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Old-fashioned bathrooms, or traditonal bathrooms can be copied from those created in the original era of interest or can be taken from the charms of old-fashioned life and blended with the romantic ideas of a rural idyll. It is possible to adapt an existing suite from a house in the 1950’s for example.  It is also possible to buy old-fashioned bathroom fittings and incorporate them into a particular look associated with a period in history.  Today antique bathroom fixtures are much sought-after and some are highly collectable.  Original china washing sets of basin and jug (or ewer) on a stand, with a matching chamber pot, can be found in many antique shops and accurately reflect the Victorian and Edwardian eras of history.  Decorative porcelain lavatories and rolltop baths, as well as original taps and shower fixtures, can be found if you are prepared to do your research.  Those in less-than-perfect condition can be polished up, restored and re-enamelled in specialist shops. If the enamel finish on old baths is chipped or damaged it is possible to buy an enamel repair kit.  But if it is impossible to get hold of the original item, there are many companies making excellent reproductions.

The Victorian, Edwardian or Art Deco style bathrooms have a timeless appeal, perhaps because of their lushness which is so different from the spartan modern look. Brass or decorative chrome fittings, rich and deep-coloured decorations and authentic accessories are easy to purchase and lend themselves to the decadence of the period.

If you are planning to plumb in a cast-iron bath, it is best to check that the floor of the bathroom and the ceiling of the room underneath can take the weight, both of the bath and when it is filled with water.