Something missing from our dream bathroom. But what?
We have finally moved into our house and have the bathroom we've always wanted, but something seems missing. Artwork on the wall next to the closet door? Ottoman? Something else? Thank you for any help and suggestions.
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Maureen
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoA bench in the middle of the room (handy for towels, robes to be placed on and for sitting). You can add a natural fiber rug under the bench that isn't too wide so you aren't stepping on when you are wet. Adding linen roman blinds will warm up the room and a distressed wood ladder to hold your towels (placed next to the closet), an orchid and a soy candle or two on the window ledge. Think about a zen type room when making your selections..white bamboo towels and natural elements for a restful retreat. Enjoy your new home.
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Susan Davis
8 years agoWell these items might work if you want 'something missing' from you bathroom and have the space. The last tw pics are of a very romantic room, but think about the items in the room and translate them to decor now in 2015.
An upholstered bench which you can have made to size to fit the room and upholstered in Sunbrella indoor/outdoor fabric.
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Some beautiful silk flowers on a tiny table, so on trend now, in a shiny vase by the tub.
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8 years agoThe photo showed the angle that I feel needs the most work, but there are currently mirrors in the bathroom (even though the original photo doesn't show it). Should I add more?
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoNot sure where else you are referencing, other than the back wall as there isn't a need to add anything elsewhere. A large piece of artwork and look for a frame that duplicates your mirrors and art that is graphic but has subtle/natural colors. You could add a poof next to the tub. Another thought is to add pebble tiles up the middle of the wall centered to the tub and even add a slab of wood to rest your bath salts, etc on. Either look would be nice if you used teak mats at the tub and shower (see below)
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Denise Marchand
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoYou did a beautiful design with your bathroom. Now is the fun part, adding your personality! We all agree the back wall needs to be layered to add interest and texture. Here are some pics for inspiration below.
1) For that back wall: Tile the entire wall, including around the door - pebbles, stacked stone, or three dimensional tiles. Even painting that wall a color will help, as in the pale blue wall in the pic below.
2) Add open shelves in front of tiles. Could be a narrow "tower" of niches (the width of the space between the tub and door) and on the left of the tower the floating shelves. The shelves can be any material - raw wood, hi gloss paint, the same tile as your floor.
3) Even if you do not need something on the window for privacy, an interesting treatment such as an open laser cut panel, simplified plantation shutter, or a linen roman shade.
4) Add a small occasional table next to the tub. jossandmain.com has small tables all the time. Look for one that is sculptural. Instead of a table, it can be an African bench on the side of the tub.
5) I have a love/hate relationship with a rug in the bathroom. Sometimes I like the warmth it creates and sometimes I just like the clean smoothness of a tile floor. Whatever your preference.
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8 years agoRug, basket..maybe for towels. I think framed art work to match would be good to..See picture..Just a few home touches. If you need artwork feel free to check out my page I create contemporary abstracts. (Basket in pic is from Crate and Barrel)
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8 years agoThank you for your suggestions! Here is my start: rugs and a towel rack between shower doors. I'm still looking for that perfect piece for the wall. Hopefully I find it soon!
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