{"id":24213,"date":"2018-03-29T06:28:03","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T11:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/?p=24213"},"modified":"2023-06-14T15:51:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T20:51:29","slug":"why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Guest Bathroom Must-Haves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guest bathrooms are no longer being overlooked.&nbsp; The term was recently trending on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/diannedecor\/boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/strong> and for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more time is being spent making guest bathrooms inviting and mater bathrooms an oasis.&nbsp; The two, however, have very different needs and your bathroom decor choices should reflect that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this post, let&#8217;s take a look at guest bathrooms in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The three must-haves for a guest bathroom are functionality, visibility, and accessibility.<\/strong>\u00a0 Let&#8217;s break those down a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><div id=\"humix-vid-4kmR6aQrasu\" style=\"width:560px;height:315px;\" props=\"autoplay=0\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humix.com\/video.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/center>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hometalk.com\/14626312\/small-master-bathroom-budget-makeover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"bathroom decor\" class=\"wp-image-24222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom.jpg 564w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom-258x394.jpg 258w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom-409x625.jpg 409w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom-300x459.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bathroom-98x150.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: hometalk.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#1_Guest_Bathroom_Functionality\" title=\"1. Guest Bathroom Functionality\">1. Guest Bathroom Functionality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#2_Visibility\" title=\"2. Visibility\">2. Visibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#3_Accessibility_in_Your_Guest_Bathroom\" title=\"3. Accessibility in Your Guest Bathroom\">3. Accessibility in Your Guest Bathroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#Additional_Guest_Bathroom_Decor_Ideas\" title=\"Additional Guest Bathroom Decor Ideas\">Additional Guest Bathroom Decor Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#Best_Guest_Bathroom_Decor_Choices\" title=\"Best Guest Bathroom Decor Choices\">Best Guest Bathroom Decor Choices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#Open_or_floating_shelving\" title=\"Open or floating shelving\">Open or floating shelving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#Baskets\" title=\"Baskets\">Baskets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/why-your-guest-bathroom-decor-is-important\/#Trays\" title=\"Trays\">Trays<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Guest_Bathroom_Functionality\"><\/span>1. Guest Bathroom Functionality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your powder room is small or a half bath, stay away from any large items that do not provide a necessary function for guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A three-compartment laundry hamper may be great for your master bath, but it does not belong in your guest bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For guest bathrooms where visitors are showering, consider placing the hamper in the bedroom closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re working with a half bath there is no need for a hamper at all.&nbsp; No one is showering or brushing their teeth in that room.&nbsp; Realistically, the only laundry coming out of that space is a hand towel and possibly a floor mat or rug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reading material and magazine racks are another item that can go.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides my own personal opinions about reading materials in a bathroom (eww), they are unnecessary for a non-overnight guest who will most likely spend less than 2 minutes making use of the facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is to <a href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/blog\/a-clean-sweep-how-to-declutter-your-home-quickly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>declutter<\/strong><\/span><\/a> items like this to make space.&nbsp; You want to have ample space for your visitors to be able to turn about and move around without bumping into things<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> People come in all shapes and sizes, so accommodate those who may need a little extra room.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bowerpowerblog.com\/2012\/02\/office-bathroom-reveal\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"guest bathroom decor\" class=\"wp-image-24223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom.jpg 564w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-258x387.jpg 258w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-409x614.jpg 409w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: bowerpowerblog.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Visibility\"><\/span>2. Visibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure anything your guests may need is front and center.&nbsp; Don&#8217;t make them hunt for extra toilet paper below the sink if you can help it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand towels, Kleenex, and the soap should all be visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Accessibility_in_Your_Guest_Bathroom\"><\/span>3. Accessibility in Your Guest Bathroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I can see it, but I can&#8217;t reach it.&nbsp; You never want a guest to experience this.&nbsp; It&#8217;s incredibly frustrating to not be able to reach something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially something as important at toilet paper!&nbsp; And worse than the tiptoe struggle to reach something, is the walk of shame back out to the party to ask for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put everything on a low shelf or even on the floor in a basket if children are expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Guest_Bathroom_Decor_Ideas\"><\/span>Additional Guest Bathroom Decor Ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lotion, floss, breath mints, Tylenol are all &#8220;nice to have&#8221; items.&nbsp; You might think it excessive, but it will always be appreciated by someone who really needs them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a little tray on the countertop with a few choice items along with a candle or some flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, for sure you do not need to do this on a daily basis.&nbsp; However, if you&#8217;re expecting folks for a gathering, its a nice idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, people, retreat to the bathroom for more than just the obvious.&nbsp; They may want to make sure they don&#8217;t have food in their teeth or want to refresh their makeup.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-24221 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor.jpg 535w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor-258x387.jpg 258w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor-409x614.jpg 409w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/guest-bathroom-decor-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Happiness Is Homemade<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Guest_Bathroom_Decor_Choices\"><\/span>Best Guest Bathroom Decor Choices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so back to the decor.&nbsp; <strong>Which accents are best to help you achieve this balance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_or_floating_shelving\"><\/span>Open or floating shelving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeps everything visible and accessible as long as the shelves aren&#8217;t too high.&nbsp; Use them for Kleenex, candles, decor accents, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baskets\"><\/span>Baskets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place spare toilet paper rolls in a basket if you don&#8217;t have a dedicated rack.&nbsp; Disposable hand towels can also be housed in a small basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trays\"><\/span>Trays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corral the &#8220;extras&#8221; on a nice tray.&nbsp; Not only will this make a beautiful display, but it can be easily slid to the side of your countertop if someone needs a little extra space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you have any creative ideas for a guest bathroom that you&#8217;d like to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comment below or feel free to post a link to your blog on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pinterest-guest-bathroom-decor-rev1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"Why Your Guest Bathroom Decor Is Important\" class=\"wp-image-29949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pinterest-guest-bathroom-decor-rev1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pinterest-guest-bathroom-decor-rev1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pinterest-guest-bathroom-decor-rev1-258x387.png 258w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pinterest-guest-bathroom-decor-rev1-409x613.png 409w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pinterest-guest-bathroom-decor-rev1.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest bathrooms are no longer being overlooked.&nbsp; 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