A heavily-framed Mansard Mirror and rustic open shelf vanity have all the charm of a European bath. The warm wood tones are a lovely complement to the steel and glass Pharmacy Bath Cabinet by Restoration Hardware. I am in love with that cabinet! It reminds me of the old fashioned pie and cake display cases found in old French bakeries, yum! Matching towels neatly folded are perfectly at home here.
I love the regency ebony and gold of the Portal Mirror by Restoration Hardware. With convex shape and double frame making it 29 ½” overall, it is a generous size and interesting shape. It somewhat reminds me of the convex mirror in the background of Jan van Eyck’s (Dutch Painter) “The Arnolfini Marriage”(in which if you look at the reflection you can see the artist himself – tricky, tricky).
When considering a guest bathroom and how to finish it, think of ease and efficiency as well as creating a haven for your weary traveler. Ask yourself: Is everything at their fingertips? Is it clear where items they may need are stored? Would I feel welcome in a bathroom like this? Open bottoms, or glass doors on a vanity is a great way to store items to have on hand for guests so they may see them clearly. Have fun with the spa look; purchase large baskets to house things like extra tissue paper rolls, towels, or extra soap. The top on the Hutton Washstand by Restoration Hardware is 1 ¼” thick white Italian Carrara marble, but is available in other colors. So when it comes to your guests, go ahead and spoil them, they just may not want to leave.
These luxurious Turkish Towels Restoration Hardware’s signature 800 gram towels are well decadent and thick. White is always the safe bet, but these mist colors are a lovely choice if you want to venture to something different.