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Not just about having a shower booth, a mirror and sink, and a toilet, but Americans have stemmed from the European way when it comes to design that gives off a regal flair once stepping in to do their business. Victorian bathroom design is a union between the Old and New World. For most American designers, the Victorian bathroom design have greatly improved, with some modification or still using the same designs when it comes to fixtures. Shower booths were not among them at first, but a large variety of tubs from several manufacturers and designs have captured and redesigned how the Americans of over 100 years ago bathed. It’s meant to be luxurious, or at least to LOOK luxurious, but the main point is to have a place to relax and release all the tension from their body.
With sinks, most designers have a way to make use of the available floor space, while allowing the full usage of small shelves made of lacquered wood and drawers carved in intricate designs and patterns. The countertop space is used mainly for both man and women, to place various objects such as a shaving kit, perfumes and powders for the ladies, not to mention a large mirror to make sure they’re doing it properly. The same thing is applied today, now with an ergonomically designed way with most cabinets and shelves to create a modern look.
Although the usage of tiles were unheard of back then, they make use of marbles and floor mats to prevent anyone from slipping, upon discovering that marble and water just don’t mix well for that person’s health. This also applies for the wall coverings, and that time they use wallpaper. In order to create a more regal look, tiles with intricate patterns and wood trimming to create a more Victorian wall, though loosely termed.
Tubs can be of varied shapes, designs and materials depending on the location. But most of the tubs found can be of carved marble and brass. Most of the tubs have a showerhead, providing the user access to a shower area inside the tub with a curtain to keep things private. And before plastics, brass curtain rings and velvet were used, and always with ambient light from a small window overhead. And with the introduction of electricity, sconce and wall lighting with various designs of both metal and glass has helped inspire designers to newer heights.
The styles from toilets have a history, depending on the maker. For most Victorian homes, the toilet will have some intricate patterns and designs either etches or painted, and with the introduction of an overhead water tank with a chain to flush the toilet, it was a start of modern convenience for most American homes. At least it beats having an outhouse. Most of the construction is mostly from marble that has transcended to the ceramics that is known today.
There was never a distinction when it comes from Victorian bathroom design with other designs and inspirations elsewhere, as the need for the American during those days is just to keep clean. Considering the mindset of designers during those days, they made sure that beauty is the topmost priority, with brass hooks, towel racks and a screen for the purpose of dressing, today’s bathrooms has that Victorian style that every American knows today.
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