The bathroom as we know it now didn’t really come into being until the 1880s so it is properly a Victorian idea. Prior to that it was a question of tin baths in front of the fire and nipping outside to the lav. Having said that, although the Victorians are known for their ornate decorating style they did regard bathrooms as purely functional, whereas today there is a real movement to create a luxury spa feeling in that space. Check out these 25 Victorian Bathroom Design Ideas.