The bathroom has come along way in the last hundred years. Once just a basic tub set in front of the living room fire and filled buckets with water, the bathing experience is now a luxury that in almost all Western origin. Back then a "bathroom" was something that only the rich and privileged could afford to service their house. It was this trend that leads to the mass production of bathroom products.



The Edwardian and Victorian style of the time is still a popular choice today. They see a beautiful villa in cottage or bathroom, and never independently of their profession in the field of design.

Today, thanks to the advanced technology and modern plumbing, the bathroom could have developed as far as you can. With steam rooms and deluxe hydrotherapy baths, it is difficult to imagine how bathrooms could get more sophisticated. That said, the bathroom, like every room in the house, is constantly changing in terms of design trends. Here we look at the five most popular styles of bathroom design. Traditional, Country, Shabby chic, Contemporary and Fantasy.

The traditional bathroom can mean either in terms of traditional Edwardian or Victorian style, or with respect to a standard white bathroom with basic sanitary ware and bath. Here we will look at the style of designer bathroom where it all began. The Edwardian bathroom.

In the past ten years, with the popularity of TV shows, such as changing rooms, the trend for old-fashioned bathroom has seen a real upswing. A rare gem of an old slipper bath or rusty traditional crane can be found at a scrap yard or in a skip, but fortunately, the manufacturers keep pace with demand with expertly prepared traditional bathroom products.

Some rooms only work in certain houses, so if you live in a modern apartment surge of traditional bathroom does not intend to work for you. If you have an old cottage or villa retreat of this style is a bathroom you should definitely consider.

Almost always, the bath is the central element of the traditional attraction bathroom. A free-standing roll-top or slipper bath is proud to be a dark polished floor, and only if there is a traditional continental style bathroom will be an inset or sunken tub hold appeal. Either a wall-mounted crane or a free-standing looks stylish. Deep ridges and curved corners which makes the traditional sanitary what it is - bold and masculine.

When presenting a traditional bathroom both soft tones and bold colors might work well. Strong shades of brown, Maroons and the greens give warmth to the room nice, but the bathroom is well lit, maybe with a lavish chandelier. With the right colors, antique gold can look better than chromium. Go for curtains, blinds never. If there is a piece of furniture instead of a traditional basin and pedestal, choose an oak or cherry wood finish, or the white nose furniture is a good look with traditional baths and toilets.

One of the most appealing things about the traditional bathroom is rubbish, the more a lived-in effect, says the traditional look. Do not be afraid that there are many photos on the walls - black and white family portraits in gold frames are a good look. A drawer cabinet or corner table with scented candles, aromatherapy oils or flowers will really to the hall to life. As a finishing touch an old style set of scales, a large framed mirror or bulky traditional radiator, the room that cozy old-fashioned atmosphere.

The country style bathroom is perhaps the simplest type of design to create, and just as the traditional bathroom only really works well within the right house. The classic look is the best country in connection with floral wallpaper, high beams, and a bath basin fringe canopy. After the traditional design, cast iron baths and deep ridged plumbing are what gives the country bathroom its nostalgic aura.

Check, floral or plaid curtains are preferred over blinds and shutters, though rare in England, offer a great form of privacy as well as adding to the country effect. Wood plays a large role in this look, and almost all furniture works well in this institution, particularly beech, maple, ash and oak vanity units and cabinets.

Either tiles or wooden floors can be used. Tiles have rustic colors, and can be used to create complex mosaics. Wooden floors should be painted to match the furniture. Decorating a possible motive stenciled used as a border, and the technique of rubbing paint on the walls with a sponge gives the room that worn natural look.

Toilets with a high level cisterns and pull chains are very rare these days, but a must-have for the country bathroom, just like the traditional taps for the bath and sink. Just about every form of free-standing bath will to the country bathroom. If wishing to have a shower a tiled walk-in shower is advisable option with a curtain to the area.

For the final touch add wicker baskets filled with pot pour, wire basket shelves and stylish wall lamps.

"Shabby chic", a relatively new formula used to describe room designs, is an uncertain mixture of neglect and style. It is one of the most difficult bathroom designs, and it takes a bold decision to adopt this style bathroom. Almost certainly achieved its full potential in a continental house, either a French chateau or old Spanish villa.

The absolute opposite of a fitted bathroom, the shabby chic look is a bad combination of styles and products. You can even the unexpected, like a put a fridge in the corner. Nothing is expected to match and wiring and plumbing to see rather than camouflaged. This style is best suited for those who have inherited a bathroom and want to update instead of a small plate on a brand new bathroom.

The key to decoration is neutral shades with a few dark colors. For the walls choose matte or flat wall paint. Pale yellow money and works very well, like the flowers or check patterned wallpaper.

As with traditional country-and bathrooms, cast iron baths are a must. Either a roll-top bath or slipper will do, or although you do not want to watch or retirement, the lapse at first glance it seems better. Nor would you sandpaper in the paint work and claw feet. It is always worth looking for old fittings at antique shops and car boot sales.

Counter top basins are highly recommended in this setting, and watch out for very unusual decorated designs. Place it in a sink or run-down furniture. Add unique jewelry and antique framed mirrors.

The modern bathrooms are all about what you do with the space you have. Within many bathrooms there is little room to work, so the optimum use of space is essential. This is the reason bathroom suites are equipped now so popular. After tailor-made bathroom furniture is one of the most practical design solutions when remodeling the bathroom.

How many of us have a bathroom with a messy airing cupboard? With modern bathroom, there is no need to cram your toiletries, towels and cleaning fluids around the boiler. Equipped with vanity units, storage units and cabinets you have all space you need.

When examining modern bathroom design, wall-hung furniture for a listing. White gloss will never out of fashion, but more recently furniture finishes such as wig, beech and maple have actually rise in popularity.

Like the furniture, wall-hung plumbing is a great space-saving solution, a contemporary bathroom design. Also hidden strobe units are an eye-pleasing look than the standard close-coupled toilet.

Shower baths are a good practical way to optimize the space, so you the comfort of both baths and showers. Walk-in showers are also very popular in the modern bathroom, and when buying a shower enclosure for the modern bathroom chooses a structure with a chrome-colored on white.

Chrome and stainless steel are the ultimate choice in modern bathroom, and bath taps and mixers are available in a number of contemporary designs, instead of the traditional-style taps. Also choose chrome towel rails over standard white radiators, as well as matching chrome accessories...

Do not be afraid to decorate with bold colors when tiling or painting, getting the right contrast with the chrome and gloss. When using curtains be subtle with the designs and colors, but rather go for stylish blinds.

Daring to be something more than the conventional, the fantasy bathroom design you can really innovative with your fantasies and tastes. With emphasis on the futuristic, this style of the bathroom is the antithesis of the traditionalists.

The imaginative design is ideal for exclusive only larger bathrooms, as with all futuristic interior large open spaces are what make the room together. Cabins steam and Jacuzzi are the ideal choice for showering and bathing. Or a combination of the two will have a well-designed, bad-screen and a glass shower control. Due to their low impact, Walk-in showers also work well with modern tiling, chrome shower stylish decor and lighting.

For the plumbing with wall-hung or close-coupled standard toilet and wash basin with pedestal with acute angles and a modern design. Shortly towel rails and wedge wall-hung furniture fit well in the fantasy bathroom admit that looks almost surreal calm.

The ultimate luxury in a fancy bathroom should be a waterproof TV. You could even think of a doubling of the bathroom as a gym, complete with the exercise bike and rowing machine.

Ornaments should be unobtrusive, so choose things like small piles of pebbles and modern wall prints on candles and nick-Knack.