Retro isn’t just for hairstyles, jeans and shoes. It’s also making a big splash in home design. Bathroom remodeling has made huge strides in recent years, but some of those strides are steps back in time. Retro bathroom designs are some of the most sought-after trendsetters today.
Here are some of the designs you might want to consider if you’re remodeling your bathroom now:
In the 1920s and 1930s, the checkerboard pattern was a favorite among homeowners who loved their linoleum-tiled kitchens. There are experts who believe the checkerboard pattern is a relic of ancient Egypt. Now, it’s a great choice if you want a trendy retro bathroom. If you want to expand the floor of your small bathroom, the diagonally positioned squares of a checkerboard floor can create that illusion.
If you want the ultimate in luxury bathroom fixtures, a clawfoot bathtub is what you’re looking for. It’s a romantic throwback that exists today mostly in luxuriously adorned bathrooms.
Beware, however, because a clawfoot tub is a double-edged sword. It is absolutely beautiful, but it is challenging to clean around. The best clawfoot tubs are free-standing, so spillage is common. If you don’t mind a bit of mopping up and maintenance, then make your clawfoot tub the centerpiece of your retro bathroom.
You can still do a simple bathroom makeover with a tiny budget. All you need is some pretty wallpaper. Retro-modern wallpaper designs are available in many home improvement and department stores. Larger and brighter in color than the original “old” wallpaper designs, today’s picks are a mix of the old and the new that lend a more interesting look to a formerly drab bathroom.
Polished chrome and copper are staples of bygone eras in bathroom design. They can still make your bathroom lovely today. Swap out your modern hardware for vintage options, separate your hot and cold taps, hang mirrors framed in brass, etc. As a matter of fact, bronze everything. You’ll enjoy the glamor of yesteryears in your modern bathroom.
Thinking about going retro with your bathroom remodel? Get in touch with Ganser Company. We can help you with your interior and exteriors remodeling. Call us today at (608) 222-1243, or fill out our form here.
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