Do you host overnight guests in your home? Would you like some tips to make your guest bathroom more welcoming? Today I’m sharing how to organize your guest bath with 11 ultimate essentials that will guarantee a comfortable stay!
We moved away from our family and friends and now look forward to hosting them at our house!
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We are fortunate to have a guest bedroom and bathroom.
Each time someone stays with us, I learn something new about how to meet our guests’ needs.
Here is a list of the essential items you need to help guests feel comfortable and at home!
11 Ultimate Guest Bath Essentials
It’s time to make your family and friends feel special and pampered!
Let’s organize your guest bath and incorporate the following 11 items!
1) Fluffy Towels
One of the first things I purchased when we moved into this home was soft white fluffy towels for my guests!
I feel white towels give a spa atmosphere to the bathroom!
2) Make-up washcloth
I quickly learned that some people feel guilty for “dirtying up” white washcloths with their makeup!
So, I purchased a set of black washcloths to make guests feel more at ease!
I love the embroidery on them!
3) EXTRA TOILETRIES
I purchase travel-size toiletry items and put them in a basket for my guests to use!
I sat it on the back of the toilet so guests can see what is available to them.
If they run out of an item or forgot to pack something, they are covered!
Isn’t that basket beautiful? Check out what it looked like before I made it over with paint!
Specialty Hand soap and lotion
Give your guests a luxurious treat with specialty hand soap and lotion!
If you have guests that are sensitive to smells, put unscented products in the toiletry basket!
5) Tissues
Don’t forget to provide your guest with tissues; put them in a pretty holder for a bonus!
6) Paper towels
I like to have disposable paper towels for my guests to use. I lay them on a pretty tray!
7) Bath and shower mat
Provide a soft, absorbent bath mat for your guests to step on when exiting the tub/shower!
I suggest having a shower mat your guests can use if they are concerned about slipping in the tub/shower!
8) An extra place to hang towels
Provide a couple of places for your guests to hang their towels or clothes.
Our shower provides a towel rack but I purchased a hanger to go over the door for an extra place to hang things.
9) shower caddy
If your shower does not have built-in storage, add a shower caddy so your guests have a place to put their shampoo, soap, razor, etc!
10) plunger
Let’s face it, sometimes the toilet gets clogged, it’s a fact of life! Most people are super embarrassed to ask their host for a plunger.
To keep from putting your guests in this situation, store your plunger in the guest bathroom!
Camouflage it by putting it inside a basket!
11) Hair Dryer
I store my travel blow dryer in the guest bath so my visitors don’t have to pack one in their suitcase!
add a special touch
I did not include this in my list of essential items because it’s not essential!
It’s a step that goes above and beyond to make your guests feel special and loved!
If you have a large counter, add pretty flowers or a plant.
My guest bathroom is small and I don’t want to crowd the counter or my guests won’t have anywhere to sit their items.
I was looking for another way to add a special touch when I saw a great tip from my friend Missy at Sonata Home Design.
She stamps her toilet paper! Isn’t that a fun idea?
Click on the name of her blog to see the tutorial!
I don’t have a tool like hers, so I grabbed the next best thing, a rubber stamp with the initial “A”!
Organize the cabinet in the guest bath
Only keep the essential items your guests need in the bathroom!
In the cabinet under the sink, I store the towels, shower mat, blowdryer, and extra rolls of toilet paper!
Don’t make your guests have to ask for more toilet paper!
Well, I think I’ve covered everything!
I can’t wait for my next guests to arrive!
I hope this has inspired you to organize your guest bath!
If you have other suggestions, I’d love to hear them! You can let me know in the comments below!
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Blessings, Donna and Rich
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Bookmarking this post for the holiday season too so I will be ready! I love all the ideas you’ve shared and I need to get the black makeup towel STAT for all the ladies in my family. They would be tickled pink. Hugs, CoCo
Isn’t the black washcloth a great idea! I don’t know why I can’t come up with something like that on my own! They would make a great gift for your sisters! Blessings, Donna
So many great ideas!
Glad you enjoyed the post! Thanks so much, Donna
So many great ideas…many we don’t often think about (aka plunger!) My favorite is always white fluffy towels! Thanks so much for the mention. I have become kind of obsessed with stamping our toilet paper! lol
Great post, Donna!
Thank you my friend! I’ll be on the look out for a prettier stamp to use on my toilet paper!! Thanks for the inspiration! Blessings, Donna
Speaking as a guest who has stayed in this beautiful space several times, I so appreciated all the extra touches! I always have everything I need and feel so at home! ❤️
Thank you, sweet friend! We are always glad to have you and can’t wait till your next visit! Hugs, Donna
Hi Donna! I am a big fan of #1. Nothing says “welcome” like big fluffy soft towels. I also love your other tips like having a hair dryer and a black wash cloth to remove makeup.
Thanks for the tips and ideas! Wishing you a fabulous week!
Hey Anna! So glad you enjoyed the post! We love having guests and try to make them feel as welcome as possible! The black wash cloths have been a big hit!!