Claw-foot bathtub or shower
The bathtub as the main piece of furniture should clearly represent the chosen style. For a vintage atmosphere, you should not choose modern sanitary ware with a minimalist look - a bathtub with graceful low legs, which will bring its appearance closer to the ancient one, is ideal here.
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And if there is not enough space for a full bath, use the same shower stall with legs.
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Aged furniture and fixtures
The rest of the bathroom furniture should also correspond to the vintage style: have an aged, rare appearance. In a vintage bathroom, it is better to avoid obviously modern appliances, handleless cabinets and minimalism in general. The more furniture, the better. A textile chair, a forged or carved wooden chair, and even a false fireplace with stucco will look great next to the sink or shower.
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Retro-style faucets
When decorating a room in vintage style, it is important to pay attention to details, even the smallest and most insignificant. Therefore, faucets, shower hoses and fittings must have a suitable appearance: elegant, with a worn or gilded surface. Avoid modern solutions like installations - full-size faucets on the sink are much more suitable and will also play the role of decorating the room.
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Bathroom lighting
To give the atmosphere peace and comfort, the light is slightly dimmed or diffused. You can use:
- wall sconces;
- lamps;
- floor lamps;
- vintage chandeliers.
In a retro-style bathroom you can choose a vintage chandelier
Warm lighting is suitable for a retro-style bathroom
Zoning the room will add mystery to the bathroom. You can make the lighting intense and visually expand the room with the help of several mirrors. They must also be designed in the appropriate style, otherwise its integrity may be violated. It is necessary to provide for the placement of sockets and switches. They should be located not only taking into account convenience, but also safety measures.
Advice! If the lighting device is placed opposite a mirror, then the light, reflected from the mirror surface, will spread throughout the room. If the walls are decorated with ceramic tiles, then the streams of light rays will be well reflected from the glass elements.
Vintage decor
Speaking of decor: vintage-style decorations need to be given a lot of attention. Despite the fact that the decorative function is performed by the furniture and plumbing itself, it is better to complement the bathroom interior with landscape paintings or various rare objects. Old things “from the attic” will do, such as a shabby suitcase or flower vase, flower arrangements, herbariums, and various textile decorations: chair cushions, rugs, knitted bedside table covers or old towels. In the vintage style there are no clear requirements for decor - the older and more rare it is, the better.
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Retro style bathroom decoration
Now there is no need for a detailed examination of all the advantages and disadvantages of finishing materials, their technical characteristics, because they have already been known for a long time. It is better to pay more attention to the exact match - a retro-style bathtub with their appearance.
Floors. Modern finishes in the form of laminate, linoleum, self-leveling floors, or gloss with a pattern are completely inappropriate here. And parquet or high-quality wooden flooring, which fits perfectly into the retro style, would be very useful. Of course, a wooden board is an excellent option, if it is also artificially aged, then in general, that’s what you need. But if you have additional funds, it’s worth taking a closer look at parquet, which is perfect for a retro bathroom. So, wood is a wonderful and optimal option for a retro-style bathroom.
Walls. Under no circumstances use plastic or water-based paint for this style; it’s cheap and trivial. What is the exclusivity of retro style? Texture, volume and relief. The choice of wall decoration should be approached thoroughly and certain conclusions should be drawn in the right direction:
- Wallpaper is certainly moisture-resistant, with a massive and voluminous pattern and a clearly defined texture;
- Plastering is also an excellent option, especially if the work is done efficiently, and this requires the help of specialists;
- Combined finishing is the best option, for example, wooden panels and wallpaper or a combination of wood with other elements;
- Painted walls are also a good option, especially if the order is in the form of historical frescoes that bring you closer to history.
Ceiling. It is worth applying maximum imagination to it. Naturally, wood is again used for less financial waste, for example, beams, slats or suspended ceilings in a matte design with a voluminous, eye-catching design.
Retro style bath – color scheme
Color design is an individual decision for everyone, because every person likes certain colors and shades. But there are special restrictions that in no way apply to the overall solution for this particular bath room. Everything should be reminiscent of the past, and at the same time be harmoniously combined with the overall design. Do not overuse white, bright or very deep shades in design. Do not use modern designs or modern textiles.
Dull tones, grayish with a soft tint, look very good in a retro bathroom, as if a bit old, not much from the past. Artificially aged textiles with scuffs will add credibility to the interior. In terms of color scheme, marsh, dark green and brown, coffee, yellowish and ivory are ideal for this interior. Mandatory for this style are burgundy, bronze and gold. The accent can be made using deep green, burgundy and some shades of yellow.
In any case, remember that the basis for performing any style is absolute harmony and coincidence, solutions that you can choose for yourself. But if your project is expensive, do not neglect the advice of professional designers so as not to spoil such an exquisite style as retro.
Plumbing in a retro style bathroom
A modern solution for plumbing fixtures is not applicable in a retro style; for this purpose, it is better to take advantage of special offers aimed at a similar style. Naturally, such a selection will not be cheap, but the whole style as a whole is not cheap either. So if it’s too expensive for you, look for cheaper options. From this direction you can use only high-quality materials for design and finishing.
