1940's bathroom- what is this sink thing?
skylyn
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Updating my 1940's home in a style that is "true to the period"
Comments (19)Your kitchen has been upgraded likely in the late 80's or 90's so not authentic. It looks in good shape & is pretty classic. You can tell it's not period because they were done with a overlay door on a frame. they wouldn't have been the rounded routed profile you have. the counter would look smart in black as previously suggested. A white classic subway tile behind with a very small pencil listel tile inlay in black would be in keeping. not unlike what you have. Steer clear of the popular glass tiles as they are more of a 50-60's thing. If you can't use your tile, then wainscott beadboard would be sharp. definitely wainscott around the room especially in the nook. keep same line consistent, but don't cut it right in half. aim for 1/3 or 2/3 proportion the exposed brick may be a bit of a jarring finish if only behind the stove. Especially just introducing a little. Keep in mind it is very difficult to clean & absorbs grease quite easily so maintenance near a stove is going to be challenging. A smart tile or painted beadboard would link the cooking area to your sink area An apron sink will not be very easy to install in your current cabinets. Without getting too complicated an explanation, they are taller than your standard drawer front. They also need a complete "shelf" to sit on as very heavy. you'd need to replace your lower doors to accommodate. Basically would need a completely new cabinet, assuming your spacing will fit the model you desire in width. I'd splurge on a wonderful Kohler porcelain sink (undermount) or a Blanco siligranite. Measure your cabinet carefully and you'll see what models could work. If you go black counter, the black Blanco sink would blend right in and give great impact. Chrome accent are a classic 40's finish choice. Urbana Kitchens....See MoreNeed help with my 1940s kitchen cabinets.
Comments (164)It's not at all shiny, just a nice soft sheen. We chose it because it was durable and we could use soap and water to wipe down dirt and smudges when needed (usually just a wet cloth works fine). Home Depot can show you color samples of Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss. They were very helpful in explaining the differences and what type of rooms where the different finishes are most frequently used. From there it's a personal choice. We personally don't use flat because the paint often washes off a bit when wiping it down,...See More1940s bathroom sink middle spigot
Comments (6)"in the middle" like attached to the faucet, or somewhere else? it's possible that it could have opened and closed the drain at one point. otherwise... mystery!...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 Moreskylyn
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