Please Help! I don't know what to do with my bathroom!

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My current bathroom is just not working for me anymore and I am trying to make some minor updates but not sure where to start.

I would like to paint the room but not sure what color - I've thought about olive/hunter greens and many versions of white but not sure what would work the best with the undertones I have in my floor and shower tile.

The cabinet hardware is new, as is the shower curtain rod so I plan to keep those but I do not want to replace the shower fixtures, which are chrome. I would be open to changing the sink faucets (currently chrome), mirrors, and the vanity lights (currently chrome).

I also plan to paint the crown, walls, and possibly the ceiling all the same color.

I'm not a fan of the tile floor so I would like it to blend in well as we may change it to a french oak style LVP at some point in the future.

I have three bathrooms that look like this bathroom (same color scheme, fixture colors, and hardware, along with my laundry room so whatever I do, I plan to replicate in the other rooms.

Anyone have any ideas??

Thanks!

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tfitz1006

last year

Honestly, I don't see anything wrong with it. I would just change the shower curtain to a pure white since the beige doesn't work there. I'm not sure that mixing in the gold tones (shower rod) works here. What's not working for you? And why do all the bathrooms have to match?

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WestCoast Hopeful
last year
I would change the mirrors, shower curtain and maybe paint. All else looks great.
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Maybe try wall art or a shower curtain with a pop of warmth plus the cold gray/white. I agree that the brassy rod looks out of place.
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Or wallpaper the ceiling?
yumelizabeth
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I would think about more colorful art and a different shower curtain.
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A deeper paint color could change the mood o the room. The shower curtain needs to be replace.
pricklypearcactus
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I'm sorry you're not loving the bathroom. I think the tile work is gorgeous! In my opinion, the shower curtain rod and vanity hardware is clashing with the silver mirrors, faucets, and light fixtures. You could possibly leave the shower fixtures alone, but I'd swap out the others so that it's consistent. Consider a white shower curtain too as the current beige tone is clashing.

As far as paint, why do you want to paint the trim and the walls the same color? You have nice trim in the room and it seems like it'll be a lot more blah all painted out the same color.

What you have right now in terms of tile (gray/white) and fixtures (white) can go with so many colors. Do you want something bold and moody light forest green? Or do you want crisp and clean like white? It's a very personal preference.
RedRyder
last year
If you can find faucets that complement the hardware and shower rod,that would be my first suggestion. Two simpler mirrors with thinner frames would also look more modern. A new light fixture for sure.

And definitely look for a shower curtain with a fun pattern that has some gray and/or green. Maybe something floral? Or geometric?

I personally love the color of your walls, so if that’s the first thing you want to change, I have no suggestions. :)
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IMO the shower curtain is all wrong . I too love the wall color .
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Based on wanting flooring to blend in/potentially replacing with french oak, I’d consider the overall feel and how to best complement. I find the wall color doesn’t connect the bathroom/is a bit harsh and perhaps a softer shade wouldn’t feel as prominent and other features will become more appreciated. SW Window Pane, or something similar, is a lovely color and I think better complement bathroom.

The mirrors and lighting will be the next most important updates.

I’d use a textured white shower curtain and would replace the generic grey art (consider the potential french oak flooring in choice).

It’s a shame to duplicate in other bathrooms and in laundry room. There are so many options: white, light or dark grey, cream, greige, another green, list goes on, including wallpaper. If you would like suggestions, maybe start a post for laundry room and perhaps powder room.
RedRyder
last year
@Maureen posted great examples of new mirrors. Do those first and then reassess. Her paint color suggestion is also spot on.

Please don’t duplicate this bathroom 2 more times. Each bathroom should relate to the spaces near it - your guest bath should complement your guest room, etc.
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