Victorian Bathrooms: Classic, Timeless, Luxury

Victorian Bathrooms has been setting the trend for a timeless, tradition style bathroom for an incredible 30 years. With their showstopping stand at Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo, we spoke to Marketing Manager, Joslyn Goodale Pickering about creating classic, luxury bathrooms with a modern appeal.

When and how did Victorian Bathrooms start?

Victorian Bathrooms commenced in 1989, when Lance Goodale identified a demand for traditional bathroom products. There being nothing available locally, he set about sifting through builders’ junk yards and second hand stores, collecting and restoring and manufacturing products to meet the unusual requirements of the projects with which Victorian Bathrooms became involved.

However, with time the restored Victorian clutter gave way to new products, replicating their predecessors but utilising modern technology, manufactured locally according to Victorian Bathrooms’ requirements where possible, otherwise sourced internationally.

It was not long before Lance’s wife, Margaret, joined him in his quest to discover beautiful classic styled bathroom fixtures from around the world with emphasis on reliability and solidity, all sourced for the discerning home owner who is unprepared to compromise.

Encapsulated in the words, Classic, Timeless, Luxury, each apply to our products, our showroom displays, and the service our team provides. Victorian Bathrooms is recognised as South Africa’s specialist supplier of luxury bathroom products in the classic style and is honoured to have supplied prestigious destinations in Southern Africa and abroad.

Which product from your range is your favourite?

We have an incredibly extensive product offering so it is difficult to narrow it down to a single product however every client brings a different style and ‘story’ of what they are wanting to create so it is always exciting to work with our customers and making their vision a reality.

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What makes Victorian Bathrooms stand out?

Victorian Bathrooms will not compromise on quality so customers are able to shop with confidence knowing that the products they select will function correctly and maintain their beauty for years to come. The expert advice and willingness to assist that customers receive from the Victorian Bathrooms team, ensures that selecting bathroom ware is always a pleasurable experience.

Where do you find inspiration?

It is essential to be proactive in monitoring current trends and listening to the needs of our clients. Victorian Bathrooms visits the international trade fairs that lead the way in design and décor, bringing the latest products to the South African market. We also work closely with our customers and often manufacture products according to what they are looking for.

The theme for this year is Raw Comfort, what does Raw Comfort mean to you?

With our busy modern lifestyles, we seldom have time to slow down and relax which is so vital for our well being. The bathroom acts as a personal sanctuary so regardless of your desired style, we believe that it is important that you are able to create a bathroom space that is tranquil and rejuvenating. This is what ‘Raw Comfort’ means to us.

Which item can a home not do without?

A home should be filled with items that create aesthetic happiness and that function as promised. Quality and functionality are vital for our busy lifestyles.

What trends are you seeing at the moment when it comes to bathroom design?

There is a big movement towards the “Modern-Classic Bathroom”. It encompasses a transitional style with the marriage of traditional and contemporary styles resulting in a classic, timeless design that is simple yet sophisticated.

What advice do you have for homeowners who are looking to redecorate or renovate their bathroom?

Choose products that are timeless in design that will last for years to come.

Why should people visit your bathroom stand at HOMEMAKERS Expo?

We will be exhibiting our breathtaking Modern Classic Bathroom exhibition stand with retro Cameo basins, romantic nickel tap finishes, dramatic black touches and an industrial-inspired freestanding shower with running water! It is inspiration come to life.

Don’t miss Victorian Bathrooms at Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo at the CTICC until 1 September 2019.