French Country: LBB - Little Black Bathroom

Every woman needs an LBD -- Little Black Dress. Right?

But how about an LBB -- Little Black Bathroom?

My little bathroom was rather boring until I decided to add black to the mix.

Black and white is such a classic French palette. 

A black ribbon on some lacy curtains,

a black metal plant stand holding a white and black-trimmed enamel bowl, 

a black wire basket underneath to store toilet paper, bath things or magazines,

and a black rug on the white tiled floor gives this tiny bathroom some French drama.

French Country bathrooms are known for style, feminine touches, comfort and romance.

It's easy to add these to any bathroom without a lot of fuss or expense.

An old ironstone dish holds some fancy soaps from Provence.

A French champagne bucket is handy for flowers or as a wastebasket.

Open shelves contain towels and an ironstone chamber pot. 

Metal or tin objects like this old medicine cabinet, 

displaying vintage mirrors and bottles, lends a feeling of days gone by.

This tin clock is a thrift store find, the lavender a perfect accent 

Purple towels and a black vintage purse add a pop of color and a touch of whimsy.

A framed piece of artwork like these four colorful French postcards 

adds another dash of black and a bit of romance.

An antique mirror above the sink or on the wall is one of the easiest ways

to bring an old-world feel to your bathroom. 

A diminutive chandelier brings all four French style elements to this room
and amps up the glam factor.
The light is on a dimmer. Ooh la la.

If you have room, which sadly I don't, you could incorporate a Frenchy antique, 

perhaps a bench or chair or even an armoire for storage. 

No space? How about a French market basket to hold rolled-up bath towels?

Do I want black and white octagonal floor tiles and a lovely old clawfoot tub?
Yes, of course! 

But that will have to wait for a major renovation. 

Meanwhile, draping a pretty cloth curtain on your shower rod
and a small black rug on the floor adds texture and softness. 

Just because you have a tiny, tired bathroom doesn't mean you can't jazz it up
French Country style!

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