Guide to 20th-Century Bathroom Tile
When it comes to restoring the tile in a period bathroom, which style is appropriate for your home's style and era? A look at the evolution of styles, colors and uses for home bathroom tile in the 20th Century.
Bathroom Furnishings & Fixtures
Find the perfect fixtures and furnishings for your old house bathroom. Articles on restoring, decorating and designing period appropriate bathrooms.
SEE ALSO: Kitchen Furnishings & Appliances | Period Bathrooms | Old House Kitchens
The History of the Bathtub
An inside look at the history and evolution of the common bathtub can help you choose the right one for your old house.
Five Ways to Update a Classic Bath Without Losing Its Charm
Keep your bathroom timeless while using fixtures designed for modern living.
Mosaic Floor Tile Patterns for Baths
Mosaic floor tile patterns, from simple to elaborate, can be a great fit for old-house bathrooms.
Expert Advice: Fix Failing Grout
A reader's question about failing grout prompts a spot-on tutorial from a tile expert.
The Evolution of Colored Bathroom Fixtures
Mid-20th-century bathrooms displayed a rainbow of hues, as evidenced by these vintage advertisements.
Privacy for Bathroom Windows
Clear glass may not do the trick in a bathroom. But you shouldn’t sacrifice light, ventilation, or beauty in the quest for seclusion—not when so many period-friendly options await.
Art Deco Lighting for the Bathroom
When it comes to lighting bathrooms of the 1930s and '40s, you can't go wrong with a little Modern design.
Designing Powder Rooms and Half Baths
The trials and joys of designing small half baths perfect for quirky old homes.
How to Fix a Leaking Sink Stopper
A sink stopped that won't stay put may be an easy fix.
Comfy Details in a Cottage Bath
English Arts & Crafts wallpaper and a painted wood wainscot create an informal room with style that bridges eras.
Powder & Mudroom Decor
Two important little rooms to outfit for beauty and utility; start with these ideas.
Create a Vintage-Inspired Vessel Sink
A DIY vessel sink that's perfect of old houses.
Top 5 Tips for Caring for a Vintage Toilet
Keep your vintage toilet in tiptop shape with these 5 tips.
The History of the Lavatory
A timeline of the toilet's evolution can help you make the right selection for your old house.
Pretty & Practical New Baths for Old Houses
Here are four examples of new bathrooms that are modest in size, fitted for plenty of storage, and focus on period woodwork and trim.
Expert Advice: Repair a Porcelain Shower Head
Learn how to repair a porcelain shower head.
How To Match New Tile to Old
Finding the right replacement tile for a bathroom doesn't have to leave you feeling burned; knowing your options and keeping them open can spark matches that seamlessly fuse the old with the new.
Expert Advice: Fix a Leaky Sink
What to do with a leaky sink no plumber will touch? Fix it yourself, per detailed instructions from our plumbing expert.
Modest Arts & Crafts Bungalow Bathroom
Tile adds color & convenience in a small Arts & Crafts bathroom.
6 Tips for Tile on a Budget
Strategies for using art tile to best effect, with other ways to get artisan or custom looks for less.
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