Four Instant Bathroom Makeovers

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Polynesian Punch
Capture the breeziness oÄ isle style with hot hues, Äunky Äloral
patterns, woven natural textures and a Äew tropical-inspired pieces
MIRROR & ACCESSORIES
Carved-wood crab-and-seaweed
mirror (25" x 19"), Roost, $430;
calypso-celle.com. White resin
mini-clamshell soap dish, $40;
zgallerie.com.
SHOWER CURTAIN A vintage-
print cotton curtain by India Rose
(72" square, $65; indiarose.com)
hangs from a set of bamboo
shower hooks ($20 for 12; bed
bathandbeyond.com).
LIGHTING This lotus-motif
pendant lamp was made by hand
from dozens of Southeast Asian
capiz shells (diameter: 16", $279;
zgallerie.com).
BEFORE This basic
white bathroom was
in desperate need of a
little personality.
Four Instant
Bathroom Makeovers
Revamping your washroom may sound daunting and expensive, but it
doesnÕt have to be. Eye-catching accessories are all it takes (read: no carpenter,
painter or tiler required) to transform the space from blah to aah!
WASTEBASKET Square bam-
boo trash can, $34; garnethill.com.
BATH MAT The interlocking
squares of Indonesian sungkai
wood give this floor covering
a rustic feel (37" x 24 1/2", $40;
crateandbarrel.com).
ART A mounted sheet of
Japanese mulberry paper (20" x
30", $6.50; katespaperie.com)
adds low-cost flair.
FINISHING TOUCHES A large
resin clam shell (height: 12",
width: 18", length: 28", $100;
zgallerie.com) and an abaca
ottoman (diameter: 19", H: 19",
$100; crateandbarrel.com) offer
the perfect spots for terry towels
(cotton, $24 each; garnethill.com).
[For more information see the
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Marvelously Mod
Upbeat yet sophisticated, this sixties homage combines bold graphic
prints, Äantastic plastics and an unexpected Äeminine twist
MIRROR & ACCESSORIES
Baby-blue octagonal lacqueredresin mirror (diameter: 29"), Jonathan Adler, $695; jonathanadler
.com. Orange lacquered-resin
tumbler ($12) and soap dish ($15);
bedbathandbeyond.com.
SHOWER CURTAIN This lami-
nated polyester panel (75" x 72",
$36; plush-living.com) finds its
perfect match in square white
lacquer-finish curtain hooks
(Jonathan Adler, $15 for 12; bed
bathandbeyond.com).
LIGHTING An ornate crystal
chandelier (diameter: 221/2", $800;
brocadehome.com) contrasts
with the minimalist design of an
orange lacquered-metal Eclisse
wall lamp (diameter: 5", Vico Magistretti, $215; artemidestore.com).
WASTEBASKET Lacquered
resin, Jonathan Adler, $40; bed
bathandbeyond.com.
BATH MAT White cotton terry
(21" x 34"), $29; potterybarn.com.
ART Andy Davis exhibition
poster (17" x 11"), $50; thesurf
gallery.com.
FINISHING TOUCHES A white
plastic chair with steel legs (Ikea;
$15; ikea.com) and a plastic stool
(diameter: 12", H: 17", Eurostyle,
$49; samflaxny.com) set off
multi-hued towels (cotton, $24
each; garnethill.com.
[For more information see the
Shopping Guide on page 145.]
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Black-and-White Boudoir
A high-contrast aesthetic keeps this modern romantic tableauÑwith
its dainty Älowers and bold silhouettesÑunÄussy yet striking
MIRRORS & ACCESSORIES
Scallop-edge bone mirror (diameter: 22"), Roost, $325; calypso-celle
.com. Hinged nickel-plated mirror
(diameter: 8"), $750; at Paula Rubenstein, 212-966-8954. Mirror with
bird print and hook (diameter: 41/4"),
$10; urbanoutfitters.com. Ceramic
jar, $35; ballarddesigns.com. Ceramic soap dish, Cul De Sac, $38;
mxyplyzk.com. Glass jar, Roost, $30
for three; 800-949-1966.
SHOWER CURTAIN The botan-
ical print on Sweet WilliamÕs
cotton duck curtain (70" x 72",
$30) is echoed by CroscillÕs orchid
and narcissus hooks ($13 for 12;
all at bedbathandbeyond.com).
LIGHTING Black acrylic chande-
lier (diameter: 13"), $48; urban
outfitters.com.
WASTEBASKET Silver-plated
brass vase, Gervasoni, $390;
calypso-celle.com.
BATH MAT Speckled cotton-
acrylic rug (20" x 31"), Abyss &
Habidecor, $90; abysstowels.com.
ART Thomas Paul melamine tray
(diameter: 14", $20) and plates
(diameter: 9", $32 for four); at
Global Table, 212-431-5839. Clock,
Arne Jacobsen, $360; at Aero,
212-966-1500.
FINISHING TOUCHES Bamboo
basket, $65; at Aero. Cotton towels,
$25 each; bedbathandbeyond.com.
[For more information see the
Shopping Guide on page 145.]
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Eclectic and Earthy
A medley of oÄÄbeat pieces, organic elements, woodsy colors and rich
geometric motifs creates this upscale cottage look
MIRROR & ACCESSORIES
Mirrored shelf (H: 16", W: 40",
D: 5"), $159; westelm.com. Beechbranch wall hooks, Live Wire
Farm, from $20; livewirefarm.com.
SHOWER CURTAIN John Rob-
shaw TextileÕs Twilight print on
cotton duck (72" square, $120;
johnrobshaw.com for stores) is
suspended from gold-colored
resin hooks by Cambridge ($15 for
12, bedbathandbeyond.com).
LIGHTING Wood-veneer hang-
ing lamp (diameter: 12", H: 91/2"),
Sally Weeks, $460; at Michelle
Varian, 212-343-0033. Iron fixture
with hook (over sink), $1,200; at
Paula Rubenstein, 212-966-8954.
WASTEBASKET Recycled
metal bin with lattice pattern, $65;
ballarddesigns.com.
BATH MAT Reversible cotton
rug with symmetrical pattern (30"
square), $22; westelm.com.
ART Wood panel with engraved
ÒRÓ (20" x 17"), $325; at Paula
Rubenstein. Ceramic tile with horse
(9N" x 5"), Sweet Bella, $98;
at Michelle Varian. 1940s wooden
boat, $195; at Paula Rubenstein.
FINISHING TOUCHES Rolling
chrome-plate-and-canvas hamper
(H: 32", W: 34", D: 19N"), $189;
restorationhardware.com.
Microcotton bath towel, Hotel
Collection, $25; macys.com.
[For more information see the
Shopping Guide on page 145.]
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