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Need help on 90s bathroom

13 years ago
last modified: 13 years ago
I need some input on our master bath. It's okay. But not my style. But it's not worth doing a total re-do. What I like: nothing... the shower's OK. I do not like: the tile; the medicine cabinet; the makeup desk thing (previous owner took the chair); the jacuzzi tub (the kids use it very occasionally for bubbles); the cheap toilet topper (wall cabinet above the toilet); the utter lack of storage and space to hang towels, especially considering the size of the room.

We can't rip out all the tile, or the jacuzzi tub. What I was thinking of was getting a new vanity with a linen tower to the left, and a toilet topper with more umph for storage. I was thinking of black for the cabinets. Somehow I feel like that would draw attention away from all the green tile. I am no designer so won't be offended by differing opinions. I'm wondering what ideas you all might have for this room.... By the way, these pictures were before we bought it, so the decorations on the wall are not mine. I have a few uninspired pictures on the walls right now. Thank you!

Comments (13)

  • 13 years ago
    Yes, you're right, that brass on the shower sucks, too. LOL. The previous owner took the fake plants and everything that wasn't nailed down. Even some stuff that was nailed down--they took the only lights in the master bedroom right off the wall.... Covering over the tile is an interesting idea, I didn't know you can do that. Thanks!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I don't know that you can, but it's worth asking an expert at the NTCA. There are also special paints for using on bathroom tile. Not sure of how long they last, however. Plus there are decals, too. As for the brass, there are specific chemicals you can use to darken or antique shiny yellow brass. Do some google searches.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    One thing you might consider is researching tub & shower refinishing companies in your area. They also do tile refinishing. It is a professional process and while it will not hold up for decades, it will give you a neutral look and give you the time to save money for remodeling the bathroom in the future. You can then paint the walls above the tile in a wonderful color you love changing the whole look and feeling of the room. By neutralizing the tiles that you dislike, the cabinets may become something that you will be able to live with for awhile. I definitely recommend changing out the lighting fixtures and hardware to update the style of your bathroom.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Refinishing the tiles in shower and near toilet may only cost you a few hundred dollars compared to a couple thousand of installing new tile. So, I agree with above post answer, a great short term solution. Also, I do like the 'frameless shower' glass with door, these are more expensive, maybe 2,500 or more. Get estimates and see what works. You could have a renovated bath for a low cost!...with a little planning!... I also like marble window sill ledge in shower, great accent and waterproof too!.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    It would be best to update the entire bathroom or not do anything at all as it would look even more mismatched with new vanities.
  • 13 years ago
    Argh.
  • 13 years ago
    I like the colour of your tile but here are my suggestions. I think your idea of removing the makeup area is a good one and replacing it with a tower. Ikea has some that fit in small spaces. I also like your idea of painting the cabinets black. I've sent a link where the wall colour is similar to your tile and cabinets are dark. You're also right about replacing storage over the toilet, looks like a waste of space, doesn't offer much storage. I wouldn't put anything else on the walls as the tile is busy and there are light fixtures there already. Perhaps change the wall colour, to what I don't know. I have sent a link that explains how to paint over the gold on the shower to black and another link to show floating shelves you could mount at the back wall (end of tub) to hold towels. A green plant would look nice on the tub surround and some pedestal candles on black bases. I'm pretty sure you can glue towel racks to tiles, ask the hardware staff for suggestions. I'd put in black or dark bronze racks or hooks.


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  • 13 years ago
    Our old kitchen was all tile. The people we bought our house from had spray painted the tile with some enamel paint. A cream. It looked great. I like your floor. The two different mirrors look funny. Id get one larger mirror or two mirrors that are the same size and hang them the same height. If you dont use it, Id remove the makeup vanity.
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you all for all your comments! oneofeleven: I appreciate the input and thought--and I even have a can of Rustoleum rubbed bronze spray paint here in the house! eslteach: yes, those mirrors are awful. I just dislike the whole setup there. Thank you all again! Any more ideas or pointers are certainly welcome as well.
  • 13 years ago
    Before you paint or rip out tile try changing the light fixtures and toning the brass shower frame. Remove the fake plants and find some fresh art with the green tile color in it (keep the receipt). Then step back and see if you really want to change the tile.
  • 5 years ago

    Do you know what tiles these are ?.

  • 5 years ago

    Paint the tile with super durable floor paint ( ask advice from a painter what paint will stick well and tolerate the humid environment of a bathroom) replace the vanity and vanity cabinet (i wouldn’t put a cupboard where the make-up thing is now) and have the vanity fill the whole space. Put a Mirror cupboard above the vanity that covers that whole wall and will give you lots of storage.
    Spray paint the brass in the shower or depending on what colour paint you choose for the walls, the brass might look nice with it (dark green or dark blue). I painted the lino floor in my bathroom a year ago with floor paint and it looks great and paint hasn’t come off.

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