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Making Your Home Cozier With a Country Style Bathroom

Are you thinking about decorating

new bathroom in a country style theme, but have no idea where to begin? Maybe you are just tired of the way your bathroom looks now. Either way, everyone just needs to change an area in their home sometimes, perhaps to make it feel cozier and more welcoming. Converting your modern bathroom to country style may be just what the doctor ordered. Remodeling can get expensive, but this style of decorating is easily accomplished using things you may already have and a little paint.

Cozy country colors

Brown is a color that many people associate with country decor, but it can be a bit dull if overdone. Vibrant yellows, burnt orange and rusty reds bring a bath to life, while making it feel cozy. If you would like to create a calming atmosphere, then choose cool colors such as pastel blues, greens, pinks and even purples. Around the top of the walls, try putting up a floral wallpaper border; you might even consider an oak or pine chair rail around the room to add that country flair that only wood can offer.

Fixtures

When it comes to fixtures in a bathroom, most people don't think about changing the faucets and bathtubs in their home. A country themed bath with modern fixtures looks somehow incomplete; the two styles just don't work well together. A claw foot tub is a stunning and charming touch to a country bath, and a great place to unwind at the end of the day.

Brass faucets and wrought iron accents add further to the romantic, warm appeal. A pull-chain toilet will bring back memories of years ago, when life was lived at a much more relaxed, carefree pace. Many people cannot afford all of these changes, but incorporating just one will transform the mood of the room.

Storage ideas

To pull together a country themed bath, clutter should be removed from vanity tops. Hairbrushes, hair products, toothpaste, deodorant and other grooming items can be stored away in the cabinet under the sink, or you can convert an old table into a vanity that has an authentic antique appearance. Wicker baskets add to the charm, and are great for storing towels, toilet paper, and magazines. Set your wicker baskets on shelves or wherever you have floor space.

A lace shower curtain and braided rug made in warm colors add the finishing touches. Add a few dried floral arrangements in a vase for the vanity or hang them from the walls for additional interest. Lace and flowers soften the room, while wrought and cast iron provides the feeling of the old west; the combination of the two creates comfortable, cozy surroundings.

Whether your bathroom is old or new, modern or basic, make it a room that offers serenity and relaxation along with a soothing beauty that brings to mind days long gone by. Country decor is perfect for the bath!