How to equip a hotel bathroom: your professional guide by ODF

In a hotel project, the bathroom is one of the most critical spaces: it must be durable, elegant, easy to maintain, safe and fully aligned with the identity of the establishment. In the hospitality industry, the bathroom is no longer a purely functional space. It has become a key differentiating factor, a decisive element in guest reviews and an immediate indicator of the hotel’s level of comfort and quality.

To support architects, interior designers and hotel operators, ODF, a French manufacturer and distributor, offers a complete range of hotel bathroom equipment, from vanity units to accessories, including shower screens, backlit mirrors and accessible bathroom solutions. To simplify your work and ensure the success of your projects, ODF has brought together everything you need in a single checklist to equip a hotel bathroom from A to Z.

Here is the professional checklist for designing a perfectly coordinated, high-performance hotel bathroom.

⭐ 1. Vanity unit: the centrepiece of the bathroom

The vanity unit is the first visual impact and the most frequently used element. It structures the entire bathroom, and all sanitary equipment is organised around it.

✅ Vanity unit checklist

• Adapted dimensions: single, double, compact or XXL, depending on bathroom size
• Storage surfaces: in hotels, avoid drawers and prioritise open shelves
• Matching basin: countertop or built-in, depending on the design concept
• Taps: coordinated with the vanity structure for a consistent look
• Bespoke options: width, depth, cut-outs and finishes for unique furniture and complex projects

✔ Key points to check

• Choose materials resistant to humidity and intensive use: aluminium 6060, compact laminate, solid surface
• Be cautious with steel frame furniture due to corrosion risks
• Be cautious with wooden structures, which are more fragile
• Wooden worktops are sensitive to mould and moisture

↪ ODF offers standard and bespoke vanity units, manufactured in France, with a wide range of colours and finishes for worktops and structures, ensuring perfect integration with mirrors and accessories.

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The vanity structure is made of aluminium 6060, providing exceptional strength and one of the best long-term performances on the market. The shelves are made from compact laminate, a material known for its water resistance and easy maintenance.

⭐ 2. Shower screens: comfort, safety and style

A poorly chosen shower screen leads to leaks, rapid wear and a poor guest experience. It is one of the most delicate elements in a bathroom, as it must ensure watertightness while remaining lightweight, elegant and robust.

✅ Shower screen checklist

• Type: fixed, pivot or sliding
• Configuration: alcove or corner shower
• Number of panels: door positioning according to room layout
• Profile finish: polished chrome, matte black, matte white or brushed finish, depending on budget and style

✔ Key points to check

• Glass thickness: 6 to 8 mm for uncompromising strength (10 mm is very robust, but weight can be a constraint during installation)
• Safety: ensure the glass is certified toughened safety glass
• Glass treatment: long-lasting anti-limescale coating
• Ensure continuity of watertight seals: avoid simple hinge systems that compromise sealing
• Profiles: prioritise marine-grade quality aluminium for long-term durability

↪ ODF offers reliable and aesthetic shower screens, available in made-to-measure configurations to meet hotel bathroom space constraints. Two collections of shower screens and bath screens are available in the ODF catalogue. Both ranges are configurable in dimensions and colours to suit all layouts. These Made in France shower enclosures are manufactured with 6 or 8 mm toughened safety glass, and profiles made of aluminium 6060, a material widely used in architectural joinery and renowned for its resistance to water and time.

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All ODF shower screens are equipped with compensating profiles, allowing adjustment of several centimetres to correct wall alignment issues or minor dimensional discrepancies.

⭐ 3. Backlit mirrors: a signature element of the guest experience

Today, a hotel without a backlit mirror instantly feels outdated. This feature has become a standard in hotel bathrooms worldwide. Illuminated mirrors have defined a new hospitality standard thanks to the comfort and lighting quality they bring to bathrooms.

✅ Mirror checklist

• Lighting technology: low-energy LED
• Lighting type: direct or indirect
• Anti-fog function: essential for mirror use after showers
• Design: framed or frameless
• Shape: rectangular, round, square or oblong, depending on vanity and bathroom design

✔ Key points to check

• Suitable light temperature: 2500–3000K for a warm and relaxing ambience
• Mirror quality: glass thickness, edge finishing, frame quality and housing robustness
• Backlighting quality: uniform lighting across the entire frosted surface and diffusers
• Electrical safety: compliance with NF C 15-100 standards and appropriate IP rating for bathroom installation

↪ ODF offers high-quality backlit mirrors, equipped with anti-fog systems and long-life LEDs. Mirror dimensions can be adapted to each project, and frame finishes can be customised on request. With ODF mirrors, you are guaranteed a premium-quality product, manufactured in France and compliant with European standards.

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⭐ 4. Accessories: the detail that makes all the difference

Accessories complete the bathroom experience and convey a sense of quality. When perfectly coordinated with other equipment, they ensure a seamless and intuitive guest experience. Special attention must be paid to these elements, as detail is what truly sets a project apart.

✅ Essential accessory checklist

• Budget aligned with project positioning
• Towel rails: single, double or rings
• Hooks and coat hooks: single or double
• Hairdryers: wall-mounted or countertop, 1200W to 2000W
• Magnifying mirrors: standard or illuminated
• Soap dishes: wire or solid surface / glass bowls
• Tumbler holders: single or double
• Bins: 3L to 15L, with or without pedal
• WC brush sets: freestanding or wall-mounted, with or without lid

✔ Key points to check

• Consistency with the decorative style
• Identical finishes to shower screens and mirrors for a total look
• Professional fixings adapted to wall substrates
• Professional-grade materials: brass, aluminium 6060, stainless steel 304L
• Easy maintenance for hotel housekeeping teams

↪ ODF offers complete accessory ranges in all finishes, ensuring perfect harmony with all bathroom equipment. Bathroom accessories are the historical core business of ODF, whose products have become true references in the bathroom fittings market. The wide range of collections allows adaptation to all decorative styles, from contemporary to classic or even rococo, depending on design intent and budget.

