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Bathroom without character

11 years ago
I am a 39 year old bachelor living in a house that some would say is too large for me. Recently I remodeled my bathroom that was 20 years old. Wall to wall carpeting and white tile countertops were replaced. The walls received a light coat of yellow paint and the mirrors above the sinks were replaced. Overall I’m pleased with the changes but I feel something is lacking. The room is sterile and needs finishing touches. What suggestions would turn this cold stone long hall (20 feet by 5 feet) bathroom into a warm, welcoming space.

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  • 11 years ago
    Color on a wall. A smokey grey/blue suede finish would keep it masculine, but warm it up.
  • 11 years ago
    Your tiles are stark white and the walls are so pale that they just look yellowed next to the tiles. A more definite color difference between walls and tile would be better.
  • 11 years ago
    I think it is a lovely bathroom.. Maybe make the mirror trim bigger and a wood like color, or wood, and add a wooden bench or two. And adding the towel and bars will add a lot. great job over all. I Iike the flooring choice, and accent tile on the tub.
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    11 years ago
    A better color on the walls some fluffy towels and some art work I would choose a watery blue for the walls and some pale blue and white towels a huge palm if you get enough light not a phony one this art work would be splash of great colour.I actually love white bathrooms and I think the word sterile is a good one for bathrooms they should be.
  • 11 years ago
    Hi, personally I think its beautiful. I think maybe a large basket with towels rolled up for beside the tub. A few colored accessories around the tub edge. Maybe colored candles? Definitely a large plant, you definitely have the room. I'm jealous. lol :) I don't have a problem with you're wall color, but if warmer is what you want, go for a warmer and bit darker color on the walls. And everyone needs something plush to step on when they exit their bubble bath, so a nice rug/mat would be nice. You did a fantastic job and finishing touches really are all you need. Good luck! :)
  • 11 years ago
    The floor is not heated. The white tiles with the brown accent around the tub are remnants of the earlier design. While the white tiles on the sink counters were replaced, I couldn't afford to remove and replace the tiles around the bath tub.
  • 11 years ago
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    @ghsgrad, it looks great, trust me! ;) No explanation is necessary. Really. :)
  • 11 years ago
    Try to pick rugs that blend with the floor tile, not too dark. You could use a chair or an ottoman would be nice, you have the space and would warm it up a bit. When picking rugs think about something other than bath mats and rugs just for bathrooms.
  • 11 years ago
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    Adding natural, organic elements would warm it up. A wood stool or small bench instead of the ottoman. Wooden candlesticks instead of metal. A runner rug of soft 100 percent cotton would add warmth, luxury and be spa like. Nice update by the way! Looks great. Oh...basket of towels by the tub...
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  • 11 years ago
    Although yellow is not a color I would ever want in a bathroom, yours is very subtle & looks very fitting. Avoid any accents of brown, grey or white. I love the idea of a brilliant color for a runner going the full length of the room (don't go expensive, after all it's a bathroom). Then do add additional colors from the runner as bath towels. It looks like you need more towel rods. Change the art you have to a bright abstract print, and do add living plants. Maybe succulents so you won't need to water them. Art.com has some great inexpensive art with bright colors that happen to be succulents. Take a look. Do add a big fluffy off-white bath mat to step onto after showering or bathing. You have a very calming and much improved bathroom. We should all be so lucky for that space. Have fun.
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    In a bathroom this large, the space begs for artwork and a botanical presence (a plant or two). Let the art bring COLOR into the space, and make the pictures and canvases impressive in size. Rugs and towels also help introduce color. Remember with plants, the larger the pot, the easier they are to care for.

    To unify the space, is it possible to have a runner that goes the full length of the bathroom? Runners are available in different widths and lengths. Choose something rich with color and pattern that normally would be used outside of the bathroom -- the scale of your room cries out for something unique and colorful.

    Whether you choose a painting, rug or towels first, let that guide the color story for the rest of the room. The neutral bathroom with black-and-white photography is CHICKEN. Be brave!

    Do you have friends whose taste you admire? Ask if you can hire them to consult and execute. For the color of towels, I recommend looking at your laundry on wash day: what is the color you most enjoy wearing?
    ghsgrad thanked stevedenver
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago
    I asume you would like to not only warm it up, but make it feel a bit more masculine and I would lean towards adding earthy tones and natural elements. You could add bamboo shades to the windows...pulled up so you still get your light. A runner would be a good addition. I would remove the small towel rack and add a longer one (or wooden ladder). Move the candlesticks to the bathtub's ledge and add an old bench to end of tub for your towel, sponge, etc.. A very large rattan hamper and a basket or two on counter to hold/hide your accessories. I would be tempted to paint a deeper shade of browish/grey to make it feel cozier and smaller.
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    ghsgrad thanked Maureen