Make your shower corners work harder with a caddy that fits into a 45-degree angle. The three-shelf unit is wall-mounted and measures H48 x W32 x D24cm.
Buy now £15.00, Argos
4 Tier Corner Shelf Telescopic Storage Shower Caddy
If you’re short on space, or just like the idea of a minimal design, a telescopic storage caddy is a great option. This packs in four slatted shelves for your shower products and it’s waterproof and rust-resistant too, all in a design that weighs just over 1kg.
Buy now £25.99, Wayfair
mDesign Bamboo Shower Tray
Steel not your thing? This two-shelf rack is made from bamboo, and is made to hang over your shower door or the glass divide. The hook at the bottom is just the right size to hang a razor, washcloth or loofah.
Buy now £45.99, Amazon
Kegii Shower Caddy Corner Shower Storage Rack Shelf
DIY skills just not up to par? Sidestep screws with a design that comes fitted with super transparent adhesive. Simply press onto the tiles and your washroom storage essentials have an instant home.
Buy now £13.59, Amazon
mDesign Shower Caddy for Hanging Over The Shower Door
No drills are required for this over-the-door design - simply hang and you’re ready to go. We like the spaced-out configuration of the shelves, while the small towel rack gives your wash cloth a space to hang.
Buy now £34.99, Amazon
Croydex Easy-Fit Shower Riser Rail Basket
Perfect for those with a small collection of toiletries, this high-side rail basket is small and unassuming yet offers enough storage space for the essentials. It clips around the shower base and has additional support thanks to the rubber bung.
Buy now £16.00, Very
Maifey No Drill Bathroom Shelves
Leave the drill in your toolbox, this set of shelves is installed using strong professional adhesive. It’s so strong in fact, that the double-shelf unit can bear a weight of up to 10kg. Slats in the base allow water to run off and there are hooks at the bottom to store your bath brushes and sponges.
Buy now £20.99, Amazon
Zodiac Square Gold-Plated Trolley
An option for the luxury lovers among us, this three-tiered gold-plated trolley by Zodiac is the perfect caddy for organising your precious bathroom essentials – from high-end bath salts and skincare to loo roll.
Buy now £1940.00, Harrods
Overhead Bamboo Shower Caddy
Stylish and anti-bacterial, this attractive bamboo shower caddy from Etsy is as practical as it is good-looking. Featuring two handy hooks at the bottom, this option is brilliant for those with a bustling collection of loofahs and sponges.
Buy now £44.61, Etsy
