A traditional bathroom glows in warm sunset light, with an arched tub alcove framed by fluted columns and tied-back striped drapes around a divided-light window. At left, a furniture-style wood vanity with a speckled stone countertop and bronze bridge faucet sits beneath a large mirror; at right, a classic white toilet stands above penny-round stone flooring, while creamy marble wainscot, ochre plaster walls, and ornate brass sconces with frosted glass complete the formal, symmetrical look.

Arched Alcove Bath with Classical Columns

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This traditional bathroom centers on an arched tub alcove framed by fluted columns and striped drapery before a divided-light window. A walnut furniture-style vanity with a granite countertop and bronze bridge faucet pairs with creamy marble wainscot and tub surround. Penny-round stone mosaic flooring and ochre plaster walls warm the scheme, while aged-brass sconces with tulip shades cast a soft, symmetrical, old‑world glow.

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warm ochre plaster walls creamy beige marble with gray veining rich walnut wood tones antique bronze metal accents blue-gray and gold striped curtains

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