Farmhouse design style is characterized by minimal accessories and practical materials. Farmers who switched from an outhouse to indoor plumbing didn’t focus on ornate details or superfluous items; they often converted a spare bedroom or attic into a simple bathroom. This meant the layouts were not what we see today, and re-purposed furniture was often used. Attics often have sloping roof lines, so adding faux roof lines can help reinforce the farmhouse style in a modern bathroom.
Claw-foot bathtubs are common since they were practical when the farmhouse style originated.
Sink choices in farmhouse design include trough sinks, apron-front sinks (farmhouse sinks), and pedestal sinks.
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Hexagonal tiles are often used in farmhouse bathrooms because they are cheap (the criteria farmers use when picking tile). This example also shows great use of a re-purposed kitchen cabinet. Furniture from other rooms was usually dragged in to hold towels and toiletries in original farmhouses.
Vanities weren’t common in original farmhouse bathrooms, but they are often a necessity in modern bathrooms. Distressed cabinets are practical but won’t seem out of place in a farmhouse design.
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