Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Decorate A Rustic Lodge Bathroom

Natural-looking elements, such as exposed wood beams, add authenticity to your rustic lodge bathroom.








Decorate your bathroom to look like it belongs in a rustic lodge if you're a fan of rustic decor of if you are redecrating an old lodge or cabin. Rustic decor typically includes warm colors and natural elements including untreated or rugged-looking wood and wildlife, such as fish, black bears or moose. Cowboy and western elements are another option for your rustic lodge bathroom. The decor should create a warm, inviting look in the bathroom to be authentic.


Instructions


1. Paint the walls a warm color or put up rustic-looking wallpaper with a pattern that fits in with your preferred theme if the walls don't have exposed wood or paneling already. Nature scenes, such as a stream or wildlife, is one option, whereas cowboys, old cabins, fishing, hunting or plaid patterns are another.


2. Hang a shower curtain on themed hooks. For example, a shower curtain with a pattern of old fishing poles, lures and hooks could have realistic-looking fishhooks. Alternatively, install iron or pewter hooks to hold a plaid or striped curtain that resembles a quilt or other natural pattern.


3. Place a rustic-looking rag rug in the bathroom for authenticity. Alternatively, use an old-looking or themed rug if you'd prefer an actual bath rug.


4. Display thick towels with rustic, nature images or stripes by rolling them or hanging them from hooks or towel bars. There are towel bars that look like real twigs or include iron shapes, such as a cowboy or moose silhouette.


5. Add accessories that serve a purpose and add to the decor, such as hanging an iron toilet paper holder or installing unfinished wood shelves to hold baskets for extra storage. Set an oil lantern or lamp on the counter, or use a nightlight that resembles an oil lantern. Scented candles or potpourri can add a nature scent.

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