Fall is a wonderful time of year for giving your guest bathroom some TLC in preparation for family and friends visiting for Christmas. Use this handy checklist to ensure you don’t miss an easily overlooked nook and to find inspirations for easy ways to spruce up the space. Ensure your guests find the bathroom comfortable and welcoming with some help from these tips.

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1. Deep Clean

 

Every bathroom needs a periodic deep cleaning, so if yours hasn’t been emptied and thoroughly washed in a while, now is the perfect time. Whether you’re tackling the project yourself or hiring a cleaning a service, be sure not to miss problem areas like:

• Grout lines on shower wall tile
• Metal components of a sliding shower door
• The floor behind the commode
• Ceiling light globes
• Toilet paper holder
• Undersides of faucets
• Trim behind bathroom door

 

2. Check for Needed Repairs or Replacements

 

Test all the bathroom appliances, furniture, and fixtures to ensure that everything is in good working order. For instance, do you need new vinyl seals and sweeps because the current ones have cracked or otherwise deteriorated? Is one or more vanity cupboard doors in need of new hardware? Do some light bulbs need to be changed?

 

3. Stock the Bathroom with Linens

 

If your guest bathroom is used infrequently, you’ll also want to be sure it’s stocked with towels and washcloths. In fact, the room’s towel bars even provide opportunities for improving the look of space. This is because towels can do double duty as decorative items. For example, both linen and Turkish cotton towels are visually appealing and can be used to further the room’s color scheme. You might also choose a seasonally themed hand towel to add a personal touch and some holiday vibes.

 

4. Add Some Amenities

 

Next, take inspiration from your favorite hotels and short-term rentals and include some amenities to add to your guests’ comfort and ensure they feel loved! Possibilities include:

• A basket of travel-sized toiletry items in case they forgot something.
• All natural body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in the shower stall.
• A heated towel rack.
• Cozy robes hanging on sleeve over robe hooks.

 

5. Elevate the Room’s Visual Appeal

 

Last but not least, take a moment to look around and consider the space from an aesthetic perspective. Is it in need of decluttering? Is it stark and boring? Are the décor items and wall hangings dated? Once you’ve removed clutter and any out-of-style items, there are a few ways to level up the room’s visual appeal:

• Embrace biophilic design and transform the room with potted plants or vases of flowers or branches.
• Add a glass wall shelf on metal clamps and create a vignette on its surface.
• Draw on the tenets of warm minimalism and introduce comfy textures, warm neutrals, and curved silhouettes.
  
  

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