Summer is just around the corner, which means plenty of visitors for backyard barbecues, holidays, and family gatherings. Is your guest bathroom up to snuff? This area can be one of the most challenging spaces to decorate in a home. Follow this guide to create an inviting and functional guest bathroom.
- Add Personality: The most important step in designing a guest bathroom is to incorporate a bit of yourself into the décor. While the space will be for your guests to use, it is in your home and should reflect your personal style. Hang a creative picture in a decorative frame, or find a quirky shower curtain. No matter how you do it, find a way to express your personal style in the guest bathroom.
- Minimize Clutter: Free up as much counter space as you can for your guests to utilize. Most of your visitors will travel with their own amenities, so it is important to leave room for them to lay out their toiletries, along with various things like hairbrushes and other styling tools guests may have packed.
- Stay Stocked: You know those tiny shampoos and mini lotion bottles you took home from your last vacation? Use them to create a care-package center. Use a clear vase or container to store travel extras, including toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, and disposable razors. Also be sure to supply guests with fresh washcloths and towels. Consider adding a basket with books or magazines as reading material.
- Add Storage: Often guest bathrooms lack traditional spaces to store things like towels, toilet paper, and toiletries. If this is the case in your guest bathroom, Bliss Designs – Decorating Den Interiors recommend taking advantage of blank wall space for storage. Install shelving on the wall above the toilet and display small items like washcloths and toilet paper. Don’t forget to consider other storage spaces, like under the sink, for bulkier items such as towels.
- Provide Lighting: Make sure there is ample lighting for your guests. If your bathroom has a window, use sheer curtains so light can come in without the bathroom’s occupant being visible from the outside. For evening hours, make sure your lighting fixtures are bright enough so guests can easily navigate your bathroom.
- Include Color: When choosing a color for the guest bath, think light and bright as opposed to rich, dark colors. Colors with deep tones work well in bedrooms and dens, but for the bathroom, stick with a clean color, such as a mint green or powder pink, which will create an open-air atmosphere in your guest bathroom.
It comes down to making sure that your visitors are comfortable when they visit. Consider these tips when decorating the guest bathroom in your home.