Have a small guest bathroom? No worries! You can still make a big impression on your guests, with the right design. A fantastic guest bathroom aka half bathroom (just the toilet and sink, with no bath area) makes guests feel welcome and comfortable at your place, even if they visit for just a few hours or stay the night.

As one of the premium bath basin suppliers in the UK, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves. Here are a few design tips that can make your guest bathrooms feel big and welcoming.

Tip #1: Have a Design Plan in Hand

Whether you’re renovating your entire studio apartment top to bottom, or just redesigning a small half bath, having a plan in hand tends to make the renovation proceed smoothly. Here are a few points to consider before you get started:

  • What’s your preferred design style – Victorian, vintage, rustic, contemporary, boho-chic, modern, minimalist, and so on.
  • What’s your preferred color palette?
  • How will the bath be used? Occasionally by guests or will you use it regularly
  • Make sure to decide if you’ll be handling the renovation by yourself or will you be hiring professionals?

Having a detailed plan of the expected outcome, what needs to be done is a great way to ensure that final outcome matches what you had in mind.

Tip #2: Add New Floors

A new floor gives the room an instant uplift. A new floor doesn’t cost a fortune. Thanks to the availability of dozens of flooring choices, finding the right flooring material within your budget are quite easy. Here are some of the popular flooring materials to consider:

  • Ceramic and porcelain tiles
  • Vinyl
  • Laminate
  • Natural stone like marble, travertine, granite, etc.
  • Engineered wood

Carpet and real hardwood are not the best choices for bathrooms as they don’t do well with moisture and may require frequent cleaning and repairs.

Smart Design Tip: Using large tiles with slim grout lines makes a small bathroom appear larger.

Tip #3: Choose the Right Basin

Washroom basins are available in a variety of styles, colors, sizes, shapes, and materials. They can be positioned either as standalone sinks, on top of the vanity country, or on a stand. You can find bathroom sinks and vanity counters as a set, or you can mix and match pieces as per your design preferences.

Here are a few questions to help you zero in on the right washbasin sink for your guest bathroom:

  • Are you looking to free up more space in your bathroom? Or do you plan to add storage space beneath it?
  • Do you prefer a statement washbasin that acts as the centerpiece of the room?
  •  Be aware of the different basin styles so that you can choose the best fitting one:

Inset Basin – Most commonly referred to as the under-counter basin, this sink sits inside the vanity countertop. It’s a classic style and the most commonly used.

Countertop – Sleek countertop basins that rest on top of the vanity or storage compartment are all the rage these days. This style lends a modern and contemporary finish to your bathroom.

Semi-recessed – As the name implies, this washbasin is partially recessed and partially hangs over the vanity’s edge.

Pedestal – A pedestal basin takes up extra floor space but it adds a stunning statement to the bath. It’s best suited for larger bathrooms.

Corner basins – These are amazing space savers. They make the bath feel bigger than it is.

Wall-hung washbasin – A wall-hung basin gives the illusion of more floor space. You can mount these basins on the wall and include a cabinet below for extra storage space.

To know more about the best bathroom sinks, you can always reach out to our design experts at Decorcera – the no.1 washroom basin supplier in the UK. We have a huge collection of bathroom sinks of all sizes, shapes, and materials. We can help you find the perfect fitting sink for your guest bathroom, to make the most use of available space.

Tip #4: Add New Taps

Installing new taps not only improves the aesthetics of your guest bathroom but also helps to keep your bathroom clean and hygienic. Modern no-touch taps use IR technology to turn on and off taps as and when needed, helping to conserve water. No-touch taps also reduce the spread of microbes and other pathogens, a must need in this post-Covid-19 era.

Tip #5: Go Bold with Designer Wallpaper

Painting the walls of a half bath can be time-consuming and expensive. Instead, you can give the room a facelift by using wallpapers. When it comes to wallpapers, the bolder the pattern, the better. When used strategically, designer wallpapers can make a small half bath feel glamorous and sophisticated without overwhelming it.

  • Use a bold wallpaper just on one focal wall – behind the mirror or basin and paint the rest of the walls in beige or other neutral colors.
  • Alternatively, use wallpapers only on the top half of the wall, above the wainscotting.
  • While choosing wallpapers, look for waterproof wallpapers so that it lasts for long.
  • If you want to take a more subtle approach, go for textured wallpapers in neutral colors to add a visual effect to the room without being over the top.

Tip #6: Add New Lighting and Improve the Ventilation

A well-ventilated and well-lit bathroom is not only welcoming but also feels cheery and uplifting. Here are a few changes to make:

  • Add a new exhaust/extractor fan if the old one is not doing its job properly.
  • When choosing the lighting, look beyond functionality. Lights not only illuminate the room but also set the mood and highlight the design. Recessed lighting, pendants, sconces, smart lighting are some of the popular choices to add visual interest to your half bath.

Tip #7: Finally, Give the Guest Bathroom a Fresh Coat of Paint

No renovation job is complete without painting the walls. The color of the walls has a great impact on how one feels in the room. If you want to create a soothing, spa-like atmosphere, go for lighter greens, neutrals, and mild blues. If you want to make the guest bathroom feel glamorous, then opt for bold color palettes like blacks, reds, grey, metallics, and more. Some of the current trending color choices include:

  • Bold greens
  • Soft pinks
  • Navy blue
  • Classic neutrals

Smart Design Tip: Never finalize a color at the store. Instead, ask for sample swatches that you can place on your walls and decide how it looks under different lighting.

Decorcera is Here to Make Your Guest Bathroom Stunning

A guest bathroom should work well for both family members and household guests. At Decorcera, the no.1 in the UK, we have a huge array of washbasin sinks that fit half baths of all sizes. Get in touch with our sales team to find the perfect bathroom sink to create an amazing space that is both functional and aesthetically stunning.