Best of KBIS 2008: Wood Trend for the Bath

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

Kohler

Hastings Tile & Bath

Geberit

More KBIS 2008:

Small Space Storage by Duravit

Karbon Articulating Faucet from Kohler

KBIS 2008 Preview: Poggenpohl's Kitchen "For Men"

KBIS Design Idea Center Sneak Preview

Comments (7)

I love wood in the bathroom; it looks so casual yet classy.

Too bad my bathroom is the size of a phone booth. *sigh*

posted by Melissa82 on April 16th 2008 at 6:13am
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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 :)

posted by mdeathstar on April 16th 2008 at 6:17am
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I like the wood slats on the floor- everything else I am indifferent towards.

posted by tallguylehigh on April 16th 2008 at 6:23am
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I can just see that wooden vanity and tub surround in 20 years - riddled with water spots and delaminating...

posted by bepsf on April 16th 2008 at 6:41am
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I agree, bepsf. I love how wood looks in the bathroom, but I can't imagine it lasting without being diligent about standing water.

posted by ami on April 16th 2008 at 7:13am
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Love the wood.

Can the floor slats be removed for [deep] cleaning of whatever gets stuck under them? That would be my only concern.

posted by rockypondgirl on April 16th 2008 at 11:42am
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rocky pond girl -
yes, the wooden floor slats are sort of like a grate - they lift up and out completely

posted by janel on April 16th 2008 at 12:04pm
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