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Help please--powder room painted and now too dark :-(

10 years ago

Hi there Houzzers, my guest powder room was just painted today and it came out too dark. I love the color (BM Wtyhe Blue) but since there are no windows and black floor tile, it's darker than I expected. I'm trying to make lemonade out of lemons so can anyone suggest maybe what LED bulbs I can use for brighting up the room? I was thinking of using this mirror and am willing to paint it with Annie Sloan chalk paint if the gold and black are too much. It's an extra mirror so I don't mind. Or perhaps using a large rectangle mirror over the sink and toilet? I will also add artwork. Thanks in advance!

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  • 9 years ago
    Ha, I love the chandelier! What did you end up doing with the mirror?
    Techi thanked rocketjcat
  • 9 years ago

    I kept the big mirror where it is and am still looking for one to put over the sink. I've been to every Home Goods in my area and I can't find one that fits and is simple with a chanpagnr or silver finish. I thought a rectangular one would be the easiest to find! Ha!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Go to a framing shop for your over the sink mirror! Pick your frame and give them your finished size measurements.

  • 9 years ago

    Great idea Betty, thank you! I will definitely look into that! That being said, should I frame the chandelier pic too? It's canvas and I'm not sure the color is too close to the wall color or if it will be ok hanging it as is...

  • 9 years ago

    Would any of these rugs work? I also tried a plain white one I had at home and it was just too plain.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I love the wall colour and the mirror as it is. I would let the mirror be the star of the show. The vanity light that you have really don't work - I'd find a new smaller one[maybe in gold] to enhance the mirror. Maybe add sparkle w/ your accessories ie: clear "crystal " towel bar , TP etc.

    Techi thanked moico inc.
  • 9 years ago

    Rugs and toilets are a bad combination. You don't need a rug in a powder room.

    Techi thanked Bette P
  • 9 years ago

    Ok, phew one less thing to decide on ;-)

  • 9 years ago
    Keep the mirror as is. Get new faucet and light fixture with the mirror in mind. Beautiful wall color. A powder room should be spectacular and it will be.
    Techi thanked felizlady
  • 9 years ago

    Would any of these towels work?

    Am I to assume the hand towels should be white? Does silver, grey or gold look best for the embroidery?

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If you use the chandelier picture, choose the first towel, or the third towel. Being a classy powder go with the first one. the 3rd one would be better suited as a guest "use" towel. Match the embriaodery to the towel that you pick. AS said early about the mirror over the Vanity. Either go to the frame shop and fall in love with a frame style and change the light & plumbing fixtures or. go to a glass supplier and get a mirror with a beveled edge trim mirror on top. There are also some on thicker mirrors like this thru wayfair, however they maybe too large. NO rug, too small of a space, can be a safety/ tripping hazard and only collect dirt and fuzz. But Defintly the Chandiler picture with a thin to medium width frame.

    Techi thanked Alt 3D Dude
  • PRO
    9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Also, did you do anything with the table situation under the wall mirror? Maybe do a picture update for all of us please?

  • 9 years ago
    I might try the chandy picture unframed to begin with. I know unframed canvas is rather casual vs the formal mirror...but the framing material would be just one more "finish" to add to the mix. Just a thought...
    Techi thanked rocketjcat
  • 9 years ago

    Good idea--Picture update:

    Sorry it's not much of an update but I just got the time to get back to this project and finish it up :-)

  • 9 years ago

    I plan to order the blingy light fixture mentioned previously too.

  • 9 years ago

    @Alt 3D Dude, i have 17 1/2" between bottom of gold mirror and floor. Should I look for a bench that's that low or put a small bench in the left corner, angled? I found some pics of the style I was thinking, yay or nay?

  • 9 years ago

    Too high to hang?

  • 9 years ago
    It might be a little high...I think the goal is 57-60" to the midpoint of the art, but that's when viewing from a standing position. It might be a little lower than that If normally viewed when "sitting"? I'm sure the pros here will help!
  • 9 years ago

    Yes, too high. Hang it lower than the top of the mirror. And remember that art goes at eye level and you'll be viewing this sitting down.


    Techi thanked groveraxle
  • 9 years ago

    I think a more dramatic faucet might make a lot of difference. I love the Brizzo Virage widespread faucet that is super easy to keep clean. It is available In Several finishes, but my favorite is the sleek chrome. Classic and timeless.



