Balancing Bathroom Design: Industrial Meets Vintage

Industrial and vintage styles are two of the hottest trends in interior design these days. While one represents a more rustic and commercial look, the other mimics an Old World aesthetic. Don’t worry if you enjoy both styles because you don’t have to choose between them. Here are some tips for balancing industrial and vintage design aesthetics in your bathroom:

Clawfoot Tubs
Incorporating two design themes into one room requires a delicate balance. Each style should include a variety of components, from large fixtures to small accessories. One of the most popular types of bathtubs is the freestanding clawfoot tub. You can select a model with a cast iron fabrication, which is made from a durable and heat retaining material. This strong metal has an industrial aspect to it, making it a great choice for this design fusion bathroom.

Antique bath fixtures
Clawfoot tub faucets already have an industrial element to them because the metal finish is a large part of the look. The ornate shapes of the faucets and handheld shower heads make them desirable as well. These fixtures will match perfectly with your new vintage tub. Additionally, these antique faucets work well in an industrial room because of the metal finish.

Pedestal sinks
A pedestal sink has tons of style appeal. Its stark white hue continues the color scheme that was set by the cast iron tub. Additionally, you can pair it with wall-mounted knobs in a contrasting oil-rubbed bronze finish for a completely vintage feel.

Industrial lighting
Bring in more of an industrial influence with your lighting choices. Edison bulbs are a great way to bring in the old-world look in a chic way. Pair it with a cage or metal pendant cover to keep with the industrial feel, you can also try a glass pendant cover or leave the bulb naked for a unique feel.

Whitewashed floors
Consider revamping your wooden floors with a whitewash to really embrace the vintage and industrial aesthetic. It will make the room feel crisp, clean and balanced in design.

The Vintage-Industrial aesthetic is a style that can work well in any room of your home, and once you have the basic foundation laid, all of the details can be mixed and matched and rearranged however you see fit.