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These are new from Formica. Both look like they could swing either “warm” or “cool” – that is, work across the spectrum from reds (and pinks) to blues. I really like the Linen – a very typical look for the 50s — Hey, Formica, can we have it in green, blue, pink and yellow?!: And, [...]
Okay, this is the last day of my little fixation with retro laminates. (For now.) As you know, I am a devotee of the Sherwin Williams Suburban Modern palette, both interior and exterior. So, I have gone through Arpa’s line of solid-colored laminates and for the most part, been able to line up 10 colors [...]
I felt blog ego come upon me (horrors, ego!) when Ronn challenged my assessment that the countertop in this kitchen was original. Maybe yes, maybe no, but if his belief is that it’s 90s because of the integral backsplash and edge (rather than the pattern) – I did respond that I’ve spotted integral design for [...]
I’ve written before about mixing countertop surfaces in your 40s 50s or 60s kitchen. But I recently came across these great photos and thought they would be very helpful. The photos show: How to lower cabinetry to create a place to roll out your pie dough (of course). Put a slab of marble here — [...]
I just got off the phone with George from New York Metals – purveyors of the stainless steel edging to true to 40s 50s and 60s kitchen countertops. The recent question on the table has been: How to bend my preferred “Snap-On Molding” (in photo above) for rounded edges – be they quarter-round cubbies or [...]
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I need speed and up-time — so I use WP Engine
I want to purchase a pink toilet (light or medium, but REAL pink, not beige-like pink. Small sink too if possible. Where can I find a retro supply place with functioning toilets? I’ve spent hours on the Internet (inc. this site) with no luck as to where to purchase these. Everything is white, or maybe some shade of beige or grey. If I wanted white, I’d go to a hospital! Help!! My husband and I live in the Bethesda, Maryland-Washington, DC Metro area. Surely every bathroom supply warehouse didn’t throw all of these fine surplus products into a giant rubbish heap.
Thank you,
Beverly Eakman
see my advertiser, deabath.com … i also have an FAQ on this subject: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/09/25/wher-to-find-vintage-bathroom-fixtures/ … kohler also has some light pink.