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Powder Room color?

9 years ago
Oh boy, this red has got to go! I can't change the vanity (dark wood with black granite top) or the gold faucets right now, but I'm removing the wallpaper and plan to paint. The floor is also dark wood and the sink & toilet are white. I'm thinking of sherwin Williams denim for the walls and replacing the mirror with s rope style and replacing the sconces. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS/IDEAS????

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  • PRO
    9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Stop and think a moment.

    The blue is just as bad as the red. IMO you are headed down the wrong path. That mirror doesn't work with your current vanity. Your mirror over the vanity could be taller.

    Also those sconces are really terrible. Very glarey. You should select a fixture that shines up/down with a much softer glow.



  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'm not sure what your wall color should be--choices are endless. However, if you're keeping the vanity and brass fixtures, then get sconces in brass--modern and sleek-- and paint your mirror with gold leaf instead of the rope mirror. Oops, I see Beverley beat me to it with gold mirror, sconces, etc.

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    You seem to have a lovely wood floor in there. Once you pick your wall color, find a great modern patterned rug for the floor along with interesting art that works with the color. You don't seem to love the vanity, so use art, rug, new sconces, repainted mirror to divert the eye.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Not sure that soft aqua is the right color for this room, but I think you have to move away from those intense colors. A larger Queen Anne mirror and new sconces will help.

  • 9 years ago
    Can I do anything to make it less formal?
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    A nice warm creamy white

  • 9 years ago
    Thank you for your opinions everyone! Ugh I don't think I can get away from this formal look without changing the vanity... we bought this house in the SC low country and although it's only 9 years old the decorating looks like older folks did it (including this red patterned wallpaper). I think I'll look into inexpensive modern vanities. Thanks again for taking the time to post.
  • 9 years ago

    Vanities can be really affordable. Maybe get rid of it.

  • 9 years ago

    yeah, the look you liked above would work with one like this, which I think was $120 from Lowes (although you still need a plumber):

  • 9 years ago

    Are the sconces the only light source in the room?

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I like the denim color you have selected. My only suggestion is to paint the ceiling white.

  • 9 years ago

    Do you happen to have a link in Houzz or would you know what that blue wall treatment was that was used in your sample photo above? Good luck in your choices! You got some good advice here already.

  • 9 years ago

    How about grass cloth. Some texture might be nice with the other changes suggested.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I wouldn't remove the vanity, as your floors will be affected. I would paint the vanity black, dark grey or a deep navy/grey, change the sconces, mirror, hardware to brass and also change the counter to a white marble (could easily find a remnant and have cut to fit) and paint the walls white - you'll have a modern yet classic room.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    sarahdowling36

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  • 9 years ago
    Yes the 2 sconces are the only light source. The link to the denim grass cloth type of wall paper is
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    We are near the water so that's why I was thinking of a nod to nautical. Most of the house is white (with tons of moldings) and dark wood floor.
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If you want this look, you'll have to gut the vanity and be prepared to potentially redoing the floors.

  • 9 years ago
    I would think about doing a pretty wallpaper. Grasscloth like you have shown in your inspiration photo with the denim comes in beautiful colors and patterns.
  • 9 years ago
    This is the actual mirror I was considering before everyone hated the rope
  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here is another look with shiplap if you want a casual room.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I don't think the floors will be affected by removing the vanity at all.

    The mirror you select cannot be wider than the vanity.

    Your vanity doesn't really hold anything, would you consider replacing it with a large pedestal sink?


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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Below are a few of our bathroom designs. Take note of the light wallpaper colors (click on second photo to see it better), mirror, and lights.

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