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If you are like many homeowners, you will find yourself hosting friends and family that visit your home.  By taking the time to provide a relaxing, welcoming space for your guests, you will help ensure that their visit is pleasant.  Giving guests their own bathroom is key to making them feel comfortable in your home.

Purposeful Placement

Choosing the location of your guest bathroom is important.  Making sure that the bathroom is located close to their bedroom helps them feel comfortable using it as their own, and is also helpful for them if they need to use it during the night.  Whether adding a bathroom in suite or next to the bedroom, consider putting in a full bathroom.  Providing a full bathroom gives them additional privacy for bathing as well as a place to store their toiletries.

Style and Design

Aim for a relaxing, spa-like environment.  Soft, muted colors will provide a relaxing vibe for your traveling guests.  Keep decorations simple - candles and fresh flowers provide a luxurious atmosphere.  Make sure that the vanity area is free of clutter.  Leave a couple open shelves or a designated place for guests to keep their toiletries.  Hang fresh, fluffy towels for their use and provide an extra hook or shelf for them to place their clothes while showering.

Welcoming Extras

Make your guests stay even more comfortable by providing everything they might need during their stay.  Make sure that basic supplies like extra toilet paper and towels are easily accessible.  It's nice to keep a decorative basket stocked with shampoos, soaps, razors and toothpaste just in case they forget anything.  By keeping these little "extras" within view, guests know that they are free to use them and don't have to worry about bothering you - and they feel like a special guest!

Last, before your guests arrive, make sure your bathroom is clean and fresh.  Wipe down the sink, tub and toilet, to remove any dust that may have collected since the room was last used.  Let guests know that they can use the guest bathroom as their own and make sure they know where everything is located.  A warm, inviting bathroom is key to making sure that your guests feel welcomed and valued while staying in your home!

Written by Adam Coholan, an active blogger remodeling, renovation, and interior design based on his experience working with luxury Queens condos around the New York area.  You can follow him on Twitter @Coho22.

Photo: Taken by Finished Basements Plus.  Project located in Brighton, Michigan.