That would be too cutesy for me but you should have what appeals to you, not the masses.

@3katz4me, Generally, I do make choices on what appeals to me, but sometimes, I like to see what other people’s eye sees. I appreciate all comments.

IMHO, they seem a little cutesy and cottagey, while the bathroom looks sleek and contemporary.

Your bathroom looks very sleek (and lovely). I think the prints are cute, but I would prefer them in a vintage or boho space. : )

They are more attractive than many and I can see why they caught your eye but yeah, for me they are too predictable/cutesy. I love the style and if the picture were NOT of a bathtub, I might reconsider.

I'm kind of echoing all the other replies.

Another ”nay” vote…for all the reasons already put forth.

I have art in the bathrooms. In the master bathroom, there is an acrylic painting of a field of bluebonnets (clichéd, for sure, but I love it). In one of the guest baths there is a Japanese silk scroll that has been framed. In the other guest bathroom, there was a black and white architectural print. I just realized it was taken down when I had the guest suite painted and I haven’t put it back up yet…and I have no idea where it is.

They are adorable, but I agree that your bathroom looks sophisticated and these might not be the best options.

I have several paintings hung in my bathroom and having had them there for several years, I see no degradation whatsoever. My bathroom is well ventilated and I don't worry about it. My artwork isn't priceless, but I love looking at it in the bathroom. If someday it does somehow just fall apart, at least it will have brought me joy in the interim.

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I agree with the others that there are likely better options for your sleek bathroom.

My bathrooms are well ventilated and I've never had any issues with artwork, behind glass or not, and moisture.

I vote no. I am not opposed to art in the bathroom. I have a huge painting in mine. Your pieces don't appear to fit the style of the space. Can you share more photos?

It's a really nice bathroom. I would enjoy it for what it is; I don't see any easy way to change its personality.

They do sorta clash with the room, IMO. If the wall needs something, how about an artsy mirror - or mirrors?

The 'art' in our bathroom is ceramic 🙂

Like you, I worry about moisture damage to bathroom art. I have one piece in my bathroom, a wood-block print, not limited edition, that I got at a school craft fair for $10. Which I mention because I think a wood-block or linocut print would look nice in your bathroom. Both types of prints have a graphic quality to them that should let them work in a more contemporary space without actually being all that contemporary (depending on the subject matter). And as long as it isn't limited edition, it isn't so precious that it can't go in a bathroom while at the same time not exactly being mass market. Etsy has a bunch of linocuts at reasonable prices.

I would have voted no too.

It looks like a nice bath. If you post photos of the entire room, maybe we can come up with some ideas to help blend more with the rest of your home.

I am not afraid of using art in bathrooms... you must have forgotten our last MBath. I started using art in the bathrooms four decades ago. Even in the ktichen on either side of the range. No issues.

Gosh, @User, I love that bathroom. Maybe, I’ll throw caution to the wind and hang some original art.

Thanks for the idea of wood cuts, @User. You made me remember that I have some antique printing block fragments that could be mounted. in there.

I like to hang masks in bathrooms. Some are wood, some are ceramic, and one is serpentine stone.

We also have some small acrylic paintings that Kevin did in some bathrooms, but I also have a print behind glass in my bathroom in L.A. I've had it there for many years, and it has held up well.

Is that tile on the wall? If so, I'd avoid hanging art only because it means making holes in tile. If it was light enough to hang without making holes with maybe command hooks, that'd be ok. And art doesn't have to be prints or paper, but can be fabric or string or metal or wood. I have a cheap framed print in my main bath and it's stood up fine for years. Or if it's bright enough in there, maybe a tall, structural plant like a snake plant. Maybe a tall narrow sculpture. You need not break the bank...check out etsy to see if there's something there you might like.

For me, I'd need to add some color though. I actually like the idea of the towels over the hooks. I know it's already cliche but one of those wooden ladders draped with colored towels might work. Think about a tray with colored pillar candles on the bench. The little stool that's there is cute but looks too small for the scale of the space. I really like the look of the natural wood though against that tile...

As Stacy and Clinton always used to say: color, pattern, texture, shine...

Your contemporary bath has an asian feeling; similar to you original idea but heres a different flavor.

I have always had original pieces of art in our bathrooms. They have shown no ill effects. In our hall bath (which I use as mine) two pieces are behind glass and three are oils. Makes all the difference to me when I see them. Much nicer than plain walls or pieces that are bought to fill space, I think.

Here are three-the other two are are very old (19th c.) oils and too dark to for photo) . The middle one is by a local artist who does one of these every year (title: Another Anniversary-ETA which I gave to DH on our first anniversary decades ago). All three here have some purple in the, hence the towel color.

ETA: Allison, what color is your green bath, if you don't mind sharing? I am about to start redoing our basement/guest bath and was considering green which is my favorite color.

cyn, nice art. that last one is so pretty with the wall color and purple towels.

@Annie Deighnaugh, thanks for all of the good ideas. The picture was from the RE listing so the stool isn’t there any longer. The hooks are about three feet over my head, so I don’t put anything on them because I cannot reach them.

@lisaam, love the Asian prints, especially the first one.

@cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA), good to know you’ve had no damage to your nice art. They look lovely in your bathroom.

Cyn427 thank you. It is a BM color match to Farrow & Ball Blue Gray.

These are in my bathroom, both are vintage (like me!). I scored the Mt. Fuji picture on eBay when I was looking for a vintage frame; the other I found at the Alameda Flea Market.

Allison, thanks! I love it.

Great thread! I agree with everyone that those prints aren’t what I’d choose for your bathroom.

I have art in my bathrooms and have never had any issues at all.

This canvas has been in the main bathrooms of three houses now, near the tubs and showers, and is still in perfect condition.

Why am I posting this?! It’s dark, the art is crooked, the shadows are awful. I’ll get a better pic tomorrow.

Brb, going to straighten this up and also hide in embarrassment.

PS: This is the art my canvas is based on: