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scott_braut

Stumped. Bathroom that works with formal cherry library / study?

8 years ago

Hello,


My wife and I just bought a house that has a nice dark cherry library / office / study (I don't have a photo but similar to the classic version you'd see on Houzz, Google or Pinterest of this type).


There's a small 5' x 8' bathroom adjoining the study and I've been looking for examples of bathrooms that might work with this formal office. It has a very "library," "museum" and "university" -type of feel. Given the size, I was thinking either a pedestal sink or 24-inch vanity with marble, something Restoration Hardware in style (not necessarily RH). Or potentially going with some traditional mosaic tile on the wall or floors. Paint in either gray, black or navy, or maybe even some formal but simple (striped, etc.) wallpaper.


All that being said, this still seems to elude me -- if anyone has visual suggestions of what kind of powder room / bathroom might work for that, I'd love recommendations as I haven't quite found it yet.


Thank you!



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    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I think going for a vintage vibe will complement the study well. A pedestal sink, hexagon flooring, wainscoting etc. Since the library sounds heavy, I'd keep the bathroom a little lighter and less busy.

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