How to Update a Pink Bathroom
Pink bathrooms skyrocketed in popularity in the 1950s after Mamie Eisenhower decorated the White House presidential residence in the color. Once it fell out of fashion in the 1960s, many people updated their bathroom color schemes to suit contemporary tastes. View your pink bathroom as a blank canvas that you can use to incorporate different colors and your own tastes. Make a list of your household needs, such as more storage space or larger mirrors. Use the list to guide you in your bathroom update. Does this Spark an idea?
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Draw a diagram of your bathroom, including all wall height and width measurements. Indicate on your diagram the location of your bath, sink and toilet. Next to your diagram write down what you would like to see changed to get an idea if it would work in the space and within your budget.
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Choose a color combination to use in your pink bathroom to give it a fresh look. Visit a paint store and pick color swatches. Hold different color combinations up against your pink tile and fixtures. Try like colors, such as reds or pale pinkish whites; test something altogether different, like aqua; or use a timeless black and white color scheme to add some elegance to the pink.
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Visit a home accessory store to get ideas from the towel department. Patterned towels can guide you in color combinations and can tie together the overall look of the bathroom. They can also help you settle on a clean contemporary look or something more whimsical.
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Find new lighting fixtures for your bathroom. Many bathrooms from the 1950s have small light fixtures. Using a modern light source for your bathroom can improve its overall aesthetics and give its look an immediate update.
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Decorate the wall space with a piece of artwork. Make sure it has a glass frame to protect it from humidity. Modern abstracts and famous art posters are both good choices.
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Purchase new storage units. The storage space in 1950s bathrooms is notoriously small, especially if many people use the bathroom. You can find shelving to go over the toilet or cabinets to attach to the walls.
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Tips & Warnings
Get ideas from magazines like Dwell, Home & Design and Interior Design before updating your bathroom.
Avoid doing any electrical work yourself, unless you are experienced. Have a licensed electrician come in to hook up new light fixtures.
