| So we know a guest bathroom is for visiting patrons, | | | | in the morning at the same time will require more |
| presumably our friends and acquaintances, we also | | | | floor and storage space. They may also require an |
| know that our master bathroom is our pride and joy, | | | | oversized bathtub, double sinks, double mirrors, |
| our sanctuary but what is the fundamental difference | | | | individual robe hooks and double or elongated towel |
| between the two besides the obvious. While it is the | | | | racks and maybe even a shower that fits two. If on |
| details that make a bathroom special, let's move | | | | the other hand they are on different schedules, then |
| beyond the matched fixtures and décor | | | | their master bathroom will not require any extra |
| fittings. Bathrooms are essentially an extension of the | | | | amenities since there is going to be only one user |
| rest of our home and as such are a reflection of our | | | | most of the time. Perhaps a sliding door is needed to |
| style preferences, where each piece contributes to | | | | shut off any noises coming from the bathroom while |
| the overall whole effect we are trying to create. The | | | | your spouse is still sleeping. This does not however |
| choices you make for your master bath are going to | | | | mean that the master bathroom has to be plain, you |
| be different from the choices you make for your | | | | can still have all the luxurious amenities but without |
| powder room or guest bathroom. The main | | | | the duplication. |
| difference between the two being the application of | | | | The guest bathroom or powder room is more about |
| the end user, where a master bath is for lingering | | | | function and convenience. Since they are usually |
| and relaxation, a guest bathroom is for functionality | | | | smaller than the master bathroom and used less |
| and expediency. | | | | frequently, you can use more expensive materials |
| While color, materials and surface finishes describe a | | | | and finished surfaces to impress your guest while |
| particular style in your home décor, certain | | | | leaving a lasting impression on them. Wall hung |
| subject matter must be repeated in order to maintain | | | | cabinets and toilets, heated towel racks and vessel |
| some form of coherency throughout your residence. | | | | sinks add a touch of elegance and originality to your |
| The master bath usually connects directly to the | | | | powder room. Because of the guest bathrooms |
| master bedroom and is a luxury buying feature that | | | | smaller size you will be using less material which |
| is demanded by most home buyers these days. | | | | makes going all out much more affordable. Something |
| When designing a master bath for a couple, both | | | | to remember is to leave a drawer empty to |
| parties should be consulted before any work is set in | | | | accommodate your guest storage needs and keep |
| motion. Differences in work schedules, intimacy | | | | towels and other bathroom necessities in plain sight |
| (openness) and privacy requirements will all determine | | | | or behind frosted glass cabinets so your guest don't |
| the bathroom layout and choice of fixtures that you | | | | have to dig for them. |
| purchase. For example couples that use the facilities | | | | |