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ideas for my shower room please!

3 years ago

hello!
should I do wallpaper, panelling or a nice photo in this bathroom?
it needs warming up a bit
wondered about adding in mustard or taupe with it?

Comments (8)

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Ellen Utley Interiors
3 years ago
Good afternoon Kaite,

Love the black shower screen.

What is the house like from outside?

Panelling will add an authentic yet more traditional character and soften the room, wallpaper will add a quality yet less authentic finish. A photograph or even better, a piece of art tying in the black will make the room cohesive and more homely. Mustard will give the room a sharper, cheerier finish than taupe and I recommend using the mustard sparingly in accessories for example and not on the walls unless in a small section of pattern or the likes.

Other ideas to soften include plants and window dressings.

Keep us updated.

If you ever need an interior designer please reach out, we would love to work with you.

Ellen Utley

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Mudita Pawar
3 years ago
There are many ways to decor shower room with some accessories.

1. Space and layout - Keep the layout, design and the style of your bathroom in mind before you start working on the probable list of accessories for your space.

For example, a bathroom with enough storage provision won't need extra accessories like bowls, baskets, shelves or racks.

2. Toothbrush/Toothpaste Holder - Introduce a cool toothbrush/toothpaste holder in your bathroom space.

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SLC Interior Design
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Hi Katie

Lovely shower! My advice for bathrooms is to treat them as you would any other room in the house! Bathrooms do need to be functional but they do not need to be like operating theaters.

For example try adding some colour and texture with an area rug - yes I did just suggest a rug for the bathroom! A small bath mat can always be at hand for when you step out of the shower to collect the drips and can then be hung back over the towel rail.

I notice that you don't have any window dressing at the moment - that would be a fab place to start. It will soften those hard edges and instantly make the room feel more, well like a room.

And as Ellen mentioned above, plants, get some greenery in there to add shape and texture and of course naturally filter the air for you too.

Do get it touch if you'd like any help and let us know how you get on.

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Katie Gibson
Original Author
3 years ago
hello all thanks so much for your comments!!
I have seen this fabric from designers guild and wondered whether this could work but wasnt sure if it needs to be something different to the shower screen pattern?
Katie Gibson
Original Author
3 years ago
then I wondered about pannelling halfway up and a nice picture but maybe that's too clinical...and maybe dont need a picture
I love this kind of photo but not sure it will work in this room?
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Ellen Utley Interiors
3 years ago
Hi Katie,

Those ideas will all combine well, I say go for it if you think it suits the house and your taste.

I like to use a local framer to select the right size mount and a complimentary frame. It is an enjoyable process and ensures that you get the attention to detail. Also when utilising black it may be a good idea to get a special glass to avoid reflection.

Look forwards to seeing your results :D

We offer an advice line and more if you wish to private message us for a price list.

Kind regards,

Ellen

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Sonia
3 years ago
You have really good taste. Your bathroom is beautiful and I would say yes to the fabric as a blind and the picture has some gorgeous subtle shades which will go well. King & McGaw do lovely artwork from modern through to classic and Etsy are great for something a bit different. I also thought black towels would look rather striking? 😊
Katie Gibson
Original Author
3 years ago
any of these wallpapers work? might do the picture idea somewhere else instead!

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