Timeless Victorian Bathrooms

Kelebogile Nondzaba looks at classic Victorian bathrooms with a modern twist

- Kelebogile Nondzaba

The classic Victorian-style bathroom has been with us for years and remains a firm favourite for most. Experts reveal why this trend never goes out of fashion.

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While trends may come and go, the classic style of a Victorian-inspired bathroom is timeless.

Patterned encaustic-type floor tiles are a wonderful way to evoke this trend – there are so many options to choose from, says Liza Watermeyer of Tile Africa. “Pair these patterned classic floor tiles with metro or subway tiles. When shopping, consider size, shape and colour.”

According to Sandy Turner-Webber of Bathroom Bizarre, bathroom design has changed significantly over the decades, with the Victorian style remaining popular even today.

Porcelain tiles play a big role in the design of these bathrooms, so if you’re looking to recreate the style, that’s a good place to start. “Floral-design porcelain tiles are currently popular, along with a freestanding claw-footed bath such as the Hampshire bath from Bathroom Bizarre.”