For those who aim to embrace the hottest bathroom trends, the latest pink craze is probably tempting. But for anyone who prefers a more understated design, a neutral color scheme is tough to top.
This week, we found five Instagram looks that embody an upscale, neutral aesthetic. And delightfully, these looks are anything but ho-hum. From repainting a vanity in an of-the-moment shade to adding details like soft textures and vintage pieces, this low-key list might be just the ticket for an upscale bathroom overhaul.
Here are five of our favorite ways to achieve simple but sophisticated bathroom design with a charmingly neutral palette.
1. Olive vanity
If you’re looking for an easy upgrade that embodies neutral chic, you can’t go wrong with an olive vanity like this one from @westofmain.
“Olive green vanities are here to stay,” says Amanda Wiss, design expert and founder of Urban Staging. “It’s all too important to bring an organic element into every room, and this vanity is a subtle nod to the natural world. It can also help ground a room that is usually stark white.”
Get the look: Remake your vanity in this shade of Dark Olive by Benjamin Moore for some extra flair.
2. Wooden mirror
Unique wooden objects have been in vogue for years, and a chunky, rough-carved mirror like this one from @noelpittmandesign is no exception.
“Adding organic materials like wood to your neutral-colored bathroom is the ideal way to create a biophilic design or traditional design,” says designer Peg Hemzacek, of FLOOR360. “A wood-framed mirror with an ornate design helps balance out the metals and tiled surfaces and also adds warmth.”
Get the look: Introduce some cozy vibes to your modern bathroom with this Jules Round Mirror.
3. Art Deco green tiling
For those who love neutrals with a more high-end spin, this art deco green tiling from @akindofhome is guaranteed to deliver the wow factor.
“Bringing curves and lines together in a bathroom design creates a pleasing, naturalistic flow to the space,” says Hemzacek. “Selecting a backsplash bathroom tile in an art deco style in a neutral shade like green, brown, and cream will achieve that soothing flow in your room.”
Get the look: Give your bathroom an upscale upgrade with these Highclere Marble Mosaic Tiles.
4. Fabric wallpaper
For a never-boring, neutral bathroom wall, check out this high-style fabric wallpaper from @decofromablondie.
“Walls are often a missed opportunity—especially in a bathroom, a fabric wallpaper can add some much-needed softness and texture,” says Wiss. “Fabric wallpaper can add so much dimension to your bathroom without even needing a pattern printed on it. Just be sure to get one that won’t capture too much moisture.”
Get the look: Recreate this high-class look with Gunmetal Grasscloth Wallpaper.
5. Gallery shelf
OK, you’ve heard of the gallery wall. But when it comes to a small bathroom that needs a unique flourish, nothing does it quite as well as a gallery shelf like this one from @akindofhome.
“If you want to make your bathroom unique, curate a gallery shelf,” says Wiss. “The mix of decor can range from art prints, vases, plants, candles, or books while still adhering to a neutral theme. Vintage pieces and anything in olive green, dusty rose, or terra cotta will work well.”
Get the look: For a strong start to your gallery shelf, shop this selection of ink etchings on Etsy.
This post was originally published on www.realtor.com
