With the signs of spring on the horizon and Easter coming up, we will soon be gathering with family and friends. One way to prepare your home for being the entertainment hot spot is by giving your guest bathroom(s) a refresh.
Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions.
Set your intentions for this space and have a clear vision of what experience you want to set for your guests. Do you want a calming space that will ease your guests’ minds? Are you looking for more of a fun area that will keep your guests’ energy up? Maybe something in-between that has options of going back and forth with a few different interchangeable accent pieces is the answer.
Whatever vision you set, make sure it reflects you and your home all while adding charm and a cohesive look to surrounding rooms.
Explore some of our top tips for a guest bathroom refresh.
Bring Outside, Inside
Use greenery, whether it is with flowers, cacti, succulents, or artificial plants to bring color, comfortability, and a safe haven for your mind. Think back to those biophilic design ideas we talked about last year. Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions.
If you choose to go with real plants, make sure they can handle the humidity and don’t require much natural light – aloe and pothos plants work great in bathroom spaces. You can also do a simple bundle of eucalyptus hanging off your showerhead – but keep in mind that you will need to switch it out with a new one every so often.
Biophilic elements that replicate nature through wallpaper, sculptures, or artwork are a great technique to help your guests feel at ease and comfortable in the space.
Plants can instantly add warmth to your guest bathroom.
Storage is Key
In order to create this all-around perfect guest bathroom, you need to have storage. Storage for extra towels, extra shower products, sanitary items, you name it. You want your guests to feel at home, especially if they are staying with you while traveling.
Besides your vanity, what kind of storage do you have? Is there room for built-in cabinetry? Floating shelves? A credenza or decorative baskets?
You want to create a visually pleasing bathroom, but you also want to maximize the functionality and have things in their place for your guests, and for yourself.
Try New Flooring
Bring in a new element of color, depth, and personal expression through a cool, patterned tile. There are many different styles when it comes to tile design, but this one is for those who want to keep the energy going. Start with finding a tile you love, and then use it for inspiration. Pull colors and the overall feel from that tile and replicate it through other elements in your bathroom.
Incorporate Color
If you are someone who loves a bold pop of color but doesn’t want to change out the flooring, tile, or wall paint color, paint the cabinetry. It can create a powerful mood without being overwhelming in the space itself.
The blue adds depth to the space while still allowing an airy feeling to be present.
Quality Towels and Rugs
If you want to go one step above and beyond, invest in good-quality towels and rugs in your bathrooms. Let’s face it, nobody likes a scratchy towel, and if you invest more in the initial cost, the product usually lasts longer. All these little details help your guests to have a spa-like experience while at your home.
Reach Out to Room Reimagined Design
If you are wanting to update your space but aren’t sure where to start, feel free to reach out to Room Reimagined Design at (651) 387-3861. We can help you refresh your bathroom with our many sources, ideas, and design skills!
