A woman moving into a 1970s-era apartment in San Diego, US, has sparked a wave of nostalgia after discovering a heat lamp in her bathroom. Angelina Schott shared the find on TikTok, where the clip has garnered over 217,000 likes.
In the video, Schott explores her 'old-school' bathroom and notices multiple switches. After flipping one, a red light illuminates the tub, which she initially mistook for a novelty feature. Commenters quickly identified it as a heat lamp, with many expressing envy and urging her not to renovate.
Heat lamps were a popular addition in bathrooms during the 1960s and 1970s, often combined with exhaust fans and lights. They provided immediate radiant warmth, addressing the discomfort of stepping out of a bath or shower into a cold room. This was especially useful when central heating was less efficient or common in smaller spaces like bathrooms.
Schott's discovery has resonated with viewers, who praised the retro feature as a 'jackpot' find. The trend highlights how older homes can offer unique character and practical innovations that modern builds sometimes lack.
