By its very nature colonial style is a hybrid where the European taste of the colonisers has blended with that of the colonised country. Over the years, British style has prevailed over others with European roots. The effect is that of a retro and elegant atmosphere with exotic elements evoking African, Latin American or Oriental atmospheres. Colonial-style interior design is based on this mix, and harnessing the appeal of objects, decorations, colours and materials from faraway countries makes all the difference.

A colonial bathroom: what to choose

For a colonial-style bathroom, choose coloured tiles or wallpaper with jungle or world-themed patterns, or even plain walls in exotic colours.

As for washbasins and sanitary ware, classic style – as embodied, for instance, in the Efi proposal or the Madre collection by Flaminia – is the most suitable. Another appropriate solution for the washbasin is to place it on a marble or stone countertop. The furnishings should also feature a classic or a vintage style. The finish to be preferred is white, or you could use wood, such as cherry, maple and oak. Solid wood furniture, reminiscent of the rustic style, also fits in perfectly. A colonial-style cabinet for the washbasin should be prominent and imposing.

Another must is a retro-style freestanding bathtub such as the Evergreen model, which, combined with matching taps by the same name, in a gold or chrome finish, will add a touch of elegance to the room. The bathtub is an element that cannot be missed in a colonial-style bathroom. If the room is small, it is worth choosing smaller-sized products for the toilet, bidet and washbasin so as to have more room for the bathroom.

Vintage mirrors and many plants

Furnishing accessories should also be selected with care: mirrors, for instance, should be oval or round and should have a frame (such as Madre mirrors), but even models built into cabinets or storage mirrors will do as long as they have traditional lines. Classic wall lamps positioned to the right and left of the mirror are the most appropriate solution for this style. If plants are to be taken into consideration as a decorative motif for wall coverings, the presence of plants and flowers in ethnic-style vases is even more fundamental in a colonial-style bathroom. Also very important is the choice of articles such as candles, scented soaps, perfumes, objects from other cultures.

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