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Ideas On How To Decorate Your Guest Bathroom

Make your guests feel more at home by outfitting their bathrooms the right way. Why should the master bathroom get all the advantages? Guest bathrooms can also be the pride of the house.

Make your guests feel at home by properly outfitting the guest bathroom. These steps will help to guide you through prearing this often neglected part of your house:

  • Clean the bathroom thoroughly!
  • Install a nightlight so that guests won't need to fumble for an unfamiliar light switch in a dark room.
  • Place mouthwash and disposable cups near the sink on the counter.
  • Stock the cuboards with bathing supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, bath/shower gel, disposable razors, and several bar soap options.
  • Put a nonskid mat in the shower or tub if the surface is even moderately slippery when wet.
  • Provide a hair dryer and clean comb and brush for guests who may have forgotten theirs.
  • Tell guests where fresh towels and washcloths are.
  • Make sure the toilet paper roll is full, and keep additional rolls in a logical location or show guests where they can be found.
  • Set out potpourri, air freshener or scented candles with matches.
  • Store feminine hygiene products in an area out of sight, but one which is easy to find.
  • Provide a wastebasket. If there is a dressing area as well as a bathing/toilet area, two wastebaskets work better.

Some other useful tips:

  • Remember to use high-wattage bulbs in the bathroom light fixture to make it easier for guests needing to apply makeup or shave.
  • Keep a supply of extra, unused toothbrushes and tell guests where these can be found.
  • Provide a bathrobe on a door hook. Terry-cloth slippers or house-socks are a nice touch, too.

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