25 stylish country bathrooms with a rustic edge

If there was ever a bathroom designed to celebrate its natural surrounds, this is it. This outdoor bathhouse at The Burrows in Swansea, Tasmania, can only be accessed from the garden or deck and, with doors that open at either end, it gives you the feeling of bathing outdoors. Salvaged elements like the clawfoot bath, found in a friend’s shed and restored by the couple, the chandelier, and the Art Deco doors imbue the space with rustic charm.

Colour-drenched in a deep forest green shade, the bold and eclectic bathroom of model Rachel Waller’s lakeside home features a salvaged Art Deco sink and decorated antique chest, sourced from the UK.

A statement copper bathtub proudly sits at the centre of this spacious bathroom within a lovingly restored Georgian homestead in Tasmania. Gold-framed paintings hang above the fireplace, imbuing the space with extra country character.

A gentle green palette in the form of floral wallpaper and green accent pieces features within the elegant bathroom of this characterful Federation-era Queenslander.

The freestanding bath at Marge’s Cottage in Poowong, VIC, enjoys a rural view like no other. In the centre of the generously-sized room, a chandelier hangs from high pressed metal ceilings.

Following extensive renovations, the bathroom at Bimlow Cottage now enjoys floods of natural light and some showstopping chequered floor tiles from Jatana Interiors.

In the bathroom of bee farmers, Roger and Hayley Mason, a repurposed silky oak cabinet is used as a vanity, and exposed copper pipes make a feature above. The serene, calming palette is one that is carried throughout the rest of this charming Toowoomba worker’s cottage.

Giving a warming, rustic luxe feel, brick paved floors play host to a clawfoot tub within this Byron hinterland home known as ‘The Perch’. Beyond the double timber and mottled glass doors, an outdoor shower awaits.

A soft, neutral palette creates a sense of calm within this relaxed and stately family home in Vancouver. Sleek wall sconces and drapery around the white clawfoot tub add to the air of elegance.

The adjoining ensuite of this guest bedroom at The Post Office in Waratah embraces the romanticism of yesteryear, with its hotel-style layout, clawfoot tub, pretty pink pedestal sink and gilded mirror.

Green, glossy wall tiles from Lucciola Menta add some texture to the bathroom of this revitalised Tasmanian homestead. An antique cabinet, which now serves as a timber-topped vanity, speaks to the character of the home.

Salvaged doors lead to the pretty ensuite in this charming weatherboard home in the Blue Mountains, while subway tiles bring a modern edge to the space.

In this 1915 Queenslander, colour and pattern are used to great effect, including in the pastel-hued bathroom, where the owner splashed Piranesi Pink by Annie Sloan on the walls and put in a gorgeous clawfoot bathtub, sourced from Gumtree.

You’d never guess that this fully-fledged country-style bathroom was located within the converted train carriage studio of potter, Lydia Cambareri. Pressed metal detailing, a clawfoot freestanding bath, vintage chandelier and classic-look floor tiles add to the character of the space.

Following a full restoration, this 1887 homestead in the Northern Rivers now artfully blends old and new, offering plenty of character alongside modern luxuries, as exemplified by this modern, country-style bathroom.

A bold and moody palette steals the show in the revitalised country bathroom of Seymour House. The dark statement tiles provide an eye-catching contrast with the antique-style brass tapware.

Making another strong case for incorporating second-hand pieces is the stylish bathroom of this vintage-laden home in Port Stephens, NSW. An old dresser forms the vanity, tying in with the timber stool and wicker basket.

This dual-toned bathroom makes a statement with its timber panelling painted in Dulux Congo Brown and Porter’s Paints Castelvetrano; an earthy palette that seamlessly ties into the home’s countryside setting.

This modern barn-style house may be a new build, but the use of recycled timber, natural finishes, and vintage decor gives it a timeworn feel.

Talk about a view! In the dreamy bathroom of this heritage cottage in St Helens, Tasmania, a restored copper bath adds to the rustic charm of the home, while bi-fold windows ensure you can really soak in those water vistas.

Pretty botanical wallpaper from Brunschwig & Fils makes a statement in this sophisticated powder room in a Southern Highlands home. An antique mirror adds a touch of old-world elegance to the space.

This historic bungalow in Blackbutt, Queensland, is full of country charm, including in the bathroom, where exposed pipework, timber panelling and framed Australiana artworks imbue the space with rustic style.

Hanging plants have turned this shower in a converted shearer’s shed in Jugiong into a calming rainforest. Casement windows provide leafy views and plenty of airflow in the space, while touches of timber add to the country feel.

Blue and white floral tiles by Alice Wildflower set the backdrop to this refined country bathroom at the renovated Banongill Station. “The bath is original, it was removed from another bathroom and re-enamelled,” says one of the homeowners.

At Borradale Homestead in Tasmania, guests can enjoy sinking into a clawfoot tub by a crackling fire. An expansive window captures impeccable rural views; we couldn’t imagine a more idyllic place for a soak.