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Comfortable Guest Baths

June 08, 2011
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Indulge your guests with thoughtful details and stylish accents.
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Paint the Ceiling

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Designer Matthew Bees painted the ceiling of this powder room a deep aubergine color to coordinate with the wallpaper.

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Accent with Antiques

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Two oversize glass-front cabinets found at an antiques store hang above these 1900s pedestal sinks.

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Include Plenty of Storage

A built-in cabinet ensures that guests can find extra linens and toiletries. If space allows, include a hamper for used linens.

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Provide Ample Light & Mirrors

Always include good lighting and a mirror in your plans for a guest bath. The main feature in this bath is the charming oval-shaped window. Mirroring the wall around the window does double-duty--reflecting natural light and providing plenty of room for touch-ups

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Make Space for Toiletries & Styling Tools

A little bit of counterspace is greatly appreciated in a guest bath. Always make sure you have a grounded outlet next to the vanity for a curling iron or straightener.

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Give Colored Grout a Try

Credit: Charles Walton IV / styling Todd Childs

Dark gray grout gives this tile installation a sense of age and unifies the room with its chic black accents.

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Provide Balanced Lighting

Use a pair of sconces to provide even light on either side of the mirror.

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Use a Monochromatic Color Scheme

Keep your color scheme from becoming overwhelming by playing with different variations of the same color in a small space.

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Get Creative with Storage

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Use modular pieces like shelves and baskets to add storage. Open shelving–painted green–provides decorative storage. Baskets and shelves hold hand towels and soaps in this space.

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Play with Contrast

This otherwise light bathroom is anchored by a black pedestal tub and a black granite countertop.

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Break Up Wallspace with Wood

Here, wood paneling covers two-thirds of the wall. A gray wash finish is paired with a deeper chocolate-stained ledge for a rustic look.

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Don't Be Afraid to Change Directions

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These slick white subway tiles laid in horizontal rows play off of the vertical stripe of the beaded board above.

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Paint It Black

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Painted black trim adds a bold finish to the classic black-and-white look of this guest bath.

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Add a Pop of Color

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White tile and plumbing fixtures are always classic. Pair them with a trendy wall color. A subway tile wainscot and apple green walls brighten this bath.

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Try a Stylish Skylight

An attic is often a great found space for an addition. Adding a skylight to this space takes advantage of the roof slant to provide ample light and a rustic view.

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Stay Flexible with Accessories

Are you indecisive with color? Design a neutral bathroom and accent it with colorful accessories that can easily be changed with your color whim.

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Double Your Vanity

Make your guest bath comfortable for couples and install a double sink or vanity.

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Install Wallpaper

Graphic wallpaper is ideal for a small space and a fantastic way to make a statement in your guest bath.

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Put Out Fresh Flowers

Welcome guests by placing a few cut flowers on the vanity.

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Go Rustic

Wrap your guest bath in wood for a rustic and inviting feel. The walls, cabinets, and built-in bench in this bath look clean and cohesive with a coat of whitewash.

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Monogram in Multiple Colors

Make sure that you have enough hooks for multiple guests to hang their towels. Using different monogram colors will help guests identify which towel is theirs.

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Add a Little Sparkle

Add a little glamour with a crystal accented light fixture and luxurious materials like marble countertops.

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Make Guests Comfortable

Provide amenities for your guests like a bathrobe and plentiful towels.

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Add Privacy with Window Treatments

Install easily adjustable window treatments for your company’s privacy and comfort.

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Make the Space Seem Larger

A cabinet vanity could overwhelm this tiny room, but matching the cabinet color to the wall color and mirrored cabinet doors help the room feel more open.

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1 of 25 Paint the Ceiling
2 of 25 Accent with Antiques
3 of 25 Include Plenty of Storage
4 of 25 Provide Ample Light & Mirrors
5 of 25 Make Space for Toiletries & Styling Tools
6 of 25 Give Colored Grout a Try
7 of 25 Provide Balanced Lighting
8 of 25 Use a Monochromatic Color Scheme
9 of 25 Get Creative with Storage
10 of 25 Play with Contrast
11 of 25 Break Up Wallspace with Wood
12 of 25 Don't Be Afraid to Change Directions
13 of 25 Paint It Black
14 of 25 Add a Pop of Color
15 of 25 Try a Stylish Skylight
16 of 25 Stay Flexible with Accessories
17 of 25 Double Your Vanity
18 of 25 Install Wallpaper
19 of 25 Put Out Fresh Flowers
20 of 25 Go Rustic
21 of 25 Monogram in Multiple Colors
22 of 25 Add a Little Sparkle
23 of 25 Make Guests Comfortable
24 of 25 Add Privacy with Window Treatments
25 of 25 Make the Space Seem Larger

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