Tips for Creating a Vintage-Style Bathroom

 

Most of the time, people just want functional bathrooms. They are mostly viewed as places you “get in and get out” for a particular task which is either related to hygiene or bodily functions. Sometimes, they are the places where one gets ready for some occasion. But due to the typically limited square footage, most vanity mirrors and cabinets are relegated to bedrooms. However, even though bathrooms need to fulfill a certain function. It doesn’t mean they cannot look chic, and the latest interior trends in Sydney are all about old-fashioned throwbacks. If this style suits you, here are some tips for creating a vintage-style bathroom. 

Start thinking large-scale

In order to get the vintage-style bathroom of your dreams, you have to start thinking large-scale. You have to consider limited color scheme options when it comes to vintage tiles that can cover your walls – if you want genuine and preserved materials with a specific texture, you’ll have to pick one out of an array of hues that is not as diverse as those on offer for modern-style bathrooms. Most of the time, it’s best if you go for bright colors – white is always a reliable basic option, and you are guaranteed to find vintage tiles with elegant weathered micro-cracks that ooze personality.

Find a clawfoot tub

Of course, if you want a real vintage-style bathroom, there is one particular centerpiece that is non-negotiable – and that is a clawfoot porcelain tub. Installing it is not the most complicated endeavor if you hire the right experts. But finding one at a reasonable price might be a harder task. This is why it is important to start a search for this piece long before renovating and look into every venue you can possibly think of. Clawfoot tubs are made of porcelain which makes them very easy to clean. And they add that touch of class to a bathroom that cannot quite be matched by any other vintage element.

Consider custom details

Everybody likes to add a personal touch. Each room with a unique atmosphere is proof that somebody poured their heart and soul into a variety of design details, and the same should go for your bathroom. There are two ways you can approach this issue of stylistic details. On the one hand, you can invite experts for bathroom renovations from Sydney and utilize their experience in crafting custom designed bathrooms and their services.

On the other hand, you can use the advantages of modern technology to browse the internet in search of inspiration and visit a variety of retailers or even Sydney flea markets for the best bargains on used vintage details – like doorknobs, faucets, gaudy mirror frames, etc. Your imagination is the limit.

Search for a pedestal sink

Detached pedestal sinks are a dying breed, which is truly a waste because they are so elegant. Even though they harken back to the era before widespread indoor plumbing, they can be attached to your bathroom pretty efficiently as a prime example of a hybrid of old and new. If you are looking for really beautiful types of pedestal sinks, look into the post-Victorian era, the style that was prominent in the first two decades of the twentieth century.

A tank and a chain

Finally, if you want your bathroom to have a consistent look. You should definitely go with vintage in your choice of toilet. It can still have some modern features built into it, but it’s the outside that counts. Add a detached tank that hangs high above the toilet, to which it is connected with beautiful copper piping. And attach a long chain with a handle so you can flush without tiptoeing.

A well-decorated bathroom can create a relaxing atmosphere and a sense of class. With vintage details added to the mix, an eclectic décor can ooze with a warmth that previously appeared unachievable in a space covered in cold tiles and metal pipes. However, when you decide to go vintage, you have to pay close attention to two factors. That the elements come from the same time period (for consistency) and that the materials used are well preserved (for durability).