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Bathroom design: Casual country
Functional family bathroom
STYLE AT HOME What did you need this room to do for you and your family? CHRISTINE HANLON This is the principal bathroom in the home, so it needed to function for my family of four, sometimes all of us at once. I added a double vanity, which has been great, especially when we have guests staying over. Occasionally we rent out the house, so, for us, inexpensive updates were key to presenting a clean space.
Bathroom design: Casual country
Functional family bathroom
STYLE AT HOME What did you need this room to do for you and your family? CHRISTINE HANLON This is the principal bathroom in the home, so it needed to function for my family of four, sometimes all of us at once. I added a double vanity, which has been great, especially when we have guests staying over. Occasionally we rent out the house, so, for us, inexpensive updates were key to presenting a clean space.
Bathroom design: Casual country
Choosing a colour scheme
SAH How did you decide on the colour scheme? CH To keep things neutral, soft and unified with the rest of the home, I chose a combination of grey, white and slate blue – it’s a scheme that feels particularly pleasing in the country, but doesn’t look dated.
Bathroom design: Casual country
Adding personality
SAH What’s your approach to accessorizing the bathroom? CH The spaces I decorate often have a funny little animal figurine or vintage print. I like quirky objects, such as the owl vase. I’m also a big fan of using pretty soaps and candles, because they’re not simply decorative – they’re functional, too!
Bathroom design: Casual country
Simple accessories
SAH What was the biggest challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it? CH Originally, I planned to tile the floor, but because the house is old, it would have cost a fortune. Instead, I had plywood installed over the original linoleum, then primed and painted it. It’s a great temporary solution that works well with our kind of relaxed country living.
Bathroom design: Casual country
Adding a vintage touch
SAH What was your vision for this bathroom design? CH The space needed an overall refresh. I wanted to update the finishes and improve the space’s functionality without taking on a large-scale bathroom renovation. And I also wanted it to work with furniture and flea-market finds that I already owned. SAH You’ve incorporated a mix of vintage and big-box pieces into the space. How did you make them work together cohesively? CH It was sort of a happy accident! I already had the bamboo bench and side table, and I picked up the sconce at a thrift store for a song (my husband spray-painted it). The accessories are a mix of items I’ve collected over time.
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