Farmhouse style bathroom ideas are perfect for any rustic home decor. Imagine stepping out of the bath onto a gorgeous open space. The walls of this space are lined with large rustic wood panels, each different colors and unique in shape. Your bathroom would look like it was carved from the mountains. If you love the look of a barn, you will be drawn to this style of bathroom design. Your guests will be impressed with the rustic decor and will want to come over for breakfast or visit you at home.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to rustic style bathroom decorating. Use your imagination and think outside the box. Many times you can use natural materials such as distressed wood, found or recycled pine, cedar or redwood. You could even paint the walls a melon color or add some wildlife designs that coordinate with the rustic theme.
A rustic living room adds a unique charm to any home. The rustic living room is best complimented by a rustic bathroom. Try turning an existing shower stall into a rustic open storage area. You can even put some old furniture in the shower area to give it a rustic look. Add some old rose trees, piles of hay or piles of dirt from a horse pile and you have a rustic recreation room fit for a true farmer.
Rustic tables and rustic furniture are perfect additions to a rustic home decor. Pine writing desks, rustic plaques, rustic baskets with animal themes are all great ways to accessorize your rustic furniture. You can use the natural material of these items to add interest to your rustic furniture. You can also try adding colored distressed wood pieces and weathered metal pieces to the mix. This way you can make rustic furniture items really pop.
Bathtubs in rustic style can also be a fun idea. An old washing tub can easily be converted into a rustic claw foot bathtub by removing the top and using natural pebbles in the base and filling with hot water. There are many other rustic tub options available. Try to find something that is large enough to accommodate both a bathtub and vanity.
Another type of bathroom ideas that lend themselves to a rustic home decor are floorings such as stone tiles, rough wood floors or tile with a rustic design. Use these rustic flooring on the walls as well as the floors. You can try a design with small rustic tiles on the walls and large ones on the floors. Large stone tiles on the floor could also be used along with rough wood flooring to give the bathroom a rustic style without using the word “farming”.
A rustic style of bathroom may also mean choosing furniture with basic wood. Try to stay away from very ornate or decorative pieces. Simple and rustic looking pieces with hand carved wood details are the best. Also, look for furniture made out of genuine wood. Although plastic furniture may be cheaper, it is not as durable and will most likely crack and break under normal use.
Bathrooms are a place where people spend a lot of time and it is important that they are cozy and comfortable. With your rustic decor, you can add the charm and warmth needed by a perfect bathroom. Barn style bathrooms are becoming more popular, so you will have no trouble finding ideas that suit your personality and style. Just keep an open mind and you will surely find the perfect idea. Soon you will have a rustic sanctuary just like you dreamed of.