40 Country Bathroom Ideas

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Soft Hues

Country bathroom with blue walls — John Granen

Soft, nature-inspired colors feel right at home in a country bath. They create a soothing atmosphere that encourages calm, cool, and collected feelings. Instead of opting for a white finish, soft aqua shiplap gives an unexpected twist that creates instant serenity.

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Antique Cabinet

Here’s a unique spin on a medicine cabinet. Instead of an inset set of shelves hidden behind a mirror, this bathroom calls on a rustic cabinet to house everything from skincare supplies to towels. While pulling off a large-scale furnishing in the bathroom requires considerable square footage, consider how you can use a small antique table, stool, or bench to bring similar charm.

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Distressed Paint Job

Bathroom rustic vanity — James Nathan Schroder

While perfectly-painted surfaces can certainly work in a country bath, the shabby-chic style of distressed paint can add a big dose of character. Whether it’s a singular country-inspired element or works in tandem with other weathered features, giving your vanity or focal point fixture a patinaed effect can transform your space.

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Blue and White Is Always Right

Blue and white country bathroom — Laura Moss Photography

From blue buffalo check walls to a vintage-inspired farmhouse sink with an inky exterior, blue and white is a classic color combination that imbues country appeal. Paired with natural wood elements and wainscoting, this bathroom is made for a true country feel.

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Rustic Finishes

When it comes to country bathrooms, oftentimes the more rustic, the better. Here, a combination of sleek marble countertops and rustic wood vanities work together to create a style that’s equally modern and country. Black fixtures and shiplap with exposed nails reinforce the look.

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Pretty Pedestals

Blue country french bathroom — John Granen

There’s something about a pedestal sink that evokes such nostalgia. To keep the bathroom functional from a storage perspective, use large wicker baskets to hold towels, and antique-looking vessels, like a footed bowl, to give soap and other miscellaneous items a home.

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Reclaimed Pieces

Neutral bathroom with reclaimed wood doors — James Nathan Schroder

Keep an eye out for items that feel like they could tell a story. Whether it’s doors, cabinetry, decor, or even a dresser turned bathroom vanity, reclaimed pieces have a way of bringing history and depth to a space with their undeniable character.

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Combine Different Styles

A country bathroom comes in many forms. Whether it’s a crisp, modern farmhouse look, a rustic feel with lots of vintage elements, or a mixed-style space that utilizes plenty of texture and layers, creating a country bath is all about embracing your style. Here, a claw-foot tub is set near a small area rug and a hoop-back Windsor chair to create a minimal, but warm, setting.

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Rustic Enclave

Sometimes all you need for a country bathroom makeover is a new (but still rustic-looking) material. Wooden planks in a dark stain cover half the wall around this white tub, providing a warm and cozy surround for relaxing baths.

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Paneled Walls

Modern farmhouse bathroom with blue vanity — Anthony-Masterson Photography

Neutral walls can be tricky for creating an intimate atmosphere, especially when it comes to a bathroom or bedroom. Wall paneling is a great way to not only accentuate the wall's height but also add interest that keeps the space from feeling too lofty. Natural wood floors and other wood elements like bamboo shades and a wicker laundry basket add warmth to the space.

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Art Shelf

Country bathroom with clawfoot bathtub and wall shelf — Brie Williams

A shallow and low-set shelf just above the claw-foot tub puts pretty collections on full display. While you can certainly paint your shelf in a contrasting color, keeping the shelf the same hue as the walls allows for decorative objects like vases, mirrors, or art to truly shine.

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Vintage Barn Doors

Bathroom rustic barn doors — Adam Albright

Barn doors don’t have to be heavy, oversized pieces of wood that look like they were pulled straight from the farm. In this country bathroom, a set of petite, antique white doors is given new life on easy-to-maneuver tracks. The trick is to find doors that look just as pretty from the inside of the bathroom as they do from the outside.

