Soaking It In
With any work of art you purchase, we consider it good practise to contemplate where you want to spend the most time with it. Is it a piece to be rushed past in the hallway before the 7am commute? A happy burst of colour above the stairwell? Or is it a piece to be poured over in the most relaxing moments of the day? Choosing art for the bathroom can be tricky, but don’t worry it doesn’t all have to be nautical scenes and beach views (although we can’t promise we won’t recommend any). We’ve curated a selection of our favourite paintings from our shop and trinkets from makers we love. So sit back and soak in this eclectic mix of bathroom beauties.
Fun, bold and downright adorable, these ceramic tiles by Maude Made bring us back to nature. With so many lovely designs in their shop, it was hard to pick which was our favourite.
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Astonishingly from 1929, this dynamic scene seems to be stylistically way ahead of it’s time. We love the contrast between the animated characters and the matte background of the Roman Baths. Serene enough for the bathroom but captivating enough to hold your eye.
Now these towels are not ones that belong at the back to the airing cupboard. With fresh, eye catching designs K J P studios creates wonderful textiles, including towels and bathrobes that you'll want to display pride of place after you’ve dried off.
Shop K J P Studios here: https://www.studiokjp.com/
These women bring more glamour to fishing than we’ve ever seen. With not a hair out of place, the composed figures bring colour and vibrancy to this lovely 19th Century Japanese woodblock. A perfect picture with a water theme!
Nautical Scenes? For a bathroom? Ground breaking.
We couldn’t leave the monochrome lovers out. These lovely vessels from Hannah Bould Ceramics incorporate playful patterns and bold monochromatic colour schemes in her delightful selection of ceramic homeware. How great would these look on the windowsill.
You can follow Hannah here: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbould/
We’re striving to be as chilled out as this decadent woman reclining on a day bed. Drawn in 1920, this striking piece has a real Aubrey Beardsley elegance to it.
Hadossett - 1920 Pen and Ink Drawing, Resting Queen in a Mythological Interior
A painting of hope and new beginnings, this charming Mid Century piece shows a ship charging full steam ahead to the dramatic New York skyline. With it’s rustic style and dynamic features, this is certainly one we could stare at during a three-hour bathing session.
What’s more luxurious that scrunching your toes into the softness of a rug as you brush your teeth, wash your hands or freshen up before bed. With energetic colours and funky shape, La Touffe’s handmade rugs would make the perfect statement piece for the bathroom.
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This delightful life study is the perfect reminder to take some time for yourself this weekend.
Austin Taylor (1908-1992) - Mid 20th Century Gouache, Bathing Nude
We hope that you are all as impressed with yourselves as this confident man reclining in the tub. He certainly knows how to enjoy his downtime.
With it’s rustic charm this lovely scene transports us to the quaint fishing villages on the Cornish Coast. We could imagine this piece in the perfect seaside cottage bathroom.
Oh to clamber into the tub after a long day. This charismatic pieces speaks to our inner bathing enthusiasts. There really is no place we’d rather be.
A long soak is no good if it’s not by candle light. Why not make ‘you’ time that bit more special with these gorgeous hand painted candlesticks from Orna. With a wide selection of beautiful designs, you’ll never want to stick to plain candles again.
Check out Orna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orna_handpainter/
