How to create an inviting guest bathroom

Having guests stay over for the holidays or a get-together is an opportunity to make them feel at home. If your place has an extra bath, equip it with the proper amenities to create a relaxing occasion for your visitors. Here are a few simple to luxurious ways to give them a one-of-a-kind experience in your vintage style bathroom:

Before you have guests over, understand their needs. Women and men benefit from different amenities, so plan accordingly. If your visitors are elderly, consider installing handrails and easy access lighting.

Cleaning
While this may seem simple, a clean space can make all the difference in whether your guests are comfortable in your home. It’s not enough to just sweep and mop, give the room a deepcleaning. Since bathrooms house bacteria, use products that disinfects on all the surfaces. It’s a good rule of thumb to use natural cleaners in case your visitors have allergies.

Design
Guest bathrooms shouldn’t be too ornate. You can’t be sure of the design aesthetic of every person staying over, so keep things simple. Blue and green hues evoke a feeling of cleanliness, but white elicits a sense of hospitality. Incorporate your style in the fixtures, like clawfoot faucets. Also, make sure walls have ample hooks for clothing and used towels.

Seating
If your bathroom doesn’t have seating, bring an appropriate option into the space. For small rooms, a standalone chair will suffice. But when you have the extra space, add a soft bench or comfortable arm chair.

Personal Care
Sometimes guests forget certain items at home, plan for it by providing extra amenities. In a wicker or wire basket, place new bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, liquid bath soap, a shower cap and blow dryer. Additionally, you can put a candle, bottle of water and box of tissues in the bin. An alternative to candles is potpourri, which produces a fragrant smell
without the flame. Also, keep bandages, aspirin and other first-aid kit tools in an easy to reach medicine cabinet. Toiletries can be housed in a nearby storage shelf.

Accessories
Another nice touch is carefully placed accessories. The day your guests arrive, place colorful flowers on a window sill. Also, you can light candles in preparation of their visit. Hang artwork throughout to warm up the room and to give it color and texture.

Extra touches
Stocking your bathroom with bath beads, essential oils and bubble gel will make guests feel like they have booked a spa package. The addition of a candle and a comfortable robe are the finishing touches. Also, add a small microfiber rug to help your visitors avoid the cold tile floor in the morning. Another tip is to roll up towels instead of hanging them on racks. Lastly, a
fabric shower curtain instead of a plastic version can soften up the room.
Incorporate these amenities into your bathroom next time guests arrives, and they will feel right at home.