Teal walls give these traditional fittings a strong coloured backdrop. The lever-flush toilet, crosshead basin tap and column radiator remain recognisable classic details, while the pale floor and basin surround keep the lower surfaces lighter. The colour belongs to the room around the fittings.
A traditional bathroom does not have to stay within an entirely pale palette. Compare a richer paint colour with the actual white sanitaryware and metal finishes. It can give familiar shapes a more individual setting without requiring every fitting to become a decorative feature.
