Do You Want a Vintage Look for Your Bathroom? Here?s How to Do it Right
Modern bathrooms are all the rage, with shiny chrome, grey walls and tiles, and 'modern' accessories and elements that lend a thoroughly sleek, minimalistic, and contemporary look. But whilst bathrooms in a modern style are all well and good, you may be one of those who would like to have a bathroom that's more unique and personalised ? a bathroom which can showcase your individual style. Vintage-style bathrooms tend to be the favoured bathrooms of those who want something more distinctive, and you can have your own vintage bathroom with just a few changes. Here's how to create that vintage-style bathroom you've been dreaming about.
Change the basin, bath, and other major fixtures
If you have the resources, why not go a step higher and change bathroom elements such as the basin and bath? For a completely vintage look, the first element you should change is the bath. A freestanding bath is vintage style at its finest ? and with a claw-foot bath, you definitely can?t go wrong; it's as vintage as vintage can be. Nowadays, they come in all sizes and shapes and are more attractive than ever.
Another bathroom element you can replace is the basin. For a vintage look, replace a contemporary basin with a stand-alone, detached pedestal basin. This brings to mind the Victorian era and can give your bathroom that unique, totally vintage look.
The fixtures you choose can also make a difference. Avoid chrome, as this is often associated with the modern look; instead, choose fixtures and accessories made from other kinds of metal with a ?duller? sheen such as copper, nickel, bronze, and wrought iron.
Make use of vintage lighting
Yes, your bathroom?s overhead light is probably there to stay. But it doesn't mean that you can?t ?dress it up.? In order to have a more vintage feel, you can make use of vintage lighting elements such as chandeliers, sconces, and pendant lights. Place a chandelier in the centre of your bathroom, and it will immediately transform your bathroom. Make sure, though, that the chandelier you choose isn't too big, or it will overwhelm the space. Light sconces are also popular, and so are lanterns, votive lights, and other lights which have noticeable fittings made of metal.
Other accessories and accoutrements
Every little detail counts when it comes to completing your bathroom?s vintage look. Your bathroom mirror can be replaced with an ornate, vintage-style mirror (complete with carvings and a gilded look, if you want). You can also install a few key wooden items, such as wooden cupboards and shelving, and make use of old-fashioned mason jars for storing soaps and other toiletries. A potted plant or two will make your bathroom look more attractive and will complete your bathroom?s vintage appeal.