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Share in a community of people who love their vintage houses — “modern” and “modest” alike!

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If you like pink bathrooms, you’ll love our main site, RetroRenovation.com — a retro-wonderland of  mid-century renovation resources… design inspiration… vintage finds… and friends all interested in cherishing their postwar homes.

The New York Times called us:

The go-to destination for enthusiasts who want to restore houses built during the post-World-War-II boom.”

Our focus, first and foremost, is to help you find the products and resources you need to help remodel, renovate and decorate your house in authentic mid century style. Increasingly, we feature resources for pre-war and post-modern homes as well. We’re here to help you get the job done — continually doing research to help.

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2021 Update: After nearly 15 years of blogging about the retro, I have stepped back from posting regularly, and have closed comments. Enjoy all the wonderful comments over the years! Hooray for pink bathrooms!

 

Comments

  1. I was doing research on my mid century SQUARE TUB tub, and it seems that it is a bit of a gem!
    I’m not sure if it’s a “Cinderella” tub, or a receptor tub. It is light pink, or maybe more peach?
    I’m in NC, and I’m glad to have run across this blog!

  3. Hi Wendy,

    Thanks for the advice , I have been working in my bathroom , Yes I saved the pink tile and I am pretty sure I have a one of a kind vintage pink tile bathroom with my own twist lol I wish I could share some pics of what I did , I have spent many hours in here and it still have a few little touches need but my wall creations are done finally

  5. We are restoring a 1937 Spanish Hacienda and will be using the original toilet in the picture I would like to send you.

    Who made it and what did the original toilet seat look like and was it the same color? That is our question.

    Your help is most appreciated. The only markings we can find have an appearance of being stamped in the casting before coloring and glazing. The are ” W August 26, 1938 “. The bowl looks Ocatganol but it is actually 12 sided up close. I have a great picture to send of this Pink Beauty! Already have someone to recondition (de-calcify and buff), we need to find out what the original toilet seat looked like and if it was a matching color (Pink).

    Thank you in advance for your time.

    Kindest regards, Tommy

  7. I love my pink tile – it’s the blue tub, sink and toilet that make me crazy. any other color trim… but the house is paid for, so I can’t complain too much. If I find pink fixtures, it it possible to get the blue trim tiles out and replace them with pink or black or something better?

  8. Hi, Caeti,
    I feel your dilemma! My advice would be to use a neutral light painted wall color wall – probably the same color as your outer hallway. Then, experiment with wilder shower curtains. You can always return them. Here is an example of one in a 1970s bath that had Harvest gold tile in beautiful condition with a stunning mosaic tile floor. I made the cabinets of bamboo plywood, as the kitchen (the master and powder room were dark bamboo as I got a mixed pack bargain). This shower curtain is actually a Dian Von Furstenburg twin sized comforter cover I picked up at Marshalls for $20. 1301 Ventura bath 2.jpg

  9. My husband and I just bought our first home , it has a pink tiled bathroom lined with blueish-grey-green tile , I really want to tear it out , but if I can find some way that will make it work and look nice I wouldn’t mind keeping it , I just need help , I don’t care for crazy bold giant pattern wallpapers that I see a lot of people use , and the bathroom is a little small so I’m worried a darker color will make the bathroom fill like a coffin , if I could get help I would absolutely appreciate it

  11. Looking to buy an old set,sink,tub,vanity . Would love aqua or pink or other color. I’m in st Louis area.

  13. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to purchase a house with a pink bathroom but I did purchase a 1970’s beautiful home with a classic Orange main bathroom withe a wonderful burnt orange counter top. The Master Bathroom is an Awesome, light lemon yellow tiled shower with matching yellow counter top. I renovated the kitchen but I declared the bathrooms a safe zone and swore the reno crew to an Off zone. I Love my Orange and Yellow Bathrooms!

  14. I have a pink tub, sink, and toilet that I would like to sell to someone that would appreciate them. I thought this might be a good place to look. please contact me if you know of anyone

  16. i am restoring a pink and maroon bath and only need one bull nose and one corner piece in maroon to complete the project and would love to share the pictures and will be doing another pink and blue/gray one soon. please help! anyone… ihave tried navigating all of the sites from all of these pages and have not seen anything simple.