10 country bath essentials

1 Custom cabinetry maximizes every inch of space. For example, tiny cupboards tucked beside the toilet create perfect storage.

2 Large windows were planned to offer views of a nearby lake—a better option than the usual tiny frosted windows installed for privacy.

3 Burnished fixtures with dramatic patina offset the room’s pale palette.

4 intage-look pendant lighting might seem an unusual choice for a bathroom (top), but Cooper-Smith’s choice provides perfect vintage appeal.

5 Cooper-Smith cleverly switched up the sizes of the floor and shower tiles for dramatic impact.

6 Dark wood window frames and trim maintain a formal country sensibility.

7 Separate tub and shower stalls are the new country bath must-haves (this one at right is a steam shower with a number of body sprays!), space and budget permitting.

8 Large framed mirrors, oversized and made-to-order, are a luxurious touch that Cooper-Smith enthusiastically indulges in. This one (top) reflects an uninterrupted view of the serene lake outside the home.

9 A flat-screen TV is the ultimate in bathroom bliss. Cooper-Smith likes them because they fit unobtrusively into virtually any bathroom decorating scheme.

10 The ceiling-mounted rain shower was installed in addition to a handheld showerhead. The duo is important in this home, owned by a family that enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle—and has the aching muscles to prove it.

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