    Techi thanked Connie Stackhouse
  • 9 years ago

    @groveraxle--thank you for playing around with the pic--big help!

  • 9 years ago

    @connie stackhouse, I will definitely check it out--thanks for the recommendation!

  • 9 years ago

    One of my favorite restaurant powder rooms had filled every inch of wall with vintage mirrors in all different shapes and sizes with interesting and ornate frames, all spray painted gold. Unfortunately the restaurant went out of business or I'd take a photo for you.

    Techi thanked Jennifer Dube
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks for the idea jenniferM!

  • 9 years ago

    I love the mirror. Not so in love with the picture AND the mirror- I'd personally go with a set of maybe 3 smaller prints in gold frames to carry through the motif.


    www.greenwoodframed.com

    Techi thanked greenwoodframed
  • 9 years ago
    I suggest a lamp, either on a table under mirror or a floor lamp in corner. will bring warm glow to those dark areas and feel cozy.
    Techi thanked bradley_amber
  • 9 years ago

    @bradley_amber, I would love more might but I only have 19" between bottom of big gold mirror and the floor. Also, there no outlet near that area :-( Thank for the suggestion though :-)

  • 9 years ago
    Love these, may compete with mirror, but I'd still have it. I could see a beautiful crystal chandalier in your bathroom reflected in that gorgeous mirror
    Techi thanked Irene Morresey
  • 9 years ago

    @irene morresey, I can't see the pictures you posted :-( Sounds pretty though ;-)

  • 9 years ago

    Jennifer M--oh that's so cute! Love it!

  • 9 years ago

    How about trying the mirror on the wall opposite the toilet where your son is holding up the print. Hang it high enough so as to avoid the toilet. This way, you can enjoy it's beauty, but where it presently is....shows the toilet from the door. I like the print...no frame needed if you choose to keep it. I just opened an ad from,Pottery Barn...sale on so many mirrors..frameless and one square framed in gold Chinese bamboo. Good luck....room will be pretty.

    Techi thanked R M
  • 9 years ago

    PS to above...find a pretty SMALL trash can......found at bath stores.... I have mine behind the door. It is only seen when someone is using the room.

    Techi thanked R M
  • 9 years ago
    Sorry, having trouble with my pics, chandalier will be great. I think Wayfair sell that wall art
    Techi thanked Irene Morresey
  • 9 years ago

    Do you guys think any of these mirrors would work over the sink? I will be changing the light fixture ;-)

    I like these mirrors but thinking I should be sticking to gold since the big mirror already in the bathroom has gold in it...

  • 9 years ago

    Gold is probably the way to go......check out Pottery barn website.....sale on mirrors and a variety to chose from.

  • 9 years ago

    @R M -- yes, I Checked out the beautiful gold bamboo you suggested but it was too big, wouldn't fit into the space even if I tried :-( My sink is 27" wide and I have 39" between sink and light fixture. I was thinking about the rimless mirror with the monogram on top as a possibility too...thoughts?

  • 9 years ago

    Do you all have a preference of which chandy pic I should use? I was thinking the blue one added too much blue to the powder room. Thoughts?

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Blue chandelier.
    Techi thanked Alt 3D Dude
  • 9 years ago
    The color is beautiful and for a powder room it can be a little darker. Use 3 60 watt bulbs on a dimmer. That is more than enough light for that little space?
  • 7 years ago
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    UPDATE! I decided to go the glam route with a dramatic wall pattern and replace the vanity light. I would love your help with finding a mirror, art and flooring options to complete my powder room. Thanks a bunch!

  • 7 years ago

    Well, you need to give us photos of the room in its current state. What is the dramatic wall pattern you've chosen?

  • 7 years ago

    yes, I just realized the photos aren’t loading up for some reason. I’ll keep trying as I’m sure it’s annoying to read the post and not see pics, sorry :-(

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  • 7 years ago

    Yay!!! Photos uploaded :-) My apologies for the delay.

  • 7 years ago

    Just to let you know, we weren’t planning to replace the floor but the wallpaper company who installed the wallpaper, accidentally scraped up the floor. Their insurance has decided to pay for the replacement. I’m thinking marble but not sure what color or patter would go with the glam look...

  • 7 years ago

    Wait. Where is the fabulous mirror you originally designed this room around?

  • 7 years ago

    @groveraxle, its in my bedroom—some guests thought it was odd seeing themself use the restroom

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