And whether it’s positive or negative, everyone seems to have a strong opinion.
But every once in a while,thanks to budgetor taste, this relic of the past remains.
Iamthat new homeowner in my new (old) home, circa 1895.
Heather Bien
And here I am, presented with this vintage colorful tile decision.
Perhaps luckily for our budget, one bathroom in the home shines in its pristine retro perfection.
I imagine she undertook a well-intentioned, loving renovation.
Heather Bien
Grandma Helen poured love into this bathroom.
So who am I to change it?
To Temper or to Lean In?
Or you’re free to lean in.
You use a turquoise bath mat.
That gorgeous yellow and mint floral wallpaper would make a lovely addition.
You embrace the design decisions that were already made for you and turn them into a statement.
The final result falls somewherebetween granny chicand retro camp.
My contractor offered to rip out the mauve tile, saying it would be an easy fix.
Instead, I’m going to lean in, kind of.
I’m not quieting it, but I am going to contrast it.
She needs to stay right where she is, in the color she is.
And bathroom renovations are expensive.
Sometimes it’s best to look at it as a memory of a homeowner past.
Sometimes it’s best to look at it as a memory of a homeowner past.
Design shouldn’t be a fast decision.
It can come with time and living with the original character can be an exercise in appreciation and creativity.
