Most folks forget about the bathroom, but it actually has a big impact on how you feel every day. Joanna Gaines really understands this making these spaces beautiful and genuinely comfortable.
Here are 30 examples of her knack for blending older, natural elements with fresh, contemporary looks.
Dark Green Wainscoting Creates a Dramatic Two-Tone Bathroom
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You can install deep green wainscoting on your lower walls.
Antique Wood Vanity with Carved Doors
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If you have a modern stone vessel sink and dark countertop, an antique wood vanity with ornate carved doors offers a counterpoint. Its carved doors provide visual texture against the clean lines of the stone and counter.
Deep brown door frames add warmth to a checkered floor
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The deep brown paint on the door frames stands out against the neutral floor and walls. The dark color makes a clear line.
Arched Cabinet Doors Add Soft Curves to Dark Green Vanity
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Deep green defines the vanity, which has rounded arched door fronts. These curves offer a subtle counterpoint to the straight lines of the countertop and walls.
Scalloped Marble Backsplash Adds Soft Curves Above Vanity
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Above the vanity, a scalloped marble backsplash forms a decorative border, its gentle curves softening the straight lines of the cabinetry and introducing a playful element to the countertop. The marble surface shines.
Warm Walnut Vanity with Woven Basket Storage
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Warm walnut makes up the vanity, which includes built-in woven baskets. These baskets provide a place to tuck away towels or toiletries.
Fluted Glass Cabinet Doors Soften Walnut Storage Tower
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Walnut shapes the tall, narrow cabinet, which has two sections of fluted glass doors. These reveal neatly folded linens within.
Arched Niche Displays Art and Greenery Above Freestanding Tub
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An arched alcove above the freestanding tub provides a small built-in shelf. It’s designed for displaying items like a framed landscape painting and decorative vases.
A delicate branch with green leaves often adds a soft, organic element from one of the vases.
Mid-century Modern Vanity with Tapered Legs
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Warm walnut shapes the vanity, which features simple brass hardware. It sits on tapered legs, nodding to mid-century design.
Delicate botanical etchings on square tiles add subtle garden charm
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Square tiles on the wall feature delicate etched botanical motifs. Their border has a scalloped edge.
Warm Wood Vanity with Integrated Drawer and Niche
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The light wood vanity includes a built-in drawer space designed for a dressing area, which you can complete with a comfortable chair right in the bathroom. It’s a dedicated spot.
Natural Wood Paneling for a Rustic Ceiling
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Exposed wooden beams run across the bathroom ceiling. Slatted wood panels fill the spaces between them.
Geometric Floor Tiles Create a Striking Foundation
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Grey and white geometric tiles cover the bathroom floor in a bold pattern. Such a striking design acts as a dynamic visual for the entire space.
Dark green wainscoting adds architectural interest
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Dark green wainscoting with arched paneling backs the vanity. It sets a clear boundary behind the fixture.
Textured Wood Cabinet Doors Add Rustic Charm to Vanity
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Horizontal slatted wood panels give the bathroom vanity’s cabinet doors a unique, rustic texture. This detail creates a distinctive surface that brings an earthy quality to the room.
Arched Shower Niche with Blue and White Tile
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If your shower wall feels plain, an arched niche can hold blue and white patterned tiles. The floor below can be terracotta tiles.
Warm Walnut Vanity with Brass Hardware
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A rich walnut vanity offers clean lines and natural wood. Its sleek brass bar pulls stand out against the dark wood grain.
Arched Metal Frame with Fluted Glass Creates a Privacy Screen
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Around the bathing area, a dark metal frame with an arched top encloses the space. It holds fluted glass panels.
Rustic Wood Vanity with Open Shelving for Towels
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The warm walnut vanity in the room has an open lower shelf. This holds neatly folded towels.
Ornate Mirror Frames a Rustic Wood Vanity
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A scalloped-edge mirror with a distressed wood finish hangs above a warm-toned wooden vanity, which itself features dark ring pulls and open shelving below for folded towels. It’s a busy pairing.
Dark beaded mirror frame creates a rustic focal point
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Over a pale wooden storage unit, a broad, dark mirror with a beaded frame is mounted. This frame’s surface and fine embellishment create an ornamental center of attention, aligning with the unstained timber hues of the surrounding cabinets and the ceiling.
Triptych of Arched Mirrors Above a Walnut Vanity
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Three arched mirrors hang grouped above a warm walnut vanity. Their curved tops offer a repeated shape.
Framed Botanical Print Adds Natural Elegance Above Toilet
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Above the toilet, a botanical print in a simple gold frame hangs as a decorative element, depicting natural history and softening the hard lines of surrounding tile and fixtures. It fills the wall.
Two-tone tile creates a striking visual in the shower
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In the shower, a split wall features glossy teal tiles that meet a lighter shade above the tub, creating a distinct horizontal band on the bathroom walls. It marks the tub area.
Brass Bird Sculpture Adds Whimsical Movement to Wall
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A trio of brass birds in flight creates a metallic accent on the wall above the bathtub, bringing a playful touch to the bathroom. They seem to move.
Framed Architectural Print Adds Vintage Charm Above Dark Tile
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Above the deep green subway tile, a vintage-style framed print of a building hangs on the wall. The frame holds a depiction of old architecture.
Ornate Tile Flooring Adds Patterned Detail to Laundry Room
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Classic black and white patterned tile covers the laundry room floor, creating a strong visual underfoot for the modern appliances and cabinetry. It’s a bold look.
Warm Walnut Vanity with Marble Countertop
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If you want a solid foundation for your bathroom, a rich, warm walnut vanity with clean lines and brass hardware provides that. Its marble countertop offers a durable surface for daily use.
Geometric Floor Tile Creates a Striking Foundation for the Tub
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When a freestanding tub and white subway tile create a very clean look, a bold, repeating geometric pattern on the floor adds dynamic contrast. This tile design sits under the tub, breaking up the straight lines.
Hexagonal Floor Tiles Add Patterned Detail Above the Tub
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Hexagonal tiles in varying shades of white and grey make a subtle pattern on the floor. Their small scale provides a detailed surface.
