Classic bathroom design

The classic style in the interior represents sophistication and luxury. It is always modern, elegant and fashionable. The design of the bathroom in a classic style indicates the good taste of its owner. This stylistic direction is very universal, as it can be combined with other options for interior design. If you decide to create a bathroom in the Classic, even despite the high cost of such a design, we offer you recommendations and tips on how to do this correctly and harmoniously.

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Features of the classic bathroom design

Designing a bathroom in a classic style has several advantages, because of which it has been at the peak of popularity for more than a decade:

• This design provides extensive opportunities for the selection and adoption of creative decisions.
• The style combines a large number of finishing materials, various color palettes, many decorative elements and accessories.

Important! It is believed that the classic style is intended exclusively for large rooms. It's a delusion! Even a small bathroom, decorated in the Classic, will “play” in a completely new way.

• This style provides for combining a bathroom with a bathroom.
• The design of the bathroom in the classical style can easily be arranged both in the newly rebuilt and in the houses of the old construction.

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Basic Repair Principles in Classic

As in other stylistic directions, when designing a bathroom in a classic style, you should consider the rules that will help you make everything functional and convenient:

• Always keep clear lines.
• Observe the design in one color and shades close to it.
• In this style of interior decoration, asymmetry is inappropriate.
• For decoration and decoration use only natural materials.

Important! Classics do not accept the use of plastic both in design and in accessories.

• The classic style assumes a large window. It should be rectangular or in the form of an arch.
• If there is a large amount of wood in the design, then take care of good ventilation.
• The classic provides for the presence of various niches and columns.

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Features of the layout of the bathroom in a classic style

When planning the design of a bathroom in the Classic, one should take into account the requirements that must be observed in this stylistic direction:

• The bathroom should be in the form of a font.
• Select plumbing exclusively "antique".
• The color scheme of the classic style design involves dark or light colors.
• It is most advantageous to have a bathroom in a large room with a mandatory window.
• The window opening is decorated with heavy curtains with drapery.
• For a classic design, the presence of a canopy over the bathroom is characteristic.
• The classic provides for stucco and gilding.
• Do not forget about the crystal chandelier, various candlesticks and candelabra.
• At registration it is necessary to observe brevity and refinement.

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Classic bathroom surface finish

Planning for each room requires an initial definition of surface finishes. This also applies to Classics. Finishing materials to be used in a classic bathroom must also be “expensive”.

Important! A feature of this interior is the mandatory presence in the decoration of natural stone or wood.

Wall materials

To decorate the walls of this stylistic theme, it is recommended to use:

• smooth or fine stucco;
• ceramic tiles;
• wallpapers designed in this style;
• various paints and varnishes.

Important! In order to divide the room into functional zones or to emphasize, always use columns to help. This is a standard element of decor, which is used in the classic design of the bathroom. The moldings located on them will add more refinement and gloss.

Basic requirements for the design of the ceiling

In the classic design, you need to consider absolutely everything, to the smallest detail. Therefore, the design of the ceiling and floor should be thought out and correctly selected.

We will deal with the ceiling when designing a classic bathroom:

• Only light shades should be used;
• in order to add luxury to the interior, use fabric draperies;
• an excellent solution would be the use of textured plaster;
• Stretch ceilings also fit the classic interior.

Floor decoration

To the design of the floor, no less requirements are presented. It should be made exclusively of the following materials:

• ceramic tile;
• parquet;
• bulk floor;
• marble;
• the use of artificial stone, only as close as possible to natural.

Important! The final chord is the door. For classic design, it is most appropriate to use glass or paneled. As for the accessories, it should be made of bronze, copper or gilding.

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Classic color palette

When planning a bathroom design in a classic style, it is important to consider the color scheme. Classics do not accept the use of bright and metallic shades. In this stylistic interior design, only such color solutions are used:

• gray tones;
• all shades of beige;
• white;

Important! Despite its uniformity, white is represented in shades such as milk, white chocolate, alpine snow and ivory. This should be taken into account when designing a classic bathroom.

• green, blue, pink is welcome;
• the black.

Important! The color scheme should be presented exclusively restrained shades.

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We equip the bathroom in a classic style

When planning interior design, a huge role is played not only by surface finishing, but also furniture, decor and accessories, lighting. Therefore, when designing a bathroom in the Classic, you should also think through everything to the smallest detail, taking into account the requirements and rules that are inherent in this direction of style.

Choose plumbing

As mentioned earlier, the classic style is characterized by its “rigid framework”. When choosing plumbing, one should also adhere to those dogmas that the classic dictates to us.

Bath

You should choose cast iron, marble, brass or copper.

