LA House Tour Roundup: Art in the Bathroom

The other day we blogged some inexpensive fixes for bathrooms. One suggestion – art - generated the most comments. Here, we've rounded up the bathrooms from a few of our house tour participants where art is proudly, and fearlessly, displayed. Pix, and links, after the jump...

The opening image is from Tyke and Jon's Topanga Canyon Casa; the one directly above is from Tamara's Stately Digs. The images below are from Megan's Manhattan Beach Cottage. Click on the links to see the full house tours.

BTW: The photographers among you will scream but we have framed photographs in our bathroom and we’ve never had a problem. Our window’s usually left open a crack and we have a small plug-in heater with a fan which we run after we shower.

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I have thought about doing this, but is there a problem with moisture in the bathroom ruining the artwork?

posted by dararose on April 18th 2008 at 8:25am
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The curtains infront of the shower to include privacy and style is an INCREDIBLE idea! That bathroom looks like it's a spa getaway. I love it.

posted by mauve on April 18th 2008 at 8:28am
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I have several framed pieces of art in my bathroom. I have never had a problem with steam. Hairspray, on the other hand, can be a bit of a bear to get off the glass, but I love having art in the bathroom!

posted by josieposie on April 18th 2008 at 8:44am
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dararose--I wouldn't hang a Van Gogh in there since humidity is bad on paper, but I like to switch parts of my postcard collection through. They'd be trapped in the dark of scrapbooks and photo boxes otherwise.

posted by OneWallKitchen on April 18th 2008 at 8:45am
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Since I live in a rented studio apartment and can't paint the boring off-white walls, having art in the bathroom is a must. Also, I am a poor college student so I have inexpensive prints from ikea in inexpensive frames so I don't need to worry if they get a little moisture damage. So far, the seem to be doing fine though.

posted by jesscon0202 on April 18th 2008 at 8:57am
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I also have a large print (Matisse gold fish) in my bathroom and no issue with steam damage but I do run the fan for approx. 1/2 hour after each shower.

posted by Gallivant on April 18th 2008 at 9:06am
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I have fabric framed in my bathroom right now and its holding up great! Just another art alternative for those worried about damage to paper :)

posted by suziegoombs on April 18th 2008 at 10:42am
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does anyone know where i can find that red toothbrush holder in the top photo? i think it's fabulous!

posted by jenmurse on April 18th 2008 at 11:28am
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I had several special photos framed for the bathroom. The men at the framing shop sealed tightly and said no moisture would get in. A year on and no problems so far.

posted by Elizabeth II on April 18th 2008 at 12:02pm
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I have some letterpress cards in Ikea frames in my bathroom and they've been 100% fine. I probably wouldn't put any expensive original art in there, but there are so many inexpensive options it seems silly to leave the walls totally bare.

posted by jennifer in sf on April 18th 2008 at 1:14pm
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In the first picture there is a white stereo. Does anyone have any info about this item?

posted by ChrislBauer on March 23rd 2009 at 6:11pm
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