Let’s just face it: everybody’s guest bathroom could use a little help.
It’s one of the least-used rooms in the house. But when guests come to stay, the guest bathroom suddenly gets its moment in the spotlight, and you’re left scrambling to make it fresh fast.
The holidays are here, and you’ve only got a few days left to ramp up your guest bathroom’s style and make that mother-in-law nod with approval. But don’t worry! Just check out these twelve tips, and your guest bathroom will be fabulous in less time than it takes to say ’tis the season!
1. Add an oversized mirror
Most guest bathrooms have a twenty-two inch mirror that fits just above the sink. But an oversized mirror looks glamorous, and makes a small room feel spacious. Best of all, it’s a super-easy change that you can make over the weekend.
Project completed by Structure Home
2. Bring in bold pattern
Okay, so maybe you can’t wallpaper your bathroom in a week. But you can do a fun stenciling project, use a patterned paint roller, or just pick up a set of boldly-patterned towels to punch up your plain space.
Project completed by HOUSEplay Interiors
3. Get smart with space
This bathroom’s lifted vanity makes its small square footage feel generous by exposing more of the floor. Copy this small space trick by changing out your cabinet for a console sink with chrome legs or a small pedestal.
Project completed by DeForest Architects
4. Rev it up with red
Warm red is a modern shade that transforms a drab space into a bold beauty. Get this look fast by painting a single wall, or just adding in a large-scale abstract art piece in shades of crimson.
Project completed by Kaplan Architects
5. Get an ultra-elegant light fixture
This subtle but significant bathroom revamp only takes a single step! For big-time elegance, simply switch out your current overhead fixture with a small-scale chandelier.
Project completed by Coburn Architects PC
6. Punch up the color factor
Have a dull wooden cabinet vanity? Get a lightning-fast update by painting it a punchy color in a hue that contrasts with your walls. Easy extra credit: change out cabinet knobs and drawer pulls with shiny new pieces.
Project completed by Brian Paquette Interiors
7. Go antiquing
Keep your modern guest bathroom from looking blah by adding eclectic antique pieces, such as this gold-framed oil portrait. Go one step further, and make a gallery wall with several small pieces that strike your fancy.
Project completed by Coburn Architects PC
8. Make it simple
Nothing feels cleaner and calmer than a simple color palette. For an instant space refresh, bring in a set of plush towels that match your bathroom’s color scheme. For added comfort, install a shelf, so guests won’t have to go searching in cabinets and drawers.
Project completed by Benco Construction
9. Up the creature comforts
This guest bathroom ups the amenities factor with the addition of a wall-mounted soap dispenser and a small glass shelf to keep surfaces spare. Add easy organization tools such as these to give your guests a clean environment that’s comfortable to spend time in.
Project completed by Adeeni Design Group
10. Bring in spring
What’s the cheapest and easiest way to make any space feel thought-out and fresh? Flowers! Choose a few stems in a small-scale container to keep surfaces uncluttered.
Project completed by TreHus Builders
11. Make the faucet fabulous
A shiny new faucet is the easiest way to refresh an old sink, and this simple switch can be done in less than a day! Choose a metal that matches existing hardware for a streamlined effect.
Project completed by Structure Home
12. Hang an unconventional mirror
A guest bathroom’s small size means that the mirror should act as its focal point. An oddly-shaped mirror catches the eye, elevates style, and distracts from any flaws.
Project completed by Witt Construction
Top Image Credit: Witt Construction
Share your smarts! What are your tried-and-true quickie bathroom refreshes?
