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Small Bath Redo, Need help with walls!

Marilyn Delozier

5 years ago

I am redoing a small condo, the hall bath is tiny! 5' wide by 4'. I have purchased this 30" vanity and light to go over. The vanity has a mirror, but I am not in love with! The floor is a polished concrete porcelain tile. The picture doesn't show, but it is high gloss. The tile has undertones of greens and some blue. Really want this bathroom to pop! Wallpaper? Wall paint? both?

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Designer Drains

5 years ago

These are some of my favorite wallpapers.

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ERC, Inc.
5 years ago
Have you thought of a stone or tile accent wall behind the vanity/mirror? These accent walls are popular and don't have to cost a ton of money. Then you simply paint the other walls. You might not hate the vanity mirror as much...
Marilyn Delozier
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you! Yes that would be a great option, what kind of stone or tile? Since I have the concrete gray polished floor, what would look good? Also, do I tile the entire wall behind vanity and the wall behind the toilet which is next to it? Or just behind the vanity?
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As far as style goes, I like the idea of things that are reminiscent of the original style but still updated. You don't have to keep things "period appropriate" if that's not what you like, but design often works better when you keep the original in mind. I think that your ideas are fine but could be a little more unique, have a little more interest to them. What do you like about the original design, or about 70's-esque design in general? Or what do you hate? I really like how this bathroom reads as retro but not outdated. The little vintage accents - especially that owl - add a cool touch, too. I don't really like the idea of a gray floor tile in this bathroom, unless you're wanting to go a lot more modern with it all. What about something like this if you wanted to reference back to the blue? Or go with 70's inspired neutrals, more brown/gold than gray. Good luck!
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Jodie White Designs
5 years ago
Hi Marilyn. Is there a window in there? I would mirror wall behind vanity and commode to open up space and not use the mirror that comes with vanity. Sell and pocket the money for updating. There are many options of antiqued mirror colors to please. The other walls paint or wallpaper in colors to coordinate with flooring. See example below.
Marilyn Delozier thanked Jodie White Designs
saratogaswizzlestick
5 years ago
Here is an example of a tile accent wall. Your mirror could work well as you would want the tile to be the star.
Marilyn Delozier
Original Author
5 years ago
Love the tile! Thank you!
Marilyn Delozier
Original Author
5 years ago
Jodie, I do not have a window. Would the dark blue color make the room look smaller?
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Jodie White Designs
5 years ago
A dark color is not off limits to a small space. More of an inspiration to think outside the box. What are the connecting spaces? Is this a powder room?
Marilyn Delozier
Original Author
5 years ago
Jodie,

This is a half bath off the hall way, across is a linen closet I am putting mirror bifolds. The bath vanity has the toilet sitting next to it. this will be the main bathroom for guests. Here is a pic of the original bath. Warning...it is very outdated!!
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Jodie White Designs
5 years ago
No worries those are always the best before and after photos.
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ERC, Inc.
5 years ago
Depends on the size of the wall as far as tiling the whole thing or just a section. If the wall is small - go for the whole thing - bigger impact. I would choose a lighter color tile/stone - or even a combo. There are some nice stone options with stainless steel or glass accents that would sparkle a little. Make sure the tile/stone has some of the greys/blues of the concrete so it's not in stark contrast.
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