Rustic bathroom ideas – 10 design secrets to help you relax in rural comfort
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- 01 Jul 2022
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When you're looking for rustic bathroom ideas, take your design inspiration from the property and its setting. For rural and period homes, that can mean considering any architectural quirks and unusual proportions into account when planning the layout of the bathroom.
The best country bathroom ideas incorporate materials and textures that reflect the construction of the building, and also the rural views outside the window. So while you'll find luxe finishes and hotel-style fittings, wood, stone, plaster and paneling are all key features of a rustic bathroom or cottage bathroom.
We've put together tips and style advice to cover all bathroom ideas, from tiles and tubs to basins, showers and bathroom color schemes, from interior designers and experts to help you pin down the best look and layout for your country bathroom.
RUSTIC BATHROOM IDEAS
With a nod to the past, but firmly rooted in the present, these rustic bathroom ideas offer a simple way to achieve a timeless aesthetic.
1. WORK THE WALLS
Naturally aged and distressed, reclaimed floorboards bring rustic charm to walls and can prove surprisingly resilient in the bathroom. The floorboards used here came from a local salvage yard.
‘They have just been cleaned up and given a clear wax finish to protect from moisture,’ explains Emily Girling, project manager, Mark Lewis Interior Design(opens in new tab). Leaving the old saw blade marks and nail holes intact retains a reassuring sense of history.
2. GO FOR CAREFUL COMBINATIONS
3. GO FOR A CRAFTED LOOK
Not all rustic bathrooms need to look particularly countryfied. Modern interpretations are just as beautiful. This serene space was designed by Alexis Soof with tiles from Clé.
‘Perfectly imperfect handcrafted tiles have a richness and character,’ says Clé senior creative director Sarah Lonsdale. ‘This shower is a winning combination of our Belgian reproduction terracotta with glamorous Weathered White zellige.’
4. ADD STATEMENT COLOR
Large bathrooms can often leave you feeling cold and exposed, even if the space is well heated. Here, clever color-blocking techniques demonstrate how you can break up a large or predominantly neutral room, put the shower area in the spotlight and add a much-needed dose of visual warmth.
Red tones promote coziness in rustic spaces – the color here is Silestone’s earthy Mediterranean shade Arcilla Red – and also work well with textural materials, such as wood accessories and woven bathroom storage.
5. MIX THE OLD WITH THE NEW
