bead board bathrooms

when i start working with a client, i really like to get

and idea of what they like, so i usually hand over a 

stack of design magazines (from my way-too ample stash), and

tell them to flip through them and tear out

anything that "speaks to them".

it could be a chair.

a paint color.

a rug.

an entire room.

anything that they are 

really drawn to.

i do the same thing--

every few months, i sit down

with my way-too ample stash 

of design magazines and tear out anything that

"speaks to me"...

i honestly did not realize how drawn 

i am to certain elements 

until i started digging 

through my files.

bead board and trim in a bathroom

were one of those frequently spotted elements... 

sunny and classic.

i really love the look of painted bead board.

i'm such a sucker for bead board and oodles of trim.

and don't you love the built-ins behind the tub?

really fun and "beachy" feeling.

i thought the layout of this bath was really interesting.

look at all the windows!

great for natural light.

not so great for modesty.

i love the frosted glass door on the toilet closet.

love the horizontal bead board here...

love the dark apron in front of the tub with

the creamy walls.

i really liked the way the tile and

bead board tied in together...

well done.

small but stylish.

this makes me want to put a planter 

in my shower.

this also makes me want a shower large enough

to put a planter in...

the saltillo tiles look great

with all the white. and i love that

the tops of the walls are a soft blue.

a classic look with the 

cararra marble and touches of blue.

like the warm walls,

and the way the shower tile was installed.