Giving your bathroom a classic make-over

Interior design often goes two ways; contemporary and classical. With society moving closer and closer towards a constantly connected state, we often rely on mobile devices for the latest updates on news, family and more. However in some cases, we love to step into the world of yesterday, where TV�s and Computers were a thing of the past and we can leave behind the stresses of the modern world. What better place to leave these stresses at the door than in a beautifully classic bathroom?

By giving your bathroom a new �classic� make-over you can steal some time back to yourself. The bathroom is one of the most frequented rooms in the house, so why not take some time to make it look the part? A stunning bathroom can do wonders for a person�s stress levels, can be impressive when guests come over to stay and can even increase the value of your property, so what is stopping you?

Checkerboard Stone Tiles

Going for a traditional Victorian look? Beautiful stone tiles provide a lot of variety when it comes to choosing your final design. From slate to marble to granite and even mosaic-styled pieces, natural stone can really help create a �classic� look in any bathroom. Combine your stone tiled floor with stunning natural stone worktops and it adds a whole new dimension to the bathroom. For a classy and popular look, try out stone tiles in a checkerboard design, which helps to draw attention to the rest of the room and open up the space. Great for bathrooms of any size.

Claw Footed Bathtub

Looking for something to bring everything together? The claw foot bathtub is the epitome of classic bathroom design and often makes a fantastic centrepiece in any bathroom. However for the look we are going for, this style of bathtub is absolutely perfect. You can choose to have it nestled away in the corner of the bathroom, or standing proud right bang in the centre, it depends on the layout of your bathroom. For smaller bathrooms, the corner is recommended but if you�ve got the space, you certainly want to show off the upholstery!

Some bathtubs come with an added showerhead, or ornate hot and cold taps which really add to your overall traditional bathroom design style. In order to make sure everything is uniform, see if you can also find a matching bathroom sink for your bathtub, so that the taps all match, creating a beautiful aesthetic.

Wrought Iron Radiator

While beautiful wrought iron furniture might seem very much like a unicorn nowadays, there are specialist websites designed to hunting down these antique pieces of furniture and restoring them so that they are usable again. Wrought iron radiators provide an extra touch to your bathroom, and certainly do a good job in ensuring that your fluffy towels are deliciously warm for when you get out of the bath or shower.

One small disadvantage is that due to the heat, they are not entirely suited for homes with small children or pets. You don�t want someone to accidentally brush against it for too long and suffer a nasty burn, so you�ll need to take this into account when looking at your new bathroom design.

D�cor

In some cases, accessories can really make or break the interior design. Whether you are looking for larger accessories or something a little more subtle, classical bathroom design is all about being extravagant and regal. Consider a small sculpture or two, swans and decorative baskets are also good choices. Nice scented and carved soaps make great touches and you don�t even have to use them for them to be effective in keeping the bathroom smelling fresh and nice.

Potted plants are another good idea of bringing the space together, and make a great contrast against your start checkerboard tiles we mentioned earlier. You can have a small, easy-to-take-care-of plant or a larger, more outgoing one. A nice vase of colourful flowers on the window sill will also not go amiss; it depends on how far you want to go when thinking about this classic design.

If you are unsure as to whether or not any of your chosen designs will fit in with a more classical bathroom, you can always enlist the help of a professional designer for a second opinion. Interior designers have an eye for matching styles and often keep up to date with the latest fashions. They will be able to provide you with expert advice on what works well together and what doesn�t, and will help you to make the best use of the space available.

It�s not compulsory, but it will give you an experienced second opinion and an interior designer might also make a few suggestions to improve the overall design that you might not have thought of. Give it a try! When it comes down to it, it is important that you are happy with the end result, and then you can finally start enjoying your traditional bathroom in peace!

Article provided by The Stone Tile Emporium, a family run business based in Surrey � supplying and installing all types of stone tile finishes to homes across the South East of England.

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