Luxury on the green: Washroom design tips for golf clubs
When it comes to golf, the game itself is only half the experience. For members and their guests, the quality of the green and facilities will also have a huge impact on their time at your club.
From the clubhouse and dining areas, right down to the changing rooms and bathrooms, your facilities will set the tone for their day. That is why every inch of space needs to impress.
With that in mind, here are some design tips to help you elevate your club’s reputation and offer the very best in golf club washrooms.
Grab their attention right away with open spaces
Make your washrooms welcoming from the moment your guests step inside. The journey to using your facilities should be seamless, not complex or confusing. A spacious, welcoming entrance instantly puts users at ease and conveys the thought you’ve put into your facilities.
Space is an integral part of washroom design, especially in luxury settings. Therefore, you want to avoid cramming in too many cubicles or creating narrow walkways.
Instead, you should provide generous room for movement wherever you can, setting out areas for changing, showering and grooming. If your existing washrooms are feeling a little cramped, it might be time to open up that layout and utilise your space more effectively.
Make material choices that speak volumes
The materials you use throughout your washrooms must be top quality; they need to combine durability with visual appeal. For example, natural stones or solid-grade laminate continue to be a stylish and timeless choice for your surfaces.
After all, even the most stunning washrooms will lose their charm if not maintained. Therefore, it’s essential to choose finishes that are not only visually appealing but also easy to clean and resistant to wear and tear.
Another example of this is that in a golf club, where shoes may track in sand, grass and water, your flooring needs to balance elegance with slip resistance and longevity.
Not only that, but you need to consider every fixture, fitting and accent used in your golf club bathrooms. Luxury lies in the details, so choose high-end taps and hardware, automatic taps and flush systems, and luxury finishing touches like quality hand towels.
Choosing high-quality materials like this will offer beauty, resilience and a premium atmosphere for all your guests.
Design with nature in mind
Golf as a game is inherently tied to the outdoors, and your facilities should subtly reflect this connection to the outside world.
To do this, incorporate nature in your washroom design. This can be done through natural colour palettes like greens, soft neutrals and earthy tones, as well as natural materials like wood and stone.
You could also include indoor plants or artwork featuring local landscapes or even pictures of the course. This can also reinforce a sense of location and connection with nature.
Bringing nature indoors, no matter how you choose to do it, can boost the mood and well-being of your guests, while also adding to the style and luxury of your golf club's washrooms.
Light the room for ambience and function
You could have the most magnificent washrooms of any golf club, but poor lighting can instantly undermine even the most luxurious design.
By including ambient lighting, you’ll boost the overall warmth and mood within these spaces. You could also add task lighting, that is, additional lights around mirrors for grooming or accent lighting to highlight architectural features or beautiful materials.
Warm, dimmable LEDs can be perfect for creating a flattering and welcoming environment, while skylights or frosted windows can help bring in natural light. This is especially effective in connecting the space to the surrounding greens and natural landscapes to further boost the mood of guests.
Ensure accessibility and inclusivity
Luxury facilities should never come at the expense of accessibility, and your washroom design needs to meet or exceed accessibility standards, ensuring that guests of all abilities can enjoy the same high-end experience.
This might include wider doorways, spacious stalls, disabled cubicles and fixtures placed at comfortable heights.
You might also want to include gender-neutral or family-friendly spaces if you think these would be an asset. These can be very important for clubs with diverse membership demographics.
Make your washrooms a hole-in-one
In a premium golf club, the washrooms and changing facilities are more than just a pit stop; they are an extension of the club’s identity and brand.
By combining a thoughtful layout with quality materials, ambient lighting and luxury details, you can create golf club washrooms that match the elegance of the fairways outside.
If you’re concerned that your current bathrooms aren't leaving the lasting impression you hoped, we can help. Get in touch with our team today and find out how we can assist with washroom design and creating club bathrooms you can be proud of.