Find a shower curtain you love and then use the colors for towels, etc

I hate shower curtains and also over the toilet cabinets . Could you take pics of all the walls ? To me this looks like a huge space for no purpose so better pics and maybe even a floor plan. You definately need some color , I like shower screens better than curtains . IMO a guest bathroom should have some connection to the guest bedroom so maybe post some pics of that .

Forsure remove the cabinet above the toilet. I would add a wallpaper that works with the guest room. Or even molding on the bottom half and wallpaper on top. Light needs to be swapped. And the hardware and mirror should both be changed to something else. I think a navy wallpaper with gold hardware and a gold mirror would look great.

How about a tilt mirror. This one is a Minka Lavery.

Love the mirror suggested above.

I would:

• Replace the lighting and mirror
• Replace all hardware and faucet to polished nickel
• Replace shower curtain with a glass door or half glass wall
• Remove toilet cabinet
• Add large pieces of artwork

Really depends on your budget and how much use it will actually receive. It is completely fine as is. Adding colorful artwork, towels and a rug will help. Plant or flowers, nice soap dispenser- all very reasonable and easy to change if you want to at some point. Obviously a real cloth shower curtain, again with a pattern if you want.
Painting it a coordinating color to the bedroom would also perk it up.

I have had glass shower enclosures for many years. Yes, squeegee is imperative, but doe not take forever. However, I have a shower curtain and nylon - nott plastic - liner in the guest bath because it adds color and style and I would not expect guests to squeegee. I agree to lose the over the toilet cabinet, shelf. What if something fall in the toilet 😝

Valinta, I still squeegee after every shower but my husband doesn’t, so it pretty much defeats the purpose. At one point I was frantically rushing into the bathroom to squeegee after he showered, which he thought was comical. Oh well — he’s a wonderful man with many fine qualities so I leave it be. Not a hill I want to die on. 😆 What else do you do, in addition to squeegeeing, to keep your glass clear? And is your water hard or soft?

Overall your bathroom is in nice condition and looks fine. A few relatively easy things I would do are: Upgrade the shower curtain for a nice quality fabric curtain. I love the organic banded cotton ones from Pottery Barn. They have a black and white one that would look great in your space. (See pic below). You could also get the matching rug. Next, absolutely replace the builder grade light fixtures over the sink. That’s one of the first things we always do. Replace the framed mirror, it looks dated. Take down the cabinet over the toilet. After doing these things, you’ll of course have to repaint (which is a shame because the room looks freshly done). These easy, inexpensive changes will make a big difference.

@txandmt-have you tried cleaning the glass thoroughly, then applying 3 coats of Rain-X (found in automotive section of many stores), followed by buffing with a clean white cotton cloth? It causes a"sheeting action" to the water, expediting squeegeeing. I use a microfiber towel to remove water on grout lines, shower floor tiles and ceiling. I also highly recommend a high cfm exhaust fan for your bath, with auto humidity sensing.

@Maggie Funnell- I'd add side lights (3000 K, each) to the mirror area, which reduces shadows. If you need the cabinet over the toilet, I'd raise it higher and add mouldings. The shower screens can be a royal PITA if the showerhead does not contain the spray to the front half of the tub area, and if your bathtub is not perfectly sloped. Add some more vivid color to your bath area that works with the black countertop, or consider a black and white bath. An additional shelf or a landscape photo may also work for you. Try a shower curtain with a textured design, as well.

I agree with txandmt -- I can't stand the idea of having to squeegee shower glass since my husband probably would never do it correctly, and it would just irritate me all the time. for a guest shower, I would never expect guests to do it.

I love my nylon shower curtain. it's super easy to keep clean, and if it was a guest shower, it probably won't even need washing all that often since it's not getting wet every single day. I hung mine on a curved bar so it never flutters inward on me.

maybe painting of the vanity to start?

In addition to some suggestions above. How about:

- Pedestal sink, or freestanding vanity

- Board and batten around the walls

Maggie, agree with others that the cabinet over the toilet should go. I always think folks might bang their head and it makes the area look claustrophobic. For a guest bathroom it looks as if there’s ample storage in the vanity., and it’s a good spot for artwork instead.

Thanks for the advice, ceilsan32. I have tried Rain-X to no avail. Maybe if I had applied it when the glass was brand-new and still completely clean and clear? (We lived in Seattle for 6 years and it definitely worked well on our car windshields.)

@txandmt- I'm in a hard water area, but perhaps not so much as yours. Did you try soaking a clean microfiber cloth ( that has never seen fabric softener) in a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% distilled water (using tap water won't solve the problem) , then placing it against the shower glass (it may stick by itself, or need held in place with a mop), and scrub. Wipe dry with another micro cloth.

Although it took a while, initially, it worked wonders on my glass for built up soap/shampoo/hard water residues. I then follow with the Rain-X. I've found this formula works equally well on window glass!

Ceilsan32 — thanks; trying that tomorrow! I’ll use 30% cleaning vinegar and distilled water. Fingers crossed.

Wallpaper and a new shower curtain (or a glass shower enclosure) can work wonders.
A colorful washable rug or set of rugs (tub, toilet and vanity) and some art (under glass) can add color. I would buy two sets of rugs in different colors, and two or three sets of towels in those same colors.

^^ if the floor space is small enough, you can probably do just two small rugs. one between the toilet and tub, and one in front of the vanity.

A recommendation for the hard water spots. Bio Clean: Eco Friendly Hard Water Stain Remover (40oz Extra Large)- Our Professional Cleaner Removes Tough Water Stains From Shower Doors, Windshields, Windows, Chrome, Tiles, Toilets, Granite, Steel e.c.t https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7T3D99/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_1RF.FbSMGWGW4
But you can probably get a smaller/single bottle from a local store (ace hardware carries it here in California).

I have a 100 year old house that had rain water baked on for probably about all that time. This stuff, plus some elbow grease (and some scour pads) and it took off what I couldn't even get off with a razor blade scraper. Your shower windows shouldn't be that bad (I should hope).

The stuff is good if you need to take of years of neglect. I'm not sure about preventative other than the squeegee or rainx methods mentioned.

Maybe adding a new mirror, new lighting, and new hardware will help update this bathroom some. You also might look into getting a new shower curtain and towels to match with whatever color scheme you end up wanting to go with.

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