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Help me design my powder room around this vanity

2 years ago

I hope we didn't make a mistake. We're completely renovating our condo. I've been struggling to find a narrow vanity for the powder room that I like. We'll be painting the walls white to keep it very light. It's a small room w no window. So, I didn't want a white vanity. I also didn't want a grey vanity. I also wanted a ceramic or porcelain white top for ease of cleaning, as opposed to marble. We won't have too much space so I wanted a door on the vanity to keep a toilet bowl brush hidden away but handy. With all that, we just ordered this vanity. Did we make a mistake? what color tile will we use? What color mirror? We are 'green' people but always choose the safe design options. This is not safe. Is brushed nickel ok with it? (we will change out hardware) Thanks for your help!

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eld6161
2 years ago
I really like this choice. I think green will be the next big thing. We seem to be seeing it more and more.

I like go this is presented. Gray and white look good with it.

I would google green vanity inspiration photos and see what comes up.
shirlpp
2 years ago
What size is the powder room? I'd think that most powder rooms don't have a window - as well as my own. I put up wallpaper with a pedestal sink that has the toilet in front of it.

I think if you can find a nice wallpaper it would compliment that vanity nicely.
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Sorry I have to question and over think everything! I want to make sure we do this right. So - what if we (or future resident) needs to/wants to replace the floor years from now? Is the tile just chipped away around the edge of the vanity since it runs underneath? Or does the whole vanity then have to be removed and everything repaired? sorry I just don't know what's considered the best order for installations. We're not doing an open bottom vanity (ugh dirt traps!) so that's not an issue of needing tile run all the way under. It's more a timing issue with I can get Tile Guy to do this in 2 weeks but Whole Package Guy is running about 2 months into projects. Then I can have a floor and toilet functional while we figure out the rest. But if it's better for future floor replacement to just tile up to the new vanity then I'll just have to make a decision. Yes this kind of stuff paralyzes me! I'm bugging you all and not my husband :)
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get a standing TP holder. why are you keeping dark vanity? can you paint it? what about the countertop? what's the new one look like? what kind of floor? black faucets are fine, but they have to work w/the overall look. this is a powder room. you can go bold in here. otherwise, changing out a toilet and mirror isn't going to do a whole lot It sounds as if you're updating, but keeping the same overall theme and look. why? If you want to update, then update it! change it. it's rather dull and very basic. black mirror, black tap, not going to change that. If you're spending the money to redo something, then redo it. There are so many great ideas you could do to make that room really pop. this picture is cool. why don't you do this? I suggest you look at powder room makeovers to get some other ideas.
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"And what is the huge commitment? If you tire of wallpaper - even if it is the "real" kind, just change it. It is a small space and not a huge financial commitment." Helen, maybe I'm terribly unlucky but I still have leftover glue from the PO's wallpaper border in one of my bathrooms. (If only the vanity had that kind of durability :P). Also, don't know about Victoria's option but the wallpaper murals that tempt me end up running close to 1K for a small room. Must admit when I break down the wallpaper option, it daunts me quickly. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade as I love the look of many wallpapered powder rooms. @Victoria Holloway, forgot another alternative to wallpaper: paint stencil (depending on DIY-ability, etc.). Just sharing in case you want options. I wish you luck in your decision. Keep pattern scale in mind for best effect and if you go ahead with it, please share your "after" pics!
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Carrie B
2 years ago
It's a lovely vanity, and I love that shade of green. Brushed nickel will be perfect with it. When I asked my designer where to start in terms of designing finishes, her response was to start anywhere: pick one thing you like: vanity (color/style), flooring, tile and build from there. I think you've got the perfect starting point.
Jilly
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Great vanity!

On my monitor, your screen shot looks like a lighter green than what I came across — is this the same one?

Wonderful color!

I’m not sure what decorating style you like, how the rest of your house is styled, etc, so am just throwing a few ideas out there. Green vanities, white walls ... I like the ones with black in the tilework:

More of a neutral tile. Looks nice, but I think you could do a more fun tile, as green goes with just about anything.
frolicnj
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you all so much!! This is so overwhelming and you all talked me off the ledge.

@Jinx the color is called Pewter Green. Thanks for all the pics! I will try some tile with black.
@Carrie B Thanks...seems I see it with the black a lot but we really wanted the brushed nickel. I love that advice also!
@shirlpp I would need to find the dimensions but it's pretty small. I was thinking of wallpaper! I think I'll choose the tile first, then see about wall paper.
@eld6161 Thanks, we've always loved green. Would be fun if it became popular. I will do that Google search.

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