1940's bathroom remodel
Stephanie B
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Will hex tile look weird in a 1940's house bathroom?
Comments (5)I would consider using hex but not in a white color and not with the flower pattern. After the 1920s, the more popular colors are pale greys and pastels. (Technically 4x4 would have been more common than 3x6 by the 1930s too, but the brick shape is in such common usage now, I don't think this matters). If you are not using rectified (flat edge) tile, look at Daltile, they also have a 2" hex which was more common later. Look at American Restoration Tile for period colors and other patterns. The Pentagon and Block Random patterns (under "Spiral") would be very appropriate, and there are alternate hex patterns as well. Here is a link that might be useful: American Restoration Tile...See MoreRemodel of 1940's bathroom
Comments (10)Thank you skyedog for the link, it was very helpful. I think I have determined that I have the original Crane tub (color- Sun Tan), unfortunately the toilet and sink were removed before we purchased our home. I did find one link to purchase a "new" Crane sink in Sun Tan that someone found along with the tub, toilet, etc the whole set, imagine that, such old stuff found in original packing and never opened. Whether or not it is affordable remains to be seen or whether it is still available, maybe I will hear back from the gentleman today. If not, I think I will keep looking for the original sink style and color and hold out, sooner or later one has to turn up that is affordable....right? Lol. Now my biggest hurdle is finding a paint color to go with my sun tan fixtures, lighter tan tile with salmon trim.......all my samples are yuck! matching the salmon trim looks to fleshy and since I have no sample to color match it's a trial and error thing. I'm thinking sable brown might be the way to go rather than color. Anyway, thank you for the link....See MoreHelp me update my 1940's bathroom
Comments (22)I'm guessing your existing bath is about 15' long. That's not "slightly bigger" than 11' long, that's 36% bigger. 4' makes a world of difference in bathroom design, as it gives you room for a tub at the end. I guess I can see one (crowded) solution: put the toilet where the vanity is now, put the vanity in the alcove, tear down the wall between tub and toilet, put a tiny 3x3 shower in the corner (you might be able to eke out 3'x4' if you're lucky), and a tub next to it. This will work if you hate tub/shower combos more than you hate tiny showers. I wouldn't do it, because I like me some elbow room. But we all have different preferences, so that might work for you....See MoreNeed thoughts on 1940’s bathroom!
Comments (5)Echoing the above - paint and countertops would be my first priority. If you have the budget, potentially removing the soffit and light above the vanity and incorporating some period appropriate sconces (like clam-shells, etc.) and a cool mirror or medicine cabinet. But really, a nice white or pale blue paint to compliment the tile and countertops would be huge. Pops of color are personal preference - I tend to keep my bath spaces "serene" with blues and greens (which you already have in your tile and flooring), but bring in additional color with towels and accessories. It might be nice to add in some yellow towels or artwork, as an example, for contrast against white painted walls. As an aside, I'm attempting to replicate your tile style somewhat (4x4 squares with trim pieces and whole-room wainscot plus sanitary cove/base) in my current home in my daughter's bath (which is why I always end up in these posts - I actually save these photos for inspiration believe it or not!). It always makes me laugh (or cry?) a little inside when folks post these baths with their plans to rip them out, when I'm over here pricing out the same style of tile (and it isn't the cheapest option!). Is your base molding a single piece or individual tiles? Only asking because it appears curved in the bottom picture and the grout lines aren't super visible....See MoreStephanie B
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