3 WAYS TO BRING NATURAL ELEMENTS INTO YOUR BATHROOM DESIGN

Marble itself is a hot pick these days, and it’s long been a material that elevates and adds luxury to any space where it’s installed. Marble shower tile will take a bathroom from ordinary to memorable. If you do opt for large format marble shower tiles, don’t make the mistake of hiding this lovely surface. Choose a clear glass shower rather than a curtain or door made of privacy glass to do just this. Other possibilities for adding marble include:

• marble floors
• marble tiles on walls outside the shower
• marble sink basins
• marble accessories such as toothbrush holder
• marble vanity counter

Wood is another timeless material from nature that has the power to enhance your bathroom’s aesthetic and ambiance. While wood is not a go-to flooring choice in a bathroom (due to all the water), certain very hard types of wood, such as teak, made a stunning and functional bathroom floor choice. However, if you’re looking for a less pricey option, how about a wood vanity that is stained or varnished rather than painted? Vanity options today include:

• Pieces of vintage furniture repurposed as bathroom vanities
• Vanities custom built from reclaimed barnwood
• Floating wood vanities taking inspiration from mid-century modern design

This effect can be enhanced with a wood frame around the vanity mirror and accent items like driftwood or a hand carved wooden bowl filled with extra washcloths. Wood can also be added by way of small items like a trash can with a wood veneer, a bamboo bath mat, or natural wood frames around bathroom wall hangings.

If marble is too expensive or you’re not ready to buy a new vanity, there is still a way to beautify your bathroom with nature: live plants. Apartment Therapy offers tips on choosing the right plant for your bathroom. Possibilities include:

• Three small potted plants on a glass tray to decorate the vanity counter
• An in-shower plant
• Hanging plants in pots suspended from the ceiling
• A small potted tree
• A vertical garden kit to “enliven” a bare wall
• A collection of plants on a glass wall shelf

Family and veteran owned ABC Glass & Mirror offers the custom glass and mirror needed to highlight and enhance your bathroom’s natural décor elements. From clear shower glass to show off an in-shower plant to luxe hardware finishes that complement marble tiles, we offer beautiful options for every bathroom style. Contact us today at (703)257-7150 to set up a free, no-obligation, in-home consultation and quote.