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Designing abeautiful bathroomthat feels both pristine and welcoming is a surprisingly tricky endeavor.

While you want your space to feel clean and fresh, you also need some added textures and layers.

Otherwise, its easy for this space to feel more clinical thanspa-like.

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But they get a bad rap in the bathroom, and were not so sure the hate is deserved.

And no, it won’t inevitably get gross.

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Brittny Buttonis an interior designer and the founder of Button Atelier.

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Keeping your floor dry and slip-free is what abath matis for, after all.

Take a look at your current design plan, and attempt to imagine what elements would enhance the space.

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As Button points out, its a great way to create cohesion in the space.

Choose a fabric thats anti-mildew, ultra washable, and designed for durability, she says.

She notes that microfiber or cotton might be your best bet.

It’s a fair concern, but Button assures us this doesnt have to be the case.