hello I ‘m looking for a light shade form a grote.co vintage light mirror medicine cabinte. The medicine cabinet has a light above and to side light bars with shade. One is broken. Do you you have whatsapp so I could send you a picture?
To whom this may concern. I have a vintage historic house in the Detroit Michigan area however in my kitchen I have a very light color green almost like a celery color. I was wondering where can I buy old vintage tile that dates back within the fifties or sixties? Thank you very much Evelyn.
I am touching-up my deceased parent’s home for sale. It was built in the mid-50’s and the bathroom has pepto bismal pink tile on all the walls (teamed with a white tub and toilet). Removing the wall tile is not worth the cost.
However, the flooring definitely needs to be replaced … so I’m wondering what possibilities exist for flooring that coordinates or tames without adding even more pink?
The rest of the house is mid-centruy modern open open space layout – not ‘Betty Boop or poodle skirts’.
I tried the link to request decorating help but it isn’t working so…
My home was built in 1920. After searching and searching for what size wall tile was used during the mid 20s -early 30s all I find is essentially contradictory info. I’m wanting color tile but the size has me stymied. Subway, 4×4 or 6×6? From looking at ads, I know 6×6 or 4×4 is appropriate but I can’t tell which size it is from an old illustration! Help!
Hello, where would I look to find the video that is referenced in the article “Melissa DIY refinishes and reupholsters her 1950s dinette and Cosco high chair: Fabulous!”. I specifically need help in reupholstering a 1950’s high chair Any help or link would be appreciated.
I need to buy 15 square feet of retro pink mosaic floor tile. Can I purchase through you? I see some samples are your site that would work. Please let me know if you can accommodate me.
No, I don’t sell anything here. You need to contact the companies profiled / mentioned in the stories. There are usually hotlinks to their sites in the stories – hotlinks are bright bold blue — click them.
Hi, I am looking for a Beauty Queen Lavanette sink in green because ours is rusting. The cabinet is in good shape but I need the sink itself. Do you have any idea where I would find this? Thank you, John
Hello! I have a question regarding old linoleum rugs. I have two in my 1950 house in the attic. I don’t want to leave them on the floor because I want to preserve them. Is there a way to put a protective coating of something on them without damaging them? If so, I’m thinking backsplash? Any help would be appreciated.
I do not know the answer to this. Be aware that these old rugs, like many materials and products in our old houses, may contain hazards — consult with a professional to assess what you are dealing with so that you can make informed decisions. For more info see our Be Safe/Renovate Safe page https://retrorenovation.com/renovate-safe/
hello I ‘m looking for a light shade form a grote.co vintage light mirror medicine cabinte. The medicine cabinet has a light above and to side light bars with shade. One is broken. Do you you have whatsapp so I could send you a picture?
Niria, the only story we have on this subject is this one: https://retrorenovation.com/2014/04/29/curved-light-bar-replacement-shades-vintage/
To whom this may concern. I have a vintage historic house in the Detroit Michigan area however in my kitchen I have a very light color green almost like a celery color. I was wondering where can I buy old vintage tile that dates back within the fifties or sixties? Thank you very much Evelyn.
Evelyn, we have a lot of research on where to find replacement tiles in this story: https://retrorenovation.com/2012/07/16/12-places-to-find-4-x-4-ceramic-bathroom-tile-in-vintage-colors/
Also see our complete subcategory in Bathroom Help / Tile Help and Ideas https://retrorenovation.com/category/bathroom-categories/tile/
I am touching-up my deceased parent’s home for sale. It was built in the mid-50’s and the bathroom has pepto bismal pink tile on all the walls (teamed with a white tub and toilet). Removing the wall tile is not worth the cost.
However, the flooring definitely needs to be replaced … so I’m wondering what possibilities exist for flooring that coordinates or tames without adding even more pink?
The rest of the house is mid-centruy modern open open space layout – not ‘Betty Boop or poodle skirts’.
Thank you so much!!!
We have a lot of research on tile options in our subcategory Bathroom Help/Tile Help and Ideas. Lotsa.
I tried the link to request decorating help but it isn’t working so…
My home was built in 1920. After searching and searching for what size wall tile was used during the mid 20s -early 30s all I find is essentially contradictory info. I’m wanting color tile but the size has me stymied. Subway, 4×4 or 6×6? From looking at ads, I know 6×6 or 4×4 is appropriate but I can’t tell which size it is from an old illustration! Help!
I am not an expert, but would think 4×4 is the most common size. See all our time capsule houses, we have a few from that early…
Hello, where would I look to find the video that is referenced in the article “Melissa DIY refinishes and reupholsters her 1950s dinette and Cosco high chair: Fabulous!”. I specifically need help in reupholstering a 1950’s high chair Any help or link would be appreciated.
It appears to have been taken down a long time ago…
I need to buy 15 square feet of retro pink mosaic floor tile. Can I purchase through you? I see some samples are your site that would work. Please let me know if you can accommodate me.
No, I don’t sell anything here. You need to contact the companies profiled / mentioned in the stories. There are usually hotlinks to their sites in the stories – hotlinks are bright bold blue — click them.
Hi, I am looking for a Beauty Queen Lavanette sink in green because ours is rusting. The cabinet is in good shape but I need the sink itself. Do you have any idea where I would find this? Thank you, John
Hello! I have a question regarding old linoleum rugs. I have two in my 1950 house in the attic. I don’t want to leave them on the floor because I want to preserve them. Is there a way to put a protective coating of something on them without damaging them? If so, I’m thinking backsplash? Any help would be appreciated.
I do not know the answer to this. Be aware that these old rugs, like many materials and products in our old houses, may contain hazards — consult with a professional to assess what you are dealing with so that you can make informed decisions. For more info see our Be Safe/Renovate Safe page https://retrorenovation.com/renovate-safe/