Masculine Bathroom
Jennifer Chaidez
4 years ago
So, here’s the man bathroom. I’m still adding rugs, accessories, etc. and am stuck on the wall above the towel rack. I did vintage looking New Orleans scenic prints on canvas that I was going to hang with weathered iron, but I’m having a problem pulling the trigger. Should I simplify here? Is there already too much going on?
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outshopping422
4 years ago
Jennifer Chaidez
4 years agoI’m not married to them, just was trying to go for something a little different.
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Comments (11)So sorry that it's taken me a long time to reply, we've been on spring break and every day/night at least one of my children has had a group of friends over-- a lot for me to keep up with. I love these ideas! The celestial print, the vintage photographs, the hooks for towels, everything. Thank you so much. And yes, no frogs (although I truly think they would love that), but I am leaning towards a lone star in the room somewhere, after all, we're in Texas. I'm also leaning toward burgundy as the main color, but still haven't reconciled that with my dark, golden oak floors. Today I was in a thrift shop and found a nicely framed van gogh print, the image, which had brilliant, deep blues and yellows (this wasn't Starry Night but a cafe' scene) prompted me to consider those colors as well (plus we're Notre Dame fans so we get a lot of mileage out of those two colors). In any case, your comments caused a lightbulb to go off in my head. Thank you! Please keep your ideas coming. I need all of the help I can get! Thank you so very much....See MoreMy expensive new bathroom is ugly
Comments (12)The floor and baseboards are wonderful! It's amazing how varied natural stone is, and it's a look many celebrate. I think once you bring this together you will too. I agree with Les that your frustration with the bath is causing you to panic a bit. If you're happy with your bedroom colors, I certainly wouldn't change it to match the new bathroom. You've received good feedback on the bathroom forum and I almost posted my suggestions there last night but life interrupted. As you now know, the undertone of both wallpapers and their busy movement don't play nicely with the stone. While I love wallpaper and mix it with stone in our home, in your case I'd let the stone be the star and find a soothing neutral paint to pull the disparate colors together. Rather than going down the endless paint sample route which can be arduous, you could find a piece of fabric, paper or dish, etc that works well with the stone and then have the paint store computer match it. (That's actually how I chose our kitchen cabinet color when our cabinetmaker did not have a good white despite a dozen selections. I brought him a bowl and he had it matched perfectly.) You may want to have the vents painted to match the walls. Greywings' suggestions for a glam ceiling could help lower the ceiling a bit if that's still your concern, but I'd probably stick with a pale gold or silver. Not that I wouldn't do a deep tone in a smaller space, but my fear is that a dark silver would make the room cold and a dark gold would be out of place with your other metals unless you unify them as I'll suggest later. You could also paint the ceiling the same as the walls or vary a shade or two lighter or darker. If you stick with white ceilings, maybe choose a white like BM Atrium White which has a touch of pink or Pittsburgh Paints' Atrium White which is a bit warmer. I'd not chose a stark or blue white. One good thing about the clear glass shower doors is that it will help make the dark shower walls less contrasty. I know its clear, but it's surprising how much effect the glass will have. Hopefully you ordered the chrome hinges and handle as I think you may want to stick with the look of your new tub faucets. Based on my monitor and my preferences, I'd paint the cabinets a creamier, warmer white to tone down their starkness against the tile and to blend better with your new countertops, but IRL the existing color may be fine. You'll have a better idea once you decide on the wall color. I'd either frame the mirror in beveled mirror strips or select an art frame to soften that expanse. You can check ebay and on-line stores if your local selection is limited for some different vanity lights, either more in keeping with the shape of the chandelier or more simple and less obtrusive. Perhaps I'd silver leaf the chandie and add shades and/or crystals since it will no longer compete with the wallpaper. If so, then I'd keep any metal on the vanity lights silver. Since you went with chrome fixtures, continue with chrome for the lav faucets. I tend to think of the cabinets knobs as jewelry and usually change them last. But I absolutely would not change the countertops in this case until the major other components, i.e., the paint on the walls, ceiling and the cabinets, were in place. I'd need to really see how the light, both artificial and natural, plays in the room and sometimes it just takes a while to really sense what will work best, so don't be in a hurry to change the tops. I'd also have made a decision on framing the mirrors. Though you'd want to actually have the frames installed after the counters are changed, it would be helpful to have a sample ready to place against the various top ideas, particularly if you don't go with the beveled mirror frames. I think the crema marfil, Botticino Classico or some other light neutral might be lovely, but again you have to remember the undertones and pick your specific slab carefully. The polished version of your floor would look splendid also if you can locate a slab without a lot of fill. I would definitely not bring in more of the tropic brown which will look too heavy, too speckled and is the wrong tone against the marble. The good news is that you can take your time and bring home lots of stone samples to see which would work best before committing. Think of this as a mere hiccup, take your time and you will turn this into a beautiful space....See MoreSmall bathroom mirror/light help please
Comments (18)What about this light fixture? https://www.1800lighting.com/hinkley-lighting-fritz-24-inch-3-light-bath-vanity-light-CP75020.html https://www.1800lighting.com/hinkley-lighting-fritz-14-inch-2-light-bath-vanity-light-CP75001.html https://www.lightingnewyork.com/product/hinkley-lighting-clancy-bathroom-lights-5442bn-cl.html?utm_source=Criteo&utm_medium=Remarket&utm_campaign=Hinkley%20Lighting&utm_content=Wall%20Lights%20%3E%20Bathroom%20Vanity%20Lights&utm_term=5442BN%2DCL&vip=TEUW4WDC Hayneedle has a very similar mirror for around $24 less. https://www.hayneedle.com/product/aspirehomeaccentsmorseindustrialmetalwallmirror205wx33hin.cfm...See MoreCustom Bathroom Vanity
Comments (0)This stunning floating vanity is equipped with an additional bottom shelf for storage, allowing this bathroom to be both stylish and functional. The leather pulls and gray paint provide a masculine yet soft feel.🖤✨ 📸: @leighannrowe Design: @madisonbettis...See Moreoutshopping422
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4 years agoI'd get two large same-sized framed prints of architectural drawings, with a mat color that matches your wall color. Something like this, but framed:
Architectural Study, Recto, Separate Sheet With Architectural Drawing, Verso · More InfoUser
4 years agoJennifer Chaidez
4 years agoCi_lantro, so happy you were able to get creative in your powder room!
Sabrina, love that print and your idea.
Lisa, I agree and wouldn’t hang anything of value.
For a temporary fix I darkened the towel bar and a frame on a scenic print I had.
I comprised with my husband and just kept his two favorite prints on the shelves. I’ll get to that area as soon.
I appreciate all the input!!!
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