Renovating period bathrooms can be quite challenging, even for the professionals, which is why you need to check out these tips while renovating the same. The challenge lies in the fact that when it comes to period bathroom renovations, most were constructed well before modern plumbing became an integral part of it. In other words, period bathroom renovations will require a lot of effort on your part – you may have to seek for period materials to give the bathroom that ‘period' look, dig up the tiles, set up modern plumbing, etc. But with below mentioned tips you can get your home renovated effectively so check it out.
Counter Tops:
One of the interesting features of period bathrooms is the fact that a few of them featured a counter top as well. Sadly, most modern bathrooms lack this useful, functional piece so when you go for period bathroom renovations, you may want to install a bath counter top, one that is durable and withstands stains and is easy to clean. It should certainly add a unique touch to the space without having to sacrifice any functional use of the bathroom.
Wooden Shutters:
Granted, modern shutters are more functional but here’s what you can do. You can install a few wooden blind coverings or go for exterior shutters. It should certainly help maintain the period look of the bathroom and moreover, wooden shutters can be easily adjusted to let the desired amount of light into the bathroom.
Antiques:
While most homeowners would prefer to display their period pieces in the drawing or living room, displaying the same in the bathroom should certainly help reinforce the fact that the room in question is a period bathroom. You could make use of the bath counter top to display some Bric-à-Brac items along with some antique lamps which should help set the mood in more ways than one.
White Tubs:
Most Victorian homes were considered to be incomplete without that quintessential white tub with the metal claw foot. You can give the metal claw foot a pass; it was ungainly back then and still is but the rest should work just perfectly for your period bathroom. Make sure that the white tub matches with the rest of your bathroom and as long as you have the requisite space, you should be able to set it up properly. And for that extra antique feel, you may want to install antique handlebars along the tub and use a wooden waistcoat on the walls. Also remember that a white tub may not necessarily fit in the rest of the house, or the bathroom for that matter. It all comes down to the décor, or you could also go for a tub in a different color.
With these tips, you should be able to do period bathroom renovations without a hitch. But if you are worried about the cost, then you may want to do an assessment and remember, most of the antique materials from the wall tiles with period pieces can be quite cost prohibitive. You need to figure out the cost and then decide whether you want to restore the period bathroom or not because in the end, you are the one who will have to make the decision. And it may also be a good idea to ensure your home once you are done with the restoration process, because simple repairs in a period home can be quite expensive. In addition to this, make a point of maintaining your home regularly to make sure that there are no issues with your home, post restoration.
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