There is a little bit too much contrast maybe the wall would be better if lighter

I don't like it.

It's hard to tell from your pics but what does come through is how blotchy this treatment looks. It is always a good idea( for future reference) to paint your wall first in a color as close to the finish color of the faux treatment. You will have a much more satisfactory result.

lynartist-as I pointed out, this is only the first coat of paint (therefore "blotchy"). Kris-what don't you like specifically--the dark brown?

Pyramid Design (Pro)-so I'll probably be better off going with the lighter taupe color?

How are you going to finish the top edge of the beadboard? The travertine may look bulky.

I can see this room coming out quite dramatic. What does the medicine cabinet look like?

I painted our hall bath a beautiful brown suede, texture and all, I lived to regret it. EVERYONE laughed at the color saying how 'appropriate' it was! Needless to say, it only lasted a week before painting over it. Houzzers are correct, don't use brown or yellow in the bathrooms!

Foyer, yes, I was aware of that. As a professional decorative artist for thirty years I was trying to be helpful;)!

Diyer! Auto correct strikes again!

If you want me to be specific, yes, I don't like the treatment or the color in that room.

apple_pie_order-The top edge of the beadboard (see photo) will be finished off with the trim next to it (it's approx. 2 1/2"). The travertine is not very thick. I did put everything up before I painted, lining up the beadboard, trim, tile, border and marking on the wall how to fit it all. The medicine cabinets right now are tan wood, I was thinking of making them off-white to match the beadboard. I'd really like to replace them with borderless glass (larger) but after shopping around, what I wanted was cost prohibitive.

Mary de Jesus-Yes, the color is "appropriate" for where it is, which is what concerned me once it was on the wall (the color on the can looks more deep taupe than dark chocolate brown)! Looks like I'll be lightening it to a true taupe.

No brown.

lynartist-I wasn't sure if you saw this was the first coat, that's why I pointed it out. Also, I did put a good primer coat on too. The directions called for dampening the special roller first before loading it with paint. I regret following those directions, because I noticed the first wall I painted was more blotchy than the rest.

can you post a better photo?? its very grainy. I think i have a similar treatment in my bathroom (rough texture paint??) but I did it in a light gray.

Beth H.-ROFL, um...I think the grainy look is the paint! My computer doesn't take the greatest photos, unfortunately. Yes, they had gray, beige, dark blue and green besides this brown color (which showed as dark taupe) and it has grit in it to give a rough, matte finish. Wouldn't choose it again, but I was being brave! : [

How is the second coat different? Is it like a glaze or a different color, if it is just the same, then I have to say, it looks a bit like plywood.

I think it can still work but in any case I oppose the travertine.

emmarene-the second coat is supposed to give a more even coverage. There is no glaze (it's a matte finish) but I do have glaze from another project I was considering applying. At this point, I will have the color treated so it's the true dark taupe I originally thought it was, then I'll apply that as the last coat. Then, I'll see if it needs the glaze.

What was the name of the color you used? River Rock is just the texture.

emmarene-It's called "Moosewood" and the dab of paint on the lid is a dark taupe color.

I agree with most comments - to me it is just not making the room look as nice as it could be! It looks dreary and that texture makes it look like dirty walls to me. I would go with a light/cheery colour like a lighter blue or turquoise and if you're not into colour than white.

mzapper-the color of the tub, toilet, sinks and counter don't go well with blue and... certainly not turquoise! I had put a beautiful blue on the walls and it looked terrible. I needed a darker, warmer color. I try to stay away from white walls, so that's not an option either. I'm sticking with taupe, which is warm enough, but not as dark as what's up on the walls now. I'm looking for a somewhat dramatic bathroom treatment and I think that color will achieve what I want.

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. This helped me to make a final decision about the wall color. When finished, I'll post pictures.

Too dark.

It's only paint. The second color may come out stunning and dramatic like you want. Paint half of the bathroom with the second coat and decide. Change it up then if it doesn't work.

I must be missing something as thought the tub, toilet and sinks all looked white or off white

It feels like you are trying to do a dramatic dim powder room effect on a full bathroom and its not working. Try a large scale pattern wallpaper on the sink wall perhaps? Maybe a pic or two on what you are trying to achieve would be helpful for the pros to advise you? Avoid all shades of diarrhea would be my two cents!

mzapper... yes, I'd like to see the room blue as well.

Diyer, your ideabooks show you liking a beach vibe in your house.

trib, thats why I thought something like this might work on one wall. I think the color of the Ralph Lauren paint "River rock" was supposed to bring to mind water...but in this setting it conjures something else.

mzapper-no the photo doesn't show the true colors of the toilet, counter, bath and sinks, they aren't white or off white. If they were white or even off white, I would have stayed with the blue I had put up before the Ralph Lauren #2 color. I even considered a wonderful coral color (in the border) but that also looked bad next to the color of everything else.

finndian-the wallpaper you posted is nice, I've seen that before. But, not interested in wallpaper, especially since the first coat of the textured paint is on--I'd have to sand the walls! Also, I don't want the expense of wallpapering (paper plus a hanger to do it, I don't do any wallpapering).

Tribbletrouble-yes, it's a cottage with a "beachy" look, which is why I was going to put the border with the shells up in the bathroom.

Elvira-yes, I was thinking of trying that, but after looking at it a couple of days with just one coat, I was really worried with the final coat it would be extremely dark. So, instead of spending another 2 hours painting, I decided to stop and rethink what I was doing.

Again, thank you all for your comments and suggestions.

I don't think the brown is beachy.

You need at least one more coat as the texture is not uniform.

While I agree that this doesn't read as "beachy", with the right lighting and accessories, it will look amazing. Those with "potty minds" will laugh, but let them. As long as you love it.

It's a bummer that you aren't pleased with the outcome, but GOOD FOR YOU, diyer, for trying something bold! I'm proud of you.

ackcx3-thanks, I liked experimenting, have never used this type of paint and probably won't use it again! This is the first time one of my projects didn't quite pan out (I have 40 years of DIY experience). But at least it's easily corrected. Will be heading to the paint store to have them fix it tomorrow.

teamaltese-yes, the lighting is key, I agree, and in the picture I only have two bulbs in, not the six in the fixtures. Plus, I have a window and skylight, during the day it's not a dark room. I took the picture late in the day, which made it look even darker. The "beachy" part is the border and art I'll be putting on the walls. I have light and dark taupe, coral, off-white and blue in my home decor, so this room will fit in well once the taupe color is applied. Also, if the matte still makes it look too dark (which matte can do), an application of glaze I have will help with reflecting light.