We spend so much time thinking about which paint colour, tiles, shower curtains, fittings and, of course, cast iron baths would work best in our bathrooms. But what about art?
The bathroom is either the perfect place for hanging art, or the worst. It’s all about what you want to get from it.
If you love to spend hours of your life soaking in the luxury of your cast iron bath, then hanging some of your favourite art on the walls is a great idea. It gives you the opportunity to really appreciate them while you are fully relaxed.
What’s more, the right art in the right place can have a transformative effect in your bathroom. Whether you go for a gallery-style wall with lots of artwork, or a large painting, or a small piece that holds a special place in your heart, art can help you reinvent your bathroom and enhance the overall composition, guiding the eye through the room.
One downside to putting art in the bathroom is that it is a private room and your guests won't be able to appreciate the work as much as you. Some people love to share the art they own and hiding it away goes against the grain.
What about potential damage from humidity? Some experts say that oil paintings should never be hung in a room where they might be exposed to excessive moisture. However, a large bathroom with plenty of ventilation should be fine. Other artworks can be framed airtight. Ask your framer for advice.
There is no getting away from it… both art and bathing are good for the soul! We’d love to hear about the art you have in your bathroom. In the meantime, here’s some inspiration.
Our Creative Director, Ann Louise Roswald, likes to use art when styling The Cast Iron Bath Company photography shoots in order to add depth and personality to the images. In the examples above and below, she used a series of nudes by the artist
Johanna Halford. Johanna mixes her own paints to add a unique richness to her work. Ann Louise said:
“I used these paintings because, although they are modern, they look and feel hundreds of years old. She makes her paints in the same manner as the Georgian artists, but with modern colours. The dark, moody Farrow & Ball 'Downpipe' and 'Pigeon' painted walls provided the perfect backdrop for the artworks.”
