When I renovated my 1950s bathroom, you can bet that I sweated the small stuff. In this video — the second in my blue bathroom series — I talk about some of the design details that came out pretty darn well.
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Here is another set of products from the past — still available today — with a fascinating history: ‘Memphis’ style laminates designed in 1978 by Ettore Sottsass, “the greatest Italian designer of the last half century.” These laminates are still offered by Abet Laminati. This is not necessarily a name familiar U.S. consumers, but Abet [...]
I have been working on retro laminates lately – and originally thought there were only these big five: Wilsonart, Formica, Pionite, Nevamar and Arborite. But – I’ve now discovered a 6th company – Arpa USA. They have a terrific-looking portfolio — of solids, in particular. Some of the greens come darn close to that famous [...]
More today from the Wilsonart laminate history archives. In the 60s, laminate colors got, at one end of the spectrum richer and earthier – and at the other end, pop-art bold. Some of the defining trends from the period, this article says: Color TV was introduced in 1965, bringing us closer in touch with design [...]
Following up on Monday’s exciting post about the Arpa USA palette of solid-color laminates, let’s take a look at how to use this material to recreate this 1959 Ma Bell kitchen. It would be oh-so-easy! Elements include: Laminate cabinetry using Arpa’s “Jardin” colorway. Cabinet pulls: Rejuvenation’s new midcentury “sharp arch”, in satin chrome Countertops are [...]
This week I heard from Jeff, who uses vintage speckled laminate for his banjo finger boards. I just think that is so cool… you know I am part Kentuckian. P.S. Can someone tell me how to get the accent mark over the ‘e’, as in lame’ … as I am dying to write lame’ laminate? [...]
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Great videos! LOL, I sweat the small stuff, too, Pam, so you’re not alone!
I think your bathroom turned out very, very well and I really liked the way the wallpaper “frames” the window.
Looks really great! Love that the site has video.
Also I love the suggestion about removing the suction cup and screwing that holder into the wall. Clever idea.
Really great bathroom, Pam. Great video, too! Who makes the shower hardware, please? It’s just what I need for my blue bathroom retrovation.
Genjenn, the shower hardware is basic Moen. Simple. Suits the unpretentious mid mod bathroom just fine.
Looks great, Pam! In our bathroom reno, we put in an exhaust fan, too, we found a super-quiet, moisture-sensing fan from Braun that we just LOVE. It turns on when it senses moisture, which I love because you (or your guests or your husband or…) can’t forget to turn it on!
ooh, ooh, ooh!!! i just added to my bath reno list: light/fan over shower!