Use antiques to decorate your bathroom in an elegant, glamorous style. If you are on a budget, transform everyday items, such as boxes and jars, into stylish bathroom decor. Complement the antiques with lace curtains and soft paint shades, such as cream, lavender or rose. Mix items that you already have, such as towels, with authentic vintage pieces to create a brand-new bathroom design.
Instructions
1. Replace your modern tub with a cast-iron claw-foot version for authentic vintage style. Breathe new life into the antique tub by painting it. Use rust-resistant paint, such as Rust-Oleum, which comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes (see Resources). Use gold paint on the feet for a glamorous look; Gold Leaf offers several metallic tones, from antique bronze to rich gold (see Resources). Use a clear plastic liner and a vintage linen featuring sweet embroidery details as a shower curtain.
2. For an old Hollywood dressing room-inspired look, buy an antique vanity table and chair set; use it to fill in an empty nook in your bathroom. For a vintage country style, choose a white wicker set; pick a polished wood version for a classic look. Place an antique hand-held mirror on the table to complete the look.
3. Get creative by turning antique wooden tool boxes into jewelry holders. Keep the rustic wood look, or paint the box to match your bathroom decor. The little slots are ideal for holding bracelets, necklaces, rings and other small personal items.
4. Replace your boring metal doorknobs with vintage crystal versions for an instant shot of style. You can also use the glamorous-looking knobs on your bathroom wall to hold towels and robes for a cohesive appearance.
5. Use antique glass Mason jars to hold bathroom toiletries and various odds and ends, such as cotton balls, bobby pins and Q-tips. Place the jars on your bathroom counter tops for a simple vintage look. You can also use the jars to hold fresh-cut flowers.
Tags: your bathroom, authentic vintage, bathroom decor, jars hold, Replace your