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Help me with this bathroom

17 years ago

OK guys, you've given me such fabulous ideas for the other one I posted, now help me out with this one....

It's another vintage 1960s bathroom. I actually really like it, but want to make it my own.

This floor tile:

this light fixture, which I really want to keep--help me incorporate it

this tile for the tub surround, which I am not crazy about

And it has a large vanity that is painted white already, with one sink (but it's big enough for two sinks). It also has a big ugly frameless mirror.

Anyway, I am seeking quick/inexpensive fixes I can make do with until we can make a bigger change in a few years. I'd kind of like to make this a spa-like bathroom as much as I can-- this will be my bathroom because of my obsession with bubble baths.

Wall color ideas? I was thinking a very very very pale version of that green on the floor....

Mirror ideas? should I paint the vanity something besides white (I doubt it)?

thanks in advance!

Comments (9)

  • 17 years ago

    Fun chandie! I'd be tempted to really play it up by adding a few prisms or crystal strings in a very pale green.

    I like the idea of a very x3 pale green wall. You can make a frame for your mirror from trim, painted to match cabinet -- keep it white. If you have need for double sinks and want to replace the counter, that's an easy fix.

    I agree, those accent tiles have got to go. Either rip out and replace, although you may end up damaging adjacent ones, or try painting as this old post suggests. If you're just using the tub for baths and not showers, it seems like it should hold up fairly well until you want to do a complete makeover. I'd play around with a couple of sample tiles and consider doing a raised texture accent in the middle of the tile before painting the entire tile white and sealing.

    Consider keeping all your accents - towels, mats, curtains - white or a pale green. I can see a simple but pretty eyelet fabric for shower curtain overlay and window treatment. Let that chandie be the dominant feature.

    Here is a link that might be useful: painted tile post

  • 17 years ago

    what color are the floor tiles?

    I like the light fixture but not sure if I like the color - perhaps you can spray paint it white? then with pale green/blue walls, and painted out the accent tiles, i think it'd look very soothing.

    some inspiration for putting a frame around the mirror (haven't bought from this site... i just like that they have the video to show how it's done): http://www.mirrormate.com/

  • 17 years ago

    I agree - the accent tiles have to go. try the paining of them first.

    if you want 2 sinks then change it out and put in new counter top. if you can't go with granite (or don't want it) there are great laminates out there.

    I'd keep that special lamp for when in the tub soaking (mostly anyway). i like the flower colors - green towels etc would be nice - but pink also if you like pink (I like pink).
    frame the mirror(s) in white - and you'll probably need new lights for around the mirror?

  • 17 years ago

    I didn't know that tile could be painted but that sounds like a great fix for those roses. We have a pale green bathroom and I love it - very calm and relaxing. Be sure to pick up lots of fluffy towels on sale at Kohl's or Penney's and as suggested above, put a frame around the mirror.

    The floor looks as though it's got newer tile on it, so it needs no updating. Is that a cross-hatched wallpaper that could be removed? Another less-expensive fix would be to switch out the shiny chrome bits with something more up-to-date. It should be a fun project - good luck!

  • 17 years ago

    Funny, but when I posted a question about a bathroom re-do in the spring I commented that I was painting it a light green. I received posts telling me that green was a horrible color for a bathroom! I guess they were concerned about how my complexion would look while I was doing make-up in the mirror, LOL!

    I DID follow my gut and paint it light green and I LOVE IT! I'd post the final picture except that I'm STILL waiting on my granite remnant to be fabricated into a vanity top. Seems remnants are low priorty.

    I love your tile floor and agree that the accent tiles should be removed if possible. Good luck on your project!

  • 17 years ago

    I'd paint the walls a pale pink color, vanity top white and paint the vanity a pale green. Use pale green linens and add some sparkles to the room in the form of cut glass (or crystal) bath accessories, jars, etc.

    You can find tile decals to cover the tiles in your shower. That could be a fun way to tie in the lamp and other pretty accessories.

  • 17 years ago

    Oh, I LOVE the idea of the tile decals--I would use this as a tub and as a shower so I'm not sure painting would last too long. I just hate those stupid dingy-looking flower tiles.

    I have thought about spray painting the fixture a glossy white, but don't want to regret it. I think I'll start by embellishing it with some crystals.

    I have never used those mirror framing sets but definitely will look into them...

    Thanks all for your help! I can't wait to hear more...

  • 17 years ago

    purrus, I don't think I'd paint the light fixture all white. Maybe a white glaze to soften the colors though. All one color, imho, could make it look like a mess of somethin'. Not sure what. But then I could be wrong and it could make it look real classy.

    Have you looked close enough to the tiles to make sure they aren't decales? If so you might be able to remove them with a sharp edged razor. Just make sure

    Sorry daughter just called. 20 year old Airman was in sorry.

  • 17 years ago

    I'm with Pesky on this one, and I love your chandy. Except I'd do a very pale pinky peach color on the walls.

    You know those florist marbles? You can buy a bag for $3 or so. Get out your hot glue gun and ring your mirror with them in either clear, a very pale aqua, or a very pale pink. You can't beat the cost! Oh, use a ruler to guide you as you glue, so the line will be straight. And keep the long "spider webs" of glue off the mirror as much as you can.