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Sweet T's, Windsor: One bathroom serves, well, everyone. A single large space with communal sinks and individual stalls with floor to ceiling doors is one of the newer concepts in commercial bathroom design. The open concept makes it easy for families, but fixing your lipstick while a dude is washing his hands at the sink can be a little disconcerting at first. (Kasey Williams)
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One of the latest public restroom trends: unisex facilities. Here at Sweet T's. (Kasey Williams)
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Bad lighting can ruin your restroom experience: too bright and you're traumatized from discovering previously unseen wrinkles, too dim and you can't find whatever it is you're digging for in your overstuffed purse. Sweet T's ultramodern light fixtures emit just the right amount of light. (Kasey Williams)
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Let there be light! (But not too much). (Kasey Williams)
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KC's American Kitchen, Windsor: The retro Americana theme extends to the lavatories, where quirky signage with bad dad jokes makes the restroom fun. (Kasey Williams)
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Marilyn Monroe greets the ladies at KC's American Kitchen in Windsor. (Kasey Williams)
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..and James Dean graces the door to the male/unisex bathroom. (Kasey Williams)
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In case you were raised by wolves in the wilderness, here's another reminder of what to do after you've taken care of business. (Kasey Williams)
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Restroom signs at KC's American Kitchen in Windsor offer two different perspectives on butts. (Kasey Williams)
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Bird and the Bottle, Santa Rosa: How can a bathroom always be clean, tidy and welcoming? Instead of stalls, roomy single-person restrooms are cheery and light with a helpful reminder to wash your hands. I always emerge refreshed and ready to face another glass of rose head-on. (Kasey Williams)
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The bird(s) and the bin at Bird and the Bottle in Santa Rosa. You know a restaurant is paying attention to design when they match the garbage bin with the restroom art. (Kasey Williams)
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Go bird watching in the bathroom at Bird and the Bottle in Santa Rosa. (Kasey Williams)
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To those who claim that "life was better in the old days," here's a reminder that the present has its perks. Like flushing toilets. (Kasey Williams)
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Brew, Santa Rosa: A bathroom with its own Instagram hashtag? This unicorn-riffic commode is just begging to bring a little rainbow magic to your otherwise boring day. #brewbathroomselfie (Kasey Williams)
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Who would have thought that there would come a time when our 15 minutes of fame would take place within close proximity of a toilet? But, according to The New York Times, in the age of TikTok, we're all busy filming ourselves in bathrooms. (Kasey Williams)
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Donuts, jellyfish and unicorns: there's enough distraction in Brew's bathroom to make you forget about life outside the door. (Kasey Williams)
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We may have found the Santa Rosa portal to Narnia at Brew in Santa Rosa. (Kasey Williams)
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The Spinster Sisters, Santa Rosa: Part restaurant, part gallery space, this SOFA spot extends the art experience right into the restroom. Retro dress patterns and sheets of music paper the walls overlaid with modern line drawings and a chalkboard for leaving your own art. The bathrooms at The Spinster Sisters were designed by local artist Sheryl Chapman.
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There's not better place to contemplate your next crafts project than on the toilet. (Kasey Williams)
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Stare at spinsters and a huge scissor instead of your smartphone (because germs). (Kasey Williams)
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A loo with a view at The Spinster Sisters in Santa Rosa. (Kasey Williams)
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Rosso Pizzeria, Santa Rosa: Personal photos and bottles of wine invite you to stay awhile in these comfortable powder rooms. "Love the photos of the golden retrievers in the restroom at Rosso’s!!! "
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At home we sing the ABC song while washing our hands, at Rosso's in Santa Rosa, we admire family photos and contemplate popping open a bottle of wine. (Kasey Williams)
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Looks like someone got screwed. (Kasey Williams)
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Willi's Wine Bar, Santa Rosa: Posters from the Parisian Willi's Wine Bar and fashionable ladies line the lipstick red walls of these single-person respites. Black and white tiles add to the French feel. (Kasey Williams)
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This Red Room is a lot less creepy than the one in H. G. Wells' gothic novel. (Kasey Williams)
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See yourself from a different perspective at Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa. (Kasey Williams)
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Looking sleek. (Kasey Williams)
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Hank's Creekside, Santa Rosa: Cool blues, with relaxing landscape photos at this breakfast and brunch spot. (Kasey Williams)
