Creating a Stylish and Functional Bathroom
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Krista Alterman of Krista + Home
When it comes to home design, the bathroom is often overlooked, yet it’s a space where we spend significant time starting and ending our days. Creating a functional and stylish bathroom can elevate your daily routine and add value to your home. We typically see two different directions clients like to go when designing their bathrooms. The oasis spa-like vibe is always a go-to, but bathrooms (especially half baths) can be fun to try bolder colors and prints!
Make sure you keep lots of storage in mind! We all know we have a lot of products, towels, medicines, etc. stored away in our bathrooms. Incorporate innovative ways to store products instead of throwing everything in the cabinet under your sink! We like to use shelving for baskets and jars!
In such a small room, experimenting with bold colors and patterns is a great way to add some fun to your home. Consider deep, rich hues like navy blue, forest green, or even black for a dramatic effect. Patterned tiles, whether on the floor or as a feature wall, can add visual interest and a unique personality to your bathroom.
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We love a dark moody half bath! Small spaces are perfect for a lot of personality! When it comes to lighting, it’s important to make sure your primary bathrooms are filled with light; no one wants to put makeup on in dim lighting! But with smaller baths, have fun with the lighting; make it dim and moody if you please!
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Interior Design by Krista + Home. Photography by Eve Greendale.
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Interior Design by Krista + Home. Photography by Eve Greendale.
If you have the space, adding a free-standing tub is a great way to add elegance to the space. It’s a great focal piece.
Still obsessed with our Kips Bay tub – that gorgeous marble never gets old!
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