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design ideas to make this bathroom look good..

7 years ago

I don't like the counter top, but nothing much can be done with the nutmeg cabinets and biscuit floor and biscuit shower wall... need design ideas to make this bathroom look good...

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Les Collections Dubreuil

7 years ago

Paint the vanity grey. Change the handles or paint thèm black. Paint the plumbing black Also. Put a frame like thèse black and White with black frame on top of the toilet.

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calidesign
7 years ago
Get a decorative shower curtain that you love, a nice rug for the floor, and art for the wall behind the toilet. You won't notice the other things as much, and at least they are fairly neutral. You can go with almost any color you like.
Heidi Dyke
7 years ago
I'll second the first comment.
You might replace the mirror, too, with an antique or a snazzy new one with some personality. Or you could just put trim around the existing one to make it look more tailored...there are a lot of tutorials online for this and even some off-the-shelf products to get you the look.
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Vango Art - Original art from emerging artists
7 years ago
Hey Winnie,

We think you should add some wall art behind the toilet like calidesign mentioned.

What do you think of these pieces?
Marianne Z.
7 years ago
Why not paint the cabinets? I would consider a light to medium shade of gray. Also agree that the large mirror could be either framed or replaced with a purchased framed mirror. Maybe 2 floating shelves (reclaimed wood) over the toilet.
aspenhawk
7 years ago
I would frame that mirror in a wood to match the vanity, perhaps make a valence with some recessed LED lights above it. Then swap out the old vanity hardware to something sleek and lineal. Finally, change the tap to a finish that would match the hardware, perhaps a brushed nickel? Have fun!
jerryandsusan
7 years ago
New hardware for sure on the cabinets and I agree you should paint the cabinets. I would paint them cream and use oil rubbed bronze hardware including towel racks and light fixtures and get a mirror that is framed in a dark wood.
abbiecat
7 years ago
Move the towel bar reflected in the mirror. Good place for nice BIG art. Cover the ill placed plug with clunky easy to move piece. Paint the cabinet the darkest color in the granite----same color for floating shelves above toilet.
acm
7 years ago
I think this is a great-looking start for a bathroom! I agree about the cabinet hardware, and you want a contemporary light over the mirror, but it's quite neutral and classy looking. Get some art over the toilet and use it to pull ideas for the rest -- e.g.,

(1) get a black and white photo, and then get a variegated gray rug to pull in the counter tones, and go for an overall urban chic look;

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(2) get some bright painting and pull, say, greens for rug, towels, and accents, for a cheerier look, taking it more country or more contemporary as fits your style.
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Irene Morresey
7 years ago
I would paint cabinet black or charcoal, some ideas
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Irene Morresey
7 years ago
It has been stuck on with a hot glue gun. You have to work pretty fast, saves taking mirror off which might be impossible
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DH Design
7 years ago
I would recommend mirror molding to match the vanity wood tone from mirror mate. Add fun new hardware like maybe clear glass balls for some sparkle, paint the walls a color that works in your home and add coordinating towels and rug. I would recommend a small persian rug in the right colors in lieu of the standard bath mat for a sophisticated touch. Have fun!
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Teresa Jarboe
7 years ago
light cream marble sink with a brown and cream glass tile backsplash either partway or to the ceiling with a framed white mirror you can hook on the backsplash. add color to the walls. the backsplash makes your bathroom look amazing!
tera
7 years ago
paint cabinet black!! Paint grout lines black!!! purchasr designer mirror in biack or paint old one hang small bkack crystal chandikker
oliviag55
7 years ago
Don't paint. You have nice neutrals to work with, and you can choose textiles in any warm range, and have a lovely room.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
You can leave the color and add towels and full height curtain with color.

Or you can paint the walls and then do white or grey accents to the room
d7e001
7 years ago
Hi, I like the wood vanity. IMO, if you paint it the bathroom will look too bland.

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