Hosting guests requires many considerations. One is making sure your guest bathroom is ready.
But it doesn’t need to be daunting; by following some straightforward guest-bathroom decorating strategies, you can transform your space into an exquisite retreat that guests will adore.
1. Theme
An appealing guest bathroom should be an essential feature in any home that regularly hosts guests, and creating one doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming.
Begin with choosing a theme. A themed guest bathroom can easily add personality and fun to the smallest room in your house while remaining cohesive with the overall decor of your home.
Consider which colors would best complement your space when selecting a color scheme for your bathroom. Neutral hues like white, cream, and lighter grey hues tend to work well as they don’t dominate – and choosing appropriate hues can make your bathroom appear larger and brighter!
2. Lighting
Lighting should always be considered when designing a guest bathroom, as the right illumination can enhance both its functionality and create a relaxing ambiance for guests.
An effective lighting design integrates ambient, accent, and task lighting to illuminate an entire space. Ambient lighting provides general illumination; for instance, this may include spotlighting sink, toilet, and shower areas.
Decorated lighting can also play an integral part in setting the atmosphere in any room, especially if you want to highlight the art or other features of the decor. Recessed directional lights provide an efficient source of illumination that can highlight these features.
3. Storage
Your guests will appreciate having access to their toiletries and towels easily in your bathroom, so make sure they can store them. A shelf or storage box in the medicine cabinet is ideal for keeping essentials close at hand.
For extra toilet paper storage needs, choose a simple standing holder to keep it within easy reach without cluttering up the floor. If space permits, installing some shelves above the toilet may provide extra storage capacity.
Baskets stacked underneath vanities or cabinets can help organize small items such as toothpaste, cotton rolls, and toiletries while adding an artistic touch to the space. Plus, their beauty adds character and charm!
4. Accessories
An inviting bathroom space requires accessories to complete its design – from decorative accents to larger fixtures like shower heads and vanities.
Host long-term or short-stay guests with care by providing them with space to unwind and feel at home. Consider providing towels in a basket or hanging up soft robes on the back door as extra comfort measures.
Toilet paper is essential for any guest bathroom, and keeping an extra roll handy is always welcome. Simply stack several rolls on a tray on top of the toilet or add a standing holder with roll storage – or install a double toilet paper holder to keep all supplies within easy reach.
5. Flooring
The flooring may not receive as much consideration when designing a guest bath, but choosing waterproof material could make all the difference to its look and feel. With bathrooms being exposed to humidity and moisture levels that fluctuate frequently, it is imperative that flooring selection provides maximum moisture control and is suitable for humid conditions.
Ceramic and porcelain tile provides an affordable yet attractive solution, easy to install with low maintenance requirements and compatibility with underfloor heating systems. They come in different sizes and colors for you to choose from, including mosaic designs that use mesh to keep smaller tiles together.
Non-porous natural stone flooring is another popular option due to its unique beauty, with no two pieces being exactly alike. However, it requires an upfront investment that may exceed that of other alternatives.
