subject: Bathroom Decorating [print this page] Choosing a design for a bath can be an overwhelming as well as an exciting possibility for homeowners. There are a variety of designs in the market today to suit the taste, budget and lifestyle of just about everyone. These styles can reflect both your taste and requirements and you can refer to the guidelines below to determine what suits you best.
Types of bath
The Victorian style of a bath is distinguishable by steep roofs, with pointed arches on the windows, fancy trim along roof edges, high dormers, lancet windows and other gothic details. The light fixtures in such baths can be chandeliers, kerosene or electric lamps, even astrals and sconces. The cabinets are normally weathered looking and made of heavy wood with chrome or ornamental pulls and knobs.
Modern baths are constructed along sleek lines that have minimal accessories and details as the designers prefer the clean, contemporary design. Appliances are hidden and these concealed fittings and cabinets are popular with materials like stainless steel, marble, granite and frosted glass, which is used extensively. Basic shapes and bold, bright colors are also favored.
The Southwestern style, on the other hand, has more detailed features and unique craftsmanship on display in the stucco and hand-painted fabrics used in the bath. Wood, quarry, ceramic tiles in earth tones and vibrant colors are prevalent, as are warm tones in orange, red, green, brown, tan and terra cotta.
The traditional bath has crown moldings, rich deep colors and raised wood paneling to enhance the conventional patterns it follows. The wood may use stains that have a darker tone. Other such details include honey and semi-opaque paint colors and usually wicker baskets, chairs and oak cabinets to give it a more formal look.
For a bath that is welcoming and utilizes space efficiently, one can go for the country look. This type of design layout favors muted hues and earth ones as well. It also entails decorative features such as exposed beams, paneling in pine, brick and barn boards. Gingham checks and floral motifs rule the roost here in curtain, bath towels and wallpaper.
Current trends in bath industry
The more recent changes in time have designers recognizing an eclectic change in bath fashions. A mix of old and new features are asked to be combined in a harmonious way, so the bath can be an amalgamation of different styles and time periods.
