We’ve seen bathroom vanities from the 1950s and 1960s that were covered in patterned laminates, but today, most designers and other folk shy from making such a big statement / taking this design road less taken. So kudos to Barry, who used one of our favorite laminate patterns — Wilsonart’s Betty (a stock laminate, so you should be able to get it at a great price) — to cover the outside of his new bathroom vanity.
From Barry:
Pam: I thought you might like this 2015 project. 1952 original tiles re-grouted. Modwall Dots floor over original tile mosaic. Wilsonart Betty used on vanity and Formica #5349-58 on the countertop. Johnny Mica from Long Island made the vanity. The dimensions were the same as the Formica vanity I had made in 1990.
Best regards,
Barry
Thank you, Barry — nicely done!
Above: One of my favorite bathroom vanities of all time, in Lynn’s house.
More examples of Wilsonart Betty in use in readers’ homes:
- Lots of stories about Retro Renovators using Wilsonart Betty and her pink-toned cousin, Endorra, in their homes. See the stories here.
Scott says
What a smart idea, Formica on the vertical surfaces, I’d have never thought of that.
Jean Benfante says
Beautiful! We built one with Wilsonart Field Daisy, sliding doors, flared legs, slanted front and as much chrome trim as we can get on it!