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Create an Antique or Vintage Style Home

Vintage style homes are warm, inviting and, most of all, charming. They are spaces where weathered and distressed pieces won’t feel out of place, but instead are welcomed with open arms. Adding a vintage style sink to a modern space can help to create a real sense of timelessness and reference to decades past. On top of that, you can add classic patterned tiles, throwback colour schemes and vintage accessories to really finish the room off.

If you have a vintage home in desperate need of an update, but don’t have the budget for a complete renovation, incorporating antique or retro bathroom ideas to revamp your space is the perfect in-between! Check out our curated collection of vintage style bathroom vanities, mirrors, paint, lighting and everything in between! All items are interior designer approved products and designs that will be perfect for your antique style home.

How to create a Vintage style home:

  • Repurpose older furniture pieces that are full of character (eg. a weathered dressing table could be repurposed as a vintage style bathroom vanity)
  • Use copper and brass fixtures
  • Opt for an all-white colour palette with some soft pastel accents
  • Invest in a free-standing bath
  • Hang an interesting antique chandelier
  • Incorporate mid-century accents, such as a wood-framed mirror, timber flooring & antique cabinet handles

Traps to avoid:

  • Steer clear of black tapware and accessories as they bring a more modern look to the space
  • Avoid the use of modern, recessed lighting
  • Stay away from tapware that has harsh edges - square edges leans into a more Modern Minimalist style

Vintage

35 products

  • $399

    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Sink Mixer

    Popular modern vintage styling Chrome finish Vintage cross handle design Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above counter basins  Brass con...

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  • $499

    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Sink Mixer - Matte Black

    Popular modern vintage styling Matte black electroplated finish Vintage cross handle design Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above count...

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  • Phoenix Nostalgia Sink Mixer 220mm Gooseneck- Chrome/White - The Blue Space
    Original price $902
    Current price $704

    Phoenix Nostalgia Sink Mixer 220mm Gooseneck- Chrome/White

    The perfect kitchen sink mixer for a Hampton, Classic or Heritage style kitchen  Designed in Australia by the award winning Phoenix design team,...

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  • Phoenix Nostalgia Twin Handle Sink Mixer 220mm Shepherds Crook- Chrome/White - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,038
    Current price $810

    Phoenix Nostalgia Twin Handle Sink Mixer 220mm Shepherds Crook - Chrome/White

    Classic kitchen sink mixer with gorgeous detailing Double handle design for hot and cold Handle has beautiful white accent, complimenting the chr...

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  • Fienza Eleanor Gooseneck Sink Mixer - Matte Black
    $559

    Fienza Eleanor Gooseneck Sink Mixer - Matte Black

    + 2 Colours

    Popular Modern Vintage styling Matte Black electroplated finish Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above counter basins Brass construction ...

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  • Fienza Eleanor Gooseneck Sink Mixer - Brushed Nickel
    Original price $559
    Current price $475

    Fienza Eleanor Gooseneck Sink Mixer - Brushed Nickel

    + 2 Colours

    Popular Modern Vintage styling Quality PVD Brushed Nickel finish All Brushed Nickel handle Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above counter...

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  • Phoenix Nostalgia Basin Mixer 160mm Shepherds Crook - Chrome/White - the blue space
    Original price $894
    Current price $697

    Phoenix Nostalgia Basin Mixer 160mm Shepherds Crook - Chrome/White

    The Nostalgia collection has the glamour and ‘old world’ charm to enhance any period home. Solid brass construction with a quality chrome finish ...

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  • Phoenix Nostalgia Sink Mixer 220mm Shepherds Crook - Chrome - The Blue space
    Original price $1,010
    Current price $788

    Phoenix Nostalgia Sink Mixer 220mm Shepherds Crook - Chrome

    The Nostalgia collection has the glamour and ‘old world’ charm to enhance any period home Stunning chrome finish with beautiful detailing in the ...

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  • $499

    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Sink Mixer - Brushed Nickel

    Popular modern vintage styling Quality PVD Brushed Nickel finish Vintage cross handle design Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above count...

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  • Fienza Eleanor Gooseneck Sink Mixer - Matte Black/Ceramic
    $499

    Fienza Eleanor Gooseneck Sink Mixer - Matte Black/Ceramic

    + 2 Colours

    Popular Modern Vintage styling Matte Black electroplated finish White ceramic handle Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above counter basin...

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  • $299

    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Sink Mixer - Champagne

    Popular modern vintage styling Champagne finish Vintage cross handle design Swivel function Designed for kitchen and above counter basins  Brass...

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Vintage

Drawing inspiration from period homes, a vintage style bathroom offers a timeless space with touches of luxury throughout. Thankfully, a vintage style bathroom can now be achieved without having to scavenge through second-hand stores or exuberant vintage furniture stores - simply, continue to look through this collection.

Old style bathroom fixtures are elegant, classy and bring outstanding beauty to any space. For a vintage style bathroom, opt for antique style fixtures and fittings with detailed design, such as a claw foot freestanding bath and a detailed freestanding or console basin. Compliment these antique styles with classic, solid tiles or a unique wallpaper reminiscent of the times.

Retro bathroom ideas further bring this style to life with classic tapware inspired by English designs. Opt for chrome or brass finishes to continue with this classy style. Pairing this simple finish against unique and antique fixtures ensures your vintage bathroom remains timeless.  

When in the kitchen, opt for a ceramic kitchen sink. These large, vintage style sinks are traditionally from the UK and are very popular among heritage home designs. Finish with classic chrome tapware by Fienza to create a luxury kitchen space that ties in well with your vintage style bathroom.