Old bathroom: an authentic charm and irresistible

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The old bathroom fascinates with its authentic and luxurious charm. At the time, the bathrooms were very spacious and bright. How to recreate a retro style in your bathroom?

Discover our selection of 50 bathroom ideas that combine the elegance of vintage style with the comfort of contemporary design. A journey through time…

Old and spacious bathroom with nice wooden furniture

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A long time ago, washing was a necessity, a simple act of hygiene that was carried out in watercourses and public baths. The houses did not have a private bathroom. Time passed and the relationship to hygiene and cleanliness changed. Washing was no longer a simple act of hygiene, but a ritual linked to the pleasure of taking care of oneself, of relaxing and of being in contact with the water.

Old bathroom with wooden bathtub

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In fact, the bathroom – the one we know today – has gone through many faces and modifications. It is during the period of antiquity that the art of the bath and public baths appear for the first time. The first baths were built at that time. They also had a social dating character: it was a public place where one could talk, discuss politics and play games. The design of the bathrooms of the time was endowed with beautiful mosaics. Bathtubs made of noble materials such as marble and silver decorated the space. It was the first steps in the bathroom design world. You certainly remember Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt. She used the bathroom in a very ritual way to take care of her beauty. She was bathing in tubs filled with donkey milk.

Bathroom mirrors with aged wooden frames

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In the Middle Ages, this trend was a little off. He even had a period when in the aristocracy washing was not well known. In the eighteenth century, this belief eventually changed. From the mid-nineteenth century, the bathtub is reinvented in homes. Since it becomes an integral part of interior decoration, its aesthetic becomes more important. The first baths were made of metal, copper, sheet metal, zinc and cast iron. Some had enamel. At the end of the nineteenth century, marble, porcelain and ceramics are invited. These materials were quite expensive. It was only the wealthy classes who had bathrooms in their homes. The shower only appears later to replace the bathtubs. This accessory allows both to wash, but also to enjoy a relaxing massage.

Bathroom in black and white with wooden floor

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From now on, the bathroom is one of the most neat rooms in the dwellings. The pleasure of washing becomes a relaxing ritual. The designs do not stop evolving. Nowadays, there are bathrooms of very different and elaborate styles. To adapt an old-fashioned bathroom look, you can either place vintage wood furniture or a large mirror with wooden frame or other vintage objects. Installing a tub made of wood or noble material is a good idea, but it has a certain cost. Armchairs and retro stools are also an element that will create a Louis XIV atmosphere in your bathroom. This style of design suits large bathrooms, but can also be adapted for small spaces. The bathtub spreads its generous forms, the sinks are large, the colors are often soft, muted or neutral. We invite you to discover our selection of examples to find inspiring ideas for yours:

Luxury bathtub design

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Oriental style bathroom in blue and whiteView in galleryOld bathroom: an authentic and irresistible charm | 7/48Dark wood bathroom cabinet, Thom Oppelt designView in galleryOld bathroom: an authentic and irresistible charm | 8/48View in galleryOld bathroom: an authentic and irresistible charm | 9/48 View in galleryOld bathroom: an authentic and irresistible charm | 10/48
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