Master Bath Paint Color Dilemna

13 years ago

last modified: 13 years ago

We recently removed our fiberglass shower and installed a tile shower. The large tile is a shade of brushed nickel and the glass accent is http://www.stonepewteraccents.com/SPA_agate_soldier.html in Lucca Pearl. These colors worked best with the existing ceramic tile on the floor and tub surround. I added a decorative glass row to the bath surround to help blend it to the room. I'm now stumped with the paint color. I was leaning to a shade of blue/gray but I'm "design challenged."

The cabinets will remain white and I don't have money to extend to new vanities just yet. A glass door is in the future for the shower. Whatever color we use, I would like to take it up or down a shade or two for the master bedroom. The bathroom gets plenty of light and the master bedroom does not.

I want a peaceful Zen feel to the bath. Pictured is the garden tub with the new glass accent. Vanities and sinks are to the left and right of the tub. Second photo is what one of the vanities look like. You will see a small toilet closet to the right. Third photo is the glass accent with the existing tile from the floor and tub surround. Finally is my wonderful new shower.

I love these discussions. This is my first time posting and I welcome and greatly appreciate your thoughts

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Nancy Travisinteriors

13 years ago

Gray is not boring. It's very popular now. And will. Go with anything. Or any style.

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cljakl
13 years ago
I'm not a designer, but there was recently an idea book here on about using grey in the bathroom. Based on what I see from the pictures, you might want to check out the idea book, because I think grey might work for you. Love the windows!
charmaine
13 years ago
If you can remove the glass blocks and put up a window also put up decor
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fundogs
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you for your comments. I saw the idea book on grey but I wasn't sure if it would look too boring.
fundogs
Original Author
13 years ago
Sorry for the confusion. I know grey is not boring. I'm curious to know if grey walls in combination with grey shower with bluish grey floor tile equals too much grey. Do I need more contrast?
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Signature Home Services
13 years ago
Hi there. I think that you should go with your gut in the end. Take a look at my photos and let me know if I can answer any questions for you. Thank you.
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ASVInteriors
13 years ago
Hi fundogs, I have always been a fan of grey (technically it is not a colour but I feel it helps to put colours in focus) - if you choose a grey that is not too cold, you can create more visual space by going monochrome with greys... You can add your contrast in towels and accessories. If you want to be daring - and you say you have a lot of light - you could go for a the darkest grey you can which will add some tonal drama to the scene
sheilaskb
9 years ago
I would suggest that you choose a color that best coordinates with the walls of your master bedroom OR the accent color used there. This will help both rooms flow together smoothly.
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Lori A. Sawaya
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I know grey is not boring. I'm curious to know if grey walls in combination with grey shower with bluish grey floor tile equals too much grey. Do I need more contrast?

No, I don't think so.

Drawing lines of color contrast throughout a space can make it feel smaller. The rule of thumb is you don't draw significant lines of color contrast around the envelope of the room unless you have a good reason... or two. A good reason has something to do with visual ergonomics and wayfinding, for example.

The wall space in your average bathroom is chopped up with all the necessities: shower, vanities, soaking tub, mirrors, light fixtures, etc. To limit the lines of contrast and make it feel larger and cohesive, and unless there is a reason to do otherwise, I usually prefer to pull the wall color from one of those elements - like tile or count top.
Irene Morresey
9 years ago
What about One of these colours in the lighter shades, they are all nice, you may have to get some test pots and paint on a big board and live with it for a few days to see which one you prefer
luvsparis
9 years ago
This thread was started in 2013. My guess is the OP has already painted.
Irene Morresey
9 years ago
Hate that, wish they dated it better, waste of time
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Lori A. Sawaya
9 years ago
I've also noticed the "Related Discussions" widget on the right that is populated with OLD posts.

One would assume if it's listed as a related discussion it would be current, but that's not the case. Houzz should fix that because it's annoying and I think that's how many of these older threads get resurrected.