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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!
By Wendy on
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!
By Laura on
Here is a pink & black bathroom of the kind that was only built in the 1920s. You don’t get more glam than this. The rest of this ravishing little Chicago building is pretty spectacular, too.
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2650-W-Albion-Ave_Chicago_IL_60645_M70611-24099?ex=IL2919643083#photo6
By Caeti on
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
By 50s Pam on Author
Hi Tommy, what a nice thing you are doing! We have hundreds of thousands of readers so it is not possible to do individual identifications. Take a look at our Bathrooms category and its subcategories on the main blog, perhaps you will spot it. http://retrorenovation.com/category/bathroom-categories/
Good luck with all!
By Tommy Roberts on
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
By 50s Pam on Author
Have you lived with it a while. Hang tight: We have some pink-blue bathroom design boards coming up. And, have you seen Nora’s bathroom? http://retrorenovation.com/2010/10/24/noras-time-capsule-house/ Go with the flow, that’s what we recommend trying!!!!
By Lizzy on
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?
By Wendy Hermance on
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
By caeti on
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
By 50s Pam on Author
Janice, watch craigslist like a hawk. There’s lots in St. Louis.
By Janice Lombardo on
Looking to buy an old set,sink,tub,vanity . Would love aqua or pink or other color. I’m in st Louis area.
By Maire Grove on
I’ve finally given in! Love my Vintage Pink & Black Bathroom!
Don’t know if anyone has shared this site:
http://www.ffstock.com/home.html?page=shop.browse&category_id=141
Great source for either replacement fixtures OR creating your brand new *Pink* bathroom + the prices are great! Love your site
By Mica on
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!
By Matthew Bierlein on
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
By 50s Pam on Author
Melanie, go to my main site RetroRenovation.com — check out the category Bathrooms / Tile for a variety of tile suppliers who may have what you need.
By Melanie Colley on
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.
By 50s Pam on Author
Susan, I featured these bathrooms a month ago. See my post: http://retrorenovation.com/2010/11/27/winona-ryders-vintage-pink-and-blue-bathrooms/ I also mentioned and showed this one to the NYT writer, but she apparently chose not to mention it….
By Susan on
Saw this link to Wynona Ryder’s home that is for sale at the “Hooked on Houses” blog. Thought you might enjoy the pink and blue bathrooms in the home. http://hookedonhouses.net/2010/12/29/for-sale-winona-ryders-1930s-spanish-villa-in-l-a/#more-21970