When figuring out remodel bathrooms with vintage colored bathtubs, the trick to create an authentic space is bringing in colors and materials that reflect the time period of the room. An entirely opposite feel to the room could be achieved by bringing in contemporary interior design elements for an impressive modern ambiance where the tub is the showcased piece in the room. Whatever your decorating tastes, it is important to research your choices beforehand in terms of availability and budget before setting concrete plans.
Instructions
Traditional
1. Choose the color scheme of the room based on the era of the home. Search out hue themes that were commonly used in the area as a starting point because, as the Antique Home website puts it, "Regardless of decade or style of home, furnishings or funding, homeowners have always had to struggle with the color they painted the wall and match the carpet" or, in this case, the tub.
2. Try to find authentic old tiles to add to your design whenever possible. Amy R. Hughes of This Old House Magazine says that "Today, ceramic tiles are mostly unremarkable squares used to create tidy, washable surfaces in kitchens and baths. But a hundred years ago, tiles were covered with vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and bold figures."
3. Customize the rest of the tiling job to reflect the colors and size of the authentic tiles you have found. This can either be done with standard solid colored tiles or a more pricey option would be to have reproductions to surround the real ones.
4. Pick out a vanity that matches the feel of the space in terms of stain or paint color and engravings or embellishments. Customizing an old piece of furniture, such as an antique dresser or makeup vanity, is another option to add authenticity when remodeling bathrooms with vintage colored bathtubs.
5. Choose fixtures in the same manner, picking out ones that have the lines or curves that reflect the interior design style you are trying to achieve. Many companies offer faucets and knobs, as well as lightening options, that mimic vintage designs, and they can all be found in your local home improvement store or through specialty catalogs.
Contemporary
6. Paint your walls a solid color. Choose one that contrasts with the color of the tub, such as a hue in the same color family that is a little lighter or darker for a monochromatic look, or a crisp white for a modern background.
7. Pick out the tiles the same way, choosing ones in varying hues of the same color for a monochromatic interior design style or plain solid colors such as white for a minimalist feel. Glass tiles add a depth and beauty to the space and are a great element in contemporary rooms.
8. Pick out a sink and vanity with an ultra modern feel. Glass vessels come in a wider array of colors and can even be custom made to match the color of the tub.
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