I built a new vanity for my guest bathroom about about three months ago, but we held the story, because lookie: I was able to use one of our seven new Retro Renovation® by Wilsonart® boomerang laminates — the delicious “Retro Renovation® Delightful Jade” design. By the time I got going with this project, the colorway was locked in, so Wilsonart printed a sheet for me [disclosure: they provided it no charge as part of our collaboration]. I love all the colors in our boomerang laminate collection, but ‘Delightful Jade’ is one of my favorites, so I’m super excited that I found a place to use it in my home.
The color coordinates nicely with my circa-1962 original American Standard green bathtub and similar green wall tile accents.
Pam and I think this color also will look great in kitchens and baths stretching back to the 1940s.
The verdict — I absolutely love it. Every guest I have had over to the house since I finished renovating the bathroom has remarked about how much they like the countertop — whether they are into retro decor or not. Plus, how many people can say they not only fabricated their bathroom countertop, but also helped to create the colorway?!
More info on all the work I did in this bathroom yet to come. In the wake of yesterday’s big huzzah, we wanted to show this new laminate off right away!
Disclosure: I want readers to know: I do not make money if you buy this laminate; “the deal” that I have with Wilsonart includes other elements of consideration. For example, on Feb. 1 they will launch an advertisement on the blog, for which Retro Renovation is compensated. So, I do not have any incremental financial reason to promote the laminates in this collection over other options — see all our research on countertop options to find the product that’s right for you! – Publisher Pam.
tammyCA says
Terrific job! I wish I knew somebody so handy. The jade boomerang looks as if its always been & matches perfectly with the tile. I love this color..I have a small collection of jadeite dishes, too & yes, I think it would work for ’40s kitchens as well. Definitely, the subtle tone on tone was the way to go & yet you can still make out the iconic boomerang. I’d sure love to have a coffee table or end tables in the boomerang laminate…hmmm.
Ken Borne says
Another beautiful job, love it!!!
Tiffany Phares says
This is beautiful! My favorite colorway in the lineup and it looks amazing in your bathroom.
Amarissa Parker says
OMG. It is GORGEOUS with those cabinets! Love it.
Tom says
Love it! Very cool how you build beautiful bathrooms yourself 🙂
Ranell Morris says
I love it! Of course I was really impressed with your first bath also! You are very talented! Congrats to you and Pam you two are the female version of the dynamic duo! Love the blog, it is just like the two of you informative and fun!
Jay says
I like! I like! The Jade is one of my favorites in the new line-up. Your new vanity contrasts nicely with the white tile. Nice to see one of the new laminates in use. Looking forward to reading more about this project.
Mary Elizabeth says
You did a fantastic job, as usual, Kate! I would like to see a photo of the green tub. I think the countertop plus sink pulls in the green and white tile perfectly! Fess up–you created this color so you could work it into your own bathroom. 🙂 But it’s my favorite, too.
Amypie says
I love it! The tile in my main bathroom is yellow and jade green and this would be perfect in there. Congratulations on another beautiful vanity and to you and Pam on the collection!!!
mimi says
My favorite too (at least today)! Perfect timing on the bathroom remake too. Mega congrats to ya’ll; well done!