“Dark Showering” Is Blowing Up on TikTok — Here’s How to Get the Vibe for Your Bathroom

The most important element of a dark shower is definitely the lighting. One of these waterproof rechargeable lamps is a non-negotiable. To really make the room glow, you could also try a wave light, which mimics the way water shines on walls in an indoor pool in the dark. They come with a variety of color settings to suit your preference.

These are the flameless candles I use in my own bathroom. They’re battery-operated, waterproof, and remote-controlled — and the various differing heights make them look great clustered together for greater effect.

What could be more luxurious than a rainfall shower? But don’t worry — you don’t need to call a plumber or reroute your pipes to the ceiling to get the effect. This square-shaped rainfall showerhead from Amazon can be swapped in for your regular wall-mounted showerhead in less than 10 minutes. I have the same one, and it might just be the best and easiest home upgrade I’ve made so far!

If you’re game for a slightly more complicated upgrade, however, it might be worth a call to your electrician. While “the big light” is off-limits, you might try dimmable bathroom sconces instead. I think sconces provide more flattering bathroom lighting than overhead fixtures anyway, and the Eloise sconces from Anthropologie are so incredibly stylish.

An absolute non-negotiable for me is a good shower speaker. Whether you’re playing Mozart, whale sounds, or just your favorite playlist, music is so important to help create whatever ambiance you want. Try this clip-on waterproof Bluetooth speaker from JBL, or try to find one with a suction cup to attach to the shower walls.

While your default might be neutral, spa-like towel colors like white or beige, I think a darker, richer color makes the overall aesthetic much more luxurious and moody. Plus, they don’t show dirt or flaws as easily, so they’ll likely last you longer, too. I love these deep-wine-colored towels from Anthropologie.