A reader in Iceland needed help with her bathroom. This is the first of three color and mood themes I have for her.
Above is the plan she sent of the layout of the bathroom she's planned. Opposite the sink, next to the shower cabin there will hopefully be a washing machine she says but it will make for an akward nook in the corner under the sloping ceiling next to the toilet. Kind of unused space.
My suggestion is to place laundry baskets there. I love having three; one for white, one for color and one for dark laundry. That way the nook will be put to good use and it will be convenient right next to the laundry machine.
The three color and mood themes I have put together are "Soft", "Bright" and "Natural".
Here are the components of today's Soft theme. I've chosen mainly sources available on Iceland but also webstores that offer international shipping:
1. I chose a powdery lavender for the walls. The color number is NSC S1020-R50B. NSC is the color system we use here in Sweden. All paint brands use the same although the brands often name their colors too. I chose this straight out of the color fan so I don't have a fancy name for it. I'll name it myself shall I? Please meet Lavender Thoughts!
2. Not really a suggestion for this reader's bathroom because she has chosen rectangular tiles. But for those of you out there who have ugly tile borders in your bathrooms (why do they do that in the first place?!) these pretty standard tile size stickers can cover those less pretty ones.
3. These angel wing hooks are so cute. Imagine a row of them with fluffy towels and bathrobes. Dreamy.
4. Toiletry bags can be used in your own bathroom as practical and pretty storage. Remember the case I showed last week? I never use that for traveling, only as storage. These purple straw beauties can sit on a shelf looking pretty in Malin's bathrrom AND she can put something inside :)
5. I like these white wicker lined laundry baskets. The fact that they're lined means your delicates will be protected in there.
6. Swedish Himla is a favorite brand of mine. Check out these bath mats which also come with matching towels. Perfect for the soft powdery look.
7. Tove Adman is a designer who often uses concrete in her designs; candlesticks, boxes and here a soap dish. I like the combination of the soft solors in this theme with the roughness of the concrete.
8. Another material I like for this theme is galvanized steel. Aside from looking great it also works really well in a bathroom environment because it's rust proof. I can see a row of these little mini flower pots corralling all sorts of bathroom necessities like toothbrushes, make-up, q-tips, cotton balls etc.
Ok, that was the first of the three themes. Two more to go later on, stay tuned.
~B.
Ps. Due to a new and very fun project I'm involved in I won't be able to take on any more reader projects here on my blog than the ones I already have promised. I wish I could help more of you out but at the moment there's just not enough time.
just wanted you to know how much i love your ideas. it's so cool that you give suggestions for readers. i always get a idea spark or two and you always continue to inspire me. thank you thank you thank you! tess
Posted by: Tess Davis | March 01, 2010 at 08:19 AM
So cool, great style!
Posted by: Purple Area | March 01, 2010 at 02:52 PM
Very nice combination of colors and textures. The cool design of this bathroom would definitely benefit from the warmth of the lavenders and mauves you're proposing. How neat that you're involved in designing spaces for your readers. Awesome job, really.
Posted by: Gosia | March 01, 2010 at 04:41 PM
I love the 'Soft' already!
Posted by: Vicki K. | March 01, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Just found your blog and I'm glad I did!
Greetings from Italy,
Federica.
Posted by: Federica | March 01, 2010 at 08:25 PM
A tease, a tease! What could this new and very fun project be? My mind is buzzing with possibilities... :-)
Posted by: Lori | March 01, 2010 at 10:10 PM
You never cease to amaze! Roll on new house...I want to use this in my own bathroom...
Posted by: Robyn | March 02, 2010 at 09:41 PM
I love the "bright" one. These bright things can give me a bright mode.
Posted by: Wooden Furniture | August 06, 2010 at 07:45 AM
I love the"soft"one. It looks so warm with the feeling of a home. And in addition, it shows an antique beauty. I will copy your ideas when I decorate my house.
Posted by: Chi Flat Iron | August 06, 2010 at 07:47 AM
The "natural" is my favorite bathroom. Natural make me feel fresh after a tired working.
Posted by: Hid Xenon Kit | August 06, 2010 at 08:24 AM