Leave Them Exposed

• Rough wood beams offer a touch of texture and visual interest to rustic bathrooms. If that is too much of a cabin or woodsy look for you, stained hardwood beams and posts fit well with a country or traditional theme. Match the stain to your vanity to tie it all together. If the beams are made of metal, decorating around them in an industrial feel makes them a focal point in the room. Using other complementary wood or metal tones in elements such as lighting, fixtures and picture frames creates balance throughout the space.