Americana Bathroom Decorating

An americana bathroom starts with the walls painted white with a patriotic border, then you introduce red white and blue through the use of accessories.

Your vanity and linen cabinets should appear to be handed down through the generations, shop estate sales and antique stores for a great selection.

Natural hardwood floors, or painted cement are two favorite flooring options. Add braided americana rugs to create a cozy room.

Lighting is important in any bathroom, especially vanity lighting, you may choose vanity wrap lights, over head lighting, wall sconces and candles

More americana bathroom decorating ideas can be artwork. Look for folk art prints in scenes depicting country life, such as, outhouses, antique flags, vintage signs and plaques with verses also make great wall hangings for the bathroom.

Materials used for curtains, are often muslin, cotton and denim in solids plaids or stripes. Gingham also works well with this style. The style of your curtains can range from fishtail swags, panels, valances and/or tiers. Another easy choice, that works well, is shades with valances.

Give interest to the room through texture, introduce wicker baskets, vase of red and blue flowers, barn stars and candles.

Hang towel racks and peg racks to display red white and blue towels and bathrobes.

There are many shades of red and blue so when you are shopping for accessories, it's a good idea, to have a sample of your color choices, this makes it much easier to match your colors.

Americana bathroom decorating doesn't necessarily mean that it has to be all red white and blue. Americana bathrooms can also feature other country themes, such as, barn stars, outhouses, hearts, red clay pots, punched tin, and berries and bow bathroom decor.

You can easily find decor accessories such as lotion dispenser, tumbler cup, toothbrush holder, tissue box cover, waste paper basket, shower curtain, hand and bath towels in any of the previously mentioned themes.