7 Ways to Upgrade Your Bathroom for Guests
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that completely blew you away with amenities and personalized products? Then you know what it's like to feel spoiled by a luxurious experience. So why not give that to the guests staying in your home? Not only does it provide an elevated experience, but it can eliminate the stress of packing unnecessary toiletries and hauling more luggage than they really need to. Here are a few of my favorite things to include in a guest bathroom that your visitors will love!
1. High-end Shampoo and Conditioner
Let's toss out the Pantene and Dove. Stop by a beauty salon or beauty supply store and pick up a nice brand for your guests. Most women these days have color treated hair and can be selective about what they use on it. Considering this is a guest bathroom, it won't be used up quickly so you can easily splurge on a nice set of products here. I personally use Davines, which you can ask your hair stylist to get for you in the big pumps like you see in the salons. Otherwise, I highly recommend Opalex.
2. Skincare Products
Stock up on face wash, body wash, moisturizers, body lotion, makeup remover and any extras like shaving lotion for men.
3. Hygiene Products
Be sure to stock everything from extra toothbrushes and toothpaste, floss picks, tweezers, nail files and deodorant. I like to get deodorant for both men and women so they feel like the scent is just for them.
4. Hair Styling Products & Tools
A hairdryer, straightener/curling iron and hair brushes take up a ton of valuable luggage space! Including these things in your bathroom can really be convenient for those out of town guests. You'll also want to add hairspray, styling gel and perhaps a finishing oil/spray for the ladies. I had a few extra appliances around the house that I was able to add to this bathroom, but you can find some for a very reasonable price.
5. Samples
I love getting skincare samples when I order online, but in all honesty, I don't even use half of them. So, I decided to put a large jar of leftover samples in my bathroom cabinet for guests to enjoy something extra.
6. Medicine or essential oils
It can be uncomfortable to ask your host for medicine so I always like to include the basics in my guest bath like Advil and tums. Melatonin is a nice touch to help if they have a hard time sleeping in new places. I also have a selection of essential oils that help with tummy aches, sleep & relaxation, headaches and more.
7. Various extras.
Think razors, scissors, a nail kit, extra luffas and washcloths, etc. If you really want to step it up a notch, add some bath robes and slippers!
Full list of Guest bath items
For the shower:
Professional grade Shampoo & Conditioner
Face wash
Face Scrub
Body Wash
Soap Bar
For the Countertop:
Face wash
Toner
Moisturizer
Makeup Remover
Body lotion
Hair Gel
Hairspray
Hair oil
Leave-in conditioner
Shave gel
Deoderant
Room Spray
Wash Cloths
Hand Soap
For the Drawers/Cabinets:
Q-tips & Cotton rounds
Floss picks
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Razors
Nail Kit
Sunscreen
Loufas
Hairbrushes
Hair dryer
Straightener
Curling iron
Samples
Bobby pins & Hair ties
Essential oils:
Sleep aid
Headache relief
Digestion
Various medications:
Advil, Melatonin, Excedrin, Tums, etc
It doesn't get more comprehensive than that! Trust me, your guests will thank you, and they'll be looking forward to visiting again and again.