This document provides inspiration for traditional bathroom styles by highlighting four fresh takes on the classic look: cool neutrals using gray and white colors with marble tiling; warm woods using richly toned woods for vanities and hardware; color contrast using pops of bold color in wallpaper, tile, or accessories; and refreshingly regal style introducing elements of sparkle through crystal knobs, chandeliers, or mirrors. Each take is described with examples of materials and products to achieve the look.

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Traditional spaces don't have to be boring. In fact, this style has been honed over the years for a
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Cool Neutrals
Cultivate crisp elegance with a fresh color palette of grays and whites. Blending seamlessly, this
clean color scheme will refresh any bathroom. For something novel, pair these neutrals with a soft
shade of gray paint with blue or green undertones. If you shiver at the thought of pigmented
walls, opt for accents, like towels, a soap dispenser, an area rug, and fresh blooms in cool hues.
Tip! Don't forget about flooring. Opt for large format marble tiling for extra cool-factor.
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2. 72" Double
Bathroom Vanity
Set with Mirrors
Emily 59" Double
Sink Bathroom
Vanity Set
Sunward 60" x 42"
Soaking Bathtub
Naples 12" x 24"
Stone Field Tile in
White
Warm Wood

3. Rich toned woods (cherry, mahogany, maple) instantly deliver natural warmth; key in bathrooms,
which tend to feel cold. Inlaid patterns, carvings, and spindle legs on wood vanities lend the
handmade-with-care feel that's essential in traditional design. Pay close attention to the finish as
distressed wood feels rustic, while a polished surface will be more refined.
Don't overlook hardware—faucets, cabinet pulls, and lighting—to drive home the warm,
traditional style. Opt for ornamental designs, including cross handles on faucets, decorated
drawer pulls, and even brass finishes.
Tip! Consider using wood-look tiles in your bathroom for the appearance of hardwood flooring
without the upkeep or possibility of water damage.

4. Bordeaux 38"
Single Bathroom
Vanity Set
Bradsford Double
Handle Bathroom
Faucet
Hendrik 1 Light Wall
Sconce
Carrara 1" x 3"
Stone Mosaic Tile in
White
Color Contrast
Refreshing pops of color will spruce up your space with little effort or alteration to the room. Try
swapping out a shower curtain or adding a bright stool for a quick fix. If you're all in on a
bathroom overhaul, you might want to hang color-loaded wallpaper. Another option is to select a
targeted area for colorful tiling—think subway tile backsplashes or patterned flooring.
Maintaining a balance between vivid hues and neutrals is important; less is more, so strive for one
or two elements of bold color.

5. Hamptons 4" x 12"
Glass Field Tile in
Green
Andover 55" Single
Bathroom Vanity
Set with Mirror
Brookfield 20.5" x
65" Free Standing
Linen Tower
22" x 64.8" Free
Standing Linen
Tower
Refreshingly Regal

6. You can go grandiose and still keep a conservative air. Maintain this modest balance by
introducing only a smidgen of sparkle, whether it be in the form of crystal knobs, a glitzy
chandelier, an elaborate vanity mirror, or ornamental wall sconces.
Create your own vanity with an upholstered chair to perch on while you get ready for the day. Or,
if you don't have enough space, simply set up your go-to toiletries on vanity trays for stately
elegance. Add in a classic traditional element usually reserved for living spaces, an oriental rug, to
up the opulence ante.

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