If you’re one of the millions of Americans who love the holiday season, there’s a good chance you love decorating your home with festive décor. Just because your bathroom might not be the most popular room in the house, doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a bit of attention during the holidays. Although you might not have given it any thought, there’s plenty of ways you can decorate your bathroom for the holiday season. From holiday-scented hand soaps and embroidered hand towels to Christmas wreaths and seasonal scents, here’s some easy ways you can bring a bit of holiday cheer to your guest bathroom.
Festive Hand Towels
If you’re feeling festive but don’t want dancing elves or Rudolph the Red Nosed reindeer adorning your hand towels, consider purchasing solid colored towels in Christmas colors, like red and green. Similarly, many companies manufacture simple towels with only a small amount of “Christmas” displayed, such as a simple snowflake or small pictures of penguins. Depending on where you shop, you should be able to purchase an entire Christmas set, complete with matching hand towels, full-size towels, and washcloths.
Seasonal Scents
Christmas just isn’t the same without the aroma of evergreen trees or gingerbread cookies wafting in and out of the house. No matter what your favorite holiday scent may be, there’s a candle, soap, or room spray to match. Fragrance has a powerful effect on mood, so keep your guests in the holiday spirit by treating them to a delectably scented bathroom. Whether you choose to use a gingerbread scented room spray, display a pot of cinnamon potpourri, or light a Christmas tree scented candle, a seasonal scent is the perfect way to keep the holiday season alive in your bathroom.
Trim the Mirror
If you have leftover holly or greenery trimmings after decorating the rest of your house, why not save a few sprigs for your bathroom? Frame the bathroom door, medicine cabinet, or bathroom vanity with an evergreen garland, twinkling lights, holly, or miniature ornaments. While you’re at it, hide an iPod dock and speakers in one of the vanity drawers and create a playlist of your favorite Christmas tunes – because who says the Christmas party has to end every time a guest uses the restroom?
Holiday Wreaths
A wreath is more practical than flowers, which can take up valuable counter space and requires TLC. Some Christmas boutiques sell wreaths made for smaller rooms and bathrooms, so finding a perfectly-sized holiday wreath shouldn’t be an issue. Once you decide where to hang the wreath, use a small picture hook that holds a lot of weight but will only leave a tiny mark. You can take the aesthetics of your wreath a bit further by coordinating the ribbon with the rest of the bathroom’s décor, or by adding a few simple ornaments to the wreath.
Smaller Touches
If you’re short on time or cash, don’t worry – you can still include your bathroom in the fun of the holiday season. Hang a stray ornament on the doorknob, or add cheer to the countertops with a bowl of shiny ornaments or holiday potpourri. If guests are staying the night, expect them to forget something and keep the basics in stock just in case: take it a step further and purchase soaps and shampoos in favorite holiday scents your guests are sure to enjoy.