Timothy Lyle, assistant professor of English at Iona College (at left), and Stephen Engel, associate professor of politics at Bates, present research arguing that the 1980s closure of New York City's gay bathhouses was an act of "dignity taking" from the gay community. (Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College). Look back at these great examples of more than fifty 1980s bathroom decor ideas.
It's the dawning of the 1980s; time to give a new look to your 1970s bathroom. This magazine (Homeowner's How-To) from September 1980 has some remodeling and redecorating ideas to take you out of the disco era and into the exciting eighties in a feature called "Bathrooms for the 80s". Let's have a look.
overview The New St. Marks Baths was one of the largest and most renowned bathhouses in New York City from 1979 to 1985. Its owner, Bruce Mailman, became a central figure in the battle against the closure of bathhouses during the early years of the AIDS epidemic.
This week, we're revisiting what happened in bath design in the decade best remembered for its financial excess, pop. See how this master bathroom design completely transformed this 1980's bathroom with this beautiful master bathroom remodel. Before and after photos included!
The quintessential '80s bathroom: If sunken tubs, wall-to-wall carpeting, and bathrooms the size of a loft apartment sound good to you, you'll find plenty to love here. The 1980s was a decade of extravagance that extended right into our most private spaces. The bathrooms of this era were showcases of opulence, distinctive design choices, and sometimes questionable taste.
These rooms weren't just functional - they were statements. Here is a list of 15 bathroom features that scream 1980s nostalgia, from the glamorous "15 Things Only. Take a trip down memory lane with 7 outdated '80s bathroom trends that are best left in the past.
Spoiler: carpet and pastels galore! Transform your bathroom with these 15 authentic 80s.