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bathroom update on a small budget

18 years ago

We updated our white on white on white master bath, by painting the cabinets, changing light fixtures and mirrors and accessories. Still alot I'd like to do. Add new floors and countertops, etc. But am very pleased that the updating warmed up the space. Any other suggestions are appreciated. We do plan to update the brass on the faucets and shower soon.

Before:

After: The paint is a little deeper sage than it shows in the light of the photo.

{{!gwi}}

Comments (16)

  • 18 years ago

    Very nice! Love the light fixture. Wish I had that in my bathrrom.

    One thing that stands out to me is the white towel bar. It looks a little out of place to me, and that's an easy and inexpensive switch.

  • 18 years ago

    Ohhh, I love the color. Very pretty. Did you paint the tiles next to the jacuuzi or did you replace them w/darker green tiles??

  • 18 years ago

    I think it looks great. I'd even keep the floor and countertop as is. I like the white with the green. Love the new mirrors and light fixtures. They really update the entire room.

    Also love the rug - ties everything together and covers up some of the white tile.

  • 18 years ago

    Wow! Your bathroom looks beautiful and your colors are great. I love the accessories around the tub and the towels and pictures above looks just perfect. Your updated lighting and the separate mirrors are a vast improvement.

    For the gap between the sinks would it be possible to put some shelves with wicker baskets, or a handsome rectangular wicker clothes hamper there? The way it is it almost looks like you're saying, "Ta Daaa! Look at this wastebasket!" I think filling in that space will also make your marble top look more substantial.

  • 18 years ago

    That is wonderful! I love it. And shiny brass is suppose to be on the come back so you're right in style ;-)

  • 18 years ago

    It looks very elegant and relaxing! The colors are wonderful. Makes me want to hop in for a soak and a glass of wine.

    Speaking of that, perhaps you could put a small wine or other fridge int he space between the vanities!

    I do have to agree that the towel bar would be better in a dark finish like the lighting - would compliment the framed art, too.

    The only other thing that I might change is in the corner of the tub between the two windows. I would try to put in a tall candlestick with a pillar candle, or a tall vase there. The little things in the corner are dwarfed by the windows.

  • 18 years ago

    Yeah, what they said! LOL Seriously, very nice makeover.

  • 18 years ago

    Very, very pretty. You did a great job for a partial redo. Can you share the paint colors with us? I think your floors and counters look just fine. The only thing I think you need to consider in the future would be the faucets, and that's it.

  • 18 years ago

    I like the floor as is, too (didn't say that in my earlier message). Conter, too. Anything's better than the plain old white laminate one I have!

    I would see about replacing the brass faucets, though. Even if they're ocming back in style, I don't think they go w/ everything else IMHO. If you have a Habitat Restore, you can check there. The one I have volunteered in had lots of new faucets.

  • 18 years ago

    Hi, thanks for all the input. I'm taking it ALL into consideration. Right now, we're fixing holes with drywall from the light fixture and painting the towel racks, etc. Also I bought some baskets to put in between the sinks on shelves. Now we have to build the shelves. Unbelievable how a quick accessory change can turn into a major job. I'll post new photos when were close or done.

  • 18 years ago

    Dina, I would like to see the shelves when you are finished. I have thought about doing the same in my Mbath between the vanities.

  • 18 years ago

    Also for those who ask the color of the walls are Sherwin Williams Ancient Marble and the cabinets are SW Svelte Sage.

    Jersey.. I think it will all depend on the baskets that I find whether I will like it or not. I found some tonight that I like, but won't know how it will all work together or not unti were done painting and get everything back in the room. I'll let you know and I'll post photos when complete.

  • 18 years ago

    Your paint color is very pretty, thanks for the name. You did a good job on picking out all of your accessories, I know that part takes a lot of time putting it all together. Also like your rug and towels, it all looks good. Evelyn

  • 18 years ago

    I love the paint color and I love everything about your bathroom. It is such a peaceful beautiful bathroom. It looks like it came out of a model home. Just perfect in my opinion.

  • 18 years ago

    Bathroom update on a small budget is becoming bigger everyday. We just added the shelves between the sinks. We still have to paint the shelves and add trim pieces to the outside edge. After that, I THINK were done for at least a while. I'd also like to paint the outlet cover sometime.

    {{!gwi}}

  • 18 years ago

    I'll take a better picture tomorrow and repost