Vintage blue tile bathroom makeover

Check out these easy ways to update and refresh your vintage tile bathroom and preserve original details of a home.

Our tired, outdated retro bathroom has had a major refresh after the budget-friendly makeover where I highlighted the fun, vintage blue tiles.

New Orleans designer Shaun Smith gives a 1950s ranch a farmhouse persona with a few key updates.

The rest of the space gets an update, though.

Old Hickory Village Renovation — ELLEN CLARK INTERIORS

My bathroom has 1950s tile but needs a light refresh. Here’s how to update a bathroom without changing the tile in 12 steps.

Vintage bathrooms can be fun and stylish, but as fixtures and finishes age, they’re not without their problems. At Erin Walker’s home, her family of five lived in peace with their 1950s bathroom in all of its blue-tiled glory—but they knew its days were numbered, especially since it was the family’s only bathroom and got plenty of daily action.

After looking at hundreds of different properties over the course of ten months (and losing bids on eight other places), Allison and Jovito finally found their dream home: a 100-year-old brick row house in Brooklyn’s Ocean Parkway neighborhood. They loved the house’s character and classic feel, but going into the purchase, they knew the home was in need of some serious TLC.

Explore expert tips on preserving vintage bathroom tile floors and walls while maintaining the timeless charm and durability of vintage tile bathrooms.

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