How to Create the Cottage Bathroom of Your Dreams
Few things bring us as much pleasure as a new bathroom, and there are so many styles of décor options to choose from, even for small bathrooms. You can choose anything from a modern, minimalistic look with sleek shelves and clean lines, to a country cottage feel that brings you back to the cosiness of a farm cottage. If you are looking for ideas to give your bathroom a country cottage feel, we have some great ideas for you!
- Bathroom units: The bathroom units you choose should ideally be set in wood. Pine is a great choice, because it can be painted or stained virtually any colour. Country bathrooms call for slatted wood to give it that cottagey feel, and timber also provide a sense of warmth to the bathroom. For bathroom units that have a distinct cottage bathroom feel, stay away from modern designs with shiny surfaces, steel, or fibreglass. At GEZA, you will find a range of affordable bathroom units that will fit in perfectly with your cottage bathroom design. Our range comes in a variety of materials, but we recommend our timber range for the perfect cottage bathroom. We provide our units in different colours, but you can opt to paint them the colour of your choice.
- Colour: While the typical country cottage bathroom calls for a lot of white and slatted timber to create that open-air ambience, there are other things you can do to perfect that cottage. Even though white is the colour of choice when it comes to the units, the bath, the toilet, and the basin, there is always some scope for colour! You can do this by adding splashes of colour with soft furnishings, such as bath mats, towels, and country curtains. Don’t go overboard with colour, though, and keep the colours you use cheerful and bright, such a light green, blue, or yellow. The more classic the approach, the better.
- Soft touches: Add a little softness to echo classic country décor. Wallpaper can do wonders to soften a look, and it is best to choose subtle leaf or floral design, and to use it wisely. It is also possible to soften the look with stencilling or subtle paint details, but keep it as clean and simple as possible. A quaintly upholstered chair in muted colours, and even an ottoman, can do wonders and add a soft touch.
- Furniture: One of the hallmarks of cottage design is the use of repurposed pieces of furniture. You can add a charming touch with a vintage dresser repurposed as a vanity, or a small, whitewashed antique table. A rattan or wooden chair with a soft cushion that echoes the wallpaper or paint detail can also help to impart that cottage feel. You can also add other touches, such as using old display cases for the storage of towels and other items. Whitewashed wooden cold drink boxes or baskets also work very well.
- Palette: While most cottage bathrooms are white, you can also opt for a warmer palette by choosing timber in its natural colours to capture the atmosphere of a lakeside cabin. Introduce natural colours, such as light wood, cream walls, and perhaps a vanity painted in a woodsy green. As discussed before, a light touch can be added with wallpaper with a light, leafy design.
- Old and new: Usually, a cottage bathroom requires a semi-vintage look, but you can keep the look fresh and authentic by blending old items with new. Antique or vintage pieces that have been repurposed can pair very well with modern sinks, as long as the taps and other hardware reflect a more vintage feel, in order to bring the past and the present together to form a cohesive look.
- Open storage: Keep storage simple and relaxed to reflect the casual style of a cottage bathroom. Ideally, baskets or open shelves can be installed to store towels and other soft items, while pretty glass or porcelain containers can be used for the storage of toiletries. Keep the look uncluttered and simple.
At GEZA, we have plenty of ideas to help you create your own, authentic cottage bathroom. Our timber range works very well in these settings, and we delight in providing items that give our customers the opportunity to design their own, fantastic bathrooms. Give us a call today to find out about our wonderful bathroom ranges.
