Maybe paint the darker green trim and crown moulding glossy white, the wainscoting a gray and the walls a slightly lighter gray and add pops of fuschia with accessories/towels. Kind of like this color scheme:

If I was going to have funky green fixtures (I think they're cool) - I would highlight them! Paint everything in the room in a white that you think goes well with the green, so the green really stands out. Then I would find a piece of art that has the green in it and hang it next to the window. I also like the idea of adding a little black to the room.

Leave the wainscoting green, freshen the paint though. All the rest should be a crisp gray/white. Paint the crown and chair rail black. Then find a white rococo influenced mirror and white towels with olive and black monograms embroidered on them. http://houzz.com/photos/106813

Great bath color! A rare find. I agree with ASV about highlights in black and white. Didn't see the heater/wall storage area. But a custom built in cabinet would be necessary.

would do the black/white too..paint the trim black,mirror with black frame,more black in the toiletseat,then tiles in black/white would not do the whole wall but splashback and shower?and a black/white rug keep the walls and ceiling white including the trim

I am moving into a house with original green fixtures from the forties- including a "square " tub. What color towels????

Think about a large poster in black and white along with the embroidered towels. I have a 24 x 36 black and white poster of nudes hanging in my bath and LOVE it. ptmatthews, I like your idea about the white background.

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I actually think the green fixtures are lovely here, but the wall being green also is fighting for attention. I would suggest painting the trim black and the wainscoting white. Black framed mirror over the sink, black and white print towels, maybe damask type print. Is that a window behind the toilet? If privacy is an issue, (duh) and you need to keep the curatins, maybe white with a band of black, or use the black and white damask print there. (Not a large size print though. ) If you are going to keep the upper part of the bathroom white, perhaps you would consider removing the heater cover and having it professionally painted (like by an auto body painter or such) to get a smooth, lasting finish. I would go white on that.

re: handyman and paint... what about black grill paint in a spray can? I've sprayed other things that get heated with that, but haven't seen it in any color but black. That could make it an interesting artifact...???

I think that the grill pint is only availbale in flat finish. I saw a tv show the other night where she painted the grill black, but it was near the floor which was balck and white. I am all for saving the heater as an artifact, but I don't think it should be so prominent up so high like that.

I like the green...I would update the floor, just pop out those green tiles and add black ones for a cool look or just go with white for a clean look. I would personally wallpaper- pick something in a soft gray but with a wow factor. Lose the wainscoting- it makes the room seem smaller. Change up the mirror. Paint the heater- they have lots of heat safe paint in many colors- I would go with white. A cool roman shade over the window, like this one but with maybe a gray stripe. Lots of towels- i like these monogrammed.

kklinton, love the idea of popping out the green floor tile for black!

I would start with painting the wall and wainscoting a white. That would freshen up the look and then build on that, so you're not locked into something that doesn't work for you. The fixtures are great and I also like the floor tiles. Definitely get rid of the mirror. If there's no storage closet, then you'll need a mirrored cabinet. You need to get the bottles, tubes, etc. out of sight. I agree that a lovely piece of art on the wall, with a little green in it, would tie everything in nicely. I don't like the idea of black at all. The fixtures are large and heavy looking, black would "feel" heavy to me. In such a small space, keep it light and fresh. If some bottles need to be left out, then start shopping for products in aesthetically pleasing containers, but keep these things to a minimum. You might also buy two or three bottles and decant your product into them. Remember there all kinds of shades of white, I had six in my home, no one, except I, could tell there was a hint of green or lilac in a couple of them. I would paint the upper walls & the wainscoting a white. If it seems too much, go for a very light organic green on the wainscoting. I would think organic for your little bathroom, an asian or northwestern influence would be quite nice too. I would also try to remove all stainless steel or aluminum trims. Even a nice cloth shower curtain would be an improvement.

Wallpaper with gray (or silvet), black and white. Then get black towels, etc.

I tnink this room needs a fun patterned wallpaper with some of that green in it. If you take long hot showers, Maybe wallpaper is not the way to go. I agree with soft greys. Adding black can be very bold. maybe too bold for you.

I would consider a pinkish coral color for the walls, perhaps a shade darker below the wainscotting. The trim either black, cream, white or navy.

Black and white are the traditional trim colors for that shade of Ming (or jade) green, but I think it could work with navy, as well.

Replace the broken jalousie window with the style of your choice using opaque glass for privacy.

