Jill writes:
I thought I wanted to renovate my 1962 guest bathroom, but really didn’t want to spend that kind of money. I decided to embrace my pink bathroom after seeing your website, and it sure saved me a lot of money! We used a mix of period decor and more modern “salute to the 60’s” decor such as the record album covers. It was fun.
My husband found out what I was doing, and insisted that I include a shot that showed the early Beatles memorabilia. Since it’s his birthday and I’ve been making fun of him all day for being even older than the bathroom, I thought I’d include that one too, just to be nice.
Wonderful bathroom, Jill — fantastic that you found the inspiration to save it, and save oodles of money, too. My favorite quote of the week already: “My husband found out what I was doing [sending pics to this blog], and insisted that I include a shot that showed the early Beatles memorabilia.” haha. Many thanks for sharing.
Ann Edwards says
I need the blue/gray tile pictured in Jill’s bathroom! I am refurbishing my bath and keeping the tile…but I need a few replacements. Any idea on where to find them?
pam kueber says
ann – see all my tile resources in the blue nav bar or on the right….
Chris Holroyd says
You are so clever, what a great idea. It really takes me back. Think of all the stuff we should have saved!
Love, Mom
Patrick Coffey says
I tip my hat to you Jill…..you embraced instead of disgraced your 1962 bathrooms original design (I love the pink fixtures against the two tone gray tile and the white walls) . I think you bathroom looks awesome, and what is more appropriate than having a picture of John (Lennon) in the John…LOL (sorry I could not resist) as well as well as the rest of the Beatles too….I am not much into retro as I am into the real thing but you mixture of both makes your bathroom look like it is a fun place to…er…um…pass the time (I swear…no pun was intended on thatr last one).
Kelly says
Great job! A truly beautiful and fun bathroom. I love the color combination of the tile and the pink fixtures.
Annie B. says
Absolutely fabulous bathroom, Jill. Love the wall art! Great towels, too. I. too, have that silver sputnik clock from Walmart: a George Nelson ball clock repro which I thoroughly love. I was totally amazed to see it at Walmart. Thanks for the photos.
CindyD says
Kudos, Jill! What a great time-stamp on your bathroom. I’m sure your guests enjoy time in the way-back machine!
jill says
Good point. I had not thought about possible damage to the albums/posters, mostly because the shower is so rarely used. Also, the albums/posters were purchased at a second-hand store for almost nothing, so no worries. You sure wouldn’t want to ruin some collector’s items with the moisture! I’m hoping that I don’t have a problem here in dry Colorado.
The frames are from Hobby Lobby, and are half-price every few weeks, so don’t pay full price. Turns out that they are a rather popular item these days, and hard to get in large numbers. I had to go to several locations to get enough. They are 12.5 x 12.5, so make sure you get the ones that are specifically for album covers, not for scrapbook pages. One of the sweet young ladies who helped me had clearly never seen a record album cover and had no idea what I was looking for. Kind of made me feel old. The towels are from Wal-Mart. Gotta love that Sputnik look, and they also sold me a fabulous silver sputnik clock for next to nothing. Thanks for looking!
Martha says
Love the beautiful glass on the counter!
Laura R says
I’ve been thinking of doing this very self-same thing in my knotty pine basement! My kids and I love playing Beatles Rockband down there! Now I just have to find my stash of albums….(I have a lot.). Thanks for sharing.
Lara Jane says
Sweet! I love that bathroom AND the Beatles! Well done, Jill!
I do agree about having high-res copies done. I hate the idea of those album covers being ruined by the moisture!!