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If you are thinking of refurbishing or even just refreshing the interiors of your mountain home, this article will provide you with plenty of practical tips and style solutions for furnishing your mountain bathroom. From cabins to chalets, modern apartments to family homes, your high-altitude refuge deserves a welcoming and functional bathroom where nature meets design, and comfort is inspired by the unique atmosphere of the mountains.
Without further ado, here are our style tips and ideas for furnishing the bathroom in your mountain abode.
Every detail of a mountain home bathroom should reflect the inextricable link between nature and wellbeing: this is the key to creating a warm and relaxing space.
Like in all rooms in a mountain home, natural materials also dominate the bathroom. First and foremost, wood, which is perfect for the floors, furniture or wall panelling. You can pair it with natural stone and marble, or, if it is practicality you are after, with wood- or stone-effect porcelain stoneware, ideal for combining aesthetics with easy cleaning and maintenance.
Among the distinctive features of your mountain bathroom you can include extra-thick surfaces, perfect for adding a sense of robustness to the space and its textures.
Whether in solid wood, natural stone or natural marble, they help bring out the rustic character of the room. That’s not all, they are also ideal for supporting countertop sinks, another excellent addition to your mountain home bathroom. In more modern versions, as well as in natural materials you can choose them in natural-effect stoneware or HPL: practical and resistant, they go perfectly with the mountain style.
If you don’t like the traditional forms of countertop sinks, no need to worry: Arcom’s more modern solutions also include Uniko, a freestanding washbasin with a sculpted design and wood finish, perfect for creating the warm and textured mood typical of mountain bathrooms.
In addition to prioritising warm surfaces, don’t forget to add soft fabrics and choose a colour palette inspired by nature – beiges, greys and greens in all their variations – which elevates the sensation of comfort and wellbeing.
Below is a selection of Arcom lacquered colours: Argilla, Pistacchio, Alga and Muschio for a palette inspired by the mountains. Different shades of green that combine effortlessly with materials like wood and stone to create relaxing and regenerating atmospheres.
Don’t forget about lighting either.
First of all, make the most of natural light coming in from windows or dormers, perhaps protecting your privacy with the addition of light bathroom curtains in linen or cotton, materials that allow the light to pass through without making rooms too dark or gloomy.
As for artificial lighting, add warm and soft lights, perfect for creating a mellow and relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom. You can go for smoked glass or burnished metal pendant lamps, wall lights that delicately illuminate the mirror areas, or small hidden LED spotlights that create interesting reflections on the surfaces.
There are lots of different ways of furnishing a mountain home.
But although the decor may change – whether more traditional or more modern – the underlying principle of creating warm, welcoming spaces in harmony with nature remains the same.
With that in mind, here are three style ideas for a mountain bathroom bursting with character:
Three different visions united by the same spirit: that of recreating the authentic and welcoming essence of the mountains in the bathroom, too.
Designing a mountain bathroom means striking the right balance between functionality, comfort and style. Often compact or characterised by visible beams and sloping ceilings, it is important to enhance these spaces with bespoke solutions and materials that dialogue with the environment.
In small bathrooms, wall-hung furniture, as ever, compact washbasins and large mirrors add light and create space. In more spacious bathrooms, meanwhile, you can push the boat out a little more: for example, the bathtub and shower can be fitted in the same room to create a little domestic wellness area so you don’t have to choose between relaxation and practicality.
The materials also influence the perception of the space: a pale wood floor or natural stone wall in a mountain bathroom can become the focal point of the space, adding depth and aesthetic warmth.
In the following Arcom composition, the combination of wood panelling and wooden bathroom furniture is a good example: the wood warms the space without being overbearing, creating the right balance between a modern style and more a rustic feel. The wood parquet, another must-have, creates a pleasant surface underfoot and helps make the environment even warmer and more welcoming.
Complete it with soft rugs in neutral shades or shaggy models for an irresistible touch of hygge.
Last but no less important: let the mountains in. Large windows, dormers or panoramic openings are a real game changer, even in the bathroom. Because, let’s be honest, there is nothing more regenerating than a shower or hot bath with a mountain view.
