How can I make this bathroom less brown?
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Comments (5)I understand flash photography and how it accentuates everything you don't want it to, not to mention the color shift, so, having said that AND having a "noticer" on steroids, I'd do one of two things. Leave it alone. You'll stop seeing it after awhile and I'm almost certain no one else sees it. Or, keep trying with the paint. I looked and looked at the picture, knowing something bothered you about the sink but didn't read what it was till after I tried to find it. If I even saw it I'm sure I thought it was a reflection from the flash :) Monica...See MoreXpost from bathrooms - how width of bathroom makeup vanity
Comments (3)I think it will look fine either way....if it is lower, you have a dedicated/defined area as your makeup vanity. If it is the same height, that space may or may not be used as a vanity and will just become part of the overall sink area. Only you can decide which will work better for you. A counter-height stool COULD look a little strange in your bathroom and is not the norm, but if you like it that's all that matters....See MoreHow can I make this bathroom amazing?
Comments (35)Since the tile is vinyl, then it won't be so beastly to remove. If this was my house, I would tile because it's not that difficult, really...we usually rent a wet saw...There are some beautiful floor tiles around at reasonable costs. You probably want a wood look tile in gray. Fortunately that's popular and popular is usually less expensive and easily available, so win win. I love your paint choice and I think you should stick with it. Paint your cabs white or whatever color the shower is (we're using Benjamin Moore Advance after trying others. It goes on well and gives a good finish). If you have large builder grade mirror, I would keep it so you have more light bouncing around. They sell frame kits for them so they look less boring. I don't know what your lighting is like, but using led bulbs will make a huge difference. Personally that would do it for me to be happy for quite a while :)...See MoreHow can I update this bathroom?
Comments (37)I'd love to see pics of the green bathroom. I've freshened one with baby blue tiles by scrubbing the tub and tile (tons of time and elbow grease), removed all caulk and most of the grout, re-grouted and caulked. I also replaced the floor, toilet and vanity. I think a good plan for your blue bath, when you are able, is to clean up the tile, add a white fabric shower curtain, have the floor polished, replace the vanity, faucet and light. Here is the one I restored. That's an Ikea vanity that goes well with the retro tile IMO. I'd stay with white paint and use art on the walls. Rather than paint the wood on the window how about a curtain or shade to draw the eye? I have two more bathrooms to tackle with old tile, one is off-white with gold speckles and the other with pink speckles. I'm thinking of covering the pink tile with wainscoting as it is in a powder room and the tile is part way up 3 walls. The gold speckles are subtle and I'll work with them as the room also has a shower stall I do not want to replace. The tile is in too good of shape to demo. Sometimes change is hard. Have you tried showing your Mom pictures and getting her involved in the planning? Regarding the door and trim, you really shouldn't paint unless there is a plan for the whole house. Are all the doors and trim wood? Would love to see the green bathroom!...See MoreDebbi Washburn
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