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Natural Bathroom
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The sound of gently flowing water, the scent of plants and a soft, golden light – what could be more relaxing? If you'd like to experience this feeling in your own private space, you should consider a natural bathroom. Designing your own bathroom as naturally as possible is definitely trendy and with good reason: When properly implemented, a natural bathroom can make you forget everyday life and carry you away to your own private world of peace and relaxation. The following article will show you how to accomplish this.
Wood:
Wood is an obvious must-have in a natural bathroom. This material should be used for bathroom furniture in particular in natural bathrooms. Wood with a visible grain is generally recommended over a high-gloss look.
Stone:
Natural stone is a perfect complement to all types of wood. In a natural bathroom it really stands out as a material for vanity countertops and vanity consoles or for shower trays, for example, where it fits in perfectly with wooden bathroom furniture.
Bamboo:
Bamboo can be used instead of wood or in addition to it. It will give your natural bathroom a tropical lightness.
Wicker:
Similar to bamboo, bathroom furniture made from wicker also looks great in a natural bathroom. The elegant weaving is especially recommended for baskets for care products or laundry hampers.
Ceramics:
It doesn't always need to be natural stone. Whether it's a sink or a shower tray, ceramics and other innovative materials can appear to have the look of stone. These often have practical advantages over natural stone: they are easier to clean and care for, the material is lighter, etc. But classic white ceramics will also fit in perfectly with a bathroom that is decorated in natural tones of green and brown.
Tiles:
While, in principle, wooden flooring would fit right in with the overall look of your natural bathroom, this is not generally recommended. Wood does not usually hold up well when it is in frequent contact with water. You can still bring that natural look into your bathroom with bathroom tiles since they can usually be found with a wood look these days. Of course, a stone look is also an option.
Faucets:
Even though you'll want to use natural materials in your bathroom wherever possible, this isn't really an option for the faucets. But choosing the right color for your bathroom faucets will ensure they fit into your natural bathroom perfectly. Warm copper, bronze or brass tones are especially recommended. Silver or black faucets can also look great – especially in combination with a stone look.
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Although a rain shower does not necessarily contribute to a natural look automatically, the feature itself is a must-have in every natural bathroom! You can round out the natural experience in your bathroom perfectly with matching shower heads.
Wall colors:
The obvious choice is a bathroom in natural tones like brown and green. They will enhance the natural impression and both of these colors will fit in perfectly with materials like wood and natural stone. But subtler colors like white or gray are also perfect for drawing your attention to the natural materials themselves – which serves to maximize their effect even more.
Lighting:
Warm, heavy lighting works especially well in natural bathrooms. Lighting that can be dimmed also helps to create a twilight atmosphere and will give your bathroom an even more natural look. For example, mirror cabinets in your natural bathroom can be an ideal way to incorporate indirect, dimmable lighting.
Plants:
Houseplants are an obvious addition to any natural bathroom. You'll want to make sure they get enough natural light and choose varieties that are generally able to withstand the conditions in the bathroom. They work especially well in pots with a stone look or set in containers made of wicker or bamboo.
Rugs:
Rugs can also be an excellent addition to a natural bathroom. A fluffy green bathroom rug is virtually indistinguishable from a soft layer of moss. This underscores the overall visual impression while giving your bathroom an even cozier feel.
Water features:
If you like things that are a little unusual, you can also incorporate a small water feature in your natural bathroom. The burbling of a countertop fountain will enhance the feeling of nature and help create a relaxing atmosphere.
