Victorian Bathroom Ideas
A victorian bathroom offers a solid design foundation with plenty of room for personal expression. Rich ornamentation from the era of elaborate elegance. This combination draws on victorian's signature elements—ornate carved furniture and rich jewel-tone colors—to transform your bathroom into a space that's both beautiful and functional.
Why Victorian Works for Bathrooms
Victorian can work well in a bathroom when you balance the style's core elements with the room's functional needs. Focus on ornate carved furniture while ensuring the space still serves its purpose: bathrooms serve personal hygiene, grooming, and increasingly, relaxation and self-care. they need to function efficiently for busy mornings while offering respite and rejuvenation when time allows. Select materials like Carved mahogany and walnut or Velvet and brocade that can handle the demands of this room.
When designing a victorian bathroom, consider maximizing storage in small spaces. Victorian design typically addresses this through rich jewel-tone colors. Also keep in mind the room's vanity task lighting (ideally at face level) and daily toiletries and skincare when selecting furniture and finishes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Creates a cohesive victorian aesthetic
- Ornate carved furniture
- Victorian color palette works well for bathrooms
- Quality materials like Carved mahogany and walnut add lasting value
- Flexible layout options for different bathroom sizes
Cons
- Some victorian materials may need practical substitutes
- Bathroom challenge: Maximizing storage in small spaces
- Limited to victorian-appropriate color choices
- Premium victorian pieces can be costly
Design Tips
Start with a base of deep burgundy and forest green to establish the victorian foundation
Choose a fainting couch as your anchor piece, complemented by essential bathroom items
Incorporate Carved mahogany and walnut and Velvet and brocade to achieve authentic victorian texture
Layer lighting with tiffany-style lamps to create depth and ambiance
For layout, allow clearance in front of fixtures (15" from toilet to wall)
Address storage with daily toiletries and skincare in victorian style
Add personality with stained glass lamps and taxidermy and curiosities
Color Palette
Deep Burgundy
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Forest Green
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Royal Purple
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Rich Gold
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Peacock Blue
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Ruby
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Materials
- Carved mahogany and walnut
- Velvet and brocade
- Fringed trims
- Stained glass
- Marble mantels
- Brass and copper
- Floral wallpapers
- Water-resistant finishes
Essential Furniture
- Vanity with sink(s)
- Toilet
- Shower and/or bathtub
- Mirror
- Lighting
- Storage
- Fainting couch
- Eastlake furniture
Decor Accents
- Stained glass lamps
- Taxidermy and curiosities
- Porcelain collections
- Elaborate frames
- Fringed lampshades
- Abundant accessories
Space & Budget Guidance
Small Space Tips
Victorian can overwhelm small spaces. Choose one or two key Victorian pieces, use rich color sparingly as accents, and edit accessories severely. The style's density makes restraint essential in small rooms. For a small bathroom: Small bathrooms (under 40 sq ft) require creative solutions: pedestal sinks or wall-mounted vanities, pocket doors, recessed medicine cabinets, over-toilet storage, and shower-tub combos. Light colors
Large Space Tips
Large rooms suit Victorian's elaborate nature. Create intimate seating groupings, layer patterns and textiles, and fill surfaces with curated collections. High ceilings especially complement Victorian drama. In a larger bathroom: Large master baths (80+ sq ft) can include double vanities, freestanding tubs, large walk-in showers, dedicated toilet rooms, and ample linen storage. Create distinct zones for different activities.
Budget-Friendly
Antique shops and estate sales offer authentic Victorian pieces affordably. Focus on accessories, wallpaper in one area, and one statement piece. Victorian style builds through collection.
Luxury Approach
Source museum-quality Victorian antiques, commission reproduction wallpapers, invest in restored lighting fixtures, and work with specialists in Victorian restoration.
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