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They've got the essentials down at Hank's Creekside in Santa Rosa: sink, mirror and glade spray. (Kasey Williams)
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One thing that a lot of good bathrooms seem to have in common: they transport us to another place. (Kasey Williams)
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Jackson's Bar and Oven, Santa Rosa: Heavy oak doors and soft yellow single-service restrooms. "Classy and elegant..and there is a changing table!" (Kasey Williams)
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Mustard and brown minus 70s vibe at Jackson's Bar and Oven in Santa Rosa. (Kasey Williams)
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Elephant in the Room, Healdsburg: "Just to see Levi Miller's amazing poster art!" (Kasey Williams)
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Here's looking at you, Debbie Harry. (Kasey Williams)
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Elephant in the Room in Healdsburg. (Kasey Williams)
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Elephant in the Room in Healdsburg. (Kasey Williams)
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Bravas Bar de Tapas, Healdsburg: Pop art, unique sinks and individual restrooms. Stark Reality restaurants are always popular for their funky bathrooms. (Kasey Williams)
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Going bananas at Bravas Bar de Tapas. (Kasey Williams)
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More Andy Warhol. This time, a cow. Very Sonoma. (Kasey Williams)
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Spoonbar, Healdsburg: Another communal sink with individual stalls for everyone. Ultra-modern design with plenty of concrete and tile. (Kasey Williams)
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Dudes, in case you haven't figured this one out yet: the toilet seat should be left down, because science says so. (Kasey Williams)
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Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar, Healdsburg: Another Stark restaurant with clean lines and a nice spot for a sit down. (Kasey Williams)
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To the ocean via the restroom at Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar in Healdsburg. (Kasey Williams)
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A sink so clean you could eat off it. In case the restaurant is fully booked. (Kasey Williams)
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Geyserville Gun Club: Deer heads on the wall, a pink retro hairdryer and lots of other fun things to discover at this funky (but super cool) dive bar. (Facebook)
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Rustic chic at Geyserville Gun Club. (Facebook)
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Handline, Sebastopol: A Barbie-filled fish tank! (Kasey Williams)
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Simple and clean are the kind of qualities we look for in a restroom, like this one at Handline in Sebastopol. (Kasey Williams)
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Hazel, Occidental: Lemon-yellow floral wallpaper and calming green paint make this a destination respite. (Kasey Williams)
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So many parks to explore, so little time... Oh, look: extra toilet tissue! (Kasey Williams)
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Underwood Bar and Bistro, Occidental: Original art and dark wood paneling mimic the interior of the restaurant. (Kasey Williams)
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Slightly disturbing art at Underwood Bar and Bistro ensures no one stays too long in the restroom. (Kasey Williams)
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Wash your hands retro-style at Underwood Bar and Bistro in Occidental. (Kasey Williams)
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El Barrio, Guerneville: The fancy toilet at El Barrio is worth checking out, whether you're grabbing a margarita or some tasty antijos. (Facebook)
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Hana Japanese Restaurant, Rohnert Park: One of just a handful of spots with luxurious Japanese toilets that cater to your every personal need. Warmed seats, sprayers and a gentle breeze to dry your hiney. (Shutterstock)
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Not a restaurant, but the pretty restroom at Three Sticks Wines in Sonoma deserves a spot on this list. It is a favorite among our Facebook followers and a popular selfie-snapping spot. (Photo courtesy of Three Sticks Wines)
You can learn much more about a restaurant by peeking into the kitchen, maybe taking a glance at the dumpster area. (father a health inspector)
The bathroom at the former De Schmire restaurant in Petaluma was very quirky. It had tile designs set in concrete, so much fun to look at!
The Press Democrat struggles and complains about the challenges of providing a newspaper. Yet they waste money on absurd articles like this but cannot provide real news. And stories with anything more than a image found on Google. This article sadly illustrates the focus and destination of local news reporting or journalism.
I really disagree with you. This article isn’t meant to be CNN. It’s commentary about local restaurants, its informative and, as silly as it sounds, artful. A restroom in a restaurant says A LOT about the sanitation and cleanliness of the restaurant overall – something I would want to know! Let’s face it, people spend a fair amount of time in the bathroom, why shouldn’t it be creative, calming, artful and even entertaining besides just clean! It shows attention to detail and in a restaurant Every detail matters.
No. Stupid.
Really? This story was needed?
Must be running out of ideas.