Victorian Bathroom with Green Walls Ideas and Designs
Zoe Willis DesignOur clients briefed us to turn their ‘white box’ bathroom into a chic oasis, usually seen in high end hotels. The bathroom was to be the focal point of their newly purchased period home.
This design conscious couple love the clean lines of Scandinavia, the bold shapes and colours from the midcentury but wanted to stay true to the heritage of their Victorian house. Keeping this in mind we also had to fit a walk in shower and a freestanding tub into this modest space!
We achieved the ‘wow’ with post modern monochrome chevron flooring, high gloss wall tiles reminiscent of Victorian cladding, eye popping green walls and slick lines from the furniture; all boxes ticked for our thrilled clients.
What we did: Full redesign and build. Colour palette, space planning, furniture, accessory and lighting design, sourcing and procurement.
Design a la Carte IncRe fresh of hall bath in 1898 home
Inspiration for a small victorian shower room bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a built-in shower, green walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Inspiration for a small victorian shower room bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a built-in shower, green walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
VOH ArchitectsThe restoration of an 1899 Queen Anne design, with columns and double gallery added ca. 1910 to update the house in the Colonial Revival style with sweeping front and side porches up and downstairs, and a new carriage house apartment. All the rooms and ceilings are wallpapered, original oak trim is stained, restoration of original light fixtures and replacement of missing ones, short, sheer curtains and roller shades at the windows. The project included a small kitchen addition and master bath, and the attic was converted to a guest bedroom and bath.
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Saville Construction (London) Ltd.G Saville
Photo of a small victorian ensuite bathroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls and ceramic flooring.
Photo of a small victorian ensuite bathroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls and ceramic flooring.
Holzheimer Interiors, Inc.Inspiration for a medium sized victorian ensuite bathroom in Cleveland with white cabinets, green walls and a built-in sink.
Barrel & Board DesignThis Master Bath has it all! The double shower shares a ledge with the extra deep copper soaking tub. The custom black and white tile work are offset by a smokey emerald green and accented by gold fixtures as well as another corner fireplace.
Dominique Michelle VidalLarge victorian ensuite bathroom in New York with freestanding cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot bath, a two-piece toilet, green walls, limestone flooring, a pedestal sink, green floors, a wall niche, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Russell Taylor ArchitectsMedium sized victorian ensuite bathroom in London with a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a hinged door, white tiles, marble tiles, green walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a chimney breast.
Hoffman Weber ConstructionPatrick O'Loughlin, Content Craftsmen
Photo of a victorian ensuite bathroom with a claw-foot bath, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, a submerged sink, distressed cabinets, beaded cabinets and marble flooring.
Photo of a victorian ensuite bathroom with a claw-foot bath, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, a submerged sink, distressed cabinets, beaded cabinets and marble flooring.
Buckingham Interiors + Design LTDThis is an example of a victorian bathroom in Chicago with a claw-foot bath, green tiles and green walls.
Kathryn Tegreene Interior DesignThis stained glass window was not original to the space. It was removed from a different house just before it was going to be torn down and installed in this house. It does a perfect job of letting light in with privacy.
Photographer: John Wilbanks
Interior Designer: Kathryn Tegreene Interior Design
Nerland Building & Restoration, Inc.David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a small victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, marble flooring and a vessel sink.
Inspiration for a small victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, marble flooring and a vessel sink.
Finch Interior DesignPhoto of a victorian shower room bathroom in London with white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floors and an open shower.
anna forkum http://www.anthonymasterson.com
This is an example of a medium sized victorian bathroom in Nashville with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot bath, white tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, mosaic tile flooring and multi-coloured floors.
This is an example of a medium sized victorian bathroom in Nashville with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot bath, white tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, mosaic tile flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Janel Campbell, CMKBD, CAPS/Neil Kelly CompanyPhoto of a victorian bathroom in Portland with a claw-foot bath, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, vinyl flooring, a console sink and grey floors.
Cypress Design Co.Inspiration for a small victorian shower room bathroom in Providence with a two-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink and black floors.
MastersTouch Construction, Inc.Bart Edson
This is an example of a victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, green walls, ceramic flooring, marble worktops and black floors.
This is an example of a victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, green walls, ceramic flooring, marble worktops and black floors.
Fantozzi Custom ConstructionSmall third floor ensuite bath
Photo of a small victorian wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, mosaic tile flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Photo of a small victorian wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, mosaic tile flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
MastersTouch Construction, Inc.Bart Edson
Inspiration for a victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, ceramic flooring, marble worktops and black floors.
Inspiration for a victorian ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, green walls, ceramic flooring, marble worktops and black floors.
Absolute FlooringMedium sized victorian shower room bathroom in New York with white tiles, ceramic tiles, green walls, ceramic flooring and a pedestal sink.
Victorian Bathroom with Green Walls Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your victorian bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your victorian bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find victorian bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right victorian bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting victorian bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What victorian bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your victorian bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your victorian bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your victorian bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small victorian bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to victorian small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1