Bathroom Ideas
Vanity: 20⅝ inches wide by 21 inches deep by 34 inches high This Camber petite vanity by Kohler is available in several finishes, but the sink, called the Camber drop-in, is a separate product and must be bought specifically for use with this configuration. This solution may be a great fit if you have a really tight space and the circular shape fits your design. With the mosaic tile seen here, this will be a more expensive scheme than most. You will also need to purchase a faucet; the one shown here is in a satin nickel finish. The sink is available in three versions. The first has no opening for the plumbing, meaning you would use it with a wall-mounted faucet. The other two have openings for the plumbing fixtures, either a single-handle faucet or the two-handle type seen here.
Idea for guest bathroom, floating vanity with storage.
The perfect setting for coffee or a casual bite, this teak bistro table for two is surrounded by raised flower beds planted with cheerful yellow and orange marigolds. A pea gravel patio adds texture and firm footing for the table. To successfully install a patio like this, the designer points out, the key is to have a firm base (by tamping the soil underneath) and to use only ½ to 1 inch of gravel.
In a small backyard in Ottawa, Ontario, a simple seating area is surrounded by a sea of yellow flowering sedum. Two stained-wood Adirondack chairs are topped with red patterned pillows that add just a dash more color.
Custom. You can’t beat a vanity that’s tailor made to fit your space and style. This handsome and luxurious wooden creation is topped with a slab of marble and two inset white sinks. But don’t forget that all real-wood units need to be treated to make them water repellent and resistant to humidity. Avoid direct, prolonged contact with water and make sure the bathroom is well ventilated.
For kids. You can never have enough storage when it comes to kids — and that definitely applies to the bathroom. If the younger members of the family are lucky enough to have their own separate bathing area, then try to squeeze in as much cupboard and drawer space as possible. The rainbow stripes on this long, lean vanity add a sense of fun.
Perch on a plinth. If your storage needs are already covered, your choice of vanity doesn’t need to revolve around umpteen cupboards and drawers. Instead, you can pick a striking piece that relies more on aesthetics than humdrum functionality. Here, a pair of modern sculptural sinks sits on a thick, wall-hung plinth, and the result is a light and airy visual feast. The shelf below is perfect for stashing fresh towels.
Washstand. A traditional-style washstand offers timeless, elegant ambience in an all-white bathroom. Here, classic tubular chrome legs with towel rails have been finished off with the palest gray marble top for a sculptural look that blends in unobtrusively with the vintage-look bathroom. The washstand has no drawers or cabinets, yes, but in a roomy bathroom like this, you can afford to find another wall for your storage.
This Nashville powder room features hand-painted wallpaper and an antique copper fountain that was converted into a sink.
Sleek, contemporary lines greet visitors who use this bathroom. Styling by Urbane Projects Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
Dark walls with light floors
A modern contemporary powder room with travertine tile floor, pencil tile backsplash, hammered finish stainless steel designer vessel sink & matching faucet, large rectangular vanity mirror, modern wall sconces and light fixture, crown moulding, oil rubbed bronze door handles and heavy bathroom trim. Custom Home Builder and General Contractor for this Home: Leinster Construct...More
heat on the look of a large mirror is to use smaller glass tiles or sections, which, due to much easier production and shipping, will usually come at a fraction of the price.
2. Single-Slab Backsplash Using a single slab stone for a big expanse of surface like a kitchen island countertop will put a sizable dent in your budget. But use a smaller shard of a single slab for something like a bathroom backsplash rather than tile, and the unbroken grains will have a powerful effect that says custom loud and clear, while creating a truly subtle and classic look. Tip: Stone suppliers often have slim offcuts left over from creating countertops that you can snag at a good price.
A stone hexagonal mosaic floor and simple white walls also follow a balanced approach for a look that’s beautiful, especially when you pair them with a leggy and open vanity to show off as much floor as possible. Tip: If you shop around, it’s usually possible to find a small amount of beautiful but soon-to-be-discontinued tile at a sale price, giving a high-end effect for a minimal investment.
1. Tile Feature Wall A single full-height wall of tile can have a big impact, whether in a bathroom shower zone or adorning one wall of a powder room. If you have a standard-size shower that’s 60 inches long and a typical ceiling height of 8 feet, then you have a 40-square-foot wall surface to work with. That means you could splurge on a beautiful marble tile at $5 or $6 per square foot and have a stunning feature wall for around $200. Use low-cost tile elsewhere, and you’ll have a balanced-budget project that still looks incredibly high end.
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SaveEmail 7. Create a diversion. The wallpaper in this example goes a long way toward neutralizing the tile color, because it is dramatically dark instead of a lighter gray, which would have brought attention back to the tiles. The black motifs in the wallpaper tie in with the black accents in the tilework and add some interest to keep the eye moving around the space. Your wallpaper can have as much color and pattern as you like — it doesn’t have to be gray or another neutral. Stick to a plain shower curtain if you go for a colorful wallpaper, though, and let the wallpaper do all the work. Just make sure you have good ventilation if you have a shower in your bathroom, so that the paper does not peel off the walls.
3. Paint the tiles. It won’t last as long as replacing the tile, but if you really can’t stand the color of your existing tiles, you can paint them. You’ll need a very good primer — typically oil based, not water based, according to Dana Waldecker, a professional painter in the Boston area. Even if you end up doing some of the work yourself, you should consult a professional painter to review the materials you’re planning to use and your specific wall conditions. Every project is different, and there’s no eraser when it comes to painting tile. The bathroom shown here originally featured a checkerboard of white and mint-green tiles. The homeowner applied a high-adhesion primer over the tiles, then topped it with a white satin latex paint. If you don’t want to paint all your tile, just paint accent tiles — such as the crown — in a contrasting color.
Ambient and decorative solar lights. Decorative solar lights, including colorful blown glass, decorative lanterns and string lights, are not as bright as solar path lights. However, used in multiples or alongside path lights and spotlights, they can provide a warm ambient glow. Where to use ambient solar lights. Place a few handblown glass solar lights on stakes in your garden beds for soft landscape lighting. Or hang solar string lights, like the charming mason jar lights shown here, over an outdoor dining table for a welcoming touch at your next gathering.
Solar path lights. These are small solar lights on stakes, which can be pushed into the ground alongside a walkway to softly illuminate the path at night. They are not as bright as electric path lights, so plan to use more (up to twice as many) to light your path with roughly the same glow as electric. Ideal for illuminating walkways far from exterior outlets.
Buckingham Interiors + Design LLCSave to IdeabookEmail Photo This powder room, in a classic Greek revival house in Chicago, is beautiful in its simplicity. The veined gray and white tile wall is enhanced with touches of black (the base of the sink, the metal sconce) and glints of gold (a Kohler Purist wall-mounted faucet and soap dish). Add in the single, small oil painting, and it’s just about perfect.
Guest bathroom art collection and wall color
Guest bathroom art collection and color...
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