Owl Hill Bathroom and Doors
Storage NichesThis photo is from one of my favorite projects I’ve designed. People tend to respond to its sleek storage niches. Not every project is lucky enough to have space in the wall cavities available to turn into a niche, but it is usually an option somewhere in the space if you’re willing to have the walls examined to check. This is usually easy during a major renovation when walls are being opened or built from scratch anyway.
PatternNot a fan of bold colors? A bit of graphic pattern is another way to add a sense of life to a space. Pattern draws the eye in and keeps it moving, which gives a room a sense of energy. Consider choosing a tile in an interesting angular shape, such as this classic chevron or a hexagon.Bathrooms are a great space for a more dramatic floor pattern. A bathroom floor tends to be a relatively small area for splurging on a great tile, and a busy pattern will hide the occasional tiny stray hair or bit of debris between cleanings.
Even just a single small element of wood will pleasingly contrast crisp tile. Just make sure the piece is well-sealed to prevent moisture damage, and as long as it doesn’t regularly sit in pools of water it will hold up just fine. I’ve used attractive midcentury-style stools in many bathroom projects to double as an occasional seat and a place to set down a book, glass or towel.
It also helps to find a balance between traditional and contemporary elements. For example, this room includes vintage wire baskets and classic schoolhouse-style lights contrasted against simple contemporary fixtures and a sleek glass shower door. This keeps a room feeling current but not coldly minimalist.
dark door, crystal knob
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knob
dark doors
Baseboard
Window trim
Window Trim winner
base trim
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door trim
base trim
base trim
simple trim
off-center dark knobs leave attention to the beautiful wood
modern door trim
wood ceiling - darker-stained beams
4-panel door
3-panel door
4 panel door
flat front cabinet
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trim
door
Door
Niche design
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