Americana Bathroom Ideas

Wall Colors

• In Americana decorating it is natural that the colors red, white and blue come to mind. For this color scheme, choose one color as the primary wall color and use the remaining two colors as accents. For instance, paint the walls blue, the trim white and use red paint to create a border or for stencil art. Consider cream or antique white, deep barn red and navy blue, as the Americana design often incorporates tones that are darker and more muted than the traditional bold colors of the flag.

  Wallpaper is another option for a border or complete wall covering. Choose a pattern such as stars and stripes or rustic depictions of American flags. Search online or visit your home improvement center for samples of prints that are categorized as Americana.

Floors

• Rustic is the way to go with flooring for an Americana bathroom. Distressed hardwoods or painted floorboards work well for this primitive decorating theme. Cement floors can also be painted. Consider an antique white floor paint that can be embellished with a charming star stencil in red or blue. A braided rug is another option for a decorative accent on the floor.

Linens and Window Treatments

• Use towels, window treatments and a fabric shower curtain to reflect the Americana theme in your bathroom. Hang towels with a patriotic print or layer red, white and blue solids. A solid blue towel draped over a red and white striped one also complements this theme. Hang a shower curtain that matches the pattern of your towels. Window treatments such as distressed wooden shutters add to the rustic visual appeal. A red, white or blue valance above each window also ties in to the rest of the décor.

Accessories

• Purchase a patriotic themed soap dispenser and toothbrush holder. Place these on a distressed wooden serving tray to create a primitive Americana accent piece. Additional accent pieces that complement the Americana design include a wicker wastebasket, pressed tin stars and candleholders, distressed wooden framed mirror and country themed wall prints that contain phrases such as "Live, Laugh, Love" or "Faith Family and Friends."