Remove the wainscoting. It is time. Have the lower wall re-textured if necessary.

Remove the broken wall heater and the mirror next to it. Have a carpenter build storage between the wall studs.

As suggested, paint everything white and live with it for a little while so you can "see"other options.

I agree that removing the glass shower enclosure and using a white fabric shower curtain will be helpful.

Thank you to everyone here! Replaced the window. Painted the walls a barely-there grey and matched the wainscot to the floor tile. And just sold the house! Wanted to show the bare bones "after"--we'd put up art as recommended, but everything came down for staging. Anyhow, here is how it turned out. Thanks again!

I am a little late to the party and never thought I would say this, but I am really liking the green fixtures!

Congratulations!

My bathroom has orchid (light lavender, tending to pink) fixtures of that style with green tile - sounds crazy, but it's actually a really good combination. I found some fabric with lavender and green for roman shades and an upholstered bench

Glad to hear that you sold the house without problems - you did a great job with toning down the funky look

I am thinking a crisp lemon, with fushia accessories

1) Start by putting in a mirror along the entire wall and remove the framed mirror (unless it is original to the bathroom. I am not sure what time period your bathroom is from, but looks like 40's. Many baths from this time had an entire wall of mirror and the plus is resulting increase in light and spaciousness. A full mirror is more fun as well for a family bathroom.
2) Nobody makes it like they used to! Keep any tile work or shower stall work if it is solid and not leaking! Replacing or changing tile work will, inevitably , be very expensive (to have it be at par or better) or if you go for lower cost there is no way that modern work will match work from this era, as it will be sub-par and leak and look bad. Craftsmanship that was considered standard quality from back then is VERY expensive nowadays. The only exception is for leaks, mold, and if you have a very ugly colored fake plastic tile sheeting. This usually hide many sins of mold and dirt behind it. IF it looks great, leave it alone! Dated is not relevant, because it is of the era of the house hopefully.
2) Choose a coordinating color that you like and play it up. If it is light pink or cool white, or even black or chocolate brown. An easy way to find a coordinating color is to find a painting, print, poster, or accessory that you like from your house. Use that piece that has the same green and another color and then use this item to match when "shopping" within your house. Avoid shopping outside your house at all costs. Why? Anything you buy from a coordinating bathroom set from bath or big stores will look cheap and wrong. Modern plastic does not coordinate with period bathrooms. Use a cup you already have in your home for toothbrushes. Use Mason Jars to organize small items in the cupboards. Shelves should be glass or very plain. Use borrowed catch-alls from your house and keep your budget to as close to zero as possible.
3) Keep the accessories to a minimum. If the window is not frosted (as many bathrooms were), you will need window coverings and paint the walls a light pastel or white. Keep zero clutter on window sills ledges etc. Decide on hair products that work well for all in the family so you don't need 10 bottles of shampoo in the shower. Less is more everywhere but especially so for an oddly shaped small bathroom.
4) Be careful with that green because it could have yellow undertones or grey-blue undertones and that is why finding a coordinating item is so important to use as a guide. Do not introduce any items the "same color" because they probably will not match exactly and will make your green ceramic look dull, grey, or dated. Stay with white and the coordinating color. Of course, reflected colors (in the mirror) will match perfectly! If you find a painting or poster with coordinating water or nature, this will make the bathroom feel like an oasis. Don't let anyone talk you into gutting this bathroom, unless you want a home depot special that has no connection to your home and also unless you want to spend a fortune building to code which could involve ventilation updates that are very costly. Stay simple and enjoy the green!

Oh, house is sold. Good work. Never mind!

I think the style of tile in this bathroom would look great in yours but of course with your cool green fixtures.
http://houzz.com/photos/3281076
I agree that the heater and mirror space next to it would be great for built ins, perhaps with mirror on the doors or some open shelving between two doors (whatever fits).

So funny :-))) I usually don't comment till I read the lot!

I would try and keep the theme into a spa-like green and white. White wainscoting, fresh green wall (lighter but same tone as the fixtures), white storage cabinets and very broad ornate frame around a large mirror (rococo as another was suggesting), fresh crisp white towels (maybe waffle texture) with green stripe/monogram and white linen curtains. Good luck!

Good finished job! I have a pet peeve though - CLOSE THE TOILETS WHEN TAKING PICTURES PEOPLE!! :)