11 Ways to Add Texture and Depth to Your Bathroom
Check out these 11 ideas that will transform any bathroom into an inviting and warm place
Shana Ecker
12 December 2014
Houzz contributor. I'm a flea market obsessed, peanut butter loving designer, and I strive to help everyone fall in love with their homes, one space at a time.
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I once read that the average person spends almost three full years of his or her life in the bathroom. If that’s true, perhaps we should consider making this space a little more worthy of our time. Bathrooms can often be sterile and cold, with slick and shiny surfaces. But just as with any other room in your home, adding texture to your bathroom can make it vibrant and welcoming. With gorgeous natural stones, plumbing fittings with intricate details and textural linens, wall treatments and more, there are endless ways to give your bathroom depth and personality. But beware: If you get inspired by the stylish little spaces below, you may find yourself spending a few more years in the bathroom.
Wood panelling
This architectural feature adds depth to an otherwise simple room. Try traditional wainscoting or a more modern horizontal application, like the one seen here.
This architectural feature adds depth to an otherwise simple room. Try traditional wainscoting or a more modern horizontal application, like the one seen here.
Natural stone
Using stone is a surefire way to add texture to your environment. The ‘movement’ and veining of many varieties is simply stunning, and you can use stone for floors, walls or countertops. Plus, stone goes beautifully with many other materials.
Using stone is a surefire way to add texture to your environment. The ‘movement’ and veining of many varieties is simply stunning, and you can use stone for floors, walls or countertops. Plus, stone goes beautifully with many other materials.
Textured stone
Natural stone finished in a chiseled, flamed or combed texture is another option for an inviting wall or floor.
Check out more wonderful bathrooms with vessel sinks like this one.
Natural stone finished in a chiseled, flamed or combed texture is another option for an inviting wall or floor.
Check out more wonderful bathrooms with vessel sinks like this one.
Rustic wood
Similar to the textures found naturally in stone, the grain, knots and grooves of wood are exciting design elements. While you may think this material is too rustic for your taste, check out this fabulously chic and modern bathroom clad in wood.
See how to use wood for a modern rustic look
Similar to the textures found naturally in stone, the grain, knots and grooves of wood are exciting design elements. While you may think this material is too rustic for your taste, check out this fabulously chic and modern bathroom clad in wood.
See how to use wood for a modern rustic look
Eye-catching patterns
This bathroom’s design may seem basic, but notice how the bold wallpaper on even just one wall takes it from boring to exciting!
Find more bathrooms with patterned wallpaper or multi-coloured walls.
This bathroom’s design may seem basic, but notice how the bold wallpaper on even just one wall takes it from boring to exciting!
Find more bathrooms with patterned wallpaper or multi-coloured walls.
Linens
From bath towels to robes to rugs, showcasing special linens will make a space even comfier. Don’t you just want to grab one of those fabulous Turkish cotton towels from the pile?
From bath towels to robes to rugs, showcasing special linens will make a space even comfier. Don’t you just want to grab one of those fabulous Turkish cotton towels from the pile?
Grass cloth wallpaper
Applying this material to the walls is a wonderful way to add warmth to your bathroom, and it’s available in hundreds of colours and styles.
Applying this material to the walls is a wonderful way to add warmth to your bathroom, and it’s available in hundreds of colours and styles.
A little green
Bringing in plants is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to add an organic and textural quality to your design. You don’t have to turn your space into a greenhouse - a couple of potted plants go a long way.
Check out 8 health benefits of indoor plants
Bringing in plants is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to add an organic and textural quality to your design. You don’t have to turn your space into a greenhouse - a couple of potted plants go a long way.
Check out 8 health benefits of indoor plants
Accessories with character
Leave it to designer Thom Filicia to add whimsical touches to a classic white washroom. These rope-clad mirrors give this space its tactile quality.
Leave it to designer Thom Filicia to add whimsical touches to a classic white washroom. These rope-clad mirrors give this space its tactile quality.
Three-dimensional wall treatments
Even a monochromatic bathroom can have loads of texture. This one has it thanks to a floor-to-ceiling installation of dimensional tile in a geometric pattern.
Even a monochromatic bathroom can have loads of texture. This one has it thanks to a floor-to-ceiling installation of dimensional tile in a geometric pattern.
Fixtures with interest
While simple polished plumbing fittings may be perfect for some spaces, if you need an extra dose of texture, choose a tap in a stimulating finish, like this hammered design.
TELL US…
Do you have any texture in your bathroom? Share your photos and thoughts in the Comments below.
While simple polished plumbing fittings may be perfect for some spaces, if you need an extra dose of texture, choose a tap in a stimulating finish, like this hammered design.
TELL US…
Do you have any texture in your bathroom? Share your photos and thoughts in the Comments below.
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