Designers Show What Bathrooms Looked Like Every 100 Years Since 1520 6 Pics

But with technical developments, mirrors started to get cheaper and, at the top end, more ornate.

1820-1920 Toilet Paper for the Rich

Image credits: qssupplies In the 19th century, the industrial revolution landed, the population boomed, and the UK faced a public health crisis. In some overcrowded cities, 100 people might share the same toilet, which would spill out into the streets and rivers.

The government passed legislation to improve standards, and the development of sewers and indoor plumbing meant the flushing toilet and running water grew in prevalence. All this piping signaled the end of movable commodes and basins.

With stationary sinks and bathtubs, the modern bathroom was born as a dedicated space for personal hygiene. This was the age of Thomas Crapper and Henry Doulton, and JL Mott tubs. Exposed pipes became popular and were embossed, glazed, or gilded for effect.

The Georgian era enjoyed a copper craze – hence the copper bath. Toilet paper was patented in 1880 and sold at Harrods.

1920-2020 Tiles Everywhere

Image credits: qssupplies The modern bathroom blossomed in the 20th century – as did modernism, interior design, and consumerism. Designers and manufacturers capitalized by inventing countless extras to absorb homeowners' disposable income and brighten their bathrooms: towel-, toothbrush-, and bar soap- holders, vanity cupboards, seat covers, and shower mats and curtains. Electric lighting was commonplace by the start of World War II.

All the better to see those matching bathroom suites colored in peach, mint green, or flamingo pink. And let's talk about tiles. The bathroom tile became ubiquitous in the 1950s.

Ceramic tiling was laid in such high quality that much still exists today. Plastic, considered a space-age material, also became a popular choice for tiles for a while. The tile was and is bright, hygienic, and waterproof.

Ceramic tiling remains an intelligent choice for a bathroom refurb that will last years – keep the tiles plain, and you can switch the color scheme and furniture if you feel like re-touching the bathroom later.

2021 Free-Floating Suite

Image credits: qssupplies We've come a long way from the barrel tub. A 3D bathroom planner uses science to optimize awkward spaces.

Materials that weren't even around at the turn of the century now make all kinds of shapes and solutions possible. Fiberglass, acrylic, and porcelain coatings offer style and practicality. The apron-front (enclosed) bath that dominated the 20th century has fallen out of fashion, with free-standing oval, pebble, or double-ended baths now looking good at a good price.

A free-standing bath demands a floating sink for an ultramodern take on the vintage basin stand. It creates more space on ground level, making even the smallest bathroom feel spacious and classy. Combine it with smart taps and a tankless hanging toilet to complete the zero-G feel and make cleaning the littlest room a breeze.

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