Accessories Your Traditional Bathroom Suite

So you've bought a lovely new bathroom suite with period-style detailing and traditional good looks. What can you do next to add to that traditional bathroom look?

There are any number of small details which will enhance your traditional bathroom suite's appearance and bring your whole bathroom to the pinnacle of perfect period style.

First of all, had you considered changing your bathroom heating source? Bathroom heating in today's homes is generally provided by a modern radiator similar in style to the rest of the house, or by underfloor heating. Whichever option you have installed, its look probably isn't enhancing the period feel of your traditional bathroom in any way.

A Victorian-style heated towel radiator is something the Victorians would undoubtedly have loved, had it been available to them. It wasn't - but that hasn't stopped contemporary designers stealing a little Victorian style and adding some modern technology. Towel radiators can be added to your home central heating system or powered separately by electricity: it's up to you which solution suits you (and your existing bathroom heating system) best. But with their elegant 19th-century looks, their style will certainly suit your period bathroom.

When you buy a bathroom suite, the majority of the time you'll find that it comes without taps. This is not simply a move on the part of bathroom manufacturers or suppliers to make a greater profit by selling important components separately - it has an awful lot to do with the sheer range of choice available when it comes to bathroom taps. Even when you've narrowed down the field by going for a traditional look, there are still a lot out there.

In standard chrome, you can get a range of traditionally styled taps with levers or crosshead handle that make excellent use of modern technology (cross head handles need only be turned by a quarter to get a full the flow of water, for example,) and incorporate thoughtful detailing for that authentic look.

However, why not consider a different finish for your taps? Gold and antique brass finishes are available to bring some unique style to your traditional bathroom suite - they're a little harder to find than their chrome equivalents, but the effort will be worthwhile when you see their final effect on your bathroom.

And of course, there are the accessories. Add an antique mirror above your basin for a really authentic look, and fit some matching period-style pieces such as a towel rail, glass tumbler, and wall holder, toilet roll holder, toothbrush holder, and robe hook. Choosing accessories which match each other will add coordination to your bathroom as well as that final touch of traditional charm.