I love a little nature in the bathroom. But the lonely orchid in my bathroom can't compare with a luxurious indoor/outdoor dream space. A Hawaiian-inspired al fresco shower is the ultimate bathing experience; nothing feels better. More

Inspired by Nancy's great Anthropologie Etsy Challenge post, I wondered if one could furnish an entire bathroom using Etsy. If it could be done, would it be a cohesive look, and would I even like it?! The answer is, mostly, yes. More

Whether you rent and can't make improvements, have a non-traditional tub placement, or just need more towel real estate, free-standing towel bars are an easy solution. From ladders to heaters, here's the splurge versus save roundup of towel racks of all shapes and styles. More

Few places conjure up images of glamour more than the Ritz Paris. And among the many things it's famous for are its legendary bathrooms — allegedly, the Ritz was the first hotel in Europe to include bathrooms en suite. While their fixtures may be a bit much for everyday living, they're a great source of inspiration for adding a bit of luxe to your own salle de bain. More

While it's true a wooden bath mat won't give you that same plush feeling underfoot like a softer textile one, some fans of the wooden bath mat claim it's easier to keep clean. And because of its warm, woodsy material, these sorts of bath mats are perfect for those looking to add a little zen into their bathroom. More

We like to keep electronics and anything that needs to be plugged in at a minimum in the bathroom. In a room with a lot of water and steam, it's best to keep the tech out if possible. It's also harder to hide cords in the bathroom because most bathroom counters don't come with convenient holes to slip your cords through and there are really not many hiding places for them. Here are three cordless essentials I use in the bathroom: More

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It's hard to classify Judy Maxwell Home. It's kind of a gift shop but it's also a house of curiosities. It's an art gallery where you can also pick up a lifesize talking Power Ranger. Oh, and you might run into owner Joan Cusack, too. More

A towel bar in a kids' bathroom has different requirements than one in an adult bathroom. Kids are shorter, and many haven't yet developed the motor skills necessary to neatly fold and hang a towel. Perhaps most significantly, though, kids often tug roughly on the bar and, like in our house, can pry it right out of the wall. Stephanie Lynn managed to address all these issues in her kids' bathroom by DIYing her own clever towel rack. More

Whether you're gutting your bathroom or just giving it a little facelift, sometimes the hardest part of getting started is sourcing the essentials. While our list is in no way complete, these stores are some of our favorites. More

If you've ever been to one of Unison's famous warehouse sales, you know that their whitewashed Chicago space is a perfect setting for their designs. This spring, after many requests, husband and wife team Robert Segal and Alicia Rosauer decided to adjust their office space so that they could devote part of their warehouse to a weekend retail shop. More