How to make a country themed bathroom

A country bathroom takes you back to the good old days while still keeping things modern - modern fixtures with old fashioned style. These ideas will get you off to a good start on creating your own personal country
bathroom. Of course, there are many more to look at, but these will give you a good idea of what a country bathroom style is and even if they are not exactly what you want, you will gain the knowledge of what makes country country. If you have a country style home, then it makes good decorating sense to have a country bathroom as well. Style and fashion should extend to all rooms in the home. Start out with these basic design needs, add on some personal accessories that tickle your fancy and you have a country bathroom like no one else does, your own personal country spa, if that is what you wish it to be. Happy hunting.

One of the most important things to consider when decorating a country bathroom is what to do with the wall. One traditional country wall treatment is wainscoting. It comes up to less than half the height of the wall and can give either a casual or elegant feeling, depending on the style. It is an old style that has been making a big come back in recent years.

Next is to decide on what goes above the wainscoting. Floral wallpaper like the Parlour Vine Blue and Yellow Wallcovering by Waverly is a traditional pattern. If you decide on a solid color wallpaper or paint for the wall, a border like those shown on the above page will add a finishing touch. Or a wood molding would be perfect in either case.

The floor in a country bathroom could be traditional tiles like the small black and white tiles that everyone remembers or laminated wood, which is waterproof. Whatever your floor choice is, you will need bathroom rugs places strategically around.

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Country Bathroom

Simply by adding country bathroom accessories and using some easy bathroom decorating ideas, you can transform your bathroom into a warm, relaxing retreat.

This transformation can be easily accomplished without incurring a major expense, providing that you aren't in need of a major remodel. For example, a new tub/shower, toilet, or flooring.

Check, floral or plaid curtains are preferred over roller blinds, and shutters, though rare in England, offer a great form of privacy as well as adding to the country effect. Wood plays a big part in this look, and almost all furniture works well in this setting, especially beech, maple, ash and oak vanity units and cabinets.

Either tiles or wooden floors can be used. Tiles should be a rustic colour, and can be used to create elaborate mosaics. Wooden floors should be varnished to match the furniture. Decorating may see a stenciled motif used as a border, and the technique of rubbing paint on the walls with a sponge gives the room that worn natural look.

Toilets with high level cisterns and pull chains are very rare these days, but a must have for the country bathroom, as are traditional taps for the bath and basin. Just about any kind of free-standing bath will suit the country bathroom. If wishing to have a shower a tiled walk-in shower is the advisable option with a curtain to conceal the area.

Bathroom Decorative Accessories - Baskets are important for storage and decorative purposes - the mere appearance of baskets immediately "says" country. If you have the space, you can neatly roll towels and place them in a basket. This looks great, and of course, very functional, too. Choose two or perhaps 3 colors for your towels and display them on your country towel bars or place them in baskets. There is a really nice item that I like for keeping towels in the bathroom. It is a rack that you hang on the wall with space to roll towels and place them on it.

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