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Double Farmhouse Sink

Sinks against mirrors on wall in bathroom — Nathan Schroder

A double farmhouse sink, rustic door, white subway tile backsplash, and an antique mirror collection deliver personality in spades. The natural wood floors and black sconces above the sink tie the entire look together by staying in the neutral color palette.

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Metal Grate Cabinets

Bathroom metal grate cabinet — Kerry Kirk Photography, LLC

This built-in cabinet is full of storage potential, but in a way that’s as beautiful as it is functional. The doors’ metal grate inserts lend semi-visibility, allowing for a bit of camouflage where and when it’s needed. To put objects on full display, open the doors for a library shelf effect.

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Dresser Redo

vintage wood vanity in cottage-style bathroom — Jay Wilde

A beautiful commode with vintage appeal adds both beauty and a country aura to the space. The piece of furniture offers a functional edge thanks to plenty of drawer storage. Graphic tile underfoot adds a dose of interest and color to an otherwise neutral bathroom.

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Unexpected Furnishings

There’s nothing like reclaimed furnishings to give a ho-hum bath all the country appeal. Here, an old ladder becomes a storage rack while a rustic table gets a new life as a cottagecore vanity, complete with a jar of wildflowers.

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Scale Play

Powder room medicine cabinet — Carson Downing

Who says every sink warrants an oversized mirror? If you have a small bathroom and sink, using small-scale decor helps avoid accentuating the lack of space. This petite mirror offers a sliver of reflection in a color-drenched space so that your eyes go to the elegant scones and pretty shiplap.

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Conversation Piece

neutral bathroom with shelf over bathtub — John Gruen

You rarely can go wrong in creating a focal point within a space, regardless of the room’s function. A gorgeous copper tub becomes the fixture all the other elements revolve around, including an art shelf that displays plenty of candles for creating a cozy ambiance.

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Mixed Mediums

Consider how you can blend aesthetics and eras to create a country bath that is completely unique to you. Shiplap and fixtures in an antique finish provide a delightful juxtaposition to a contemporary charcoal countertop.

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Romantic Linens

Looking to soften up your bathroom? Look to your linens. Whether it’s a shower curtain, relaxed Roman shade, or luxurious rug, creating an inviting atmosphere with fabric is a design trick that’s always in style.

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Eclectic Reflection

Country cottage bathroom with yellow walls — John Gruen

Deep window trim, tall baseboards, and weathered wood flooring are country bathroom ideas that pay homage to this home's early-20th-century beginnings. Sunny yellow walls highlight a vintage-looking freestanding tub and eclectic artwork. A country stool and an antique area rug enhance the bathroom's assembled-over-time appeal.

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Clear Sailing

White nautical inspired bathroom — Jean Allsopp

Nautical influences weave a seagoing spirit throughout this buoyant bathroom. Round mirrors and caged ship lights dress the wood-clad walls above a farmhouse-style trough sink. Tiled checkerboard floors are a country bathroom idea that presents a classic pattern in a modern manner.

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First-Rate Fusion

Country bathroom with white barn door — John Bessler

Nothing says country like a sliding barn door on a wall-mount track. This door, with its paneled details and white-painted finish, has cottage character to match the bathroom's timeworn furnishings and fixtures.

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Rural Allusions

A little bit country, a little bit cottage, this bathroom pays tribute to long-ago lavatories in modern ways. References to farm life include rural-themed artwork, a canning jar collection, and a primitive coverlet folded on an antique chair. The tiled floors and black-painted wainscoting give a nod to high-impact design.

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Nostalgic Nuances

Cottage white bathroom with metal cabinet — Michael Partenio

Both cottage and country bathroom ideas boast been-around-awhile features that make rooms appear as if they've been furnished over time. Here, beaded-board wainscoting is a cottage backdrop highlighting antique furnishings—including a vintage dresser, a chipped basket, and an industrial cart—that find new life as storage pieces.

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Primitive Patinas

Rustic country bathroom with clawfoot tub — Michael Partenio

White beadboard walls, a cottage design essential, evoke country charm when combined with weathered finishes. Add vintage tables, spacious cabinets, and floating shelves to accommodate linens, toiletries, and bathroom necessities.

