HELP! Bathroom Blahs

11 years ago

My husband is remodeling this small bathroom. The tile and flooring are to stay. ( his words) What are some paint colors to use for the wall and what to so with the window and decor. Please advise!

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Patti Smith, PS Designs

11 years ago

Hi Aking646! I think that it would be a good idea to pull your paint color from within the range of colors in the tile. That way it looks cohesive, and the colors flow. In looking closely at colors in your tile, I am thinking that a tried and true color from Sherwin Williams #6107 Nomadic Desert will work well. Then if you are painting trim and wood work, I would recommend Sherwin Williams #6105 Divine White. If at all possible, it would be a good idea to paint the vanity woodwork the same as the rest of the running trim in the commode area. In addition, I would recommend using an eggshell finish on the walls so that it has a nice sheen, and is wipeable if necessary. With respect to the window treatment, it would be nice to use a woven wood shade that is darker tone, so that you could repeat the oil rubbed bronze tone that is used in the hardware. I am attaching a photo for you to see the type of woven wood roman shade that I am referring to. Good Luck on the project! Enjoy!

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horselover222
11 years ago
More photos of a vanity or sink please?? Or at least where the sink and vanity are going would be helpful??!
Aking646
Original Author
11 years ago
Sink and vanity is outside room and have not remodeled that. Here are photos. Excuse the mess. Using this area for stuff in other bathroom that we are remodeling too
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horselover222
11 years ago
So you are going to keep the tile correct?
horselover222
11 years ago
For that walls in the bathroom I would paint a like olive green color or a dark brown.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
i would do wasabi green by bm or a soft avocado color
Nancy Walton
11 years ago
What are you using for trim on the tops of those wall tiles?
Aking646
Original Author
11 years ago
Unfortunately yes on keeping the tile
Aking646
Original Author
11 years ago
Matching trim.
sacapuntaslapioz
11 years ago
could do a grey too.
horselover222
11 years ago
Darn!! Well take the suggestions with the paint colors and that tile might look better.
Emmy
11 years ago
I'd do crisp white paint, but on the window/toilet wall, go black. Bring in some turquoise accents with towels, etc. You have enough beige and midtones with your floor and tile.
Emmy
11 years ago
Black accent walls are sooo pretty!
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faefrog
11 years ago
I was thinking any darker color, like rust or teal, with a gold and bronze glaze over it. It would lighten up the dark color and tie in with the tile. Whatever color you choose I would pick it up in your accent pieces. It's a nice bath!
sandradclark
11 years ago
Please be sure to add the edge trim to the wall tile. Or you could just use an off-white chair rail molding. It needs either to make it look finished. I would not use black paint in your room as the walls must be absolutely perfect & I'm not sure yours are. Sorry. Like the idea though in a larger full bath. Buy sample paint cans of a very light teal (almost white). Paint poster board & try in the room. If you like the teal, use that as a saturated shade in the towels (all the same). The window can have a silouete shade that is installed sideways w/o hardware in white. It can be moved from the bottom part or the top part of window depending on your privacy needs. Can be purchased very cheap from Ikea.com. Take a look. Hang a very small wall shelf so it won't be bumped into & add a live chartreuse orchid.
sandradclark
11 years ago
The shade from Ikea is $2.99 & is 74 3/4" long X 35 1/2" wide. If installed sideways the force of the fullness holds it in. It also comes w/ velcro installation parts. It can be cut to size & is made of polyester. Great, huh?