Bathroom Ideas
5. It’s waterproof. While matte black is not always literally waterproof, as a finish it’s quite splashproof, hiding water marks on your sink and other wet fixtures. For a bathroom with unique flair, you can pair it with nearly any accent hue, or simply mix it with timeless white and gray to give a more subdued look that still has “oomph.”
Next to the large open-plan living space is a smaller, more formal living room. “We wanted this room to have a softer feel, so we went for a gray chevron floor,” Stephen says. Deep blue-green walls surround a terra-cotta velvet sofa and two midcentury chairs. The coffee table once belonged to Stephen’s grandmother. Sofa: The Conran Shop; Chevron collection floor: Kährs; midcentury chairs: Everything but the Dog; Livid wall paint: Little Greene
The couple also installed a skylight, which helps fill this lofty room with plenty of daylight. “It’s quite a small room, but we wanted a separate shower,” Stephen says. “So we tanked the whole space to turn it into a watertight wet room.” A screen protects the toilet, and the rest of the room contains water-resistant materials.
SaveSleek vanity cabinets. Most bathrooms are fairly small, so often all you need is one dramatic element to bring the space to life. Use an airy floating vanity cabinet to keep the room feeling open and to free up your budget for something more exciting, such as dramatic floor tile.Browse floating vanities
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