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By: Mrs. W

Mrs. W — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:58:36 +0000

I hate pink! But I pledge to save the pink and other Jazz Age bathroom fixtures from destruction. My uncle and aunt bought a 50s ranch last year and I convinced them to save their intact pink fixtures. The bathroom had suffered a bad remodel so they updated it with chocolate browns and taupes to work with the existing pink fixtures. It turned out great!
(I also am harboring a lavender pedestal sink in my basement for a future project)

By: J.W. in Houston

J.W. in Houston — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:20:29 +0000

Though previous owners “remuddled” our mid-century (c. 1956) ranch house somewhat–thankfully, not as dramatically as some other houses in our area–they at least kept the tiled bathrooms in their (mostly) original state. The hall bath has tile that is not quite pink, not quite peach-colored and teal accents–including the original teal bathtub. The master bath has tile that is not quite maroon, not quite brown with peachy/beige accents. Not everybody likes that look, but I do, and I’m heartened to know I’m not alone. My wife wasn’t initially as crazy about them as I am, but she’s come around, and I’m happy to report that we intend to leave them alone… though we would like to do *something* about the worn tile floor in the hall bath.

By: 50s Pam

50s Pam — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:52:11 +0000

@becca: try craigslist, your re-store/habitat for humanity, or: kohler and crane both still make metal- (hudee-) rimmed bathroom sinks – you might be able to find the right size, if not the right color, to hold you over. also, watch my forum, where scathing jane posts lots of good vintage bathroom items she spots all across the country for sale: http://retrorenovation.com/forum/ good luck.

By: mcmsdmike

mcmsdmike — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:06:56 +0000

my moms house in san diego clairemont park uint 1 c1958 L shape mc atomic ranch built by del webb we moved in jan 1965 the kids bath mine and lil bros is pink with 6″ stamp tile on the wall still has the orig. tub it had french can can wall paper i hated i study it while i was seated lol it s now pink rose my 25 yo nice redid it for my mom ,we cant find the right shade of koller toliet we want to refinsh the tub and wall want to find a orig sink with legs and towel holder cant remember the floor tile oh i redid here front door in orange like when we moved in for mom

By: Getajoborelsa

Getajoborelsa — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:24:10 +0000

We have an original 1959 pink bathroom. Everything is pink tile, the floor, walls, tub surround, tub, counter top. We had to remove the pink sink and toilet because they were beyond repair and we replaced with whte. We want to get the tub reglazed pink and they will glaze the toilet and sink to match. Both are retro styled, but work.

My grand daughters LOVE that pink bathroom!

By: becca horner

becca horner — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:13:29 +0000

I am so upset!! I had already pledged and promised to restore my pink bathroom, complete with tub, toilet and sink. Of course all are a beautiful shade of pink. OR WERE. My contractor broke my sink today. Help! Where will I find a replacement? I have searched all day. I need a 18 x20 drop in steel banded pink sink. Any ideas?

By: Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:08:41 +0000

I will never tear out my lovely pink bathroom, or my vintage St. Charles metal cabinets either!

By: Annette

Annette — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:46:30 +0000

I love everything 50s and have a pink bathroom in my 50s themed B&B. Just found the perfect matching vintage poodle garbage can and kleenax box at a local flea market! Life’s little victories.

By: Elise Radick

Elise Radick — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:30:17 +0000

I love this site! Great ideas. We’ve lived in a 1869 Victorian in NJ for over 23 yrs. and have not had the time or money to renovate our full bath upstairs. It was last renovated by the previous owner in 1963 and is very pink, wall tiles, tub, toilet, shower. The floor is seen on your front page on the upper right, ( sj tile co. sells them, I think called text tiles? ). It is in good shape. We have painted the upper part of the walls above tile a pale sage green. The vanity looks like a pink formica. I hated the room at first, since I grew up with a bathroom llike it, but have since come around and will leave it as is and enjoy it’s 60′ s style. Any suggestions on good places to find retro or vintage style rugs and towel, accessories and wall decor? I was thinking of making the pink and green really pop! Any suggestions for decorating would really be appreciated. Thanks, Elise

By: Marsha Shaw

Marsha Shaw — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:48:49 +0000

I grew up in a house that was built in 1958. It not only had a pink bathroom but also a pink kitchen with pink appliances! I cried when my brother remodeled the house, taking away all that lovely pink. I just remodeled one of our bathrooms in our 1927 home and I put in a retro pink and black bathroom. My husband and contractor thought I was crazy. Wait till they find out what I planned for the kitchen!