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Teal up or down?

last year

My husband and I are in agreement of color and style but disagreement on how to implement it.

He wants this distressed teal vanity with this distressed blue shiplap wainscoting and white upper walls. I think each of those elements are cute but am concerned they would clash and/or wash each other out.

I am thinking this white cottage vanity with white nickel gal shiplap wainscoting and turquoise upper walls.

Thoughts?

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Beth H. :

last year

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you could do the teal vanity w/the white nickel gap. that way both of you get what you want.

(btw, there are cheaper ways to get the white shiplap wall than purchasing the pre-made stuff from HOmeDepot. you could acutally buy the cheap pine flooring from LL flooring, prime and paint it. I used it in a trailer. stuff is only $2.50 a sq ft)

but absolutely no to both teal elements. too much.

the two white ones would fine though.

white on white w/the blue upper wall

Although, I wouldn't buy Home Depot vanities. better quality selections. try wayfair or other places if you want the blue vanity.

Or, how about this one? signature hardware. much better quality, and way better looking than Home depot's!

,a nicer vanity w/marble top, paint the nickel gap a nice blue

https://www.wayfair.com/Highland-Dunes--Gerrell-60-Single-Bathroom-Vanity-Set-X115000096-L151-K~W004999985.html

cheap alternative. buy an older oak vanity that people always sell (or find an unfinished oak vanity) and paint it yourselves

Find a vintage piece of furniture, paint it, modify it for plumbing/sink

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top it w/a remnant stone countertop if you can't find the exact pre-made size.

some other ideas:

https://www.houzz.com/photos/query/teal-bathroom-vanities

If you want more rustic, do an unfinished wood, and use this color milk paint. really pretty

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Helen
last year
Why can't you mix white with teal or vice versa - why does it have to be whilte walls and white vanity or blue vanity with blue walls.
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Becky Watkins
Original Author
last year
Helen: I wasn't sure if it would look weird. I couldn't find examples of other people who have painted the top half of the wall and had a color vanity.

Beth: it needs to be vessel sink, that's a non-neogtiable for my husband. I'll check out out Wayfair though. Neither of us are interested in any DIY. I don't have the patience for it and he's got other stuff to finish when he finds the time.

For the shiplap, I can just buy lumber? I'm afraid of using wood in the bathroom (which I guess would be the case with the vanities, but I assume they are sealed, and easier to deal with than a wall) because of mold and such from the moisture in the air. I was looking for vinyl options or something specifically labeled for bathroom use. But we're not the ones doing it so I'll see what the contractor advises.

Thanks!
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
last year
No to the teal vanity and wall treatment. And a vessel sink is a modern look--I wouldn't pair it with a distressed anything. All of Beth's suggestions are better than what you're considering.
PNW Island
last year
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Vessel sinks are on their way imo. Also they are awful for short people ;).
Laurel C
last year
Vessel sinks are awful for tall people too.
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Beth H. :
last year
why is the vessel sink a must, if I may ask? is it because he's tall?

newer vanities sit at 36" now. vessels are a pain to keep clean, and if you're shorter, very difficult to wash your face.

as for the wood, seal all the sides w/a shellac or paint all sides before putting them up.

I'd also make sure you get some good ventilation in there. update the fan or make sure to open a window when showering.
User
last year
I hate vessel sinks. They're only good if you have a specific problem -- like if you really need that extra space under the cabinet, or you really need to save money by DIYing the project (they're very easy to install). But if you can do an under mount, do it. Vessel sinks are slightly more difficult to clean around, especially behind. The difference can be minimal, but I wipe around a sink several times a day, and I want that to be as quick and easy as possible.

And they are a modern look that does not belong with distressed finishes or shiplap.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
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One too many blues in this room. And the distressed vanity is an outdated look IMO.
lharpie
last year
Oh gosh, I think you are in the right here. I'd do white wood for the wainscoating - you just need a good bath paint on it. I wouldn't do distressed anything - looks trendy and, well, old/in poor condition to me. I think the white vanity with colorful walls is a very safe way to go - it's easy to change up the paint color any time then. You might be able to get away with a colorful vanity and painted top walls if you choose wisely and love color (I rather love that picture above with the dark teal vanity and blue walls). I've never understood the vessel sink thing - I think they are quite odd and annoying.
ffpalms
last year
This photo Beth H. posted is so lovely! Could you both agree on this?
Connie Stackhouse
last year
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I’d do a teal vanity, but not distressed, with white walls. No to the vessel sink. Whar is your floor? Maybe look for an interesting tile that combined the white and teal.
Becky Watkins
Original Author
9 months ago
The final product. We are in love with how our bathroom came out. The vessel sink has been perfect, not sure what people don't like about them!
Carrie H
9 months ago
@Beth H. I have to say, you have great taste and your advice about color combos is always so spot on. I really learn a lot from your posts, the images you post, and links you share. Thank you!

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