To put my 2 cents in, even though I know the bathroom is probably finished! I personally would go with a light dove gray wall, medium/dark gloss grey vanity bottom, and a very nice, textured, solid light dove gray shower curtain (to make the room look larger and expand the wall color). Then I would put it together with a handpainted "chinese blossom" twig tree - thats what I call them anyway lol - in a dark gray color with the gray of the vanity highlighting branches and stem here and there.......paint going vertically up the wall behind the commode almost to the ceiling, and make the horizontal twig branches reach out towards the vanity and mirror, then paint darker coral blossoms with the lightest of peach highlights on them (just quick brush strokes). This type painting will look "airy", which gives the impression of spaciousness, the vertical line of the tree gives the impression of room height, and the colors actually look great together. Add a mirror with a frame - paint the frame the light dove gray of the walls, let dry, then using a dry 2 inch brush dip into dark gray paint, dab off any excess (use just a light amount) and dry bush onto the light gray frame with long strongs, letting the light gray show through....this gives the frame texture, which is great for small spaces :) Accent with SILVER faucets and hardware to harmonize the gray color, add medium gray towels and wash clothes, and a solid medium gray bath rug with nubby texture. I would not hang any other art, frames etc. unless I found chinese letter symbols, painted the medium gray color of the vanity but in a mat finish, that I would hang on the wall left of the vanity. A light fixture of silver and crystals hanging in the middle of the bathroom ceiling would be lovely! I am sure it looks great the way you have done it, as you seem very excited! I just read this thread and the above design popped into my head.

I'm going to talk about the big beautiful elephant in the room - the portal window. I think you could have a bit of fun with a nod towards the nautical look. No need to go all out with boats but you can offer a bit of a hint towards the nautical look because of the window. White walls would be a start. The next would be either A) painting the window in a blue/gray paint (like the tile boarder on the shower wall OR B) paint/glaze the wood of the window so that it presents as "brass" metal - just like the doors of your shower. But first - the walls need to go white. The decision of which colour to turn the window will then follow naturally.

Thanks so much for all the advice! I will definitely use it! It is a very small bathroom. I'm sure there is mold most likely behind some shower tiles since they don't seem to be sealed properly especially under the window in the shower. Yes, my grandmother had a window installed on the shower wall. Makes for a wonderful view of the neighbors while I shower! Haha! The bottom half is privacy glass, the top is not. I'm not sure what her thought was on that. Either way, I am sure I have a big project in front of me! That's good advice about taking damp towels out. We do leave the door open and fan on, but obviously it's not adequate. It took many coats of primer until the smoke stopped seeping through on most of the walls, but we are still dealing with tobacco drips on the kitchen when we cook as well. Thanks everyone for your help, I really appreciate it!

Painting a bathroom isn’t quite like painting any other room in your house. You have to take into consideration the moisture, heat and humidity of the room. Here are some tips for a long-lasting paint job. Remove Mold If there is any mold or mildew on the walls or ceiling, remove it before painting. Painting over it won’t solve the problem, and may make it worse in the long run. Use a Semi-Gloss Finish Paints with a semi-gloss finish are more resistant to mold and mildew caused by humidity in the bathroom. You might also want to consider a special mold-resistant paint. Clear the Walls Remove any hanging cabinetry or shelves and take outlet covers off the wall. Some people even move their toilet slightly away from the wall to make painting a little easier.