How to update this (smallish) bathroom?
I'm looking for some ideas to update this bathroom, including a 24" vanity. There's a lot of cabinetry already that is white, should my vanity then be white too? Maybe replace the knobs with black? Other ideas?
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Beachlover
3 years agoI think that it would look nice if you introduced soft wood tones into your space. There becomes a point when there is too much white. Too much white creates a basic, unpersonalized look that ends up feeling cold. A natural maple wood vanity would look very nice in your space. To be honest, I wouldn’t change your tile at all. The tile on your floor is very unique and gives your space character. Updating small things, for example the towel rack above the toilet, will significantly improve your space. I have attached an example of a maple vanity that would look nice.
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PROSprucing Up Mamahood
3 years agoWe just finished updating our small master bathroom! You can check out my blog post with ideas here if you'd like! https://sprucingupmamahood.com/small-bathroom-makeover-ideas/
But I agree that a wood tone or colorful vanity would look great in here! You could also paint the walls above the tile a different color, add a colorful bath mat, and maybe replace the cabinet above the toilet with shelves? Love the floor though!
KMK
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