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How to Decorate a Bathroom Like an Interior Designer
More than a functional space, the bathroom can become a place for daily rituals. Thoughtfully chosen accessories, tactile materials and sculptural objects bring character, warmth and intention to the room.
Here are a few principles interior designers rely on to create bathrooms that feel both refined and personal.
Choose Objects Worth Displaying
The most beautiful bathrooms don't hide every necessity. Instead, everyday essentials become part of the interior.
The sculptural vessels from La Mère by Marie Michielssen transform toothbrushes, towels and toiletries into elements of a carefully considered composition. Functional objects become decorative accents that contribute to the atmosphere of the room.
Style Your Vanity in Compositions
A well-styled bathroom vanity is never overcrowded. Interior designers work with small groupings of objects, combining different heights, materials and functions.
A dispenser from Cose by Bertrand Lejoly, a vase from The Josephine Collection by Kris Van Assche and a tray from Les Objets Mouleversants by Wouters & Hendrix create a balanced arrangement that feels both practical and personal.
Style Beyond the Countertop
Some of the most impactful styling opportunities are found away from the vanity.
The ceramic side tables from the Pawn collection by Marie Michielssen add a sculptural presence beside the bath, while the Earth laundry basket elevates a practical necessity into a design object.
Create Space for Rituals
The most memorable bathrooms support moments of pause.
A wooden tray from Vincent Van Duysen's Passe-Partout collection, a glass from Silhouette by Sergio Herman or Dune by Kelly Wearstler, and soft textiles together create an atmosphere that feels calm and intentional.
A Bathroom with Personality
Learning how to decorate a bathroom isn't about adding more objects. It's about choosing pieces with purpose.
From the sculptural character of La Mère and Pawn to the understated functionality of Cose and Passe-Partout, each object contributes to a bathroom that feels personal, timeless and quietly refined.
