Comments on: Shelly’s gorgeous gray midcentury bathroom

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:15:39 +0000

Hi Genjenn, thanks for calling this to my attention. Some of my galleries went wacky with an upgrade recently. You don’t want to know what a hassle this is sometimes. I have no idea when I will be able to get around to sorting this tech problem out….

By: Genjenn

Genjenn — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:33:47 +0000

Whaaah! I wanna see but the pics won’t load.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:24:54 +0000

Yowza, Jeanne. Thanks for noting this.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:12:53 +0000

One word of warning on shower doors…today’s standards are different than previously (i.e. safety glass). The reason I mention this, is my husband knew of a friend’s dad who died falling through the shower door glass. I hate to mention a sad story, but want people to think safety first.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:43:37 +0000

Hi IrvK, I tend to believe that in the 50s there were many manufacturers of the Tahoe-esque hudee ring sink. I think you need to start looking for a salvage replacement. See this post: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/09/25/how-to-find-vintage-bathroom-fixtures/

Plus: Be sure there’s a good hudee ring, and be sure to get the original clips.

If you don’t have the patience, I think the alternative is to find a new, retro-style countertop sink that fits or exceeds your required dimensions. The Kohler man’s lav is fantastic and very authentic retro, if you have the space and gulp, money: http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?prod_num=2885-8S

Ditto lady’s lav: http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?prod_num=2170-8S

By: IrvK

IrvK — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:26:19 +0000

I have the same sink and problem in my bathroom. I was replacing the drain and discovered it was completely rusted out (previous owner had gooped it up with silicone). I am aware that Kohler still makes the Tahoe metal frame sink, but it’s stated dimensions are 18″x20″. The opening left in the vanity from my original sink measures 21 1/2″ x 17 1/2″. It seems the newer sinks dimensions are different from the original models. I’d like to know if the original poster ran into the same problem, or verified the dimensions?

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:01:57 +0000

Hi Neil, we all love these shower doors – there are other examples of other designs in various posts. I don’t know where to get them new – and have not had time to research whether they are even available. I’d say: talk to your local glass/shower door specialty shop and see what they say.

Other than that: Re-Store/Habitat for Humanity, Craigslist, and special offerings to the retro decorating gods…

By: Neil

Neil — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:44:42 +0000

I am currently renovating my kitchen but will be moving on to my pink bathroom. I am search of shower doors like those. My Mom’s house in Miami had them! Anyone know where to get them?

By: Mid Mod Pam

Mid Mod Pam — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:10:53 +0000

NewEnglandJilly, oh my goodness. This one does sound challenging. I’m contacting you via email – will you send pictures? You get the courageous renovator award, dear!

By: sumacsue

sumacsue — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:31:40 +0000

Rikki mentioned vinyl windows — I am assuming replacement windows. Pam, maybe you could do a feature some day on good choices for replacement windows for mid-century homes. While this isn’t something I have high on the list, maybe others do. I like my windows, but, I get aggravated at the aluminum storm windows, because they are old and cruddy and don’t want to move up and down anymore. Do they still make these things?