Decorating Bathrooms

Bold awning stripes never pass out of style or fade in popularity, making them one of the most enduring classic motifs. Here, they add punch to an otherwise neutral bathroom. A traditionally patterned hand-knotted rug incorporating the colors of the shower curtain and tiles both warms up and softens the chilly sleekness of the flooring. The pretty floral arrangement completes the picture, making the tub really festive and inviting. A few bathing products, nicely arranged as part of a grouping with the floral, complete the look with the needed finishing touches.

A wealth of classic touches, both large and small, create a country-style bathroom that also overflows with city chic. Tiny blue flowers on the tiles and sink reappear in the accessories that decorate the tier of glass shelves, the paneled-door knobs, the towel-holding basket and the sink-side chinaware. Midnight-blue ceramic tiles cover the floor (not shown).