Curtain Call

Before the swingin' shower curtain

As we mentioned before, there are somethings we have no intention of going retro with. A few items really did get better in the future (as viewed from a 1950s perspective). One of those is the bathroom. 

Post MCM touch

In pure mid-century style, we all share one bathroom. Tom survived as a child with four people sharing one bathroom so we can muddle through as well. Scheduling is key. But we had no desire to return the room to its original look. Most bathrooms of the era were somewhat gaudy and had tile that were a mixture of colors that make most people nauseous. Then there was the heater, a contraption of death and mayhem that was just as likely to electrocute you as keep you warm. Bathtubs were small, some had no showers and little in-bathroom storage for towels, etc. Our indoor outhouse looked like it had been remodeled in the 70s or sometime and Stacy had recently renovated it with modern plumbing fixtures that made it very functional. 

Yes, yes...we know...it's awesome

Still, it lacked anything that screamed mid-century modern, and frankly, there were no retro-oriented options. But, we found a shower curtain that had a MCM print on it. It was a simple and somewhat inexpensive touch to give our bathroom a MCM flair without sacrificing the hard work Stacy had put into getting into 21st century acceptability. It didn't have to be particularly cozy. In today's homes nearly everyone has a bathroom. When a family shares one, you get in, do your business and get out. No reading while on the throne. Still, we have time to gaze upon a motif reminiscent of the era.