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Bathroom update for resale

11 years ago
The floor tile is a lovely greenish-blue. The light fixtures are brushed nickel. Any ideas for wall and trim paint colors, mirror, and finishing details? We are planning on putting the house on the market.

Comments (11)

  • 11 years ago

    Does it need to be painted? If so, I'd stick with white or cream.

  • 11 years ago

    I would do SW sea salt. If in budget I would replace the countertop with corian or a solid surface, such as a granite remanant and I would change the faucets to a more updated one. And I would paint the cabinets in white

  • 11 years ago

    Warm off white to coordinate with the wood vanity. Take a drawer with you to the paint store. You can shine the laminate countertop with Gel Gloss or a new can of paste car wax. If the cabinet knobs don't match the light fixture finish, try spray painting the knobs.

    Then add towels, a picture and flowers.


  • 11 years ago
    Paint the cabinets solid white. The punk wood is dated. Add grey or taupe walls. New knobs in stainless. Accessorize with towels , knick knacks
  • 11 years ago
    I would find a nice window covering of either fabric or a wood blind and change the picture on side of window and update faucet and vanity hardware. A small vase of flowers on vanity always appeals to buyers-this was guest bath in house we sold.
  • 11 years ago
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    Biggest impact will be painting the cupboards white and freshen the white walls if needed. Changing the light fixture and adding really plush white towels and accessorize counter. If you need to, a updated shower curtain. Keep it neutral so buyers can see potential.

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  • 11 years ago

    I would suggest some wood trim, about three inches wide and 1/4-inch thick, to go around the room at the height of the window sill or below the apron, with the latter requiring you to change the height of the towel bar. I would suggest painting the trim approximately the same color as the floor tile. Below the trim, I would suggest a pastel version of the blue-green floor color (three or four shades lighter) and white for the wall area above the trim. The cabinets appear to be a pale peach on my computer, so I would go with peach-colored towels when showing the house. A few teal accessories would be fine, but I would avoid having the teal overpower the peach since you already have blue-green in the floor and the proposed wall trim and lower wall.

  • 11 years ago

    I would paint the cabinets white, update the fixtures, and if the budget permits, find an inexpensive new countertop.

  • 11 years ago

    First of all, what are the usual counter top materials on your street? That is likely to affect buyer expectstion. If I was a potential buyer and saw that bathroom, I'd breathe a huge sigh of relief.

    It looks clean and basically is a blank slate ready to be personalized. I've seen so many horrid bathrooms in otherwise lovely homes.

    I'd paint the cabinets and perhaps the walls and call it a day. It is basically neutral and you have no idea about the tastes of your buyer. Perhaps they love white cabinets, perhaps they prefer dark wood. Buyers typically change countertops and light fixtures to suit their tastes.

    Also, I've walked into homes where I hated the color of even high end granite or quartz counters. Some were touted as recent updates. But if those types,of,surfaces are typical in your neighborhood then maybe go for Kitchens and baths sell homes.

    How is the rest of your home and the curb appeal?

  • 11 years ago

    Just make sure everything is clean, clean, clean. That is the best & most appealing attribute for any potential home buyers. Add a high end shower curtain if there is a tub shower. Add a crisp white curtain & fluffy white towels. Finish with a soft color soap dish & a bright live orchid.

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