20 Luxurious French Country Bathroom Ideas

These luxurious designs will make you want to relax and savor your self-care routine.

<p>Christina Schmidhofer Photography</p>

Christina Schmidhofer Photography

The French are known to relish the small moments in life, whether by taking a long afternoon lunch or a warm evening bubble bath. Even if you don’t reside in France, you can channel this way of life with a quick bathroom refresh. By transforming your bathroom into one that mirrors those found in the French countryside, you’ll be transported away to the idyllic landscape whenever you start and end your day.

The French country aesthetic combines organic textures with elegant details to create an inviting yet lavish environment. Find inspiration for your next refresh project using these French country bathroom ideas as your guide.

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Bathroom with Clawfoot Tub

<p>EDMUND BARR </p>

EDMUND BARR 

Perhaps you’ve always yearned for a clawfoot bathtub. If you’re going for the French country aesthetic in your bathroom, now is the time to make your dreams come true! Look for a freestanding tub with extravagant gold feet and pair it with a floor-mounted faucet and candelabra chandelier in matching finishes. Striped farmhouse window valances and a walnut cane-backed chair bring the space back down to earth.

Organic French Country Bathroom

<p>Michael Partenio</p>

Michael Partenio

If you’re a fan of natural materials in your home, give them a French country twist. Choose a double sink vanity in wood with intricately carved legs to add an air of elegance. Bring in other raw materials, like wicker baskets to hold extra towels, and leave pipes exposed for an unfussy look.

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Grand French Country Bathroom

<p>Julie Soefer</p>

Julie Soefer

Floor-to-ceiling wainscotting creates a jaw-dropping statement in this otherwise unassuming bathroom. Aside from the tall antique smoked mirror above the vanity, everything else is kept simple. A marble and chrome pedestal sink, candelabra sconces, and a single, small piece of artwork are all that’s needed to complete this space.

Bathroom with Copper Bathtub

<p>JULIE SOEFER </p>

JULIE SOEFER 

Soak the day away in a sumptuous round copper bathtub underneath an ornate gilded mirror and antique nickel pendant light. While you’re unwinding, imagine peering out at the French countryside through the grand floor-to-ceiling arched window.

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Dreamy French Country Bathroom Details

<p>Christina Schmidhofer Photography</p>

Christina Schmidhofer Photography

A bouquet of pink roses is a must-have in a French country bathroom. These blooms sit atop a marble vanity next to one of the vessel sinks, while vintage wooden mirror and chrome wall-mounted faucet add additional French influences.

Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom

<p>Julie Soefer</p>

Julie Soefer

Rustic decor details, like the natural stone travertine floor tiles and French carved chair, warm up the industrial-style cast iron bathtub. Feminine touches, such as a bouquet of fresh pink flowers on the vanity and sheer sky-high bathroom window curtains, further offset the utilitarian look of the tub.

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French Country Bathroom with Ornate Details

<p>Edmund Barr</p>

Edmund Barr

This bathroom leans into opulence with its intricate details. Diamond-paneled windows, white marble floor and surface tiles, and paneled wood walls create a majestic aesthetic. A few farmhouse features, like the wood seating and distressed area rug, emphasizes the French country style.

Feminine French Country Bathroom

<p>JULIE SOEFER</p>

JULIE SOEFER

Imagine getting dolled up like a queen in this French country bathroom! The makeup vanity alone is idyllic enough to make you want to spend half the morning sitting at it on the tufted stool. The travertine floor tiles and vintage mottled mirror give this space an old-fashioned feel, but the glass-doored shower and crisp cabinetry keep it updated.

Coastal French Country Bathroom

<p>John Granen</p>

John Granen

Nothing is more relaxing than being at the beach, so give your bathroom a coastal refresh inspired by French country style. Pale blue shiplap walls, white pedestal sinks, and vintage details like the candlelight mirrored sconces and blue crystal chandelier create a tranquil space.

