5 timeless bathroom features that never go out of style
01 April 2026Katie Wells
Opting for a traditional bathroom design in your home doesn’t mean your bathroom needs to look dated. In fact, there are a number of different ways you can honour the beauty of historical eras of design while still creating a space that feels contemporary and new. Here at Burlington, we are focused on bringing historical design into the modern home, blending traditional styles and detailing with current lifestyles. When it comes to creating your traditional bathroom design, here are five timeless features that never go out of style to keep your bathroom feeling elegant for years to come…
1. Roll top baths
A cornerstone of traditional design, a roll top bath is a statement of indulgence and luxury. Freestanding baths remain a favourite throughout all types of bathroom design, admired for their welcoming, relaxing and spa-like aura. Roll top baths add a traditional flourish to a freestanding bath, increasing the feel of sophistication and creating the ideal place to unwind. Our traditional freestanding baths come in a range of shapes and sizes, all complete with a beautiful roll top edge. Elevate your traditional freestanding bath with our choice of classical bath feet designs.
2. Heritage brassware
Traditionally-inspired brassware brings the beauty and sophistication of classical styles across the whole bathroom. From stunning crosshead handles that feel luxurious in the hand, to prominent spouts and classic telephone shower handset, our brassware ranges offer everything you need to create a stunning traditional bathroom design. And, the great part is, heritage-style brassware brings a certain elegance that will never go out of fashion. Whether you’re looking for iconic traditional design, Art Deco flourish or Arts and Crafts style, our brassware ranges have something to suit every style.
3. Marble
A long-standing classic, marble has been loved throughout time for its elegant and graceful appearance, remaining a popular choice today. Marble accents are a beautiful addition to any traditional bathroom design, adding timeless sophistication. One way to bring marble into your bathroom is through the design of your furniture worktop. Our Carrara worktop offers a subtle white marble design, perfect for classical bathrooms. For a more contemporary approach, our wall panel collection includes bolder marble designs that bring statement design to your shower space.
4. Edwardian basins
Featuring a minimalist yet iconic, sought-after design, Edwardian basins are a beautiful traditional statement that never goes out of style. While it may be one of the more simplified classical styles, that doesn’t make this type of basin any less decorative. This versatile design can come as wall-hung, full pedestal, semi-pedestal or with a washstand, giving a wide variety of design options. Our colourful Bespoke range also features our stunning Edwardian basins finished in bright and bold colours.
5. Classical furniture
Furniture will always be a necessity in bathrooms, providing the perfect place to store all your essentials and helping to keep your bathroom tidy and uncluttered. Classically-inspired bathroom furniture brings with it an air of sophistication and elegance that will always be desirable. By design, traditional furniture often features a larger silhouette, offering greater storage. For more compact spaces, smaller versions of our traditional bathroom furniture designs are also available so that you can achieve this signature style no matter the size of your bathroom.
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