Installingwood flooringin bathrooms used to be considered a big no-no.
Has this all changed with new treatments available for wood flooring?
Read manufacturer’s literature carefully if you are considering natural wood flooring for a bathroom.
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For many people, the style benefits are worth the risks.
Wood is warm, stylish, and beautiful.
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Hardwood floors come in differentcolorsand styles, making it a perfect choice for a variety of decor projects.
And they are virtually immune to damage from moisture and standing water.
The wood floor is the secret to making this space work.
AMW Design Studio
By adding something natural and organic, the bathrooms look accessible and welcoming, rather than shocking and alienating.
A high, peaked ceiling makes this bathroom especially expansive.
The high-gloss finish on flooring this dark provides a look similar to that of natural stone.
Tracery Interiors
This look both reinforces the Gothic style while offering a contrast with the matte, fabric-look wallpaper.
The water goes between the slats to a drainage tray underneath.
The medium-dark shade has an Asian feel to it, like something you’d find in a Bali spa.
AlsoCAN Architects
The rest of the design is minimal and functional, yet warm and inviting.
Such usage requires a wood that can accept frequent soaking, such as oil-treated teak or redwood.
The hex marble tile is an especially stylish touch that beautifully contrasts with the brass plumbing hardware.
Studio DB
The warm, welcoming glow of a hardwood floor brings it all together to make for a relaxing space.
In a space where both showering and bathing occur, take care to protect wood floors against standing water.
The Roman shade and antique silver mirror add elegance to this cozy space.
Lorraine G. Vale
The visible veining on the marble makes for an interesting texture, too.
This bathroom byGonterman Constructionfeatures lots of natural light and open, uncluttered space.
A white Roman shade provides privacy when needed.
Kathryn Scott Design Studio
A custom herringbone plank floor like this will require a lot of attention to keep it water-resistant.
The wood tones of the flooring are echoed by the room trim and picture moldings.
That wooden separator screen pulls the whole together by providing privacy and adding style to the space.
Michelle Berwick Design
Prefinished wood flooring planks can be especially tricky to use in a bathroom.
Note the beveled edges, which can collect standing water unless spills are immediately soaked up.
The herringbone wood floor ties everything together by recalling the cabinet and wall beams.
Carden Cunietti
Two rugs keep your feet warm on a cold winter morning.
Wood-Look Porcelain?
This small bathroom with white subway tile uses what gives the impression of a distressed wood flooring.
Gonterman Construction
However, notice how the flooring covers the entire shower floor.
This is a perfect example of how porcelain tile can convincingly look like natural wood.
Mark Jordan Architecture & Design
Kim Lewis Design
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Jennifer Bunsa Design Studio
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