Vintage Bath Accessories
Most bathroom floors are made of tile, marble, granite or some such materials, which make the bathroom very ‘cold’ and uninviting. A great way to provide some color, texture and warmth to a bathroom is to accessorize it. Bath accessories are gaining in significance as a way to highlight the style and theme of bathrooms, especially larger ones. Whatever may be the theme of your home and bathroom, you will get bath accessories to complement your home décor style. If you have a classic or period theme for your home and bath, then Vintage Bath Accessories can be the perfect thing to give your bath a warm and cozy feel; at the same time being very purposeful.
The various kinds of vintage bath accessories that you can hope to get on markets today are:
Soap and Tumbler holders: Many kinds of period soap dishes and tumbler holders are available. These are made of un-lacquered or polished brass. Nickel finish ones may also be accessible. The period ranges from the 1910s to mid 1920s.
Wall mounted sponge baskets: from the Victorian period. Very attractive and can have many uses. You could hand your towels from it or use it as a pot for indoor plants. Available in brass finish.
Comb holders: used to keep your combs and brushes handy. Available in a variety of designs and sizes.
Beer Keg Tap Pairs: from the 1910s. Available in pairs and can be used for ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ water or ‘his’ and ‘hers’. Has a fixed flange and is water tested.
Antique Mirrors: Mirrors can add style to any bathroom. A mirror is an essential accessory for a bathroom and there are hundreds of period and antique mirrors available. Choose from Victorian, Classic, and traditional styles. You can get all kinds of mirrors ranging from wall mounted, to hand mirrors, to shaving mirrors. Crafted in different finishes with great detail. Shapes vary from oval and round to square shaped mirrors. Wall brackets may also be available in vintage designs to go with the antique mirrors.
Towel Bars and Racks: These have moved from hotel rooms right into homes. Many types of towel bars and racks are available from varying periods and in different designs.
Powder Jars: Over the years, powder jars have literally become obsolete. But with vintage bath accessories becoming popular once again, powder jars are finding a place in vintage baths.
Wall Lights: Can be found dating back to each and every imaginable era. Gives the bathroom an added glow and are available for every budget.
Vintage Bath Towers: These are also making a re-appearance in home baths. Bath towers give ample storage and take up much lesser space in the bathroom than other storage units. These have a number of shelves one over the other and are free standing; so can be moved around with ease. Bath towers are available with three to five shelves.
Bath Accessory Sets: These sets include a soap dish, liquid soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, and pump jars. They are available in various period styles and different finishes to match your bath.
Miscellaneous Accessories: Many other vintage accessories such as a beautiful rug, a period picture or even small quaint baskets can be used in bathrooms and can make your bath more inviting.
Accessorizing your bathrooms with vintage bath accessories is a very unique and novel way to change the look of a bath. Not to mention that it takes little money and even lesser time than trying to totally remodel a bath to change its look.
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