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Ten Tips for Giving Your Bathroom Personality
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
I've lived with many types of bathrooms in my life, from the one that doubles as a hallway in my parents' house to the groady dormitory shared bathroom, from the tiny builder's spec linoleum special to my current one that has an antique clawfoot and antique icebox repurposed as the vanity.
There are so many options today including wall color, materials, furnishings, hardware, wallpaper, light fixtures, cabinets, sinks, mirrors, bathtubs, tile shape and artwork. The images below show what you can do to add personality to your bathroom, whether it's cramped or luxurious.
There are so many options today including wall color, materials, furnishings, hardware, wallpaper, light fixtures, cabinets, sinks, mirrors, bathtubs, tile shape and artwork. The images below show what you can do to add personality to your bathroom, whether it's cramped or luxurious.
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1. Don't limit yourself to typical materials. Hardwood floors are not the first floor material that pops into most of our heads when we think of bathrooms.
SIDE NOTE: The simplicity of this room makes it beautiful. White walls let you appreciate the horizontal boards, and the contrast between the tub and the warm woods is stunning.
SIDE NOTE: The simplicity of this room makes it beautiful. White walls let you appreciate the horizontal boards, and the contrast between the tub and the warm woods is stunning.
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2. Approach bathroom design like you would living room or bedroom design. This will inspire unexpected design moves. Whoever designed this bathroom treated it like any other room in the house. Notice the wallpaper, chandelier, wallpaper and cabinet, and, O.K., the big tree? It sounds crazy on paper but it looks amazing.
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3. Don't run to a big box store and grab typical cabinets, mirrors, and light fixtures. Look at how beautiful this mirror is. It allows the trellis print wallpaper to show through. Also, pay attention to light fixtures. These sconces are the icing on the cake.
by Robin Muto
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4. Having said that, you can make simple mirrors and fixtures work well in a streamlined bathroom. Here the unique pedestal sink is the star of the room.
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5. Don't let a small space stop you from going big with design. This red wallpaper and clawfoot are totally unexpected and lend scads of personality to this bathroom.
6. If you want to include a bathtub in another room, go for it. The tile and curtains allow it to be separated from the other room when necessary.
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| 7. Consider repurposing a front door for the bathroom. If it's a bungalow style door with window panes, you can frost them for privacy.
SIDE NOTE: Does this bathroom open up to some sort of terrace or something? It looks like that door leads directly outdoors! |
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8. Use unexpected furnishings. The luxurious curtains and lovely slipper chair make this bathroom very glamorous.
by CWB Architects
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9. Let there be (natural) light! The sun adds warmth to this bathroom.
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10. Have fun with hardware. The gold toned spout, t.p. holder and light fixture are the only punch of color in this room and it works very well.
SIDE NOTE: I wonder if this is the most popular photo on Houzz? Personally, I cannot stop adding it to ideabooks because I love it so much!
SIDE NOTE: I wonder if this is the most popular photo on Houzz? Personally, I cannot stop adding it to ideabooks because I love it so much!
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Comments
oldcharm Great tips and beautiful bathrooms!
3 years ago · Like
mariette65 Great tips for bathroom personality!
3 years ago · Like
karen1974 Love the first clawfoot tub.
3 years ago · Like
pwalter The clawfoot tubs and pedestal sinks really make these little rooms look special. www.satisfiedsole.com
3 years ago · Like
leaca young Love this collection of baths. I have also added that certain bathroom to an ideabook myself. I love the red bath...I am adding it now!
3 years ago · Like
danthehandyman Some great ideas here. I really like the use of that front door in #7 and the reds in #5.
3 years ago · Like
Becky Harris That red wallpaper/red clawfoot bathroom slays me. I just love it!
3 years ago · Like
Anita Downstairs bathroom very inviting. Small but sweet - love the vingage bag atop the loo!
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Bob Buchan Thanks for the tips! It's fun to create something beautiful and break out of doing the same boring things. This company has amazing products for the bathroom you may be interested in: http://www.gtsj.biz
13 months ago · Like
Ideabook updated on Dec. 5, 2009.
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