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How to Decorate a Craftsman Bathroom

In the early 1900s builders started to venture away from ornate Victorian architecture and designed homes that were affordable for more Americans. A craftsman home has a simple design, and the craftsman bathroom was functional and not intended as a room to show off any decorating style.

Things You'll Need

  • Paint
  • Chrome or brass fixtures
  • Subway tile
  • Wainscot
  • Baseboard
  • Pedestal sink
  • Claw-foot bathtub
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select one color that is muted rather than bright. The color green would be olive and the color red would be toned down to a dull terra cotta. The color blue would tend to have a hint of gray; however, blue was seldom used in a craftsman home.

    • 2

      Choose chrome or polished brass for the sink and bathtub fixtures. Pick fixtures with a heavy appearance and simple in design.

    • 3

      Cover the floor with subway ceramic tile consisting mostly of white. Create a border trim using your chosen room color. Subway tile is 2-by-6 inch tile that is set in a common brick design.

    • 4

      Cover the bottom portion of the wall with tile or wainscot. Paint the wainscot and all the wood trim white.

    • 5

      Use baseboard that is 8-inches wide and seven-eighth inches thick. Window and door trim is also wide and thick. Choose baseboard and trim in a plain design.

    • 6

      Mount the sink to the wall without a vanity or use a pedestal-style sink. Choose white porcelain or enamel for the finish.

    • 7

      Opt for a claw-foot tub for an authentic look. Lay a solid color rug beside the tub.