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A bathroom is the smallest room in the house and the one we use the most. A few simple touches can make it feel calm and a little bit special, and you do not need a remodel to get there.
Here are 14 bathroom decor ideas with a farmhouse and homestead feel. Some use pieces you may already have, like a wicker basket or a wine crate, and some are quick DIY projects. Each one says what it is and how to do it. If you like this look, you will also enjoy our farmhouse decor ideas.
1. A ladder shelf over the toilet
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The wall above the toilet is wasted space in most bathrooms. A leaning ladder shelf in dark stained wood turns it into storage for spare rolls, a small plant and a few pretty jars.
Build it from simple boards, or buy a ladder style shelf and stain it to match your trim. Keep the heavy things on the bottom shelf and the pretty things on top.
2. A dark shiplap accent wall
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Painted shiplap in a deep gray green makes a tiny half bath feel like a cozy little cabin. Pair it with a round mirror and a wood vanity and the room looks planned.
Use moisture resistant paint, and seal the seams where the boards meet so steam cannot sneak in. A black and white patterned floor keeps the dark walls from feeling heavy.
3. A wood vanity with a black framed mirror
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Light wood louvered doors and a thin black mirror frame are a classic farmhouse pairing. Brass sconces on each side add a soft glow, and black fixtures tie it all together.
If you cannot swap the whole vanity, paint or stain the one you have and change the hardware. A tall mirror makes a small bathroom look bigger.
4. A wood peg shelf with a fern
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One small shelf with pegs does two jobs. The top holds a fern, a framed print and a little clock, and the pegs hold a towel you reach for every day.
Cut a board, sand it, and screw in wooden pegs or hooks. Mount it into studs or use anchors, since wet towels get heavy.
5. Hanging plants over the tub
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Ferns and trailing plants hung in front of a bright window feel like a spa. The steam from your bath is just what many of them like.
Pick a spot that gets good light and hang the pots from sturdy ceiling hooks. Water them in the sink now and then, and let them drain before you hang them back up.
6. A round mirror and a vanity full of plants
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A round gold mirror and a few small plants soften a warm wood vanity. Greenery on the counter and the toilet tank makes a plain bathroom feel lived in.
Choose plants that like humidity, like pothos, ferns and snake plants. Set pots on a small tray so water never marks the wood.
7. White shiplap walls
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White shiplap is the easiest way to get a farmhouse bathroom. It brightens the room, hides flat walls and looks good next to any vanity color.
Install it in rows on one wall or all four, and caulk the edges. Pick a paint made for bathrooms so it stays crisp for years.
8. A hanging basket for rolled towels
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An old wicker basket mounted on the wall becomes a towel shelf. Rolled white towels look like a spa display and free up the cabinet.
Hang it on sturdy hooks or brackets, and add a little label tag for charm. Keep to light towels so the basket does not pull away from the wall.
9. A wine crate for towel storage
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A wooden wine crate is a free storage box if you can find one. Fill it with rolled towels and set it on the tub edge or the back of the toilet.
Sand any rough spots and seal the wood with a clear coat so it can handle steam. A candle and a little greenery next to it finish the look.
10. A driftwood towel rack
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A weathered piece of driftwood with a few hooks is a rustic towel rack nobody else has. Every piece is different, so yours is one of a kind.
Drill pilot holes, screw in the hooks and hang it on strong wall anchors. Seal the wood first if you want it to hold up to damp towels.
11. An old door knob towel hook
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A glass door knob on a painted board makes a sweet little hook. It looks like an antique and works for a hand towel or a robe.
Mount the knob on a scrap board, paint it white and sand the edges for a worn look. Thrift stores and flea markets are good places to find the knobs.
12. A mason jar soap dispenser
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A mason jar with a pump top turns plain hand soap into a farmhouse touch. Add twine or a fabric flower around the neck to dress it up.
Buy a pump lid made to fit a mason jar and fill it with liquid soap. Refill it from a big bottle so you are not buying small ones all the time.
13. Eucalyptus hanging in the shower
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A small bundle of fresh eucalyptus hung from the shower head smells fresh when the steam warms it. It is a pretty touch that costs very little.
Tie a few stems with twine and hang them out of the direct spray. Replace them when they dry out, which is usually in a few weeks.
14. A linen shower curtain and a green vanity
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A soft linen shower curtain, a wood floor and a deep green vanity give a bathroom a collected feel. The warm light through the curtain is lovely in the morning.
Choose a curtain you can wash easily, and hang it high and wide so the room feels taller. A little greenery on the counter ties the green vanity to the room.
How to decorate a bathroom without clutter
Start with what you touch every day, the towels, the soap and the toothbrushes, and give each one a good home. Then add one or two things just for looks, like a plant, a framed print or a pretty jar. Bathrooms are small, so a few well chosen pieces look better than a lot of little ones.
Remember that bathrooms get damp. Seal raw wood, pick paint made for bathrooms, and choose plants that like humidity. Hang heavy items from studs or good anchors, and let the shower steam out with a fan or an open window so everything lasts.
Bathroom decor FAQ
What are cheap ways to decorate a bathroom? New towels, a mason jar soap dispenser, a wall basket for towels and a plant are all low cost. A driftwood rack or a door knob hook can be made from scraps and thrifted bits.
What plants grow well in a bathroom? Pothos, ferns and snake plants are common picks because they handle humidity. Most need some light, so a bathroom with no window may need a grow light or a fake plant.
How do I make a small bathroom feel bigger? Use a large mirror, light colored walls and wall mounted storage like ladder shelves and hanging baskets. Keeping the counter clear helps most of all.
