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    Wilsonart Apricot Daisy laminate makes a peachy keen countertop for Sheree’s 1952 bathroom

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    Wilsonart’s Daisy laminate in “Apricot Glow” — an original 1970s design — looks perfect in Sherree’s bathroom, don’t you agree! She  writes:

    Hi Pam,

    I wondered if you might like to see the new laminate counter top in my 1952 tiled bath. I used Wilsonart Daisy in Apricot Glow from their retro collection. I also got a new white oval sink with Hudee ring since the original tiled in sink could not be re-used. I found everything through your wonderful site!

    Perfect! Fantabulous! So happy! I ask Sherree where she got the other products. She quickly replied:

    Hi again Pam,

    It is a Bootz brand sink that we special ordered through our local Menards home improvement store. I found it on Retro Renovation. I looked around online and found the best deal was getting it through Menards. [Pam notes, see all my stories on Bootz products here.]

    I got the Hudee ring on Amazon. (affiliate link)

    I special ordered the laminate through Home Depot. We had a local contractor build and install the counter top.

    Thanks!

    Thank you, Sherree. I also really really like how you made the countertop extra thick — I like that look.

    What a happy space! Nicely done!

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    Comments

    1. Looks beautiful! It is indeed a very happy bathroom. Do I spy a retro theme Las Vegas shower curtain?

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    2. Love it, Sherree! I have the samples of all the colors of Wilsonart Daisy staring at me on my desk right now. Great to see it in use and inspires me. Thanks for sharing.
      Looks like you may have a little Shag or Nate Reed going on in there 😉

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    6. Looks so right with your tile. Makes me smile. What did the contractor say about the retro look?
      Menard’s is a regional (WI, MN, etc.) store. Can’t really say it’s building supplies because Mr. Menard finds deals that he offers to customers and beyond what a contractor would pick up as an impulse. It’s an experience, that’s for sure.
      Menard’s is such an icon that we all missed “The Menard’s Guy” when he retired. He got to enjoy a few years of retirement but passed away earlier this year.
      “You save big money, save big money, when you shop Menard’s”
      There’s some of you’s earworm for today
      The rest it’s “Hello World, here’s a song that we’re singin”!”

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    7. What a cheerful bathroom. There’s a lot to love here. All the details are well thought out. The tile co-ordinates perfectly with the cheery laminate. I love the accessories as well-especially the cute green top-hatted chalkware fish on the wall. Great post, thanks!

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    8. I am old enough to remember the daisies in the 70’s. This looks great. I loved the look then and this makes me smile now. Great job!

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    12. I adore EVERYTHING about your bathroom Sherree! I wish it was in my house! That Daisy laminate countertop is pure joy. Amazing how it adds so much “cheer” to your bathroom! You did a beautiful job!! I have an original laminate boomerang pattern countertop in my 1952 blue tiled bathroom. The owner chose the light rose and gray boomerang design. It is in mint condition but doesn’t DO anything for the bathroom. I’ve been tempted to change it out with a new “old” WilsonArt laminate, you’ve convinced me! Enjoy your gorgeous bathroom!

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    13. Thank you everyone for the sweet comments. And thank you Pam for showing us all how to love the house we are in! The Las Vegas shower curtain is from Cafe Press and is a Western Airlines travel poster.

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    14. Excellent! Bathrooms should be fun and yours sure is. It’s great to sit on the “throne” and have interesting things to look at. Nice
      mash-up of tchotchkes and decor.

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    15. So it’s all original except the sink & countertop? That laminate IS perfect with the tile color and cabinet. And LOVE those pulls. Sweet!

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    16. Love everything about this cheerful bathroom. I like that you put little figurines in the niches that are meant for toothbrushing cups. Also, what a nice vanity that makes use of an oddly shaped niche. Cute!

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    18. Where did the cabinet pulls and escutcheons come from? Those are hard to source and go quickly on etsy and ebay.

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