Many homeowners believe that a bathroom renovation must always involve modern design, but what if you prefer a more traditional looking space for your bathroom? Should you swap to a more modern approach to accommodate existing trends?
The simple answer is: no, why should you? Who says that a traditional looking bathroom can’t look wonderful in the right home, and that modern design is always the right choice for a renovated bathroom?
The fact that a bathroom with a traditional design will be timeless and not fall victim to fashions and trends that can all too quickly come and go, makes it an appealing choice for some. And let’s not forget that traditional doesn’t have to mean boring.
Below are some elements of such a design that can help make it extra special:
Color palette
Traditional bathroom design often incorporates soft, warmer colors, such as brown, olive, grey, white and tan. Lighter and softer than many of the bolder, brighter color options for modernist designs, these more neutral colors help to create a sense of space and enable you to use just about any color combination for your fixtures and accessories.
Materials
A timeless, chic bathroom design deserves to be made from the best materials, and to find out more about the options, drop in to your local showroom, or explore your options online.
Once you’ve decided on the materials for the floor and walls etc, you can browse the many color, texture and pattern options. For a traditional bathroom, simplicity works best, and you should avoid the mixing and matching of too many different colors and patterns.
Finishes
The quality of the finishes can also help enhance a traditional bathroom design, and bring about that sense of simple luxury. From shower heads and faucets, to towel rails and mirrors, try to adopt a similar color scheme to the rest of the space, avoiding glaring color distinctions, and opt for a material like brushed nickel for your hardware. Hiding water spots far better than chrome, brushed nickel is a warmer, matte finish material than can add warmth to a space instead of a high shine. That said, provided you do so thoughtfully, you could mix and match the finishes to your taste.
Lighting
Unlike many modernistic designs that feature stark, bright lighting, traditional bathroom designs benefit from softer glows that add warmth and comfort to the space. Consider frosted glass instead of harsh bulbs and shades with clear glass, and if you’re lucky enough to have a window in your bathroom, try hanging a blind or set of curtains to filter natural light as and when needed.
Accessories and décor
For the finishing touches to your renovated bathroom, choose some accessories to complement the space, such as rugs, candles, vases and woven baskets. Always keep your chosen color scheme in mind, and be careful not to overdo it, as too many accessories can make the room look cluttered and smaller than it really is. Remember that these accessories can be updated as and when your tastes change, and can help to make a traditionally designed bathroom, feel fresh and new again.
When it comes to renovating any space in the home, don’t feel pressured into choosing a modern design over a traditional one, as what works for one family, may not work for yours. After all, who will be using it: you or the trendy neighbors down the street!