• Traditional bathroom decor provides a formal style.bathroom image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
  
  Traditional bathroom decor consists of rich colors, floral patterns and quality materials that provide a crisp, yet luxurious, style with a hint of old world charm. The design has a formal appearance that relies heavily on natural materials and colors. From elegant gilded faucets to rich brocade drapery, the key to traditional decorating is to provide indulgent accents without making the bathroom appear cluttered.
  
  

Formal

• Combine expensive materials and traditional decorations to create a formal bathroom fit for royalty. Mahogany floors, trim and cabinets form a fluid and rich base for the design. Gold Venetian plaster walls or white/cream marble tile walls provide depth and texture to the fancy bathroom. Fancy golden faucets with marble inlaid handles combine warm and crisp hues to help tie the room together.
  
  Golden towel racks with inlaid marble and thick lavender towels with ribbon trim provide a sense of luxury and a burst of color to the walls. Hammered golden accessories, such as a soap dish, add a hint of texture to the elegant countertops. A hammered golden chandelier preserves the formal style. A golden vase filled with a bright purple lavender bouquet complements the towels and produces a sensual fragrance.
  
  

Victorian

• Take inspiration from the Victorian era to create a traditional bathroom decor with both regal and old-fashioned accents. Dark wood or floral-patterned tile floors and white or cream walls form a classic background for the bathroom. Gold-hued faucets and knobs add a hint of warmth to the style. Gold-hued towel racks with flower-patterned, red/cream towels and gold curtain rods with red/cream brocade curtains provide depth to the design.
  
  A gold gilded mirror on the wall behind the sink adds an old-fashioned and very Victorian touch to the traditional bathroom. Simple golden or cut glass counter accessories, such as a soap dish and toothbrush holder, provide attractive containers that preserve the clean style. Floral and landscape paintings in golden frames create a touch of color and texture to the bathroom walls.
  
  

Water-inspired

• Blue is a popular color choice for bathrooms due to its obvious water-related nature. A mix of white, blue and silver decorations gives the room a watery accent and a sense of sophistication. Blue tile floors, white and blue tile walls and silvery trim create a sharp background for the traditional design. Sleek silvery faucets and blue counter accessories add a hint of sparkle and color to the counters.
  
  Silvery towel rods with dark and light blue towels complement the other blues in the room without matching them exactly. Silvery curtain rods with white lace curtains and blue ribbon tiebacks add a delicate frame around windows. Blue glass wall hangings with dolphin, whale or fish themes provide a subtle ocean touch to the elegant bathroom.