A farmhouse inspired bathroom will always be a popular design trend, loved for its relaxed yet stylish demeanour. This style of bathroom can suit almost any period of property, it’s versatile and can be interpreted however you want.
Prepare to be inspired with over 20 + gorgeous farmhouse bathroom ideas which are packed full of tips on how to recreate this in your own bathroom, whether you’re renovating or just ready to pick up a paint brush!
21 Charming & Rustic Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas To Inspire You
1.Shiplap
Shiplap is a fresh way to uplift the walls of any bathroom, it lends perfectly to the farmhouse look.
Although, too much shiplap throughout a house can be seen as being dated, especially as trends finish through their cycle. Shiplap can be used on both the walls and ceilings, usually a mix of horizontal and vertical placements.
But don’t overdo it. Shiplap is seen a LOT in farmhouse bathrooms, but it is not imperative to still help achieve the look.
2. Rustic Stone Sinks
It’s all about incorporating rustic elements into this style of bathroom and a stone sink set in a natural or moody cabinet is the perfect setup.
There’s something about them that just completes the bathroom, combine with other natural elements such as greenery and organic towels.
3. Natural Sink Dressers
It’s all about the old, upcycled and natural for the bathroom when it comes to what you set your sink on. Generally speaking, natural sink dressers are great where the sink is set on top of the counter rather than being inset.
Facebook marketplace is great for picking up old cabinet style dressers that can be upcycled in a cost effective way. Ones with drawers and openings like the below are great for displaying towels, and toilet rolls in a rustic way.
4. Alternative Ceiling
You don’t want to exhaust your farmhouse bathroom with shiplap, there are alternatives! We’re not talking about plain ceilings.
Ceilings with visual interest really help to draw your attention. This wooden ceiling is a perfect example of a farmhouse bathroom.
It’s using a natural material for the ceiling, whilst the dark wood contrasts so perfectly with the white shiplap and fittings in the room. There is no better farmhouse bathroom example than this beauty!
5. Mosaic Tiling
Gorgeous tiling is a must have in a farmhouse bathroom. Don’t shy away from pattern, the idea is for it to contrast beautifully with the neutral walls and natural elements in the room.
Monochrome is a common choice, it brings definition and modernity, and it looks fab against greenery in the room too.
6. Add A Vintage Style Mirror
Pictured below is our very own small Victorian bathroom that we transformed into a farmhouse inspired space.
Setting the tone with a white color palette, shiplap and patterned floor tiles, a vintage mirror over the sink is the perfect finishing touch, sporting both angular and curved lines that create a gorgeous juxtaposition.
7. Elevate Interest With Tiles
You should never use just tiles or just shiplap throughout a space, vary interest by combining the two as shown below. By using the same tone on the tiles, it flows through effortlessly whilst adding extra visual intrigue.
Zellige style tiles are a popular choice for farmhouse bathrooms, loved for their imperfect, perfect nature.
8. Jack and Jill Sinks
If you have the space, Jack and Jill sinks are a fabulous way to make the most of a farmhouse bathroom. Plus, it means extra countertop and storage space for each of you!
Blue is a gorgeous color to introduce to a farmhouse scheme, it brings a modern touch to a predominantly black and white scheme.
9. Defining Black Accents
You may have guessed it, but black accents are a defining characteristic of a farmhouse bathroom. Not only does it ground an all white scheme, but it brings that lovely dose of modernity with it too.
Use black through hardware details, mirrors, lighting and decor accessories.
10. Brick Slip Wall
Bring a really rustic feel to your farmhouse bathroom by installing brick slip tiles for an instant tactile feel. A great alternative to shiplap, and it brings both warmth and texture into the equation.
Brick slip looks best on a single accent wall, as shown below to avoid it overpowering the room.
11. A Vintage Twist
I’m a huge fan of adding a more vintage twist to a farmhouse scheme, styled perfectly in the inspiration below.
The unique gallery wall brings character, colour and warmth to the white walls. Make a beeline for antique stores and Facebook Marketplace to acquire different vintage frames.
12. Upcycle An Old Dresser
Sure, new vanity units are nice, but have you seen a more authentic, farmhouse vanity than this?
Reworking a dresser, the aged wood brings immense character, grounding the bathroom for a true focal piece.
13. Horizontal Shiplap
Whilst installing shiplap vertically adds the illusion of height to a room, adding the panels horizontally can also make a bathroom feel larger than it is.
Whilst different tiles are used in the shower enclosure, they’re laid in the same direction for a flawless cross over.
14. Introduce Antiques
The perfect finishing touches to a farmhouse scheme are antique, vintage pieces.
They elevate the look and bring the right amount of character and depth that will stand out against an all white color scheme.
15. Use A Soft White Color Scheme
White is one of the main colors in a farmhouse scheme, it’s fresh and easy to work with.
Whilst bright white can be tempting, try to choose an off-white which is sympathetic to the light your room receives. For cool, north facing bathrooms, opt for whites with a subtle yellow, pink, red or green undertone. For sunny south facing spaces, look for whites with a grey or blue undertone.
16. Layered Lighting
Layering your lighting is a huge trend for 2025, this involves using a series of different lights to create a cozy and ambient feel. This is so important in a bathroom where the role of the room can change throughout the day.
Think of adding targeted wall lights to your sink area, and a pendant light in the centre of the ceiling, or elsewhere if you have a bath in an area like shown in the below bathroom. It goes without saying that candles are an excellent addition too!
17. Introduce Cozy Textiles
Play with pattern and colors on your shower curtain and towels, farmhouse doesn’t require maximalist, bold patterns, but the intentional patterns used here are thoughtful and help to create a tactile feel.
Stripes, check and gingham are all popular patterns associated with this design trend.
18. Barn Sliding Door
I’m a huge fan of sliding doors in a bathroom as they can make a small bathroom feel even larger, giving you even more real estate to play with, without having to worry about a door swing.
Barn doors with a black sliding track = the ultimate farmhouse bathroom look.
19. Industrial Steel Fittings Finish The Look
Steel or chrome fittings and fixtures can be a great alternative to using black as your grounding accent. They add an industrial feel which is synonymous with farmhouse style, perfect for sunny south facing rooms as they help to balance the intensity of the sun.
20. Brick Slips & Black Accents
Another example of how effective brick slips can look behind a sink, it instantly draws your eye in and really makes a feature out of your bathroom.
21. A British Twist
There are so many variations to farmhouse style, and perhaps you want to add more of a vintage, British twist by incorporating some half wall panelling and wallpaper into the mix.
If white feels too clinical, green is another great alternative to explore. An incredibly soothing color that pretty much works in any room, no matter the orientation.
I don’t know, but I just adore a farmhouse bathroom. They’re versatile and can be taken in the direction that suits the period of your property.
If you opt for a farmhouse bathroom, you’re going to want this interior style to flow gently through the rest of your house though! Take a look at my very own Victorian bathroom renovation which has been designed with this gorgeous farmhouse style in mind, I love it!
