Mid Mod Pam on Jan 08 2008 | Filed under: bathroom, pink bathrooms, tile
With so many readers trying to work with their 50s and 60s pink bathroom tiles, I’ve been on the lookout for photos and illustrations to help envision decorating options.
Pink is a wonderfully versatile color, actually. We already know it works well with white, grey, black and even maroon for a 40s deco look. But isn’t [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Dec 29 2007 | Filed under: Reader homes, bathroom, pink bathrooms, tile
Sumac Sue, aka Judi, has a 1959 bathroom that features classic retro pink tile (see thumbnail to the left) - and has asked for some decorating suggestions. First of all - great tile, I am totally jealous. Notice also the recessed white soap dishes, and the classic medicine cabinet with sidelights. In response to [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Dec 14 2007 | Filed under: Reader homes, bathroom, pink bathrooms, tile
Stephan from Palm Springs is a wealth of info, and provides this info on a Southern California company still producing the 50s pink tile so common during this era. Don’t use any other pinks - they are not right! I am so excited at this find - a big one for the retro renovation community. [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Dec 12 2007 | Filed under: bathroom, steel kitchen cabinets, tile
Look at how PINK this kitchen from 1956 is!
It seems to be a good match for Sherwin Williams’ Flamingo Pink, although I’ve never seen anything quite like it for cabinets, and I find it hard to believe it sold in great numbers.
<—— However, I spotted this other 1956 photo with similar “Rose Red” (as per [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Oct 08 2007 | Filed under: bathroom, kitchen, tile
Update April 2008: This “Maple Leaf” tile sold by Olympia has been discontinued. However, I am told there is still stock to be sold off. If you want any of this stuff: Get it now. If your nearest retailer tells you that there is none left or you can’t get it — try another location, [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Feb 13 2006 | Filed under: bathroom, countertops, kitchen, tile
It was very difficult to find tile in the correct 50s shades. My best source: A Canadian-based company, Olympia Tile, had a selection of 4.25 x 4.25 “Maple Leaf” tiles in appropriate shades. Good news, their distribution network in the U.S. is growing. Go to olympiatile.com to see where you can buy this tile. No [...]
