We never saw this coming, but it seems that a new trend in bathroom design is with wooden sinks and finishes. Wood is a rather awkward material to find in a bathroom particularly because of the risk factors: water and moist. Some of the most visionary designers have taken a deep breath and introduced this much feared material in the bathroom with a very exquisite result. Will they become the new pioneers of bathroom furbishing? It is not highly unlikely. However, due to the fact that the wood has little resistance in the bathroom environment, some might certainly not have it as their first choice when designing theirs. Despite that fact, here you have some inspiring examples of a fortunate combination of stainless steel and wood for your bathroom. It looks beautiful and classic and gives your kitchen a touch of history if you add to this a sink vanity with legs or a mirror with wooden framing. Given the texture of this material, it would not be a long term investment but most certainly one full of hassle. For those daring enough to consider using wooden materials in the bathroom, it is very important to know that they should expect the need for early refinishing and reliable water proof materials.

Read the rest of this entry »

Creating the right type of atmosphere with your bathroom mirror doesn’t have to be an expensive affair. There are lots of ways to take a plain old mirror and transform it into a new look that fits in with the rest of the bathroom. Generally that which distinguishes an expensive designer mirror from a plain one is the frame which surrounds it. It is by far cheaper to go to a local arts store and buy a frame for your mirror then buy one already pre-framed. A thicker, darker wooden frame is a style often used to invoke a classic approach. For a brighter look consider using a gold frame, perhaps with ornate features. Read the rest of this entry »

Artisans create some of the most beautiful and one-of-a-kind bathroom tile designs that you can use in your bathroom decor. These artists hand paint ceramic tiles in order to create oversized wall murals or to add an element of originality. These designs can be painted on the finished tiles although most are painted during the tile making process before they are glazed.

Many tiles are representative of patterns and colors indigenous to certain cultures and countries. Others convey a retro design that harkens back to different eras and styles. Read the rest of this entry »