12 Clever 3D Prints for Your Bathroom

The bathroom might not be the first room you think of when it comes to 3D printing, but it should be. Think about it: every bathroom has the same set of problems. Toothbrushes falling into the sink, razors rusting on wet surfaces, shampoo bottles toppling in the shower, and never enough hooks for towels. These are all solvable with simple prints.

The trick with bathroom prints is material choice. Moisture and humidity mean PLA will eventually degrade. PETG is the way to go for anything that lives in a bathroom. It handles humidity, warm water, and occasional splashes without warping or breaking down.

Here are 12 prints that have genuinely improved my bathroom. Every item links to 3DSearch so you can find the best model across all major platforms.

Countertop Organization

1. Toothbrush holder — Wall-mounted or countertop holder with drainage slots so water does not pool around the bristles. The wall-mounted versions are great for freeing up counter space in small bathrooms. Search for toothbrush holders on 3DSearch

2. Razor stand — A small stand that holds your razor upright so the blade can dry properly between uses. Extends blade life significantly. Takes about 20 minutes to print. Search on 3DSearch

3. Soap dish with drainage — An angled or slotted dish that keeps bar soap dry. The best designs have channels that direct water away from the soap and toward the drain. Search on 3DSearch

4. Cotton swab dispenser — A small container with a lid that keeps cotton swabs clean and organized. Pop-up or flip-top designs work well. Search on 3DSearch

Shower Accessories

5. Shower caddy hooks — Hooks that clip over the top of a shower door or hang from the shower head pipe to hold loofahs, washcloths, and shower caps. Search on 3DSearch

6. Shampoo bottle holder — A shelf or rack that mounts to the shower wall with suction cups or adhesive strips. Keeps bottles organized and prevents the domino effect when you grab one. Search on 3DSearch

7. Shower squeegee holder — A clip or hook that holds your squeegee on the shower wall so it is always within reach after you shower. Small print, big convenience. Search on 3DSearch

Wall-Mounted Solutions

8. Towel hook — Adhesive-backed hooks for hanging towels, robes, or clothes. You can print them in colors that match your bathroom decor. Search on 3DSearch

9. Hair dryer holder — Wall-mounted bracket that holds your hair dryer, straightener, or curling iron. Some designs include compartments for cords and attachments. Search on 3DSearch

10. Toilet paper holder — Replacement or supplemental holder. Particularly useful if your rental bathroom has a broken one and you cannot modify the wall. Free-standing designs work well on a shelf or the back of the toilet. Search on 3DSearch

Smart Solutions

11. Toothpaste squeezer — A rolling or sliding device that squeezes every last bit of toothpaste from the tube. One of those prints that seems silly until you actually use it and realize how much toothpaste you were wasting. Search on 3DSearch

12. Drain hair catcher — A disc that sits in your shower drain to catch hair before it clogs the pipe. Flat design with small holes that lets water through but catches hair. Easy to clean, easy to print, saves you from calling a plumber. Search on 3DSearch

Material and Printing Tips for Bathroom Prints

Bathroom prints need to handle moisture, and that changes the rules:

• Material: Use PETG for anything in or near the shower. PETG handles humidity, warm water, and temperature fluctuations much better than PLA. For countertop items that stay relatively dry, PLA+ is acceptable. I recommend Overture PETG for bathroom prints.
• Infill: 30-40% for wall-mounted items that need strength. 20% is fine for countertop organizers.
• Walls: 3-4 walls minimum. The extra wall thickness helps with water resistance since water is less likely to seep through thicker walls.
• Post-processing: Consider coating prints with a clear polyurethane spray for extra water resistance. This seals the layer lines and makes cleaning easier.
• Mounting: 3M VHB tape or Command strips work well for mounting prints in bathrooms without drilling holes. Make sure the mounting surface is clean and dry before applying.

The 3D Printing subreddit has great discussions about waterproofing printed parts and choosing the right material for wet environments.

Recommended Filaments for Bathroom Prints

• Overture PETG — Best all-around choice for moisture resistance
• eSUN PETG — Budget-friendly PETG that prints well
• Hatchbox PETG — Consistent quality with good layer adhesion
• eSUN PLA+ — Acceptable for dry countertop items

Designing for Drainage

One common mistake with bathroom prints is not accounting for water drainage. Any surface where water might collect should have slots, channels, or an angle that directs water away. When searching for models, look for designs that specifically mention drainage in their description.

On 3DSearch, you can search for terms like "soap dish drainage" or "toothbrush holder drip" to find designs that have already solved this problem. The search pulls from Printables, Thingiverse, MakerWorld, and other platforms, so you get the widest selection in one place.

If you cannot find a design with good drainage, modifying an STL in a tool like Tinkercad or Fusion 360 to add drainage slots is usually straightforward.

Final Thoughts

Bathroom prints are some of the most practical things you can make with a 3D printer. They solve everyday problems, they cost almost nothing in material, and they can be customized to fit your exact bathroom. Just remember to use PETG for anything near water, and add drainage wherever moisture might collect.

Use 3DSearch to find the best bathroom models across all platforms. What will you print first?