Retro toilet vintage bathrooms

The Comer House in Gallatin, Tennessee features six -- yes, 6! -- colorful pastel bathrooms built in 1950. These are gorgeous! Which is your favorite?

Muswell Hill family home — SARAH GRIGGS

Old houses often come with markers of the eras in which they were built, like intricate woodwork, vintage-style window panes, and more. Some of those old-school features are charming; others, not so much.This bathroom, from homeowner Kristen Wineinger’s 1909 Craftsman, had a little of both. “The green tub, sink, and toilet was brought down by ugly beige tiles, vinyl flooring, and a very old medicine cabinet,” Kristen says.

Our tired, outdated retro bathroom has had a major refresh after the budget-friendly makeover where I highlighted the fun, vintage blue tiles.

The “after” keeps the pink!

MCM Bathroom Fixtures, 20th Century Bathrooms

Our powder room was very "builder grade" and lacked the aesthetic appeal I wanted to achieve in our home. I saw the opportunity to transform this small yet frequently used space into a something totally out of my comfort zone and I could not be happier with the result. I had a vision of a dark rich green with lots of antique inspired gold accents.

Modern and farmhouse bathrooms have been wildly popular as of late, but if you’re feeling a little burnt out by clean lines, rustic beams, and super sleek materials, a retro bathroom might be a worthy style contender for your home. So forget the shiplap and shiny chrome finishes and instead set your sights on throwback design ideas that’ll make your bathroom unique and vintage-inspired — yet still fitting for a more updated home.

Elevate your bathroom with 8 unconventional vintage finds that will transport you to another era.