With winter holidays fast approaching, it’s the time of year when many people here in the Mid-South region of the Memphis metro area, Mississippi, and Arkansas, find themselves making changes to their daily routine—whether you’ll be traveling, having houseguests, or simply spending some additional time at home alone or with family. The holiday season can be a refreshing change of pace after months of stress, but can bring stresses of its own, too. From family tensions and gift giving dilemmas, to the soaring grocery prices that are making wallets around the country feel a little strapped for cash, the highlights of the season can certainly come with their own challenges in 2022.The Tub Pros are especially sensitive to these challenges and value the opportunity to save their clients loads of money with affordable kitchen and bathroom refinishing.
Getting your house guest-ready—especially if you’re having overnight guests—can be one of those challenges. While heading off on vacation requires some attention to make sure your space will be okay in your absence, sharing rooms and making sure that they look and work at their very best can be another pressure during an already busy season. This can be made even more stressful with holiday budgeting—if you want to get your bathroom guest-ready; whether this means making a last minute mini-home improvement or simply providing some travel-size toiletry items for overnight guests, many people have found that their budgets are quite simply, smaller this year.
But you can get your bathroom ready for guests, even on a small budget. Here, we’ll break down some tips and tricks, and let you know how The Tub Pros can make your home gain usable and great looking spaces during the holiday season.
What are the best budget-friendly ways to give my bathroom a refresh?
For those who want to give their bathrooms a facelift before guests arrive, a fresh coat of paint is a good starting place. New paint makes a space look clean and well-cared for, and a new color can breathe new life into the space. If you aren’t ready to commit to a full painting project, a small container of paint can turn a narrow wall into a fun accent wall. Removable wallpapers can also update a wall without the hassle of paint, and DIY versions—like those made from fabric and liquid starch—can be even more inexpensive than peel-and-stick rolls.
Other small changes in the bathroom can make a big statement, too. Hanging a few pieces of new décor, swapping out your old hardware, installing new blinds, or getting a new shower curtain with matching hand towels can change the look and feel of the room without the hassle of a renovation.
What are some smaller ways to get my bathroom ready for guests?
If you’re crunched for time or not looking to spend much money, the good news is that a space that’s clean and welcoming is all you need. Before guests arrive, give the bathrooms a thorough clean—including dealing with any blocked or slow drains. Don’t forget the mirror, either—toothpaste splatters can be easy to miss. Disinfect high-touch areas like faucets, doorknobs, light switches, and the toilet handle. Wash the bath mat or any rugs in the space, too—same goes for towels. Consider adding a standing paper towel holder so that your guest is not having to reuse the cloth hand towel after washing their hands. Being able to grab a paper towel and throw it away in a waste can (be sure to have it clean and empty) shows that you are sensitive to a person’s hygiene. When your guest walks into a clean and fresh bathroom they will know that you truly care about making them feel welcome!
Those overnight guests might also appreciate a designated spot on the counter for their personal items. If you’re the type to go all out, you could include providing a mini travel set with essentials like nail clippers, dental floss, and a travel-size toothpaste, and anything else you think a guest might enjoy. But keeping it simple works just as well—stock up on toilet paper and ensure you have towels ready for your guest. You could even get a new, fluffy set of towels, too—maybe even in a color that corresponds with your walls and shower curtain.
If your guests are elderly or have limited mobility, you can take some steps to make sure that the space is safe. Bathroom safety tips for seniors advise caution, keeping items within easy reach, and making sure accessibility features are properly installed. Replace any lightbulbs that have burned out, and consider adding a nightlight, especially if you have overnight guests—good lighting can help keep everyone safe. Remove any tripping hazards, and make sure that any rugs or mats in the space are non-slip or have a rubber bottom. These are also important strategies in kids bathrooms, and can help keep everyone safe.
When everything is sparkling clean and safe, make sure it stays smelling that way, too—your favorite air freshener, essential oil diffuser, or candle can add a pleasant aroma to the space. Provide a spray can of air freshener as well, so that individuals can spray the bathroom after use.
And remember that holiday decorations don’t have to stop in the hall—the bathroom can be festive, too. Even in a small space, a seasonal scented soap or lotion, or a holiday scent or candle, can show your holiday spirit. Holiday themed towels can also add a fun accent. You might even go for hanging a pine bough, big red ribbon bow, or other piece of décor over the mirror or sink. Just be sure to keep it out of the way of those using the sink or toilet.
How can bathtub reglazing near me help get my home guest-ready?
A full bathroom renovation is time consuming and a big expense, no matter the time of year. And not only does this type of renovation often get expensive quickly, but it’s often expensive in terms of time commitment, sometimes taking your bathroom out of commission for weeks. But reglazing, or refinishing the pre-existing features in your bathroom—like the tub, tile, counter, sink, or shower—can give your bathroom a facelift for just a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the time of a renovation.
This process can update the color and style of your space, along with repairing any chips, cracks, or damage. At the Tub Pros, we can also offer other services, including adding accessibility or handicap bathroom fixtures to make your bathroom safer. We provide bathroom refinishing to Memphis and surrounding area residents of the greater Mid-South region and Mississippi and Arkansas.
Ready to get started on making your bathroom beautiful again? Call The Tub Pros at (901) 871-8827 or use our online contact form for a FREE estimate and get started on your project today—we’re here to help get your bathroom looking and working great all year round. Additional free value added information can be found in our website article library.
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