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Decor for bathroom wall

S. luv to decorate

4 years ago

I need suggestions about what would look good above the small chair in my bathroom? The bathtub is on the other side of the wall. There is a walk-in shower near it also. Would a picture or a big mirror look good there?

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remodeling1840

4 years ago

I don’t want to be mean, but I don’t like the chair. It doesn’t look comfortable. All those metal edges aren’t compatible with a room where so much bare skin is exposed. I wouldn’t want to sit on it to pull on my socks. It looks like it would snag a finely knitted wool sweater. Your theme with the warm wood, the warm colors in your granite, your word art clashes with a black outdoor chair. I use a bench covered with a washable slipcover over the padded seat. Back to your question, remember your bathroom is the most private of living spaces. I would use a large framed photo of one of my vacations, maybe the spectacular waterfall I saw on a hike in Washington or a photo of the peonies in my garden or the sunset in Key West when the kids were little. Make it personal and unique to you.

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My House
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I'd opt for a picture. Are your rugs/ towel blue or teal?
S. luv to decorate
Original Author
4 years ago
Teal
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S. luv to decorate
Original Author
4 years ago
I thought this picture might go good in my bathroom.
S. luv to decorate
Original Author
4 years ago
Better pic
decoenthusiaste
4 years ago
That looks like a garden chair, so a garden themed picture will do. It should go with your warm color palette though. I don't think the roses do; they are cool, not warm. If you want an update, remove the words; they're getting to be tired too.
My House
4 years ago
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Find a print with teal.... If the teal is staying. This Matisse floral print gives a variety of colors https://www.art.com/products/p48258409420-sa-i10854039/farida-zaman-matisse-florals-pastel-crop.htm?upi=Q1ALK3T0
S. luv to decorate
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you for your comments, yes this little chair has pinched my leg before. I will be looking for a cushion seat. I was already thinking since in August I am going on Alaskan cruise to take my good camera take some pictures and hopefully choose a picture to frame and put in that space.Thank you again for your insight.
tatts
4 years ago
That's it. Return the manufactured wall art to the décor store (or, better yet, burn it). Your home--every home--deserves better. Then put your photos up there.

As for the word art, it's incomplete; it's missing the last lines...Rinse, Repeat.
S. luv to decorate
Original Author
4 years ago
Tarts
Not sure if you were kidding or not about the wording of rinse and repeat, it came that way in a box. I agree but in a personal photo
there will mean so much more.

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