Transform your bath into a spa-like escape.
“This, to me, is the perfect primary bath.
Its just a feeling of ‘Ah, exhale,’ " says designer Stephanie Sabbe ofthis bathroom.
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Creating a vanity from an old bamboo-detailed chest helps it blend with the bedroom.
Wall sconces and a decorative mirror add elegance to what is essentially a functional space.
Here, designer Shannon Eddings usedFarrow & Ball’s Card Room Green (No.
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79)on the walls andCooking Apple Green (No.
32)on the cabinets.
A Visual Comfort & Co. lantern above adds scale that’s worthy of the vintage finds.
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An abundance of glass makes the room feel spacious.
A grouping of simple botanical prints behind the tub mimics the look of a leafy vista.
Brass fixtures emphasize the blues in this spa-like room.
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Natural wood on the vanity also adds to a beachy bathroom well-suited for an island retreat.
The patterned tiles continue in the largewalk-in showerwith white subway tile walls.
Plenty of natural light gives the room a light and airy feel.
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A built-in bench renewed with a tropical geometric-print fabric provides a spot to sit.
Designer Lindsey Coral Harper worked all new fabrics intothis dreamy beachhousebath.
“Using coordinatingnot matchingprints in adjoining rooms looks more interesting,” she notes.
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The chandelier and tiled floors make the bath feel like a luxe retreat inthis historic farmhouse.
The subtleblue-gray paintadds personality without darkening the space.
A distressed chair, vintage-style light figures, and wall cladding add even more charm.
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Using furniture in the bath makes it feel cozy and lived in.
Try a Punchy Pattern
Punch up a neutral color palette with wallpaper in the bath.
Here, Sister Parish Design’s Appleton Paper Bag Brown wallpaper adds a tonally-appropriate cheery touch to theguest bath.
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The dark brown wood stain of the frames adds richness and contrast.
Open Up the Space
Give your main suite flow by installing French doors and glass walls.
This look is both beautiful and versatile.
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To ease installation, use 4- x 8-foot plywood sheets.
The vertical lines of the beaded board make this bath look taller.
Use Local Accents
Keep your bath from feeling too generic by including local materials.
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A shell-encrusted mirror adds softness to the ocean-inspired blue and green wall tiling is another special touch.
A modern barn door slides along a track to close off this bath.
The bright saffron color ties in with the saffron-and-gray bedding for a more updated look.
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Don’t Forget About Window Treatments
Bring the relaxation home with a spa-inspired main bath.
The cafe curtains paired with a relaxing color palette and deep tub create the perfect environment for serenity.
Provide candles to light whenever you’d like a romantic soak.
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The exposed rafters add a rustic feel to the room.
Highly polished and well-sealed wood flooring can withstand the moisture in this space.
Created from unused attic space, this bath glistens with classic white subway and reproduction hexagonal floor tile.
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Pedestal sinks and medicine cabinets emphasize the historic character of this bath.
Here, each sink has its own dedicated bin to keep his-and-hers from getting jumbled together.
A pair of mirrors hangs over the double sinks.
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Go Bold With Color
Who says a bathroom has to be white or beige?
This small, traditional bath was livened up with a bold paint color.
It’s just south of moderntasteful, fun, and a bit unexpected,” says designer Barrie Benson.
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“The color got more intense with every layer.”
Extending the windowsill into a built-in ledge stylishly solves the problem.
Keeping the bath and laundry spaces the same color creates cohesiveness and allows them to function as one room.
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Hide Away the Toiletries
You always need attractive places to hide things in a bath.
The custom console in thisAlabama lake househas a deep drawer, which was built around the sink’s plumbing.
The console rests on legs to make it feel more like a freestanding piece of furniture.
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Simple iron hooks mounted on the wall keep towels within reach of the shower.
Include an Alcove
Don’t overlook small ways to incorporate convenient storage.
The deep blue hue makes it a feature instead of just practical.
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This 1950s mid-century house’s bathroom is wrapped in rectangular tiles that echo the lines of the ceiling above.
The soaking tub also has contemporary lines.
Reference Local Architecture
Use classical shapes that reflect the history of your surroundings.
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An arched doorway leading to the bath references the Carpenter Gothic churches often found in the rural South.
Its shape also responds to the pitch of the stairwell.
The cabinet includes drawers for hiding away toiletries as well as glass-front doors that make linens easy to locate.
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Theunlacquered brass fixtureswill develop a patina over time.
The freestanding tub is clearly the focus, framed by curtains and a chandelier.
The opaque glass adds spa-like feel and lends a sense of privacy to the generous shower and water closet.
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A marble sink from Signature Hardware and brass sconces from The Home Depot liven up thistiny room in Asheville.
With these personal touches, your guests will feel right at home.
A soaking tub makes this bath a pampered retreat.
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