Many people assume that when you are designing a bathroom, it simply has to have a modern theme. After all, bathrooms are a quite new addition to homes, as even in the 1950s, people would take baths next to a fireplace in a tub.
However, there are ways to add the more traditional aesthetic of homes to a more modern room design, and here, you will be walked through how you can make your bathroom look more Victorian.
Standing Bath
Going back to the tub analogy, if you want to create a Victorian bathroom, you need to have a bathtub that stands alone. So, try to opt for one that has legs and a round bottom if you can. For the exterior of the bath, try to choose porcelain or even metal, like tin or copper, depending on your color scheme. When looking at the feet, try to make them look a bit over the top, and try to have dragon claw feet fitted, as this will allow more support and help with the Victorian theme.
Pedestal Basins
For pulling off a Victorian theme, you don’t want a pedestal that merges into a larger vanity counter. You want one that can stand alone, much like the bath, and has a minimal design. White and silver basins are ideal for emphasizing the Victorian look, and, of course, the basin should be placed underneath a mirror. With the taps on both the basin and the bath, try to avoid the faucets that have a lift option and choose ones that require being turned. You can choose the faucets to be as extravagant as you want, as that will add to the higher-end Victorian theme.
Minimal Toilet
OK, so even the highest-end Victorian bathrooms didn’t have running water, and they didn’t have toilets. That doesn’t mean you have to use a chamber pot or that you have to start using public toilets!
Much like the other more modern fixtures, you can add to the vibe of the room with a toilet, which is minimalist in design. A simple porcelain bowl will suffice, and if it has a wooden lid, that will add to the theme of the room. Try to avoid plastic, and don’t even think of anything that is artificially colored or flashy. Keep it simple here!
Monochrome Color Scheme
When it comes to tiling and flooring, try to choose black and white as your color palette. This, contrasted with some fancy paintings on the wall that have large, overstated frames, can add a real vintage look to the space. You can even choose to have a single, patterned tile surrounded by others that are small and plain.
Light Fittings
Light fittings in bathrooms are not a new idea, but here, you will want to opt for the more traditional gas lamp look, usually with LED lights, which removes the fire hazard! Try to place these next to the mirrors and over the toilet to help lighten the space and help you and any guests feel that you are truly in the Victorian era.