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White and Blue French Country Bathroom

<p>Emily Followill</p>

Emily Followill

The floor-to-ceiling floral wallpaper sets the tone in this bathroom. The same blue hue that pops in the pattern was used in the dramatic window treatment just beyond the bathtub. A delicate crystal chandelier, marble tiling, and lattice details on the side of the tub are the icing on the cake in this French country-style space.

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Modern Marble Bathroom

<p>EDMUND BARR </p>

EDMUND BARR 

A marble wall fountain turned into a floating sink in this small bathroom is simply darling. The brass faucet, towel bar, and round mirror featuring scroll leaves stand out amongst the all-white bathroom and powerfully evoke the French countryside aesthetic.

Monochrome French Country Bathroom

<p>Michael Garland</p>

Michael Garland

Stick to a grayscale color scheme for a dramatic monochromatic color scheme. White walls and fixtures are broken up by cream-colored wainscoting and a chair rail, a black-and-white landscape tapestry piece of art, and a whitewashed wood mirror. Don’t neglect to add a vintage French bronze chandelier for a stylish touch.

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White and Gold French Country Bathroom

<p>Brie Williams</p>

Brie Williams

Consider a look like this bathroom to achieve the quintessential French country aesthetic that displays simplicity and grandeur. Enveloped in all white, including the shiplap planks from wall to wall, the only thing to break it up is a few gorgeous gold brass details: an oversized Baroque-style mirror, vintage faucet, and sconce lights.

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French Country Bathtub Nook

<p>Laura Moss</p>

Laura Moss

Taking a relaxing bath is a relaxing part of a self-care routine, so if you have a separate tub, it’s time to make the most of it. This bathroom features a grand bathtub in an alcove, allowing you to soak while enjoying the outdoor views. A dangling crystal chandelier and opulent marble tile surrounding the tub give off an airy feel, while stone floor tiles and a gingham chair keep the room grounded.

Rustic French Country Bathroom

<p>Brie Williams</p>

Brie Williams

Earthy-toned travertine tiling, a cast iron freestanding bathtub, and a Rococo-style console table-turned vanity give this bathroom an old-world ambiance. All of the details perfectly blend to create a space that’s both rustic and royal.

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Traditional French Country Bathroom

<p>Brie Williams</p>

Brie Williams

The overarching atmosphere of this space is laidback thanks to the muted color scheme and soft textures, such as the ottoman beside the bathtub. Yet it still shows off its dramatic side thanks to the designer taking advantage of its tall ceilings. Window curtains and antique wall decor extend as tall as possible, which draws the eyes upwards and creates a dazzling design.

Charming French Country Bathroom

<p>Brie Williams</p>

Brie Williams

It’s easy to envision getting ready each day while sitting at the vanity in a corseted skirted chair or running the bath while sitting in the faux fur and gold-legged stool. Of course, the luxe details are combined with more rustic ones, such as the slate floor tiles and wood double French doors.

French-Inspired Bathroom Art

<p>Tria Giovan</p>

Tria Giovan

This room looks as though it could have been plucked out of a museum with its artistic elements. Everything from the distressed King Louis armchair with plush velvet upholstery to the framed French screen panel painting is pure perfection. Under a barrel ceiling is an arched window with cafe curtains so you can have some privacy while soaking in the freestanding tub.

French Country Bathroom Retreat

<p>Jean Allsopp</p>

Jean Allsopp

Escape the stresses of life by soaking in an intimate French country bathroom just like this one. Surround the space in warm, neutral colors, earthy materials such as wood and leather, and add a coordinating privacy screen for security.

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French Country Powder Room

<p>Fran Brennan Photography</p>

Fran Brennan Photography

Your guests will never want to leave a bathroom like this when visiting. An antique Louis XVI-style commode is the star of the shower, but the other details are darling on their own. The white marble vessel sink with its wall-mounted faucet, the intricate ceramic tile wainscotting, the natural-looking tumbled marble floor tiles, and the wrought iron details come together to create a jaw-dropping powder room.

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