While the kitchen is often described as the heart of the home, and many holiday gatherings with family and friends take place in the living or dining rooms, you might find that a lot of the time you spend preparing for guests is invested in cleaning the bathrooms. While they aren’t the highlights of a gathering, a clean, functioning bathroom can make hosting overnight guests a breeze, and can make you feel great about your home and space.
It can make your guests feel great, too—a functional, clean, and beautiful space can go a long way towards making your house feel like a home. Here, we’ll break down how you can prepare and decorate your bathroom spaces for holiday guests—and how we at The Tub Pros can help if your space needs a refresh in the Memphis Metro Area, Germantown, Arlington, Collierville, North Mississippi, and Arkansas.
What if my bathroom is too small to decorate?
If you feel that bold decorations—like the wreath on your front door or greenery in your kitchen—will totally overwhelm a small bathroom, you don’t need to abandon the idea of bringing some festive cheer to the often-overlooked space. Some of the most basic steps you can take involve elements that are already even in the smallest bathroom. You might replace your hand towel with an inexpensive seasonal towel—or even use printed paper towels as a germ-free, disposable option.
Scent is another great way to bring the holiday season to the bathroom—a hand soap in a color that matches the rest of your décor (think red or green) or that has a cranberry, vanilla, pine, or other seasonal scent can make the decoration more than visual. The same goes for air fresheners, which can be easily updated with some holiday spirit.
What else can I do to decorate my bathroom?
A bathroom can be a great place to put a decoration that doesn’t fit elsewhere in the house—an extra stocking hanging on the door, some greenery above the mirror, or a seasonal wall hanging swapped with any décor that usually hangs on the walls can bring a fresh update for the season.
There are plenty of holiday-themed shower curtains and shower mats, too—just make sure you think through which guests will use the bathroom. For example, in a bathroom that elderly relatives will use for bathing during an overnight stay, you’ll probably want to avoid that bath mat, which might pose a slipping hazard. You’ll also want to avoid putting anything on grab bars that can provide needed help getting out of bathtub and shower areas, or crowding up counter space that can provide a needed rest space. Those fancy toilet seat covers or mats might also be best used in a different bathroom.
While elderly bathing solutions might take precedence in these spaces, that’s not to say the holiday spirit can’t still have a place in the bathroom. This could be a great spot for a holiday night light—which can double as a decorative object and a safety-focused source of light for late night bathroom trips.
Remember to work with what you have, too. If you don’t like the look of a blue bathroom with Christmas decorations, you might try some white accents to bring about a snowy look, or you might opt for some fresh flowers and a nice candle to give the space a cared for, special look—even without decorations.
What if there’s damage in my bathroom?
It can be almost impossible to make a chipped, cracked, or damaged tub, shower, or sink look clean. No matter how prepared your bathroom is, damage can drag down the look of the space, while dated colors like salmon and avocado can make it look old, worn, and tired. Often, renovations can take months and do a number on your budget, refinishing or reglazing done by The Tub Pros can be a great option to quickly get your space guest-ready.
This process involves sanding down the surface of the tub or tile, fixing any damage, and applying a new, high-gloss coating that looks brand new—and can be in the color of your choice. Even better, refinishing only takes a few hours, with a few more for the coating to set—meaning that your space will be back up, running, and ready for use within a day.
Wondering what colors are trending for bathrooms? While a crisp white tub can look good in many spaces, 2021 has brought in a variety of ideas—from dramatic dark bathtubs to bright, bold colors. The bathtub can be a reflection of your style, and a great place to add a pop of color that can make the space look peaceful, cheerful, dramatic, or anything in between all year round.
Even better? We can also add accessibility features, like the Tub Step—which makes it easier to get in and out of the bathtub—or the Tub Door, which provides the same benefits with the added option of continuing to enjoy baths. Grab bars can also increase the safety of your space.
Where can I find bathtub reglazing near me?
At The Tub Pros, we take pride in our ranking as the best bathtub refinisher in the Mid-South. Our clients love our results, and with our written warranty, you know just how much we stand behind our claim to get your bathroom looking great and functioning at its best. Even better? Our services only take a few hours, meaning that your home is guest-ready in a fraction of the time of a more extensive (and expensive) remodel, and we use the best ventilation available to keep your home and family safe.
And if you’re wondering how long does bathtub reglazing last, you’ll be glad to know that our repair and color updates, with proper care, can last as long as the tub itself—meaning that your bathrooms will be guest-ready for years to come. When you’re ready to get started, give us a call at (901) 871-8827 or use our online tool to receive a FREE estimate and get your bathroom repair and update going today. More valued added information can be found in our online article library.
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