Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
PERIOD DRAMA
When you have your heart set on replicating the style of a period bathroom, albeit with all the modern conveniences, but you’re drawn to fantastic patterned tiles, you can absolutely give yourself leave to mix the two styles for a bathroom that becomes yo
17 ON THE LEDGE
Now here’s an idea to steal – fit mid-height panelling with a ledge so you can easily add and subtract pictures and objects. It immediately ‘ages’ your bathroom and is ideal paired with a vintage-look vanity and charity finds such as this exquisite gold ornate mirror. Perfect!
18 PAST GLORIES
Seek out an antique or vintage brass toilet roll holder to fit in with your period charmer. Apart from reclamation or restoration yards, you should be able to locate a new but similar piece from reproduction specialists or on ebay.
19 NATURE LOVER
With their low light and humid conditions, bathrooms are ideal for certain houseplants to thrive, such as this zebra plant (Calathea sp). A Boston fern, peace lily or peperomia will also bring a burst of nature to your bathing space.
20 BOLD LOOK
Are you hankering for pa erned tiles but are a li le short on bravery? Go monochromatic! Limit them to the floor and shower and that way, if you ever change your colours, paint and accessories can create an instant update.
21 TAP INTO MIXERS
Today’s period-style basin taps thankfully come in the form of monobloc mixers with porcelain or metal levers and even crosshead handles – no more separate taps – for water temperature you can control! Finishes range from brass and gold to nickel, chrome and pewter.