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.

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: 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!

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.

Vessel sinks are on their way imo. Also they are awful for short people ;).

Vessel sinks are awful for tall people too.

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.

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.

One too many blues in this room. And the distressed vanity is an outdated look IMO.

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.

This photo Beth H. posted is so lovely! Could you both agree on this?

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.