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Subject Matters

A vintage milking stool and seashell-filled aquarium highlight this mix of cottage and country bathroom ideas. To get a similar look, start with a white backdrop for chipped patinas and beachcomber treasures. Install vintage-looking light fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and hardware for an aged appearance.

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Oceanic Atmosphere

Bathroom with various shades of blue — Joseph Keller

Golden-brown boards warm the upper and lower reaches of this breezy bathroom, featuring sea-and-sky hues. Glass tiles in varying shades of aqua and blue add sparkle to the shower. The watery colors continue in towels and accessories, energizing the white cottage tiles and cabinetry.

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Collected Character

Bathroom with antique wooden vanity — Reed Davis Photography

Antique cabinets are readily converted to rustic vanities. This aged beauty gets its country style from a stained finish and dark concrete top. Industrial farmhouse pendant lights illuminate the space. White finishes and subway tiles create a cheery cottage atmosphere.

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Artfully Accessorized

Pair country bathroom ideas, such as painted floorboards, natural linens, and well-worn rugs, with refined antiques in bathrooms large and small. Group flea market mirrors with formal frames for a graceful complement to rustic country forms.

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Simply Striking

White walls with shiplap wainscoting let red farmhouse pendant lights, a curvaceous mirror, and a stately pedestal sink advance into view. Basket-weave-patterned tiles make a fetching floor that captures attention without overshadowing the bathroom's handsome furnishings.

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Luxe Country

Modern country white bathroom — Edmund Barr

Rustic patinas and vintage glitz combine to create this luxury country bathroom idea. Posh marble finishes partner with wood-clad ceilings and beadboard wainscoting to create a pretty setting for a statuesque soaking tub. A collection of mirrors magnifies light while adding another luxurious layer.

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Natural Companions

When used thoughtfully, all sorts of organic surfaces can unite to create pleasingly cohesive designs. Reclaimed boards craft an eye-catching barn door that slides open to reveal a ruggedly outfitted bathroom featuring stacked-stone walls and a river rock floor. The raw wood reappears on a modern floating vanity inset in a sleek stone surround.

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Architectural Interest

Gray walls, earthen tiles, and a pedestal tub transform a tired space into a spa-like modern country bathroom. Coats of gray paint add visual weight to board-clad walls and a trio of casement windows. The deep-color perimeter highlights the bathtub's profile, crisp-white bath linens, and chrome towel hooks.

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Twist on Tradition

Simple Shaker-style cabinets work well for both cottage and country bathroom ideas, but they become beach house fabulous when paired with high-end surfaces, such as marble countertops and showy stone-tile floors. Subway tile around the tub, board-clad ceilings, and old-timey fixtures say cottage, while the white finishes set a light and airy mood.

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Of Two Minds

This bathroom's barnwood ceiling checks off the country box, while wainscoting, marble surfaces, and a sea-glass-inspired light fixture identify the bath as cottage style. The stone floor and vintage-style cabinets marry the styles seamlessly.

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Soak in the Sun

Bathroom plantation shutters and curtain — Edmund Barr

Nestled under a window dressed with gauzy white curtains, this soaking tub provides a sunny spot to relax and unwind. Working shutters add cottage character and another layer of privacy.

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Mixed Materials

A weathered cabinet on wheels adds vintage storage to this simple bath. Mixing materials and textures—all in shades of white—minimizes the starkness of the monochromatic space for a warm, inviting feel.

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Grand Soaking Tub

Large windows, a vaulted ceiling, and an adjacent dressing room create a grand feeling for this country bathroom idea. A traditional claw-foot tub sits in the center of the room, giving the bather a direct view outdoors.

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Mirrored Design

Traditional bathroom — Richard Leo Johnson

The mirror above the vanity echoes the round porthole-style window. Wainscoting wraps the room and is topped by a picture ledge, perfect for storing bathroom necessities and decorative accessories.