By Kerry Hale

French Country Bathroom Ideas

  • Tuesday 08 October 2024
  • 3 minute read

Combining elegant touches with rustic materials to create a vintage-inspired look, French country bathrooms are timeless and chic. They work well in traditional homes and can be adapted to suit modern bathrooms, adding character to your space. Discover our top French bathroom ideas here, from flooring to wallpaper, fixtures, accessories and lighting.

How to create a French-style bathroom

Whether planning a complete bathroom renovation or wanting to add a touch of elegance to an existing space, these are the best ways to achieve a French-style bathroom.

Freestanding baths

Freestanding baths, including roll-top and claw-foot designs, are a luxurious and striking addition to any bathroom. Typical of country bathrooms, they also evoke the classic French style. In spacious bathrooms, place your freestanding bath on a platform for a central feature.

Wicker accessories

Wicker baskets add a country feel to your bathroom and provide a practical storage solution. Whether pull-out storage, freestanding caddies or laundry baskets, wicker accessories will add a rustic touch to your space.

Gold accents

Gold or brass accents – whether taps, door handles or decorative accessories – fit the traditional French country style. The warm tones of these metals bring a cosy feel to your bathroom, especially if you opt for white or cool-toned colours on the walls, like blue, green or grey.

Antique wood

Shabby-chic décor is another characteristic of French country bathrooms, using antique or reclaimed wood for cabinets, bath caddies and picture frames. You can upcycle existing furniture using chalk paint to achieve an antique look on a budget. If you’re looking for new pieces, shop second-hand for authentic vintage furniture.

Floor-length curtains

In spacious bathrooms, floor-length curtains make the room feel cosy and elegant. They also offer warmth and privacy while bathing or showering. Choose floral or jacquard fabrics for a luxurious look, then add gold curtain tie-backs to secure your drapes and tie the design together. We recommend installing curtains in dry areas of your bathroom to avoid water damage or opt for printed blinds instead.

Elegant lighting

Create a central feature in your bathroom with an eye-catching crystal or metal chandelier. These materials will bounce light around the room and add an elegant touch to the design.

Embellished frames and mirrors

When accessorising your French country bathroom, choose picture frames and mirrors with ornate metal details and embellishments. This will make your artwork stand out, and the frame alone is a striking addition to any wall.

Checkerboard floor tiles

Checkered flooring is popular in modern and traditional bathrooms, so why not choose this design for your French country bathroom? Opt for classic black and off-white for a retro-inspired look, or select shades to complement the rest of the interior, like terracotta red, pale blue, dove grey or sage green.

Floral wallpaper

Prefer to make a statement with printed wallpaper? Choose floral or jacquard wallpaper in your favourite colours. In smaller bathrooms, opt for a feature wall to prevent the room from looking too busy, then paint the rest of the walls in a complementary shade.

Ornate finishings

Add the finishing touches to your bathroom with ornate taps, showerheads, door handles, towel rails and hooks. Whether gold, brass, black or chrome, there are plenty of options to suit your space. The Mira Virtue range offers a modern take on traditional bathroom fixtures and includes a bath/shower mixer, bath filler, basin mixer and pillar taps. Browse the collection to find the perfect fixtures for your French country bathroom.

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