Traditional Bathroom Ideas for a Timeless & Elegant Look

Elegant bathroom heating

Victorian inspired towel warmers will bring an indulgent feel to your traditional bathroom. A heated towel warmer not only creates a luxury hotel look but will warm and dry your towels in no time too, as well as heating up your bathroom for a real cozy feel.

Traditional heated towel warmers at Hudson Reed are available in a range of designs and finishes, including chrome, anthracite, white and black. You can also choose between hydronic or electric towel warmers to suit your installation requirements.

With an electric heated towel warmer you can easily create a traditional look but with the added convenience of modern electric heating. What’s more, our electric towel warmers are supplied with a plug-in heating element, allowing for a quick and easy installation with no need to call out a plumber or electrician.

Traditional column radiators are another excellent heating solution for your traditional bathroom. They come in a range of sizes and finishes, as well as horizontal and space-saving vertical designs to perfectly elevate your bathroom. They give off a superb heat output too, bringing warmth to your bathroom in no time. Choose between our steel column radiators or cast iron radiators for the ultimate traditional bathroom look.

Beautiful claw-foot bathtub

The bathtub should be the focal point of your traditional bathroom and so will be the first thing you see when you walk into the room. A standalone claw-foot tub with a roll-top rim and decorative feet in a metallic finish is the ideal choice for your traditional bathroom. This style of tub will not only create a glamorous look but offers a relaxing and indulgent bathing experience – perfect for soothing away the stresses of the day! Most claw-foot tubs come in a white finish, which suits all color schemes. Alternatively, you could instead opt for a colored exterior for a bold statement.

Timeless colors

Choosing timeless colors for your bathroom is important for achieving the traditional look. For a true classic feel, keep the color palette to a minimum. You could also pair one bold color with a soft neutral such as white, cream or beige to balance the look. When choosing paint for your bathroom, it’s a good idea to opt for a formula that will withstand a damp and humid environment, this will keep the space looking clean and elegant with minimum maintenance.

Other ways to add color and texture to your traditional bathroom include tiles and wallpaper. You could choose tiles in a bold color for a stand-out shower space and keep the rest of the room neutral. Also, using patterned wallpaper around the top half of the room with paneling in a neutral color on the lower half will create visual interest, as well as introducing character.

Warm wood flooring

The flooring in your traditional bathroom not only needs to feel comfortable underfoot but should be slip resistant and have a high level of water ingress protection to prevent it from swelling or warping. Although tiles are an obvious choice for traditional bathrooms, it’s also worth considering wooden flooring. Wooden flooring creates a look full of charm and character, as well as offering a warmer feel too.

When it comes to selecting wooden flooring for your bathroom, you will need to choose engineered wood. This type of wooden flooring can withstand the humid conditions that you get in a bathroom space. It is constructed by layering sheets of wood on top of one another, with a solid wood veneer placed on top, which creates a hardwood feel but with the added benefit of structural integrity.

Console basins

Console basins are a great way to bring an opulent feel to your traditional style bathroom. This type of basin is where a ceramic sink sits within an exposed metal frame, creating a look that’s refined and elegant. The metal frame can come in a range of metallic finishes, and so it’s a good idea to match your faucet with the frame finish for a cohesive look. The frame also provides a space to place your towel too, so it’s within easy reach. To create a feeling of luxury, and if you have enough space in your bathroom, choose a double console basin, plus it gives you and your partner more room when getting ready on busy weekday mornings.

Freestanding traditional bathroom furniture

To keep your traditional bathroom looking neat and tidy, storage is key. A freestanding vanity with traditional detailing is the perfect storage solution for your bathroom essentials. You could opt for a brand new vanity or for the ultimate traditional look, why not incorporate a vintage furniture piece and upcycle it into handy bathroom storage? Vintage or antique pieces create an authentic feel and bring unique style to your traditional bathroom.

Perfect finishing touches

While the focus is on the larger items in your traditional bathroom, it’s important not to overlook the finishing touches. The small details are what can elevate and really pull the overall look together, and so selecting the right style of accessories is a must. Choose brassware in gold or bronze finishes, as well as an ornate mirror, fresh flowers in a decorative vase, glass shelving, fluffy white towels and artwork for a look that’s utterly timeless and elegant.

Traditional Bathroom Ideas – How to Make your Bathroom look Timeless and Elegant

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