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Get restoration and decorating tips for a Victorian bathroom sink in this free video.Expert: Betty Ingham Contact: www.thehairypotters.com Bio: Betty Ingham and her husband Ben purchased and have fully remodeled and restored a 100 year old Victorian home from top to bottom. They also own a custom stoneware pottery studio, The Hairy Potters. Filmmaker: kyle saylors  Read More →

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Question by townsend221: What do i put in a set of 3 small opaque vases that go in the bathroom? They are ivory color Stand between 3-4 in. high Very Victorian Best answer: Answer by Stephanie Tnothing! They look great just as decoration items. Give your answer to this question below! edwardian, contemporary, victorian, period, bathrooms, online, uk, edwardian, modern, traditional, suffolk, bathroom showroom,edwardian, contemporary, victorian, period, bathrooms, online, uk, edwardian, modern, traditional, suffolk, bathroom showroom Blue Tub Bathroom Decor Victorian Art Print Framed US $26.95 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 10:52:36 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $26.95Buy it now | Add to watch list Delta 75035-RB Victorian Double Robe Hook, Venetian Bronze Coordinates beautifully... 

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Question by Marcy J: A bathroom with ivory countertops and cabinets but baseboards and door are white, what color should toilet be? We renovated our Powder room (Washroom) and had to replace the toilet. The sink with the countertop is ivory it, has some little white designs in it. My question is: ” Is it acceptable to install a white toilet? The doors and baseboards are white and the wall color is taupe. Please, I need advice, it,s a very nice victorian style toilet but it only comes in white, and most of the toilets are white in the stores. Best answer: Answer by NewGrandmaSince you say it’s a powder room it likely doesn’t contain a shower or bath. In that case, what colour is the sink?? If it’s ivory, then match the toilet to it. If you have fallen in love with... 

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Question by Jojo: what color whould i paint my bathroom? we renovated our basement a few years ago, but we never really decorated the bathroom, so i want to paint it to liven it up a bit. for some reason my sister thought to put two different borders up though, one on top and one in the middle between the ceiling and floor. the top one has an ivy pattern, and the middle has like victorian style brown themed dolls?? i know, confusing. i really dont hate any color, so any suggestions would be appreciated! Best answer: Answer by I ? My NicknameNot brown or other dark colours! Do some white or light beige or something. It will look more modern and give it will make it look bigger and luminous. Add your own answer in the comments! I stumble into a fierce bathroom vintage brass Victorian... 

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Question by Derick S: Need help decorating older bathroom with a green sink.? I am currently renting an apartment. Its a great old victorian house that was split into a 4 plex. Its got lots of potential, but the previous tenant went a little crazy with the paint. The first place I want to start is the bathroom. I have a sea foam green sink and lavender walls. I can’t replace the sink, so I need to keep it. Its also a very small space, and I’m on the top floor so I half of the ceiling is the at the pitch of the roof. Anyone up for the challenge? Best answer: Answer by :D!oh wow. you sure are in a pickle :P but maybe repaint the walls to somewhat match the sink and add other color decorations. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Learn how to choose storage... 

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Question by phillliam: Bathroom Flooring for folk-victorian style home…? I am wondering about opinions and expert knowledge of what kind of flooring might be appropriate to lay in a half bathroom I am renovating in my 1892 Folk/Victorian style home? I want it to go with the style of home, so obviously no laminate or vinyl. Just looking for ideas. btw, the flooring outside of the bathroom, ie: living room/dining room, will be dark hardwood. Thanks for any input oops, yeah, I didnt think about back then there weren’t any bathrooms. Perhaps thats why my 2,200 sq ft house only has one bathroom. I’m adding 2, the one in question is a half bath. Best answer: Answer by donna dthey did not have bathrooms in the home back then so i would go with the tile they had in the 1930 the small... 

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Question by denimead: Are there any websites that I can find victorian bathroom decorating ideas? I’m renovating my original victorian bathroom. I am staining the original wainscotting to a mahogany stain. I’m looking for color matches that would go with the stain and stay within the victorian period. Are there any websites that show different bathroom color schemes? Best answer: Answer by LadynoleI just did my master bathroom in a old meets modern design. I finally decided on a caramel color for my walls, vanilla color for the trim-work and Belgium chocolate for my accent color. I painted the outside of my claw-foot tub in this chocolate paint (the white porcelain looks great against it. I got a lot of great ideas from HGTV. (direct link to HGTV victorain site below) You... 

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Question by julia: What wall color (with a pink counter top, and walnut cabinet) can give my bathroom a Victorian style feeling? The wall color I have now is soft yellow, so you can see with the colors; soft yellow and baby pink; it really feels like a bathroom for a little girl who still is in middle school. I want something that is more sophisticated and really gives a Victorian or antique feeling. (I know to achieve that look I still have to do some decorations) My bath is just average size, not very big, and get also average natural light. Here’s all the other colors I have in my bathroom? I used 4×4 natural stones for my counter top and wall around the tub. They are somewhere between pink and baby pink. 12X12 tile for flooring. Don’t know what happened to me really I also... 

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Question by Dianne S: Ideas for designing a victorian bathroom? I have a victorian house that did not have indoor plumbing when it was built. One of the bedrooms was converted to a bathroom. It is HUGE and has a clawfoot tub and pedestal sink. There is a large area of wasted space right in the middle of the room. There is plenty of room for furnishings, cabinets for storage, vanity tables, etc. There is also a crystal chandalier in the middle of the ceiling which I am keeping! Any ideas for what type of furnishings to add to keep it authentic? Antiques to look for? Ways to make it functional? Thanks! Best answer: Answer by browneyedsounds nice the way it is Add your own answer in the comments! Delta Victorian 755LF-PT Single Handle Bathroom Vessel Faucet Aged Pewter US $209.95 (0... 

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Floor Registers and Other Bathroom Needs Floor registers make nice accessories for bathroom. Online you will find a wide array of floor registers, which include Victorian Scrolls, Contemporaries, etc. Victorian is my favorite, yet not everyone has the same tastes or styles. How to choose Victorian floor registers? When choosing Victorian floor registers keep in mind that you have the options of choosing Dark Bronze, Pewter, and the Polished/Lacquered Brass. Elgan Brass is one of the higher quality floor registers. The brass texture was built from superb hangs that knew their craft. Brass registers will bring in style whether you have a country setting, or master bath. The registers add a unique touch to the room. Victorian styles give you the options of choosing Antique Brass and more. The... 

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