Timeless bathroom ideas to inspire your new scheme
Posted on 15th April 2021
There’s something dreamy about a classic design, right? Whether you want to teleport to the English countryside or transform your scheme to include that period drama-inspired feel, I’ve got good news – you can recreate that timeless traditional look in your bathroom too.
The key to a stunning traditional bathroom is to go for the classic fittings and fixtures with an aged feel. Begin with a traditional basin, a roll-top bath in metallic finishes, brass radiators and old-school taps and mixers. Then, tie the look together with wall panelling or floral waterproof wallpaper and a grand baroque-style mirror above your washbasin.
Remember to let your creativity flow and have fun when designing your new scheme – you can even add Art Deco influences, or industrial finishes to your new bathroom for a nod to on-trend styles.
Ready to start your moodboard? Scroll down to get your dose of traditional bathroom inspiration and screenshot your favourites…
This bathroom features classic period styling with a roll-top bath, white ceramic double basin unit, traditional radiator and window shutters, paired with a Nova Graphite star patterned monochrome tiles, from £60 per sq m, from Ca’ Pietra.This tin boat bath, £4032, from BC Designs, together with the Booth & Co by VADO classic shower head, oozes a traditional feel. Plus, the best bit is that it will maintain the water temperature much longer than baths made from other materials.If your floorboards aren’t quite up to scratch but renewing them isn’t an option, hard-wearing floor paint is a clever alternative in a traditional bathroom. Use cool white shades, with touches of wood, stone and chrome-finish brassware to give your space a relaxing feel. Orbit towel rail, from £558, Bisque. Cladding walls with faux tongue-and-groove panelling and adding a marble topped double washstand will give even the most contemporary home plenty of classic appeal. Chichester washstand, from £1875, and Brunswick wall light, £72, both Neptune.A simple way to get that classic look is to go for aged brass accents for your radiator, wall lights and bath mixer. Regency heated towel rail in unlacquered brass, £1500, CP Hart.If you have a large window, or a nice alcove, place your bath there to enjoy the views and a relaxing soak. How gorgeous is this Westminster vanity suite, £3521, featuring the Eaton heated towel rail, £1836, from Rutland London? You don’t have to go the wall panelling route to create e classic bathroom scheme. Try a mix of wall and flooring tiles that complement the traditional fittings and fixtures. Milano Legend traditional bathroom suite with freestanding bath, toilet and pedestal basin, £874.99, The Big Bathroom Shop.If you’re after tradition with a bit of a twist, a freestanding bath with a metallic burnished finish will add a touch of Edwardian elegance to your scheme, like the Geminus Plinth bath from Albion, from £1917.Floral wallpaper, wall panelling, classic fittings and luxurious metallic accents are set to take you back in time. Granley basin with Penrose bath, Heritage Bathrooms.Drummonds was interior designer Róisín Lafferty’s first choice when looking for classic fittings. The traditional fittings and fixtures together with the deep regal blue and marble surfaces create a timeless two-tone design.Scavolini’s Baltimora collection, with Black Matt lacquered doors, together with veined marble countertops, a dark wood floor and painted tub add that feeling of romantic decadence to this design. Prices for a bathroom start at £5000.Choose a bath that stands the test of time and works well in both modern and traditional spaces, like the Amiata bath, from £3485, Victoria + Albert Baths. Image: Olivia Carswell
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