Photography: Hannah Puechmarin / Styling: Hayley Jenkin
It’s easy to underestimate the importance the right soap dish but this small bathroom item serves an important purpose in your bathroom’s overall style and functionality. At the very least, a soap dish will give you somewhere to place your bar soap, and prevent its residue from building up around your counter. Aesthetically, the right soap dish can also make an elegant interior statement, either tying together your existing bathroom style or providing a contrasting point of interest.
From sleek ceramic to Mediteranean-inspired marble, soap dishes come in various shapes, sizes and materials. Below, find our ten favourite picks.
10 best soap dishes to elevate your bathroom
01
Aquanova Figo soap dish
$39.95, David Jones
Hand-crafted in Belgium using a hand-applied glaze, meaning no two are the same, this ice blue ceramic soap dish is a cool addition to any bathroom, particularly when paired with the matching toothbrush holder.
Key features:
- Stoneware
- Hand-applied glaze
- Ice blue
02
Jedda Clay Grid soap dish
$80, Assembly Label
Featuring a sculptural grid-like shape, this soap dish will make a subtle statement in your bathroom.
Key features:
- White stoneware clay
- Grid shape
- Available in cream and red ash
03
Binu Binu Marble soap dish
$139, Lee Mathews
The earthy brown shade and glossy marble finish elevate the humble soap dish to become a hero in the bathroom – something to be enjoyed every day, echoing Lee Mathews fashion philosophy to, “Design clothes that resonate deeply with people’s lives; clothes that are functional and beautiful, that are ageless and simple and manage to add ease and confidence every day”.
Key features:
- Hand-polished
- Sculptural design
- Glossy finish
04
Aquanova Conor soap dish
$49.95, David Jones
Crafted from beige-coloured natural rock, this curved soap dish is a sturdy nod to nature that will bring a calming elegance to your space.
Key features:
- Natural stone
- Round bowl shape
- Earthy dark beige shade
05
Aquanova Luxor soap dish
$49.95, David Jones
We love the rustic Mediterranean aesthetic of this sand-coloured natural stone soap dish, which would double beautifully as a hold-all for hair ties, jewellery and cotton balls on the bathroom vanity.
Key features:
- Natural stone
- Sand shade
- Bowl shape
06
Loft Marble soap dish
$49.95, Country Road
The contemporary Loft soap dish comes in the ‘it’ material of 2025 – a slick marble with unique pattern variations for a contemporary look.
Key features:
- Solid marble
- Natural pattern variations
- Corrugated finish
07
Audrey Bathroom soap dish
$12.95, Pillow Talk
The sweet, shell-shaped Audrey soap dish is ideal for adding a touch of coastal style to your bathroom, neatly side-stepping the tendency towards kitsch.
Key features:
- Shell shape
- Gold border
- Stoneware
08
Solace soap dish
$14.95, Bed Bath N’ Table
The rich green shade and high gloss finish of this ceramic soap dish make a beautiful bathroom statement for such a practical item.
Key features:
- Ceramic
- Glazed shine
- Rich green shade
09
Poppi Shell dish
$29 (usually $39), Early Settler
This pearlescent soap dish with a touch-me smooth texture is a versatile as it is beautiful – use it as a jewellery tray, decorative accent or soap dish, depending on your mood.
Key features:
- Resin material
- Shell shape
- Pearl colour
10
White Issey Marble soap dish
$26.95, Temple & Webster
The solid form of this marble soap dish exudes luxury and provides the perfect platform to show off your latest soap crush. Pair it with the matching tray to complete the look.
Key features:
- Marble
- Solid form
- Rib detailing
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