Beadboard ushered in a cottage-style wainscot revival
Old-fashioned beaded wood paneling for bathrooms and kitchens became popular after it was widely shown in catalogs. As an inexpensive alternative to tile, beadboard creates a durable wall surface and can be painted any color, though white is especially popular. It also can be installed at any height — in this bath it extends above the window sill.
In this cheerful mimosa-yellow cottage bathroom, a wall-mounted retro basin sink with twin faucets and exposed plumbing fits in well with the cottage aesthetic. The neutral floor tile doesn’t interfere and adding a typical Victorian side table is an appealing decorative touch.
I would really love to know where I could find a sink like this!
Gretchen, try searching for vintage porcelain utility or kitchen sinks online. Any local salvage yards. Online: This Old Tub and Sink, Historic House Parts, and Olde Good Things are just a few sources. Good luck!
Allison