The bathroom trend currently ‘en vogue’ is to have modern bathroom décor. Having a modern bathroom setting mostly follows the characteristics of having up-to-the-minute features and fixtures such as bold freestanding taps to accompany a lavish whirlpool bath and that essential top of the range shower unit. However, although having the latest designs can aid any relaxing bathing experience, many people may find that a contemporary bathroom setting can sometimes lack in character. For those eager to inject their own personal stamp on the bathroom, you may think you would need to replace any modern features with pieces that have more character. However, this is not required as adding traditional bathroom furniture can instantly add an element of distinctive design to any contemporary bathroom setting.

To add instant individuality to the bathroom, traditional bathroom furniture will create a chic contrast of the modern and classic. A benefit to adding traditional bathroom furniture is that it will bring an elegant flair of décor to the bathroom while providing a unique mix of design against your modern bathroom features.

Traditional bathroom furniture can take on many different forms so it is important to research exactly what you are looking for prior to buying. The main characteristics of traditional bathroom furniture are that pieces are usually crafted from wood and feature fixtures of an era inspired style. When teaming these elegant pieces next to top of the range showers or bathing systems, the room takes on a bold contrast certain to gain serious interior design points.

Other pieces of furniture that incorporate a traditional look are pieces that carry a period aesthetic to them. Washstands or vanity units crafted from wood with a Victorian inspired basin bring a regal feel to the bathroom and will act as a bold centrepiece to add both interest and character to the bathroom. For those who require even more furniture pieces to aid storage requirements, many washstands and vanity units are available with complementing cabinets so you can create the contrasting theme of traditional furniture with a matching cabinet or storage unit.

For those who do prefer a modern look but still want to add an element of character to the bathroom, updating modern cabinets with traditional inspired brass door knobs or simply replacing modern basin taps with more classically styled pieces will provide that subtle contrast of old and new for a truly unique bathroom setting.

Helen Davies is a senior content writer for Better Bathrooms, suppliers of a wide range of affordable and elegantly designed bathroom furniture.