Traditional bathroom ideas – 21 timeless styles and classic decor inspiration

Your bathroom is a sanctuary, and these traditional bathroom ideas will help you to create your dream space, where you can shut off from the rest of the world. From color schemes and flooring to furnishings and sanitaryware, every element must work together to create a harmonious scheme.

Decorating with traditional bathroom ideas doesn't mean your bathroom needs to be dated. Instead, traditional bathroom ideas are about uniting modern bathrooms, technology and amenities with the elegant and timeless shapes and patterns of traditional decor. 

'When designing a traditional style bathroom, select interesting pieces that incorporate a feeling of timelessness to the space, and avoid items that are considered sleek and modern. The idea is to add character and charm to the design through details that can be pulled from different design eras of the past,' says Anna Franklin, interior designer and founder of Stone House Collective.

From freestanding tubs and elegant shower enclosures to eye-catching fittings and statement walls, there are countless ways to create a space that really works for you and chimes with your own taste and styles. Draw on classic decorating ideas to inspire your design while also being aware of the unique challenges of the bathroom environment.  

BY HOLLY REANEY