We look at how to create a classy country-style bathroom, whether you live in a cosy cottage, a town house or flat.
Country-style bathrooms combine vintage-inspired fittings, natural materials and classic patterns for a timeless look that works well in both traditional and modern homes.
And the everlasting beauty of the country look is one that works just as well in a large family bathroom as it does in a small powder room.
This is the perfect style if you like muted colours, natural accents, classic furniture, and traditional bathroom fixtures.
Opt for heritage paint shades like duck egg blue, soft greens and warm neutrals. Patterned wallpapers, Arts and Crafts florals and country stripes also add to the rural appeal.
Bring in natural materials like wood, stone, copper or brass in wall panelling, flooring, furniture, accessories and fixtures to create texture.
Traditional tongue-and-groove wood panelling immediately creates a cosy cottage feel. In a small bathroom, you can also add extra storage by creating a small shelf on top of the panelling where you can put your toothbrush and cosmetics.
Choose a bowl-style basin in natural stone or antique metal and add plenty of textiles to keep things cosy – think long linen curtains, a Roman blind in a tweed or floral fabric, and thick, fluffy towels.
Bring the outside in with plenty of plants, flowers and uplifting scented candles. If you don't have any built-in storage, keep your essentials in woven baskets for a natural, rustic touch.
Give your smallest room the biggest impact with a striking, bold wallpaper, and choose tiles and colours that will reflect the light and bounce it around the room, creating the sense of a bigger space.
And don’t forget the bath! A beautiful freestanding tub will bring that period, country look to any bathroom – even the smallest ones; you just need to make sure there is at least six inches space around it. With the right lighting and colour scheme, a freestanding bath will become the focal point of a room and make your space look and feel bigger.
