Airbnb Bathroom Ideas

If you have a holiday rental or you let an AirBnb room, or perhaps you rent out your own home when you’re away, you’ll know how important it is to get those ratings and returning customers.

You may have the most beautiful property but the bathroom could be letting you down. This is an area you really don’t want to neglect. 

It should go without saying that your guests expect a pristine clean, dry, warm place to shower or bathe. But what else might they expect as a given, and are you meeting those basic requirements? 

Take a look at some top Airbnb bathroom ideas to make your rental go from good, all the way to par excellence!

Airbnb Bathroom Essentials

No Skimping on Shelving

This has to be a huge bugbear for most when traveling – nowhere to put your toiletries! Space for a wash bag, a hairbrush, makeup and a couple of toiletry bottles is essential. 

You can add shelves with wipeable surfaces to the wall for your guest to lay out their things. You can dress these with spare towels or some ornaments if you think they look bare when empty. 

If your bathroom is very small, then consider buying an over the door hanging shelf. And if you have a larger bathroom, perhaps add a stool as it’s good to have somewhere to leave clothes or towels other than the floor.

Add Some Bathroom Hooks

Alongside shelving, another handy storage solution is bathroom hooks. This is such a space-saving way of adding practicality to your Airbnb bathroom.

You can fix a row of hooks either high up on the wall or, for accessibility, a little lower down. Not only can your guests hang a robe or clothes, but you can add a string bag to hold supplies such as toilet paper.

Attention to Detail

Whatever kind of bathroom you have, it’s the attention to the details that will really wow your guests. So as well as making sure the bathroom is totally dust-free and sparkling clean, check there are no paint splodges or rough tile grout and shine up mirrors and faucets.

If you are considering a do-over, you cannot go wrong with a decent luxury style faucet, some extra spot lighting or on-trend accessories.

Space to Dry

In any guest bathroom there must be space to hang towels to dry. Whether that is a towel rail fixed to the wall, a ladder style rail leant against the wall, or some hooks, you’ll need to install something that is adequate for the space.

If you are not a whizz at DIY and don’t have the budget to pay a professional to come in then think about buying a freestanding towel rail. These do not take up a lot of room and often can slot in against a wall.

Mirror Mirror

A mirror is essential for a bathroom. Preferably fix a good-sized wall mirror over the sink. And if you want, you can have fun, making a display of mirrors on the wall.

For a really tiny bathroom or cloakroom, you can add a shaving mirror or a small but elegant freestanding mirror, for example placed on a window sill. 

Lighten Up

In a bathroom you’ll want good bright white light so choose appropriate LED light bulbs. But if you have an unusual feature such as a stone archway, then get creative with your lighting. Make the most of a unique space by adding some dramatic strip lighting.

Another idea to put up your ratings is to add a dimmer light switch. This is great for a relaxing bath with subdued lighting of an evening, as well as stark and bright light to wake up and get the job done early in the morning.

Complementary Toiletries

Especially if you have guests flying in from abroad where carrying liquids on airplanes can be limited, you’ll need to supply some toiletries. 

Hand soap is essential for you’ll also want your home kept clean and of course you’ll need toilet paper. And also some shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. You can either get supplies of miniatures wholesale. Or a more environmentally conscious choice is to refill larger bottles. 

Guests will appreciate not having to find the nearest drugstore for bathroom supplies on arrival so it’s good to supply these as essentials. Perhaps try out any products you are going to leave to know that they are of a good quality.

Big Fluffy Towels

These days, to be honest, any guest will be disappointed if they have less than a large white fluffy towel when they pay to stay somewhere. So make sure you have freshly laundered soft towels available. Preferably white unless you have a special decor scheme going on.

As for how many, the minimum is a hand towel and bath towel for each guest. But for those with long hair it’s useful to have an extra towel when washing hair, so ensure you have spares available.

For a Unique Experience

A Modern Bathtub

If you are fitting your holiday rental from scratch and you want to make a good return then it’s worth splashing out on some luxuries. Make sure your tiles are top quality. Natural stone has a high-end feel.

In a large bathroom you can fit a luxury contemporary bath so your guests will feel fully pampered. And consider where you position the bath. On an angle or away from a wall will give a designer look to your bathroom.

Go All Out on Color in Your Rental

If the rest of your Airbnb property is bright and eclectic then your bathroom should also follow suit. You can have fun with the bathroom decor too.

Colorful floor tiles and matching colorful painted walls will look gorgeous with gold accessories and hardware. And look out for some unusual artwork all set in a beautiful frame.

Ideas for a Small Bathroom

You might think your bathroom is too small to get special treatment. Perhaps you think you’re better off leaving it simple. 

Well, that’s possible, but in a small space you can add unusual touches by for example adding an on-trend paper to the walls. If you like to update frequently you can even buy a peelable paper. 

Adding luxuries such as an exquisite light fixture or gold toned hardware will add that little bit of wow when your guest uses your bathroom.

Modern Luxury Bathroom

If you have a bathroom that is bare and you are unsure what scheme is best to install, then this season think about terrazzo wall tiles. These are very on-trend and also have classic longevity. 

Mix with smooth plain stone tiles on the other walls, a wood vanity and black hardware and accessories. Your guests will think they have stepped into a boutique hotel!

How About a Heated Towel Rail?

If you are installing a bathroom from scratch or you are handy at home plumbing, you may want to think about installing a heated towel rail. If you live in colder climes this will have the dual purpose of heating the room and drying towels.

It will also give you an extra notch on the feedback and put you into the luxury category when it comes to customers leaving their ratings.

Adorn Your Airbnb with Plants

This is such an easy way to create some interest in your bathroom. Add some lovely greenery in the form of some well chosen pot plants.

You’ll need to make sure they are regularly watered and tended. But some plants can really make a space come alive.

Say it with Flowers

In an elegant bathroom with a marble backsplash, add a vase with exquisite cut flowers. Just a single bloom will not be expensive but can really add a luxury aesthetic to your Airbnb bathroom.

Select a vase in keeping with the style of the bathroom and add a white flower for elegance, or if your scheme is more exotic then some colorful flowers will work best.

In Closing

There are essentials you’ll need to list and ensure these are included in your Airbnb bathroom, from adequate towels, to useful toiletries, to good practical use of the space.

For higher customer ratings and some luxury, you might want to pay attention to your designer details. Perhaps paper the walls, add a stone tile or a unique modern bath. 

Whatever your budget or the space you have, there is a whole range of ideas and products to ensure you’re making the most out of the bathroom in your Airbnb rental.