1940's bathroom- what is this sink thing?
skylyn
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Comments (36)Thanks for additional info. One owner since 1938?! There may be some "deferred maintenance". If you just bought the house, you may be able to buy a home warranty. Some warranties are worth the money. It's Often an older house with one or two residents may have some problems with plumbing backups once a new family has moved in. It's nice that you have sturdy, well made stick built cabinets. Take a look at new door pulls; take an old drawer with you to the store to save time. BTW, you can buy new drawer boxes if waxing and tidying up the runners and drawer stops doesn't cure all the wear and tear. THey are not expensive. You might also want to try grout paint. It can be bought at home centers. White or off white paint on the gray tile's grout may freshen it up quite a bit. If you pick up some gray paint chips, match the tile color, and then you can get a small can of oil based paint tinted to match exactly. Use it with a tiny brush to patch up any chips in gray tiles. Works very well. Latex paint doesn't work nearly as well as a chip fixer upper. The pink tiles may be matched by a $3 pink nail polish if you are lucky....See MoreKeeping 1940's charm in kitchen that needs bringing into 21st century
Comments (39)I am very interested in making cabinets look like furniture. I was happy with that in the 1850s kitchen I last lived in. I am fortunate to be the fourth occupant of this home finished in 1947: the builder, their spinster daughter until her death, my friend who bought it in estate 10 years ago and me for the past two years. I am fortunate to be working with quality craftsmanship, and continue to respect their choices from brass bar-and-screwcap curtain rods to the oak floors protected by a 1970's carpet until I took it up last year. This kitchen project is to provide a practical sink, prep space other than the drop leaf table (that cannot endure rolling pie shells or kneading breads). Additional storage in cabinetry would allow for focus on the built-in pantry, removal of a stand-alone pantry as well as the microwave stand and bring focus back to the architectural features consistent with the rest of the house. I am enjoying this discussion and thank you all for your insights. Looking forward to more....See More1940s bathroom help!
Comments (4)Thank you! Yes joelegnater I believe a sink with two front legs was the original sink based on what the other units in the building have. It does lack storage. I was debating between a white vanity or a brown/black vanity from IKEA (mainly bc I already have a tall cabinet in black/brown that I used in another bathroom, pictured below). I'm worried it might look too harsh against the tile....See MoreAdvice on embracing a 1940's bathroom!
Comments (54)I just read your post! My only two suggestions! (You did it basically!) I would try for a plant in front of tub and door instead.. or I would make use a tray for brushes combined with shampoo in front of tub. I would have said use a tall basket with a basket inside with toilet paper extra on bottom and brushes on top- skinny hamper style. I don't know about the palms.. hanging planter would be next idea.. shower curtain should change but?! I dk.....See Moreskylyn
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