As 2015 comes to an end it’s important to look back on the places we’ve been and the places we’re going. Interior design eras and trends are often as easy to demarcate as the decades themselves. Knowing these eras in design can help give you an holistic understanding of the current state of modern design and the direction that design is headed as we move forward. Here’s a look back at the bathroom designs of days gone by and how they’ve all come together to bring us to where we are now.
The Victorian era of bathroom design marked a clear distinction between the days of outhouses and what we think of as a traditional bathroom. The Industrial Revolution ushered in a time when better and fancier products could be created and shipped all over the world. Freestanding, claw-foot tubs became the norm and are still featured in many modern bathrooms today. This was also the era when ceramic sinks and advanced plumbing became standard elements.
The next step was tropical design. Yes, tropical design actually came about in the 1800s when the calm, reviving nature of the ocean took on the main design focus in the bathroom. Natural wood found its way into bathroom design during this era and has yet to go out of style. Tuscan was the next era, which is a period of design that many people are unfamiliar with. It was actually quite significant since it brought about marble as a material that would become essential to many future bathrooms. Natural stone and neutral tones also came from this classic era.
The last major, significant era was art deco, which completely flipped the book on all design eras that preceded it. This was the era when chrome became a popular finish for plumbing and fixtures. Magnificent mosaic tile patterns were introduced and so were mirrors with unique and bizarre shapes. Design in the bathroom became fun and exciting in this era.
Take a look around your bathroom and you’ll likely see hints of all of these design eras etched into the space. Check out the article below to see all the beautiful examples of the eras!
Read the full article here: How Your Bathroom Reflects An Era Of Interior Design