Comments on: Susan becomes a fan of her 1962 pink Jack ‘n Jill bathroom

By: Culver City Bronwyn

Culver City Bronwyn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:05:37 +0000

Congrats! What a great story and your house is so lucky to have you! Adorable bathroom!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:53:17 +0000

Great to read this! I went looking for vintage bathroom photos and went to This Old House. Why do they call it that? Their bathroom section was one old pink (and other great colors) bathroom being ripped out after another. How depressing and they should change their name.

Yes, it’s nice to see the appreciative owner in her space.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:29:09 +0000

I just have to say: This is one of my favorite photos yet. Readers: When you send me your interiors – get a person in them!

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:34:21 +0000

What a find! I am very envious……I always wanted a 60’s Split Level but it was never meant to be…. always ended up with Ranches. Best of luck to you with many many happy Retro years to come .

By: lady brett

lady brett — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:27:17 +0000

so, i’m not sure if it would qualify with regard to low-flow legal requirements, but it might be worth looking into retrofits if you’re concerned about water use in your awesome old toilet.

i haven’t done a lot of research on this (yet), so i can’t really give y’all any details, but i’ve read that there are ways to lower the flow of a toilet (involving, at least, replacing the flapper). there are also dual-flush converter kits you can get for $25-50 to make your current toilet into a dual-flush variety (for example: http://www.dualflushkit.com/ , but there are a number of different ones). mind, i haven’t done any of this, so it’s more of an idea than a recommendation =)

By: Susan of the Bathroom's Aunt

Susan of the Bathroom's Aunt — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:04:00 +0000

This “adorable” Susan is my niece!!! LOVED all the pictures and the “retro” bathroom. Mine, growing up, was mint green and I loved it!!! Can’t wait to see it “in person” in November!

Aunt Sue

By: Susan of the Bathroom

Susan of the Bathroom — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:39:17 +0000

@Pam- The county I live in requires that when you buy a home you must have low flow toilets. Otherwise they will not turn your water on. As far as I know this is a county thing, not a statewide thing.

@Virginia- Actually yes, that is how it would work! However there is also a (slightly less pink) full bath downstairs as well.

@GenJenn- I have some pictures my starburst lights. I will post them to my blog later.

By: Genjenn

Genjenn — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:04:49 +0000

Congrats on your new home. It is MCM fabulous. Of course, that means it comes with its share of MCM necessary repairs. Repiping first was a smart move. So many of my neighbors chose asethetic updates before getting to the plumbing. Sure enough, those tired, old galvenized pipes blew, ruining their beautiful new carpet, wood flooring, drywall, etc. Make sure to check out the wiring, heating/air, and other structural elements before moving on to the fun stuff. Your home –esp. that amazing bathroom–is a real gem. Enjoy it. And pls post pics of the starburst light fixtures!

By: Virginia

Virginia — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:43:47 +0000

I have never seen anything like this, super cool!

I am a little confused about this is supposed to function. One side is a guest bath? Sooooooo, your guests are brushing their teeth and you are showering at the same time? That can’t be right. Someone help me!

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:33:21 +0000

I’ve always wondered what folks using vintage toilets do regarding low-flow rules. Does it vary state by state? This is something I do not know, as we installed new toilets, as well.