It’s better to purchase a retro bathroom with a signature design, specially made for this trend. It can be treated around the perimeter with wood panels or erected on a special frame. In any case, it must be installed away from the wall, preferably in order to highlight the features and exclusivity of the style near the window.
In accordance with the style, you can also design a retro sink. To do this, it should be placed in a special frame or cabinet. You can hide the nuances of a modern exterior using the color scheme of furniture and the features of plumbing fixtures.
Open storage systems
Since the decor can be anything, you need to make sure that the decorations are always in sight and not hidden behind the doors of closed cabinets. In a vintage bathroom, you can hang open shelves or glass cabinets, on which cosmetics in antique bottles or a set of vintage aromatic soaps will flaunt. At the same time, the shelves themselves can also be decorated decoratively by hanging on the wall not classic wooden boards, but, for example, forged structures or beautiful wicker baskets with elegant sides.
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Retro style bathroom furniture and sink
The choice of sinks in this style is quite wide. Among their various options, you can easily choose the one that fits perfectly into your interior. As for the material, the washbasin can be made of sanitary ware, metal or ceramics. A classic bathroom in the style of your choice will look very impressive if you purchase a sink with a stand on ceramic or brass legs. For those who have to save space in the room, a washbasin with a pedestal is perfect.
When deciding on the shades of material for the bathroom interior, keep in mind that the best option is light brown and beige shades. Shelves, stands and mirrors should have appropriate tones; by the way, the latter of them will look best in a wooden frame. Antique-style furniture should also be made of solid natural wood, in addition, it should contain all kinds of carved elements. When purchasing furniture, it must not only fully match your interior, but also have the required dimensions.
plumbing
When decorating a bathroom in the chosen style, you should know about some of the subtleties of such an interior. We should not forget about the lighting of the room. In accordance with the chosen style, you can place: chandeliers imitated as candles, sconces in the form of lanterns or artificially aged kerosene lamps. In conclusion, we can add that in this case it is better not to try to introduce elements that do not correspond to the style. Extra details can make your interior not only implausible, but also awkward. See more about bathroom styles and colors here.
Mirror in a luxurious frame
And don’t forget about one of the main attributes of the bathroom - we are talking about the mirror. It, like all other objects, performs both functional and aesthetic tasks. Therefore, it must be dressed in an impressive, beautiful frame: carved, elegant, wooden or gilded.
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For a vintage bathroom, you can choose an old large mirror if space allows. A mirror with beautiful legs for placing on the floor is also suitable.
Retro toilet.
Choosing a retro style toilet will be a unique and creative solution with which you can significantly transform the look of your bathroom. The options here are limited. Only the external decoration and decor, for example, its lid or a toilet with a high cistern, will help you transform from a standard to a retro toilet. If making such a change is problematic, you will have to order a retro toilet or order a special one, which of course will again cost a pretty penny.
A special feature of retro toilets is their stylish finish. It may contain bright patterned paintings, applied stucco molding or columns in the Greek style.
If you adhere to a more restrained style, then products in pastel colors, for example, white, beige or soft blue, will suit you. Not only will they fit perfectly into any bathroom, but they will also add a special elegance to the overall appearance. The samples whose toilet seat and lid are made of real dark wood or its imitation look just as beautiful and at the same time strict.
Retro toilets will fit perfectly even into a small toilet room thanks to a special hidden cistern, which allows you to save a large space and the semantic direction of the style.
An interesting solution would be to purchase a wall-hung retro toilet for a wall-hung bidet. This unity of plumbing will look simple and tasteful.
The decoration in the Provence style is ideally complemented by an oval model of a retro toilet with a hanging cistern, and for a defiant bathroom, a bold black model is best suited. Each of these products can be purchased in our online store at attractive prices.
The main advantage of toilets made in retro style is their unique appearance, but they are in no way inferior to their brothers in terms of practical characteristics. The main material from which such models are created is porcelain, known for its strength, moisture resistance and reliability. Ease of maintenance and cleaning from dirt is another huge plus. You can also find toilets made of earthenware - a material that is more modest and affordable than porcelain.
Like the most modern models, they have such functions as “Anti-splash” and “Microlift”, created for comfortable operation of the device and smooth lowering of the lid and toilet seat onto the toilet bowl. This guarantees the absence of unpleasant sound, chips and damage to the product.
When purchasing, you should take into account that retro toilets can be manufactured horizontally or vertically. If the arrangement of plumbing fixtures in your bathroom requires an oblique outlet model, then, unfortunately, you will have to refuse to buy a retro toilet, since only modern models have the quality you need due to their shape.
The products presented in our catalog have a quality certificate, a guarantee from the manufacturer, and most importantly, a reasonable price. The retro style model is not just a beautiful and reliable toilet. This is a worthy and modern decoration for your bathroom that can turn it into a beautiful palace!
