By the way: retro -appearance paper can also get the style Vintage desired. Floral motifs and living prints, such as William Morris, Gournay or Colefax & Fowler, harmonize especially well with old furniture and traditional elements.
3. Ancient furniture as storage and sink
How is an old comfortable reusing as a dresser, a stool renovated as a storage space or a wooden staircase like towelter? When it comes to creating a look Retro in the blink of an eye, furnishing with furniture pieces Vintage It quickly leads to the desired objective. «Various comfortable and cabinets can adapt in a few steps to incorporate a small sink,» says Adam Hills. The same goes for the wall cabinets or ancient apothecaries, which can be integrated wonderfully in the bathroom as an additional storage solution. When buying, of course, the state must be taken into account and, where appropriate, the authenticity of the objects. In addition, the question of moisture must be taken into account; Uncreated wood, in particular, can be damaged by excess moisture, but this can only be a problem in small bathrooms, without windows and subject to intensive use.
4. Griferia with patina
You can give an elegant appearance to almost any sink by adding an old (or old -fashioned) gold -looking game. The same goes for showers or bathing tubs. But as a lovely one looks like the outside, you have to check some things before the installation. «In the past, the installers used to use different thread sizes,» explains Justin Homewood, founder of The Water Monopoly, a British bathroom installer that offers both old originals and elegant reproductions. «So be sure to check the dimensions and compatibility with sinks, showers and modern similar. The separation of the holes is also important.» Ancient taps should also be checked in search of cracks and damage, since otherwise they could leak. «The cracks on the tap surface can be repaired, but below it is difficult,» says Homewood.