Create Privacy & Convenience: the Case for Adding a Powder Room

When you welcome friends and family into your home, you want them to feel comfortable—but you also want to maintain a sense of privacy. One of the most effective (and surprisingly underrated) ways to strike that balance is by adding a powder room. This small but mighty space can transform how your home functions, especially when it comes to entertaining.

The Problem: Guests Wandering into Private Areas

Most homes with only one main bathroom force guests to travel deeper into the house—sometimes down hallways past bedrooms, home offices, or laundry areas. Even with the best intentions, visitors might glimpse clutter, personal items, or rooms you'd prefer to keep off-limits.  A powder room prevents this by offering a designated, easy-access space for guests—no rerouting through your private daily-living zones.

Why a Powder Room Makes Such a Difference

1.  It Protects Your Personal Spaces
Your bedroom hallway, ensuite, or kids’ bathroom stays just that—personal. A well-placed powder room near the main living area becomes the natural choice for visitors, giving everyone peace of mind.

2.  It Improves Flow During Gatherings
No more bottlenecks in your main bathroom or awkward waits while someone brushes their teeth. A powder room can drastically improve traffic flow when hosting parties or overnight guests.

3.  It Adds Value to Your Home
Even a small half-bath boosts resale appeal. Buyers love a home that feels both functional and thoughtfully designed, and an extra bathroom—no matter the size—always feels like an upgrade.

Finding the Perfect Location

A powder room doesn’t require much square footage—typically 18–25 square feet.   Look for a spot close to existing plumbing to keep costs manageable. 

Great locations often include:

• Under a staircase
• Off the entryway or living room
• Adjacent to a mudroom
• Near the kitchen (with good ventilation!)

Design Tips for a Beautiful, Guest-Friendly Powder Room

1.  Go bold.  Since it’s a small, separate space, you can experiment with dramatic wallpaper, dark paint, or statement lighting.

2.  Install a space-saving vanity.  Wall-mounted sinks or corner vanities maximize tight areas.

3.  Add great lighting and a mirror.  Guests appreciate a flattering spot to freshen up.

The Result: A Home That Works Better for Everyone

Once your powder room is in place, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Guests get a convenient, stylish bathroom to use, and you keep your bedrooms, personal bathrooms, and day-to-day messes out of sight. It’s one of those remodeling projects that pays off immediately—in privacy, comfort, and peace of mind.

Take the next step today:

• Visit contactohi.com to schedule a free design consultation.

• Browse our portfolio for inspiration.

• Meet the team behind the build.

Your dream home doesn’t have to exist somewhere else—it can grow right where you are, in the heart of the Northwest Suburbs.