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Wood Blinds, Accessories Wood Blinds, Accessories From "Weekend Decorating" episode WDC-212

Golden finishes this elegant bathroom with attractive wood blinds for the window and a few well-chosen accents...

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Figure A

If you love the look of plantation shutters but find them to be too expensive, you can get a plantation-style look by installing 3-inch-slat wood blinds. As Golden explains, these are ideal for a bathroom since they won't hold in moisture like a fabric window treatment. Here the louvers are actually 3 1/2 inches, giving the room a soft, contemporary feel (figure A). When the shutters are open, they allow more light to infiltrate the room; closed, they provide complete privacy.

Figure B

When choosing bathroom accessories, the key to a perfect finished look is to be selective and "edit" your accent choices. Keep in mind that bath accessories should be both decorative and functional. Here they include:

• Fench milled soaps (figure B) in shades that complement the honed marble.

• Decorative vanity containers to hold bath essentials, including cotton balls and swabs (figures C and D).

Figure C

Figure D

• A vase with dried branches to add a natural touch (figure E). This natural element is also echoed in a container of river rocks that matches the color palette of the room.

• A decorative clock (figure F).

Figure E

Figure F

	Figure G
	Figure H

• Bronze lighting fixtures that add richness to the room and define the his and hers sinks (figure G).

And what a transformation -- this dramatically updated bath (figure H is sure to provide a tranquil, refreshing retreat for years to come...