Classic style bathroom: choice of finishes, furniture, plumbing, decor, lighting

Features of classic interior design

How does the classic style differ from all the others?

• Classicism is translated as "exemplary", everything is harmonious and refined in it, it does not go out of fashion. Includes such directions as baroque and neoclassicism.
• The finishes are predominantly light, cream colors that emphasize the elegance of the setting.
• The quality of materials is always high, which allows for durable repairs
• The interior can be austere and laconic, but it is filled with graceful details that adorn furniture, walls or ceilings.

Choosing bathroom furniture

To decorate a bathroom in a classic style, you need to choose furniture made from elite wood species, which will reflect the sophistication of the environment.

A curved vanity unit with gold-plated details and unusual fittings fits perfectly into a classic bathroom. For the countertop, stone is used - natural or artificial, imitating marble or granite. The facades of straight products are complemented by decorative elements.

In the photo there is a straight white cabinet with moldings and a mirror decorated with mosaics.

The mirror often acts as an accent, having a rich frame or an unusual shape. Open shelves are minimalist and are used only for accessories that emphasize the luxurious style: beautiful vases, glass bottles. Most of the hygiene items are stored behind the built-in cabinet doors and do not disturb the harmony of the environment.

Tips for the selection of plumbing

Any bathroom is equipped with standard items (bath, sink, faucets) and, in order to maintain the classic style, it is worth choosing special plumbing.

Classic style bathtub

An ideal option for the classics is a bath on legs or "lion's paws", which not only looks like a king, but also protects the product from dampness. It is made from brass or cast iron. If the area of ​​the room allows, a comfortable corner bath will be an excellent option.

The photo shows a stylish bath in a black and white interior with golden splashes.

The freestanding bathtub on the podium or in the bay window creates an antique atmosphere. Despite its high technology, a jacuzzi is also suitable for the classic style: the main thing is to add graceful elements to the product. For example, install a screen with a decorative grille.

Sink

One of the most popular traditional bathroom models is the elegant tulip washbasin with a column-like base. But for small rooms it is more practical to choose overhead oval sinks with a cabinet. Porcelain items with a painting inside are especially chic.

Mixers

In a classic bathroom, it is desirable that the faucet be made "antique": with a curved spout and figured valves.An excellent solution would be items made of bronze or stainless steel coated with "gold" or "silver".

Accessories and decor to complete the classic look

To recreate the classics in the bathroom, you should not neglect the little things: even a poorly chosen shower curtain can create dissonance in the appearance of the entire room. The product must be made of high-quality dense material, and patterns and patterns may be present in the decor. A curtain decorated with a pick-up looks great. Textiles (rugs, towels, window curtains), like any accessories in a classic style, should not stand out from the overall environment.

In the photo there is a gorgeous golden curtain for the bathroom, as well as a built-in cabinet-pencil case with milling.

The traditional style interior is complemented by paintings, soft armchairs and even curly heated towel rails.

Bathroom lighting

Lighting plays an important role in creating classicism in the bathroom. As the main light source, you can use a small but picturesque crystal or glass chandelier that is not afraid of moisture. Multi-tiered luminaires are only suitable for high ceilings. Spotlights are usually installed in the shower area.

The photo shows a volumetric contrasting chandelier with floor lamps and white sconces of the same shape.

For auxiliary lighting, wall sconces or candelabra are traditionally used - they are placed symmetrically to each other on the sides of the mirror or above it.

In the photo there are paired sconces on the sides of the mirror and a lamp for the dressing table, kept in a single key.

Bathroom colors

In the interior of a classic bathroom, pastel shades are mainly used: beige, pearl. A white bathroom, diluted with brown or gray details, looks advantageous. Stylish black color gives the bathroom furnishings austerity and respectability.

The photo shows a bathroom in beige tones with bronze accents and an installation in the form of violins.

It is better to exclude a saturated range, or use it in minimal quantities. You can decorate the bathroom in blue, lilac, light yellow colors. Bright green is rare, but the malachite shade, on the contrary, looks noble and adds to the atmosphere of luxury.

Finishing options for the classics

The most popular material for wall and floor cladding is tile. Stone imitation porcelain stoneware not only looks expensive, but also perfectly withstands moisture. Glossy and glass tiles are a success, giving the room a noble shine and visually expanding the space.

An excellent solution is decorative plaster and wallpaper: the choice of shades in the modern construction market allows you to bring any idea to life. Fans of the Victorian style (one of the classics) decorate the bathroom with wood paneling, placing them on the lower part of the wall.

The photo shows a modern bathroom in a classic style with embossed tiles on the walls.

Classicism in the interior is the case when stucco molding is appropriate on the ceiling, bas-reliefs on the walls, and artistic compositions on the floor.

The photo shows a door with glass inserts, which plays to maintain a sophisticated classic style in an airy bathroom.

Photo of a shower room in a classic style

Small apartments, such as the Khrushchevs, cannot boast spacious bathrooms. A good solution to save space is the installation of a shower cabin. Modern plastic products do not fit into the traditional style: it is recommended to choose shower rooms with glass doors that look expensive, stylish and do not take up extra space.

The photo shows a shower area separated by glass walls.

This area is tiled with tiles that always resonate with the rest of the furnishings: they repeat the shades or texture of walls, floors, countertops, washbasins. In classicism, we will not find a bright accent wall in the shower area.

Examples of combined bathrooms

The classic style can also be embodied in a bathroom connected to a toilet. A toilet seat made of lacquered wood can be a decoration for a room, but if the desire to hide the plumbing prevails, you can use a decorative screen.

The photo shows an original bathroom with a toilet and a bidet, the wall of which is decorated with a picturesque mosaic panel.

A washing machine can be placed in the combined bathroom. Ideally, if there is enough space to hide it in the built-in wardrobe, but there is another way out - to hide the equipment behind the drapery.

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Thus, in order to create an attractive and high-status interior in a classic style, it is not necessary to have a spacious bathroom: it is enough to follow the set canons in decoration and decor.