As mentioned, when it comes to furnishing a mountain home, wood is always the go-to material – and the bathroom is no exception (that’s right: wood in the bathroom is a valid option, check out this article). In fact, no other material is as effective at transmitting the feeling of warmth and authenticity that makes the mountain environment so unique.
The most popular woods?
Fir, primarily, but also oak, walnut, larch and ash: all perfect for creating a natural and welcoming style. If you are a “purist” and you love the all-wood look, to give your bathroom a modern touch choose clean and linear shapes in which the veins and knots of the wood stand out.
Don’t forget that the real beauty of wood is its variety: every table tells a different story with its knots and veins, but also with its colours. So feel free to play around with contrasts and combine different woods – the important thing is that you have a harmonious and consistent colour scheme that conveys balance and continuity.
Light-coloured woods, like natural or bleached oak, brighten and add a touch of delicacy to the room, evoking the Nordic style in particular that is so popular in mountain homes. Paired with white walls or walls in soft tones like beige, they delicately reflect the light and warm the room completely naturally.
Meanwhile, darker woods – like walnut or Orzo oak (as shown in the Arcom idea that follows) – are perfect for those that want a more rustic and textured feel to their bathroom, adding depth and elegance to the space.
These shades go really well with natural stone walls or stone-effect coverings, creating sophisticated and timelessly elegant contrasts.
If, on the other hand, you prefer a more contemporary mountain bathroom, use eucalyptus wood: its dark, sophisticated finish adds character and an on-trend touch, and is perfect for a modern mountain-style bathroom.
The soft, warm lights built into the mirrors or furniture magically recreate the mellow atmosphere of a mountain hut. And if these aren’t enough, don’t hold back on the candles.
Like in the composition that follows: the pendant lamp creates a warm amber glow reminiscent of the colour of mountain sunsets. The decor is completed with burnished metal accessories that emphasise the rustic character of mountain style, and practical footstools in wood or soft fabric.
Having carefully chosen the materials, furniture and lights, it is time to focus on the accessories, details that have both a functional and a decorative role. Soap dishes, dispensers and cups, preferably in stone or ceramic and in neutral shades like grey and butter, add a natural and elegant touch to the room.
Choose shelves in natural or brushed wood or, alternatively, in metal, ideally in earthy colours or shades inspired by nature, like our Blade shelf with multifunctional cup. They’re the perfect place for candles, bottles or plants.
Another must-have are wicker or rattan baskets, perfect for storing linen or folded towels.
Finally, you can complete your composition with dark wood or metal trays for organising skincare products or your favourite perfumes or bathroom essences: practical, attractive and perfectly in tune with the mountain style.
Pine, white musk or cedarwood scented candles create a comforting, homely vibe that immediately warms the atmosphere also from a sensory perspective. Small decorative vases in frosted glass, terracotta or matt ceramics can be filled with dry branches, ferns or eucalyptus to add a natural feel.
A few prints of plants or mountain landscapes or little pictures in wooden frames to decorate the wall next to the mirror make the space even more inviting and personal.
Finally, to double down on comfort, add a few footstools in fabric (preferably bouclé), boiled wool or faux fur: great surfaces for towels or robes, they can also be used to create little relaxation corners, like in a real spa.
Of Arcom’s various accessories, we recommend the wooden bench: the perfect surface space next to the bath, or even at the entrance to the house for bags and scarves or as a place for taking off shoes and boots.
Recapping: furnishing the bathroom of a mountain home means rediscovering beauty in the simple things, indulging in authentic materials and a slower way of life.
It’s about creating a warm, comfortable place inspired by nature, a room in which design meets tradition and every detail speaks of balance and wellbeing.
Wood, absolute protagonist of this style, remains the most evocative and sensory choice.
And, yes, you can also use it in the bathroom, thanks to modern treatments that guarantee its resistance and long-lasting durability.
The right choice of wood, paired with stone, natural fabrics and textured finishes, creates a warm and sophisticated vibe, transforming the mountain bathroom into a little corner of wellbeing.
For more inspiration, check out the Arcom collections: you’ll find the perfect materials and colour palettes to create your modern mountain bathroom.
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