Important! If you do not have the opportunity to purchase such a bath, you can turn your attention to acrylic. The main thing is that the style of its design fits into your concept.

In size, the bathtub must be roomy with a raised headboard and graceful lines. Do not forget about the shape: rectangular, oval and elongated - the most consistent with the intended style.

Important! Bath is the main focus. Therefore, it should be installed in the center of the room. Often the font is placed on a wooden or marble podium. If the area of ​​the room does not allow, then you can install it near the wall and make a decorative marble decoration.

Sink

This style involves round and oval shapes. Welcome sink, which is built into the cabinet. This interior item should be exclusively made of porcelain or copper.

Important! Try to choose a washbasin so that it is similar in style to an old washstand.

Shower stall

So far, designers and stylists have not come to a single decision on the advisability of installing a shower cabin when designing a bathroom in a classic style. If you still decide to install a shower, then it must be rectangular in shape with transparent glass. Install it should be near the rear wall or on the side of the bath.

Toilet bowl

If the bathroom is combined with the toilet, then it is imperative to make the zoning of the room and divide it with a screen. When choosing a toilet, the option with a hanging tank will be most appropriate. If you decide to install a bidet, then in shape and color, it should be the same with the toilet. They should be placed together so that they are not striking.

Important! Mixers should be selected from copper or bronze. They should emphasize your style.

Basic furniture requirements:

1. Shelves and cabinets should be made of wood and have a rectangular shape.
2. For rooms with a large area, a chest of drawers, a wardrobe or a bookcase should be installed.
3. Mandatory requirement is the availability of dressing tables. Their base should be made of wood, and the countertop made of marble.
4. To dressing tables, you should choose a leather pouf or wicker chair.
5. Various elements of modern life, for example, a washing machine or a towel dryer, should be hidden in cabinets or hidden with drapery.

Lighting requirements

This style of bathroom design involves the presence of several lamps at once:

• Part should be installed on the walls.
• A chandelier should be hung in the middle of the ceiling.
• Bronze sconces are installed on the sides near the mirror.

Important! It is recommended to use halogen bulbs in a classic style.

When planning lighting, you should pay attention to:

• lamps with imitation of candles;
• lamps with porcelain shades;
• crystal chandeliers.

Important! In the modern classic design of the bathroom, it has also become fashionable to use lamps in retro style. They are ideal for rooms with a small area.

When choosing lighting fixtures, you should adhere to a given style. Try to keep their design “antique” and fit into the overall interior.

Important! The room should not be dark, but a sense of intimacy should be present.

Window decoration

The design of the windows in the classical style provides not only the use of curtains, but also roller blinds or Roman curtains. Due to their laconic appearance and ease of care, they rightfully won their place in the design of the bathroom. More sophisticated decoration options are drapery window openings or bay windows.

Important! Despite pretentiousness and luxury, the use of curtains in the classical style is allowed.

Accessories and decor

To design a bathroom in the Classic, accessories are important, because it is they that determine the style you set. Therefore, in order for everything to be right and harmoniously selected, we bring to your attention several useful recommendations:

1. Accessories should not be bright, it is desirable that they are “aged”.
2. The mirror should always be in the frame.
3. Rugs of a rectangular shape with the corresponding classic pattern must lie near the bathtub and toilet bowl.
4. The interior can be supplemented with a jug, earthenware or porcelain wash basin.
5. Towels should be in the same color scheme with the overall design. Do not forget about such nuances as embroidery and lace - they are ideally suited to this style.
6. Towel hooks must be exclusively copper or bronze.
7. The dressing area looks very impressive if it is equipped with a screen, a hanger and a small bench.
8. The interior should have fresh flowers.
9. If the area of ​​the bathroom allows, it can be decorated with paintings.
10. Laundry basket should be woven, rectangular.
11. Glasses for toothbrushes and other small accessories should be designed in the same style and made of the same material as the faucets.

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The nuances of the classic bathroom design:

1. In order to further emphasize luxury, design a room in a warm beige color with the obligatory presence of gilding. Decorate the ceiling and walls with stucco molding.
2. Decorate the walls with panels with a classic cage or strip pattern.
3. To give the interior rigor and restraint, use gray in combination with brown.
4. If the walls are made in light colors, then the furniture should be selected from dark woods, and vice versa - light colors of furniture are suitable for dark walls.
5. Towel holders and cosmetic shelves can be made of metal using the forging technique.

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Classic style is comfort, harmony, lack of chaos and disorder. The bathroom, decorated in this style, is a corner of luxury, elegance and tranquility. Despite its high cost, this design has been at the peak of popularity for many years among people who want to plunge into the atmosphere of luxury and aristocracy.