{"id":3000011062,"date":"2021-08-04T11:33:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T15:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000011062"},"modified":"2021-08-04T11:33:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T15:33:10","slug":"the-positive-impact-of-a-really-great-restroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/the-positive-impact-of-a-really-great-restroom","title":{"rendered":"The positive impact of a really great restroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even though employees don\u2019t spend the majority of their workdays there, the restroom is an integral part of any workspace\u2014and shouldn\u2019t be overlooked when it comes to office design. Giving thoughtful consideration to this all-important wellness space is one more way for companies to let their workforces know that they care about all aspects of their workday experience<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A well-designed restroom should feature practical components like privacy partitions, sink tiles that won\u2019t smudge with water, automatic air fresheners, music (to mitigate awkward bathroom silence), ample space to accommodate your workforce (and prevent long waits), and a well-stocked accessory area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the world steps up its handwashing amid times of disease and uncertainty<\/a>, a well-designed bathroom can make washing your hands feel less like a chore. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends frequent handwashing for at least 20 seconds<\/a> to prevent the spread of illness, including COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restroom is also an opportunity to set your workplace apart with intentional moments of surprise and delight, whether by incorporating bold wallpaper<\/a>, or a gorgeous window view<\/a>. Bathroom breaks offer a chance to freshen up and a brief respite from your current activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing employees with a bright and cheery or cool and calming place to practice good hygiene is an all-around win. The design of the space should feel more residential than clinical (think lighting<\/a>, pops of color, and art<\/a>)\u2014and if you can go a step further and evoke a calm spa- or resort-like feel, even better.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of bathroom decor as an extension of your overall office design<\/a>. Get inspired by taking a tour of these gorgeous WeWork restrooms from around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n