Welcome back dear readers for another post in my Vintage Style Series!  I am getting ready to make some vintage “updates” to our 1921 bathroom and I have been gathering some photos for ideas. It is easy to create a vintage bathroom with all the modern amenities  simply by incorporating vintage furniture pieces and accessories. Today I am sharing some beautiful vintage bathroom inspiration that will make you want to go junkin’ for vintage items to use in your own bathroom.

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This gorgeous cottage bathroom has me swooning! Every detail from the original claw foot tub to the white painted wood floor and glam-shabby accessories is pure vintage bathroom perfection.

My dear friend Larissa of Welch House 1900 just gave her historic outdated bathroom an amazing French Country Bathroom makeover. I absolutely love the tin tile walls and leaded glass windows! 

Leaded glass or stained glass windows can certainly create an instantaneous vintage look. Stained glass windows are perfect for a front-facing bathroom privacy while allowing light and increasing curb appeal.  

Don’t forget that vintage or period appropriate chandelier, light fittings and lamps  can really add character to a vintage bathroom.

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I would love to have an antique or vintage claw foot tub! I have had them in my previous homes and they are wonderful for taking long, relaxing baths. I have seen several affordable ones at estate sales and flea markets but they are usually in pretty rough condition. If the inside is clean and refinished for safe use however, the outside “patina” can still be charming left as is if you love rustic, shabby chic style.

via Living Vintage Co.

The good news is that there is always the possibility of affordable DIY bathtub refinishing if I ever come across a really great deal.  Of course there are new reproductions that look completely authentic which might cost a bit more, but they weigh a lot less and are much easier to install.

 Create Character Using Pre-Loved Pieces

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I love everything about this vintage bathroom from the original faucets on the wall to the tile floor. The repurposed chippy, vintage green desk-turned-sink vanity is just wonderful too!

Those who love old-world charm and warmth can often replicate it in bathrooms by re-purposing vintage furniture. Shop flea markets and consignment shops for a vanities or desk with good bones and give it a makeover using chalk paint and finish with some type of dark stain or wax using a  chip brush. Many decades-old cabinets and tables were so well constructed they are still in great shape. A professional plumber generally needs to convert pieces so they can be fitted for plumbing. You may want to create a lovely time-worn appearance by lightly sanding surfaces but not adding paint. Original wood can also be refinished and painted or stained. Experts at Houzz suggest stripping off old paint to reveal original wood grain and then adding a pedestal sink.

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This antique yellow dresser and mirror repurposed as a sink vanity is probably one of my favorites! If you aren’t a big fan of neutral bathrooms just remember that the smart use of color and metal elements can add sparkle to even the blandest spaces. Paint an old vanity in a bright color you love!  You might also want to choose a vanity with antique brass faucets.

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A collection of beautiful vintage mirrors,  a chippy towel holder and white chippy vanity looks so beautiful in this bathroom with bead board lower walls and a soft, vintage green wall color.

 Penny Lane Sinks offer hand-hammered copper sinks that can add beautiful vintage styling to a bathroom. Sleep is very important however, so if you have a bedroom by the bathroom and you choose a copper sink be sure you don’t have a dripping faucet or that “clink-clink-clink” on the copper might keep you awake all night!

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I love the antique looking wallpaper with vintage mirror gallery wall hanging above a claw foot tub in this lovely vintage bathroom. If you decide to install a clawfoot tub or reproduction, don’t forget the fixtures. Try to find reproduction fixtures in keeping with the style of the tub. Opting for used fixtures could save you some money too (there are plenty of modern used fixture designs in great condition to be found online at sites like Preloved).

Waterfall taps are particularly popular nowadays and could bring a sense of sophistication to your bathroom. Try to look for these taps in stainless steel to reduce the chance of future corrosion. Tap Warehouse is a great site for finding deals on these taps. 

via Liz Marie blog

This pretty robin’s egg blue cabinet with glass doors is great for holding and displaying bathroom necessities.

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A vintage dresser repurposed as a sink vanity adds a pop of pink perfection to this vintage bathroom.

Choose Simple Elements for a Minimalist Look

Well-organized homeowners who like uncluttered, the sleek decor would do well combining a vintage Boho look with industrial-modern elements. HGTV experts suggest using clean, white tiles and walls but adding interest with statement flooring and simple vanity. Vanities with open spaces below them, minimalist hardware, and deep sinks help create an open, uncluttered look. Add personal touches like a plant, baskets, and a brass-framed mirror for interest.

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This bright and beautiful vintage bathroom is also pretty in pink! The vintage floor and wall tiles are timeless! If you have bathroom with old tile and want to restore your old tile, you can paint over it with epoxy, but be sure to follow instructions as there are some health hazards associated with this method. Grouting can be much harder to clean – you may want to hire a company such as Houston Groutsmith to handle this task for you. Alternatively, you could consider retiling and adding new grout (this could be preferential if you no longer like the design of your tiles).

I hope you have enjoyed taking a look a these beautiful vintage bathroom ideas today! I think the bathroom is probably one of the easiest rooms to quickly achieve vintage style. Whether you love French country bathrooms, farmhouse bathrooms, or bathrooms with a little 1920’s Hollywood glamour, creating the look is all about adding the right accessories and vintage furniture pieces. Of course the appropriate period lighting and floor choices can even make the bathroom seem authentic and “original.” The great thing about vintage bathroom styling is that it will also work perfectly well in modern bathrooms. After all, everything old is new again!

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Which of these examples shared here today is your favorite? I love hearing from you! Let’s talk vintage bathrooms!

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