White floors w/gray walls, or gray floors w/white walls?

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My bathroom is in desperate need of refreshing, but don't have the money for a full redo. I'm going to use the Rust-Oleum home floor paint system. Trying to decide on which way to go with the colors on floor and walls. I will be taking down the large vanity mirror and doing two individual mirrors with the stenciled background like the photo.

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cpartist

last year

If it were me, I'd leave the tiles alone because paint will never look as good. Get a good grout cleaner or a grout paint for the tile and paint the walls a pale blue/gray. Then add some pops of color in artwork, towels, etc.

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cb90854
Original Author
last year
@cpartist if you notice though, there are two main tiles that are a different color from the rest. I think they must have gotten cracked or something and the previous owner replaced them, but they look quite off.
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I am not a designer and am just a person with an opinion. I like any of the three floor patterns, but each has a different “vibe.” The stacked one is very modern. The running bond (yes, 50/50 staggered) is classic, but in a large format tile it will seem modern, too. The horizontal/vertical layout resembles a zig-zag a bit and I think it can break up the length, but at 7 ft wide and with fixtures like a vanity and tub, I wonder if the pattern will look apparent or simply random in your bathroom. You may want to get some graph paper, draw the floor of the room with the fixtures in place, then “lay out” your “tile” on the drawing’s floor to see where the individual tiles will go and if you like the pattern it makes. Try starting the layout of the tile from both ends and see if it makes a difference. Don’t bother with spacing in grout lines, just draw each individual tile. See what the floor would look like. I agree that a simple white counter will be best. Or gray. But look for solid color or minimal veins so that you do not have to compete with patterns elsewhere.
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la_la Girl
last year
Id be tempted to a dark grey ”slate look” for the tiles and then get a runner or some type of rug to break up the floor - this is random but there are some great online makeovers for that shower frame type. Are you updating the lighting when you change out the mirrors?
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JAN MOYER
last year
You shower in it You come out clean? Brush your teeth etc and dry your hair?

Leave it alone until you can do it right.

The lights are dated, the faucets with 4 inch spread are dated, get some grout and fix the crack. Get a nice long runner. The mirror is glued, not just clipped... will be a big drywall repair. Save . Start a piggy bank : )
freedomplace1
last year
Maybe just consider doing a refresh.

For a relatively cost effective, plus easy approach - I would suggest just putting down a piece of sheet linoleum or vinyl, over the existing tile. You won’t have to rip out the tile, and you can bring in any color/pattern you want. And btw, this type of sheet flooring has come a long way; many attractive options. You could do one that simulates a white tile floor. I also like some of the wood looks and terrazzo looks. Your bathroom floor area is relatively small, so this should be a fairly easy and inexpensive option.

Change out the vanity lights. Lots of ways you can go with that, finish and style-wise; and I think that single change could really make a significant difference in the space.

You can go ahead and paint the walls, and maybe also change the faucets..

These small changes will fairly easily create a new room; and this could hold you over temporarily - or permanently.
cpartist
last year
Tans and browns are back to being used among the style setters.

Oh goodie. I'm a trend setter. Some of my house colors are back in style?
everdebz
last year
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Seeing your bedroom and its cool neutrals, consider lighter finish for door handles. Choose lighting that makes it special to you. Runner over the floor. Just idea to blend chrome shower, etc... with dressy rooms -
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everdebz
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A houzzer already said, so I'm repeating, but possibly taking 1 or 2 steps at this time could be it...

How about shower/lighting/mirror are 'cool' // then faucet/ handles 'warm' along with warm floor.
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everdebz
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If handles are great metal, maybe use similar for another item:

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everdebz
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Idk what stencil it is - this has variations -
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Floored You: TileDesigners
last year
A good cleaning of the travertine, a grout colorant, and a replacement of the noche pieces with the ivory that should have been used, would give that room a fresh new look.
cb90854
Original Author
last year
Not finished with everything I'm going to do, but painted the floor with Rust-Oleum home floor coating kit in the color Seattle Mist