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ODF accessories are monobloc, meaning the product body and fixing plate are manufactured as a single piece. This manufacturing principle ensures exceptional durability and long-term stability. ODF supplies stainless steel fixings adapted to products with two or three wall anchoring points to prevent rotation or loosening over time.

⭐ 5. Accessible bathroom equipment: safety and regulatory compliance

Accessibility is now a priority and a legal requirement for many hotels and serviced residences, which must offer a number of accessible-adapted rooms. These bathrooms must safely accommodate guests with reduced mobility while maintaining the hotel’s level of comfort and design quality. The challenge is therefore to combine accessible-compliant sanitary equipment, design and full compliance with current regulations.

✅ Accessible sanitary equipment checklist

• Grab rails: horizontal or vertical installation for WC and showers
• Fold-up support rails: retractable function when not in use
• Fold-down shower seats: lifted when not required

✔ Key points to check

• Grab rail diameter: minimum 25 mm, ideally 32 mm for optimal grip
• Fixings adapted to the type of wall
• Reinforced partitions for hollow walls, especially for seats and fold-up rails without legs
• Installation heights compliant with NF P 99-611 standards
• Adequate resistance to pull-out forces

↪ ODF offers one of the most robust and elegant acessible bathroom equipment ranges on the market. ODF accessible sanitary products stand out for their balance between design and functionality. Two collections are available, covering all necessary equipment to bring hotel bathrooms into compliance: grab rails, shower rails and fold-up seats. Because colour is also an important consideration in healthcare and hospitality environments, ODF offers customised finishes for its accessible bathroom collections to create unique ambiences.

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All grab rails and shower rails feature a 32 mm diameter, ensuring optimal grip and maximum user comfort.

⭐ 6. Harmonisation: the secret to a successful hotel bathroom

This is where many projects fail… unless everything comes from the same manufacturer.

✅ Design harmonisation checklist

• A single finish for all equipment: vanity units, shower screens, mirrors, towel warmers and accessories
• Respect for the chosen style: contemporary, minimalist, luxurious, industrial
• Consistent shapes: rounded, square or straight lines
• Colour palette: continuity or bold contrast, aligned with the architectural concept

✔ Key points to check

• Number of suppliers: avoid mixing too many brands if you want a uniform finish
• Beware of misleading visuals: everything looks good online
• Surface treatments have a cost – quality finishes are never a miracle

↪ With ODF, all bathroom equipment can be produced in a single finish: chrome, matte black, matte white or bespoke colours. ODF ensures a consistent visual identity across all elements to create unique projects that meet the expectations of the most demanding architects and designers.

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As a manufacturer, ODF controls the entire production process, ensuring exceptional finishing quality and extensive product customisation.

⭐ 7. Bespoke solutions: essential for complex or premium hotel projects

For complex projects such as hotel renovations in historic city centres like Paris, London or Rome, it is often necessary to adapt sanitary equipment to the physical constraints of existing buildings. Premium projects may also require customised products to perfectly align with the architect’s and interior designer’s vision.

✅ ODF bespoke checklist

• Specific dimensions: vanity units, shower screens, mirrors, accessories
• Finish selection: matte, gloss or textured
• Colour choice: standard or bespoke RAL
• Prototyping: production of a sample room prototype
• Technical support: coordination with architects, designers and contractors

✔ Key points to check

• Project type: new build or renovation
• Cost analysis: evaluate the added value of bespoke solutions
• Prototyping: validation process between manufacturer and client

↪ With ODF, bespoke projects come to life thanks to an experienced design office and high-performance industrial facilities. Dimensions and finishes can be defined on request for any hotel project.

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ODF works with an extensive colour palette and continuously develops its industrial capabilities to offer increasingly ambitious bespoke solutions.

⭐ 8. Complete checklist for every hotel bathroom

EQUIPMENT

• Adapted vanity unit
• Basin and taps matched to the vanity
• Shower screen with toughened safety glass
• Backlit mirror with anti-fog system
• Bathroom accessories: towel rails, soap dishes, hooks
• Wall-mounted hairdryer
• Bin and WC brush set
• PRM solutions when required

MATERIALS

• Professional-grade materials: aluminium 6060, stainless steel 304L, chrome-plated brass, toughened glass
• Consistent finishes across all equipment
• Easy-to-clean surfaces: smooth and waterproof
• Hotel-grade quality

DESIGN

• Coordinated finishes
• Overall visual consistency: shapes, colours and styles
• Design aligned with the hotel’s brand identity and positioning

⭐ Conclusion: ODF, your partner for fully equipped hotel bathrooms

ODF supplies everything that makes up a hotel bathroom. With professional, durable and harmonised solutions, ODF supports architects and interior designers on all projects, from renovations to new builds, from 3★ to 5★ hotels, with the ability to create bespoke equipment that meets the most demanding specifications.

↪ ODF supports your entire project and supplies:

✅ Vanity units
✅ Backlit mirrors
✅ Towel warmers
✅ Shower screens
✅ Bathroom accessories
✅ Accessible bathroom equipment

↪ By choosing ODF, you choose:

✅ An experienced manufacturer
✅ Professional-grade quality
✅ Total visual consistency
✅ Bespoke capabilities
✅ Expertise dedicated to the hospitality industry

▶ One single partner for a perfectly equipped bathroom and a hotel ranked at the highest level.