does the guest bath need to match master bath

15 years ago

This fall we completed the master bath remodel. With of course lots of help from everyone here, thanks. Tonight mr. eagle said to start "thinking through" what we needed to do in the guest bath. My question is should it match the master bath? Really need the counter top. We used Crema Marfil and love love love it in the master. Should I just do that also for the vanity top? Then the question is - the shower is 4x4 white subway tiles, and it looks good. The counter top then really will be new with the subway tiles, is that ok? We plan on keeping the house forever. Seldom do we have guests even use that bath - I'm just wanting to update the counter top, etc.

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susanlynn2012

15 years ago

I do not feel the Master Bathroom has to match the guest bathroom. All three of my bathrooms have the same floor, same vanities and same bone sinks and toilets only because I am in a townhouse and I purchased the home like this. But after I redo the downstairs floors and finish redoing the kitchen floors and buying a new dishwasher, then maybe the year after, I will be able to redo my bathrooms and I will make my Master Bathroom different and prettier.

Please post pics of your Master Bathroom. I just love Crema Marfil tile!

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hudsonleigh
15 years ago
With all the beautiful options out there, how could you choose the same thing twice?!? I would need like 15 bathrooms just to use all the things I see and fall in love with!

Seriously, though, I don't think the baths have to match either.
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homey_bird
15 years ago
In fact, I think a master bath should be unique. While there is nothing wrong with all baths in a house looking identical in fixtures/tiles, personally I find it a bit off-putting because I want my master to be unique and the best! :-)

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eagle100
Original Author
15 years ago
Thx, I was thinking of the counter top being different than the master. But what do do all think of keeping the subway tile around the tub? To totally update the "look" do it need to be replaced? I'm so excited to do this project because its short, sweet and an end result! Idea's about the subway tile?
heimert
15 years ago
Any way you do it is "right" -- you can match, totally different, or keep some elements.

For example, we used the same toilets and sinks, but different floor tile and fixture style and metal (chrome vs. brushed nickel). Subway tiles in both on walls, but with different trim in master. Same marble for vanity, but different lights.

We were trying to keep the styles consistent with the era of the house, hence some repeats. But really it's up to you.
astridh
15 years ago
I don't think that you necessarily have to change the tile around the tub. You could tie into that tile by using a similar tile for your backsplash, but a different countertop material, like granite, marble or quartz. I like the quartz countertops (Zodiaq, Caesarstone) because they are very easy to maintain. Make sure you look around for a remnant. You can save a LOT of money that way. Can you post a picture of your bath? I'm sure you would get lots of great suggestions.
I agree that there is no reason at all for the bathrooms to match.
brutuses
15 years ago
I hope not because mine are completely opposite in style and color from one another.

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homey_bird
15 years ago
Eaglemom, to answer your followup question about keeping the subway tile: sure; especially if it is in great shape and if you can find fixtures to tie in with existing tile, why spend the money on new tiles and labor?

However try to compare new tiles with existing ones because sometimes age shows; and if they clearly look dated then they will mar the overall look.
Lori Billy
15 years ago
I think it is more fun for you and for guests to see something a little different in each bathroom. I love subway tile so if it is in good condition do not take it out! What a waste!
I have to jump in here with my own ...
I am under the gun trying to decide on everything for my bathrooms. My builder is literally waiting on my final answers!! Here are my questions:
master- the plan is to do a crema marfil vanity top w/ coordinating color creamy/beige Ristano ceramic floor tile, shower tile, & tub surround. tub is solid white marble. The tub is not shiny- looks honed. It looks so real - not fake at all. I love it. This leads me to my question- Should I use crema marfil vanity top to match all the tile, or do a white marble vanity top to tie in with white marble tub? I will have white painted trimwork.
pharaoh
15 years ago
no, not at all.
In fact, I prefer to have bathrooms all different from each other. adds interest, variety...
igloochic
15 years ago
None of my baths are remotely the same. I suppose the only similarities they have is white toilets and tubs (because I believe plumbing should be white). My powder room is venetian plaster in a soft green with dark empredor marble floor with crema marfil insets. Victorian music stand with an onyx sink in green. The fixtures are gold (shiny brass) as is the antique lighting.

DS's bath is done in a mid color cherry with a very fancy cabinet. His wall is a mix of antique golf posters which I made into wallpaper. His counter is black marinache (looks like dinasour eggs) and the tub is surrounded with nordic black antique and travertine. Chrome fixtures.

My bath is in crema marfil, chocolate croc and white (tub and toilet) with chocolate cherry cabs. ORB fixtures.

All of the tiles have individual designs, on purpose. I personally hate a home where all rooms are done in the exact same finises. Even subtle differences make a huge difference in the overall look of the room and are necessary in good design.

Fancy, I'm having trouble with the white on white on white. Have you considered any colors in your tile or counters?
blondelle
15 years ago
You didn't mention what was on your floor. I really don't care for a Crema Marfil countertop with white tile. I would rather see a Carrera marble with the white, and maybe a deep gray slate look floor. You also didn't say the color of the vanity. You can do a grayed sage green or grayed down soft blue paint with it. I think that would work better with the white.
eagle100
Original Author
15 years ago
Thats a great idea, the Carrera, which I love the look. The cabinets are oak, but I've tossed the idea of doing "something" to them. Stripping, staining, etc, just not sure what. The floor is light tan ceramic tile - only a few yrs old and flows throughout the house. Hopefully tomorrow I can ppop by several shops to see what I like.

Funny story - I brought one tile home and dh said "what's this?" And then immediately said "I don't like this, do I?" It made me laugh - I brought it home because I did like it but he doesn't so............. lots of world of choices out there.

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