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Wall covering adds playful touch to bathroom in classic antique home
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In the shower, marble
tiles
in a classic subway pattern play off the striped wallpaper. 'The gray grout pops without feeling harsh and won't yellow like white grout,' Grant points out.
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The designer was charmed by the existing alcove shower, but realized its tiny
opening
felt constricting. 'We went wider and higher, then trimmed it to mimic other doorways in the home,' she says. She also added wainscoting and painted all the wood in Benjamin Moore's Northern Air.
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Farrow & Ball's Closet Stripe
wallpaper
hangs horizontally for a more modern, lighthearted presentation. The horizontal orientation helps expand the small-but-tall space, too.
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The antique, gilded-wood
mirror
is appropriate for the 180-plus-year-old home without feeling fussy, while Ro Sham Beaux-brand globe
sconces
are an updated take on an ageless style. The owner's gold-framed vintage painting was the finishing touch.
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A vintage-inspired
washstand
from RH keeps the room airy; the brass finish infuses warmth. 'The prior chrome hardware made the space feel cold and sterile,' Grant says.
Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
