Jessica Alba has always been a master at understated elegance, opting for timeless silhouettes and quality design over showy trends, and her bathroom decor is the perfect example of how this extends from her wardrobe into her home.
The star's neutral bathroom ideas bring together natural materials, subtle textures, and a pared-back palette to create a beautifully calming and cocooning space that promotes relaxation and a feeling of peace.
Homes & Gardens' Bathrooms Editor, Molly Malsom, explains: 'This is a take on a spa bathroom, which feels natural and enduring. Introducing natural materials like wood, which is warm and tactile, brings a different level of texture that plays beautifully here with the limewash paint on the walls, filling the room with layers and dimension.'
I've selected some neutral accessories below as a starting point for getting the look of Jessica Alba's bathroom, as well as shared some advice on how to make this look work in your home.
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In a parquet hickory effect, which is a close match for Jessica Alba's bathroom floor, these bathroom tiles are both beautiful and practical thanks to being made from fully waterproof porcelain.
In a brushed brass finish for the most subtle touch of metallic, this mirror is the perfect addition to a neutral bathroom scheme like Jessica Alba's. It also comes in a variety of sizes to fit your space
A long rustic wooden bowl like this is a beautiful accent piece for a bathroom. Fill it with spare toiletries or rolled us washcloths as seen in Jessica Alba's bathroom for a boutique hotel look.
Part of a range of matching porcelain bathroom accessories, this off-white soap dispenser, made from gently ridged porcelain, is a luxe switch-up that adds an extra texture and tone to your decor.
Rolling up matching washcloths as seen in Jessica Alba's bathroom, is a trick you can steal from hotels to level up your own (or your guest) bathroom. These luxe washcloths in 100% Turkish thick weave cotton are ideal,
In a natural clay pot, this candle comes in two sizes and is the perfect way to create a zen feeling in a neutral bathroom. It features notes of bergamot, smoked incense, green fig, Matcha tea, and cedarwood.
If you like the idea of using pattern in a bathroom, but prefer the neutral look, like Jessica Alba, opting for naturally occurring patterns in organic materials, such as marble with a dark gray veining or wood-grained cabinetry or flooring (try some porcelain wood-effect tiles like the parquet hickory tiles from Home Depot), is a subtle way to incorporate it.
Another, subtle alternative to pattern, but more textural and interesting than painting a wall a solid color, is to try a limewash or unfinished plaster effect. Molly adds: ' the space is subtle and tonal, yet has just the right amount of contrast, thanks to the brass accents and striking marble countertops, to feel visually interesting.'
The elegant arched alcoves further add to the spa-like feel, thanks to the smooth curves, which reflect the silhouette of the freestanding bath and mirror. They also double up as a clever alternative bathroom shelf idea.
Final details, such as sheer curtains and wooden accent pieces, like a decorative wood bowl from Birch Lane, and stoneware or porcelain soap dispensers, add extra texture and layers, for a comforting space that invites you to relax and unwind.
If you love the idea of creating a neutral bathroom like Jessica Alba's, there are plenty of design tips to borrow from luxury spas. Our advice is to keep your focus on natural, yet high-quality materials, texture, and soft lines, with just a few elevated moments to capture the boutique hotel look.
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