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.
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!
I’d love to see the vanity you made (the comment above mine).
Not sure how to attach a pic here, but I believe I sent pics in and a little story was done on my bathroom. I’ll look for it!
Found it! Here are the pics! https://retrorenovation.com/2019/01/07/jean-designs-a-super-groovy-new-bathroom-step-1-in-her-basement-bunker-transformation/
What a smart idea, Formica on the vertical surfaces, I’d have never thought of that.
Love it, Barry! What laminate is on the top of the vanity?
The Formica color number is on Pams post. It was black edged at an angle. Johnny Mica from Long Island fabricated it. Email me at barryend @ AOL if you need more information.
Great job on this Barry – Xtra kool !!!
This is brilliant!!! And gives me ideas for my left over Betty pieces. Yay me!!
Pam,
Off topic here. Did you know the “Visitor Posts” section of RR FB page hasn’t been functioning for several days?
I saw there were none. I don’t know how to fix it!
I figured it out. Somehow, moderation got turned on. I didn’t do it!! I turned moderation off. All visitor posts now showing. Thanks for the ping that made me look into this!
So much talent and creativity in this group! I am inspired daily. We are midway through first bathroom renovation so I need the motivation!