Although we are almost a quarter of the way into the 21st century, many of us still have a powerful fascination for the styles and décor of yesteryear – from the fashionable 50s to the sophisticated Victorian era.
If you are keen to inject some retro chic into your home, starting with your bathroom, here are some top tips to help you create an eye-catching vintage powder room to adore.
Invest In a Standalone Tub
Purchasing a standing bathtub with traditional clawed feet and a roll-top finish is an effortless way to introduce some old-fashioned glamour into your bathroom. With its aura of period elegance, your new claw-footed tub will make you feel like a black and white movie star as you recline among the bubbles, perhaps with some romantic candlelight to enhance the vintage vibes.
Add Some Ruffles
Yes, that’s right – ruffles! In the old days, ruffles and patterned fabrics were regularly used in bathrooms to make them feel more cosy and homely – from the curtains to the bathroom sink. To channel this decorating style, simply adorn your sink with a pretty old-fashioned basin skirt, and you will instantly feel transported back to another era.
Call In the Professionals
If you are planning to carry out any major updates to your bathroom – for example, swapping out your old loo for a new one or installing a gorgeous retro pedestal sink – you should call in experienced and trustworthy professional plumbers to make sure it’s done correctly. Fortunately, you can find all kinds of skilled tradesmen, from reliable plumbers in Blackpool to experienced electricians in London, using MyBuilder.
Repurpose Old Treasures
While there are plenty of stunning vintage-inspired bathroom accessories you can buy in stores or via websites such as Amazon, you might also be able to find some useful knick-knacks kicking around in your loft or garage. Whether it’s an old stool, a Victorian cupboard, or a stunning scrollwork picture frame, repurposing some of your family’s old items can help you create a beautiful one-of-a-kind bathroom. You can also take a few trips to local antique stores and have a great time examining their assorted treasures to see if there is anything you can use in your loo to give it even more period charm.
Deck The Walls with Retro Wallpaper
One of the easiest ways to totally transform a bathroom is by adorning the walls with show-stopping retro wallpaper. Vintage floral designs are ideal, harking back to the age of the Romantics and William Morris. Just bear in mind that, if your bathroom is on the smaller side, you might want to choose a more delicate motif as large blossoms may make the room feel even littler.
Go For Bright and Sunny 50s Hues
They just loved colourful bathrooms back in the 50s – so much so that pink and yellow fixtures became particularly popular in America in 1957, rendering plain white increasingly unpopular. If you want to channel that vibrant 50s vibe, consider mixing and matching two or three of your favourite shades – baby blue perhaps, with the American-favoured pink and yellow.
Of course, you can still have white walls or tiles if you don’t want such a dramatic effect but adding pops of colour will definitely give your bathroom that homely yet vibrant 50s feel.
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