A trend we saw heating up at KBIS this year...wood finishes for the bath. From the wooden shower "grates" (which look so nice - very spa-like and somewhat Japanese) to an over the top full tub surround, it was definitely showing up all over...
Shown above: Merillat Design Showcase by Woman's Day
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I love wood in the bathroom; it looks so casual yet classy.
Too bad my bathroom is the size of a phone booth. *sigh*
Why did you have to show me this AFTER I finalized my bathroom remodel plans? Of course our bathrooms are so small they would never look as good as these showrooms :)
I like the wood slats on the floor- everything else I am indifferent towards.
I can just see that wooden vanity and tub surround in 20 years - riddled with water spots and delaminating...
I agree, bepsf. I love how wood looks in the bathroom, but I can't imagine it lasting without being diligent about standing water.
Love the wood.
Can the floor slats be removed for [deep] cleaning of whatever gets stuck under them? That would be my only concern.
rocky pond girl -
yes, the wooden floor slats are sort of like a grate - they lift up and out completely