Asked on Jan 17, 2015
I have a 1960's bathroom that I would like to keep retro
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Cris Melser
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I want to put in a shower but as we are older don't want to step over tub. Suggestions are appreciated.
1960's bathroom. Remodel ideas
8 answers
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You can take out that tub and put in a shower with glass shower doors. There are many tiles out there that have a gold tone to them to match your bathroom or you could use white subway tile to go with your sink. And I would get rid of the wooden toilet seat and change it to a clean white one.
Peggy
on Jan 17, 2015
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Would go with white tile - classic and matches your toilet and sink. Can always go with gold coloured towels to pick up gold in flooring and maybe some greenery (artificial or real) to soften lines and add interest and freshness. Agree with Peggy Modglin - lose the oak toilet seat and replace with a white wooden one.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 17, 2015
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@Cris Melser , hi. I have a 60's bathroom too (mine is PINK!). I left the tub, added a shower (that flows into tub) and added grab bars. One right outside the tub, one at a 45 degree angle inside on back wall. You will miss the tub I'm thinking if you completely eliminate it. I need my bathtub to wash my blinds once a year and other odd stuff.
Donna
on Jan 18, 2015
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Thanks ladies. No gold in the tile, lighting I assume. We are getting a new toilet as it is low. May change out floor tile as well. Just don't want a sleek, modern look when the rest of the house looks country.
Cris Melser
on Jan 18, 2015
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Lots of ideas on Pinterest. This one isn't too sleek or modern (in my opinion) especially if you used a curtain with it.
ReenieK
on Jan 18, 2015
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Maybe put in a black & white hexagon tiles on the floor or black & white square tiles. Put a shelf over the toilet and replace the medicine cabinet with wooden frame one painted a distressed white. Also, would do some sort of white shower curtain to make it lighter in the room. Or, if you can spare the expense, put in shower with white subway and clear glass with brushed silver framing.
PattyV
on Jan 18, 2015
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We removed our tub and put a shower in. We tiled around the shower used grab bars, a hand held shower that is adjustable, instead of a door, just use shower curtains. Makes it easier to get in and out. Works real well for us especially my Mother n law since she is handicap.
Judy Huddleston
on Jan 18, 2015
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Thanks all. Getting some great ideas
Cris Melser
on Jan 20, 2015
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