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Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Blake Lively’s Bathroom Transforms a Usually Clinical Space Into a Warm, Art-Filled Retreat With Vintage Paintings and Unexpected Design Choices

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While many choose to hang art in conventional places, I love the unexpectedness of a canvas hanging in a unique setting. Whether it's a small still life in a kitchen or a large landscape in a bathroom, decorating with art is the perfect way to inject personality into a space.

While the question of 'should you display art in a bathroom?' is often disputed, Blake Lively's space has convinced me that the answer should always be yes. Featuring a gallery wall of vintage paintings and plenty of wood panelling, the bathroom is surprisingly cozy, proving the power of unrestricted, unexpected design.

Blake's bathroom is undeniably unique; in fact, at first glance, I wasn't sure if it was a bathroom at all.

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Blake's bathroom is surprisingly cozy. From the wooden beams to the gallery wall, it's a refreshingly inviting space reminiscent of a country cabin. While the architecture adds to its charm, the vintage paintings are an unexpected yet might addition that couldn't be easier to take inspiration from.

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Despite being unexpected, Blake's paintings are a charming addition that makes all the difference in her bathroom. Each is different yet similar in subject, making the simple display of three pictures feel intentional and cohesive.

Hung in vintage frames, much like the Willa Antiqued Wood Photo Frame from Magnolia, the portraits have patina and a lived-in feel that give the bathroom real character and warmth. All natural landscapes depicting sunlit wood scenes, Blake's paintings are the perfect choice for a bathroom, a source of relaxation and uplift in the morning and before bed.

Reminiscent of a vintage bathroom, the wooden beams and ceiling only add to the room's warmth and homely feel. Paired with an Art Deco-style sconce (much like this Double Mid Century Scandinavian Glass Wall Sconce from 1st Dibs), the bathroom feels more like a dressing or powder room. Filled with homely pieces, it proves there's no such thing as too much.

While some would prefer to hang art in more conventional rooms like a living room or hallway, Blake's bathroom proves the power of even just a few canvases in this space. They give the room a cozy, inviting feel that entices you to take a breath and relax.

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