Old House Journal

The Furnished Bathroom

nless you’re a museum curator, being authentic isn’t high on the list when it comes to putting modern bathrooms into an old house. One approach: keep it simple and traditional. Stylish and ever-popular fixtures including plain pedestal and console sinks, porcelain towel bars, and retro-style tubs

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