The Cast Iron Bath CompanyWe all want a bathroom that reflects who we are and what we love. And while adding a cast iron bath is a great start, there are lots of additional ways to achieve this goal. We are particularly excited about reclaimed bathrooms at the moment. This is all about sourcing and upcycling materials and objects that will turn your bathroom into an idiosyncratic sanctuary that can never be repeated. You need two main ingredients: the reclaimed materials themselves, and your imagination. Once you have these in place, nothing can go wrong. (Well, almost nothing.) So let’s start with the basics – the building blocks, if you like. Reclaimed wood, bricks and stone can form the foundation for the perfect bathroom. Reclaimed floorboards can be used where you’d expect to use them – but what about on the walls, as a vanity countertop, or even as a caddy for your cast iron bath. Reclaimed tiles are also a marvellous material to work with. You can achieve some incredible looks for your floor and walls – especially if you’re prepared to mix the tiles up to create an eclectic tile ‘mash up’. Check out The Reclaimed Tile Company for some inspiration. The Cast Iron Bath Company A good reclamation yard is heaven to the upcycled bathroom enthusiast. From antique ceramic doorknobs to hand carved mirrors and eccentric toilet roll holders, you’ll be overwhelmed by the possibilities. One of our favourites is Yew Tree Barn in Cumbria. You can buy online, but nothing quite beats a visit. Kate Watson-Smyth’s blog Mad About The House also has a list of some wonderful yards to explore. Finally, you must check out Sally and Mark Bailey’s online store or visit the farm where these award-winning upcycling pioneers stock some of the most inspired reclaimed items you are ever likely to find. Taking the reclaimed route can transform ordinary bathrooms into gorgeous Aladdin’s caves. That’s the good news. However, there are a number of caveats to add. We’ll tell you about these in the next post.