{"id":1732,"date":"2013-10-16T14:42:27","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T14:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2013-10-16T14:42:27","modified_gmt":"2013-10-16T14:42:27","slug":"rustic-recycled-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/rustic-recycled-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Rustic and Recycled in the Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you love the idea of an eclectic mix of materials in your home? There&#8217;s been a growing trend to mix older pieces of furniture with more modern designs, creating a new style coined as \u2018shabby chic\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As we try to get greener and become more aware of our environment, there has been a move towards recycling too. This has taken shape in extreme forms, like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/Shows-Events\/RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show\/2010\/Gardens\/A-to-Z\/Places-of-Change\" rel=\"nofollow\">plastic water bottle greenhouses<\/a> spotted at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show a few year\u2019s ago; to more sophisticated ideas such as eco toilets, basins and showers that reuse water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Recycling<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>This can be done very successfully in the home &#8211; including the bathroom. It&#8217;s possible to enhance your bathroom&#8217;s style using just recycled elements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Being an island, one of the UK\u2019s favourite recycling tricks is using driftwood and other beach finds. For instance, driftwood has been successfully used as picture\/mirror frames for several years. Even just standing a piece of driftwood in the corner can give a room that beach vibe. \u00a0Shells, pebbles, and old chains or sailing rope can also add to that coastal feel, if that\u2019s what you&#8217;d like to create.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want the pebble look without actually bringing pebbles into the room, consider <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/White_Stone_Pebbles_for_Floors.html\">pebble tiling<\/a>. They\u2019re the real thing but cleverly supplied on mesh \u2018tiles\u2019 for easy laying. They come in all natural colours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some people use reclaimed floor planks to build new furniture, more often seen in kitchens but there is no reason why you shouldn&#8217;t consider it for bathroom furniture too.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1735\" style=\"width: 434px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1735\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1735    \" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/bathroom-1.jpg\" width=\"424\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/bathroom-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/bathroom-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/bathroom-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An eclectic bathroom full of natural finds &#8211; what do you think? (via <a style=\"color: #868a08;\" href=\"http:\/\/rawlinscalderone.com\/projects\/amagansett-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow&quot;\">Rawlins Calderone<\/a>)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Recycling hardware<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you have discovered an old Victorian roll top bath and want to reuse it? It&#8217;s doubtful that an old cast iron bath will be in perfect condition, so you may need to get the surface redone. If this does prove too costly, there are a number of modern versions based on these iconic baths.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Equally try taking a modern, contemporary bath design like the very popular <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/acatalog\/luna-freestanding-bath.html\">freestanding Luna bath<\/a> and mix with an eclectic mix of accessories.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It has also been very popular to reuse old style radiators. If you can\u2019t find them originals, there are plenty of new ones made in the traditional Victorian style.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Keep it stylish<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>However you use the recycling idea, remember to keep a sense of style so your bathroom retains its dignity. Just because you&#8217;ve used reclaimed materials, they don\u2019t have to look shabby and thrown together. Good craftsmanship helps reused objects to fit in perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A refined and professional look is definitely what you need, especially if you plan to mix your recycling with contemporary elements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you love the idea of an eclectic mix of materials in your home? 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