Would this be a bathroom don't?

13 years ago

I am keen on the idea of a blue vanity for my master bath. Would this age like mint or peach tiles? I don't want to set myself up for shuddering at my own bad taste 20 years from now!

Although for today this color looks pretty ... well.... pretty!

It is a milk paint which is a lovely hand finish that I think will age beautifully in my Nantucket/old beach feel bathroom.

Your opinion?

Here is a link that might be useful: Crown Point Milk Paint

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dedtired
13 years ago
I love that color! I don't think it will age badly just because it isn't trendy, as pink & black bathrooms or avocado green fixtures once were. Not everyone is rushing out to buy this, so it won't be dated.

Anyway -- who cares? If you love it, get it. It's just perfect for a Nantuckety bathroom.
just_julie
13 years ago
Go for it! Unlike tile, it can easily be painted if you feel that it's showing its age.
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semi
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks! I was hoping for a yes. Which I guess means I really do like it!

And you are right. I am living in what I hope to be my forever home so I should do what is pleasing to me!

(a novel concept for a mom!!!)

Semi: Reggie
rookie_2010
13 years ago
Love it!!!! I agree 100% with all above responses!
pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
Vanities can always be re-painted. I would recommend sticking with white fixtures (sink, toilet, especially tub, etc). But I think that a cheerful blue vanity would be fun. Go for it!
techiestar
13 years ago
Fantastic choice! Perfect for a beachy bathroom and very individual.
astridh
13 years ago
I'm just agreeing with everyone else: go for it! I think the color is beautiful, but if you want to change it someday, painting is pretty easy. Definitely go with white toilet, sink, tub, and tile. Those are the things that are harder to change. Use a pretty color on the walls: sand, light yellow, paler blue?
gobruno
13 years ago
What a beautiful color. Go for it!
semi
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you everyone. I posted about a month ago asking how you come up with a bathroom "look" and the responses told me to go with what pleases me!

I love the marble bathrooms that are so popular right now, but I just felt it wasn't ME. So I am going with my heart and my heart is always dreaming of being on the beach.

Thank you. I will get to work on quiet white tiles and flooring to let the vanity speak it's volume.

Semi:
Jodi_SoCal
13 years ago
When I read, 'blue vanity' I went "ewwww" but clicked on the link anyhow and when I saw it, I went "ahhh, beautiful!". Go for it and don't forget to post photos when the bathroom is done.

Jodi-
desertsteph
13 years ago
"I love the marble bathrooms that are so popular right now, but I just felt it wasn't ME. So I am going with my heart and my heart is always dreaming of being on the beach. "

that's the way to do it! you have to live with it - make it something you enjoy. it can always be repainted if your taste changes. as it often does for women!
igloochic
13 years ago
Of course you'll hate it in 20 years...who wouldn't hate the same vanity in 20 years LOL But the beauty is you can just repaint :)
mileaday None
13 years ago
It took me a year to make a final decision on my kitchen cabinets. I kept going back to my first love - green. But I thought, like you, that it would be dated and I would hate myself for going against the norm. But, I loved them as soon as they were installed and I still love them - enough so, that I used the same in my master bath. If I ever try to sell the house, it will have to be to someone who has the same tastes but I don't really care. So, my advise is the same as others - if you love the color, get it!
vampiressrn
13 years ago
I agree...white sink and tub. The blue and white to me just screams nautical...I love the look. Like everyone says...if years later you want a change...there is always paint.
wear_your_baby
13 years ago
Go for it!!! It's easily changed later if you get sick of it. I assume we'll all be sick of what we're doing now in 20 years!
kitchenkrazed09
13 years ago
Love it and agree with everyone above. It's unique. Breaking from the norm and avoiding what is popular and "in" is a perfect way to prevent a room from looking outdated. If it was never in, it can never go out. I also think it's great for a Nantucket bathroom and I'm a strong believer in going with what you love.

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