Warm colors soften a white tile bathroom.
Subway tiles have a long rectangular shape like a brick and are installed one row at a time. Each row usually is offset from the row above and beneath it. If your bathroom has white subway tiles and tile borders, you can spruce up the room with carefully chosen colors, lighting, hardware and cabinetry. White subway tiles are bright and fresh, but some earth-tone accessories can warm up your room design.
Wood Cabinetry
To detract from the stark white subway-tiled walls and border, add wood cabinetry to the bathroom design. Choose hardwood that has a soft warm vibe like maple, birch, or natural oak. Avoid wood cabinetry that is too dark like ebony or walnut if you don't want your bathroom to have a black-and-white effect.
Modern Hardware
Select modern hardware that complements your white subway tile and border. For a contemporary look, choose a brushed nickel towel rack or a shiny silver-framed sink mirror. To harmonize with a rustic or country motif, opt for wrought iron handles or knobs for your cabinetry. Select a stainless steel showerhead and sink faucet for a streamlined, stylish look.
Earth-Tone Accessories
Add earth-tone accessories to the bathroom design to contrast with a crisp, cool white subway tiles and border. Choose soft plush decorative towels in chocolate brown, mocha or deep gold and place them in visible areas in the room. Purchase a sheer brown or tan shower curtain that has a solid uniform color, a simple stripe or a small pattern. Add a cushy throw rug to the center of the room.
Warm Lighting
Incorporate warm lighting into your bathroom design by using 40-watt or 60-watt soft white bulbs in your light fixtures. Avoid high-watt halogen or fluorescent bulbs that make a white bathroom feel stark and cold. If you have a vaulted ceiling, purchase a brushed nickel or wrought iron chandelier with low-watt exposed bulbs. Place candles around the bathroom and install a dimmer switch for your overhead lighting. If you have a large bathroom, you can install recessed lighting in the ceiling.
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