Blue and White Bathroom Varying shades of blue and white freshen up a traditional color scheme in a country bath. Flea Market Finds Painted metal letters from a flea market send a sweet message. Furnished Bath Real furniture ...

Romantic Style One grand gesture can turn an ordinary bath into a bonbon-worthy boudoir. The rococo-inspired curves of the oversize mirror are echoed in the swoop of the claw-foot tub and the arc of the French chair legs. A lush balloon shade also communicates luxury. ...

Claw-Foot Tubs First manufactured in the United States in the late-19th century, claw-foot tubs remained popular until built-in bathtubs came into favor in the 1930s. Traditional tubs, like this one, are contoured at the end where you recline. Shaving Bowl An old shaving ...

Use our best decorating ideas to make over your bathroom with color and style. Homespun Shower Curtain This shower curtain is made from homespun ivory cotton. The material hangs unlined from custom-made oil-rubbed bronze rods and rings that match the plumbing fittings. Those with even modest sewing ability could ...

Pleated Sink Skirt A linen skirt attached with Velcro to a pedestal sink camouflages the pipes beneath. Tiny knife pleats add extra detail to the shirred top. Antique Touches A new master bath looks original thanks to its apron-front sink with toile skirt; ...

Use our best decorating ideas to make over your bathroom with color and style. Decorating the Corners Circa 1900 Swedish picture frames were converted into pretty mirrors that flank the walls above the corner vanity in the compact bathroom. New Brunswig & Fils wallpaper gives the space old-house charm. ...

First, the good news. Lots of pull-down faucets have an attractive profile and some sort of warranty. Most are made mainly of brass with a stain-resistant finish and have a valve with ceramic discs, which is just what the plumber ordered. Now for the hard part. There are dozens of brands, ...

A small bathroom must contain all the elements of a large bath in less space. That's why planning a new one or remodeling your existing one is so challenging. You have to think about function, appearance, fixtures and storage, along with how much room you have-and how much you can afford ...

 Mosaic as a decorative practice has been around for over 5,000 years, independently attempted by such dispersed groups as the early Sumerians of Mesopotamia and the Mayas and Aztecs of South and Central America. Origins of more prolific mosaic making technique seem, at present, to go back to 5th ...

 What are the latest design trends for bathrooms? We look at Hansgrohe for their latest designer ranges. The principle of reduction Philippe Starck is a designer who goes for extremes. And completely in line with the Starck philosophy of reduction and minimalism, bathroom design is completely ...

Bathtubs have become an important necessity of our daily life for many reasons. Who hasn't enjoyed the comfort of soaking in a nice, hot tub at the end of a particularly hard day. They give washrooms a bathrooms a complete look; after all without them they look vacant. ...

Nothing makes a bathroom appear smaller and drearier than insufficient lighting. A bathroom needs plenty of even, shadow-free lighting for shaving, grooming, and applying makeup. The appearance, performance, and safety of your bathroom will improve dramatically if it's illuminated properly. In this bath, you can see ...

If you are renovating a small bathroom you want to try and give the illusion of more space. There are several design tricks that you can use... Mirrors are a great way to add depth, width and length to a small room but don't over do it, one largish mirror ...

OK Girls, imagine this ... You've hard a really hard day at work and need to unwind. Enter into your airy, spacious bathroom. Elegant coloured marble surrounds you, and assorted greenery adds to the sense of freshness and well-being. Start the spa bath, add a generous splash of bubble bath, have ...

 Styling a neutral theme should not be viewed as a failure to use colour. With an imaginative outlook it can be as varied and textured as the most vivid colour palette - with far less pitfalls. Neutrals have a softness and lightness and appear very stylish, blending a ...