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Innocent Blush Bathroom 80’s Help

8 years ago
The powder room in our new home has a toilet and pedestal sink that are the color “innocent blush”. We would like to replace them with white, but it’s pretty low on the priority list as the whole house is stuck in 1989. (Great year, just not our style!)

Any ideas on how to make them less ‘blushy’ looking and make the whole powder room feel a little more modern/Scandinavian/glam?

We are going to do brushed nickel finishes in the rest of the house, so would like to stick with that here. I was thinking I would put a frame around the mirror, possibly wallpaper on the wall where the towel rack is?

Any ideas appreciated!

Comments (66)

  • 8 years ago

    Above ideas good. Waiting to see what color paint you choose.

  • 8 years ago
    I love the blush! Embrace it and choose a wonderful wallpaper! It’s a powderoom so really do it up! I love brown and blush! Get a glam mirror , lighting and accessories and make a statement!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Love the blush! Embrace it and play it up with matching blush towels.




  • 8 years ago
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  • 8 years ago

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  • 8 years ago

    I love the blush too. I'd trade you plain white fixtures for those in a heartbeat!

  • 8 years ago

    I agree-play it up. The agate paper that lynartist showed is gorgeous! Navy and blush is also a great combination as suggested. I also agree that the mirror is too large. A pretty oval would look nice in the space.

  • 8 years ago
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    I had Innocent Blush fixtures in a second master, last house. Painted the walls green, trim cream and had silver accessories/art framed in silver. It was lovely. Definitely ditch the medicine cabinet and towel bar. Replace the mirror with a framed mirror. You can even have one made at your local framing shop. Add an interesting piece of art over the toilet and a new light fixture.

  • 8 years ago
    In progress pictures!

    I painted the walls Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore and picked out the Alteo faucet by Kohler and found the new vanity light on Wayfair (both in brushed silver). I’m going to get the same style Kohler tp holder and towel rack.

    Now I just need to find a great oval or some funky shaped mirror....any ideas?! (I was thinking something 30-35” tall and 20-23” wide).
  • 8 years ago
    Better pictures of the vanity light...
  • 8 years ago

    Pretty! How about a mother of pearl mirror?

    Overton Wall Mirror, Ivory · More Info
    It would pick up on the blush and gray tones and add a bit of sparkle as well.

  • 8 years ago
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    I just saw this mirror referenced in another thread. If you're looking to make a statement it'd go great with the pink! Maybe too wide though?

    Blooming Mosaic Mirror

    Rectangle Version

  • 8 years ago

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  • 8 years ago

    Very cool. Now some edgy art and you have a truly standout powder room!

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  • 8 years ago
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    @Valerie, what have you decided and have you remodeled the bathroom yet? Any pics?

    Are you the same poster as groveraxel? If so, I see your pic....very nice!

  • 8 years ago

    You know, pedestal sinks and toilets can be purchased quite inexpensively at Home Depot or Lowes. My city actually gave me a free low-volume toilet. Rather than try to make the pink look, well, less pink, pick up new spanking white sink and toilet. It's probably not going to break the budget.

  • 8 years ago

    @indigoheaven, how'd you get a free low-volume toilet? That's awesome! I don't like the new laws and low flush/low volume toilets...they are the worst. Have to flush 2 times to get everything down. I like the strong suckers... ;-P

  • 8 years ago
    I live in southern California, where there's always a need for water conservation measures. I installed it in a lesser used bathroom. It works just fine for our family.
  • 8 years ago
    Just caught up reading the whole thread. I see you have embraced the blush after all! Can't wait to see the final reveal. :)
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Love the dark grey walls! My only issue is that the light fixture seems to have been hung too high on the wall. Can you lower it?

  • 8 years ago

    looking forward to the after pics


  • 8 years ago
    Oh wow -- I love the blush. I'm looking forward to the end result.
  • 8 years ago

    @indigoheaven, I too live in SoCal. How did you get a freebie? Anywhere you can save a few hundred is worth it....

  • 8 years ago
    I just got a postcard in the mail about the program maybe three years. However, I think the offer has since expired. The toilet was delivered free of charge though I had to pay for the installation.
  • 8 years ago
    I like the gray walls. For some reason I didn’t get any notices so missed the progress! I agree with Dianna that the light is too high. I also like the mirror Katinparadise posted ; the color is lovely and why not continue the blush color up the wall! Why do I want to use an oval mirror here though?? If so then the light isn’t quite right:(.
  • 8 years ago

    Thanks for all of the feedback! How do you guys put the images of the mirrors on top of the picture of the bathroom? I was thinking an oval mirror because it would echo the oval of the sink, but the comparison that lynartist posted is very helpful. I was looking at [this droplet mirror[(https://www.houzz.com/products/droplet-modern-bathroom-mirror-prvw-vr~79417305?m_refid=PLA_HZ_79417305&device=c&nw=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhLjtqM-t2wIVBrXACh3MjQt7EAQYBCABEgK49PD_BwE) and maybe even hanging it upside down and putting hot air balloon art in.... but now I'm not so sure.

    I would like to move the light down, but I would have to move the electrical box down and I'm not that handy. The distance between the the top of the sink and the bottom of the light is 42", and everything I read online said to place the bottom of the mirror 5-10" above the sink, so I'm hoping once the mirror is in it won't look too high.

  • 8 years ago

    I think it will look perfect with a tall vertical-oriented mirror. Moving electrical box not worth the time/money. Your choice of mirror will make it work.

  • 8 years ago

    Agree, tall mirror that goes to the top, just under the lighting perhaps?

  • 8 years ago
    Valerie, I just use the function that’s available on the Houzz phone app.; very limiting. Grover does a much better job! Pretty mirror.
  • 8 years ago
    It may be better as stated to do a tall , narrow mirror though as the light is so high. This most likely will have to be custom though as it needs to be narrow enough ! I doubt you will find this size in a ready made. I would have it done with a bevel to give it a bit of interest and to look more much nicer!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I like the round mirror you posted last. Something about it gives off a real nice elegant look.

  • 8 years ago
    Your choice:)
  • 8 years ago
    I would want a soft line in the light fixture if you went with an oval mirror though.
  • 8 years ago
    Did I really write much more nicer;(?! Well at least I meant more expensive!!!
  • 8 years ago

    Go to Wayfair and filter their wall mirrors by width and height. You'll find plenty of ready-made mirrors that fit your size criteria. Here's a link to the sizes I searched: https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/sb2/wall-mirrors-c416718-p94585~30~37-p94586~16~25.html?itemsperpage=96


  • 8 years ago
    I went back and can’t find a width dimension on your sink. I’m sure you could find one as Grover says, just make sure it isn’t too wide.
  • 8 years ago

    The sink is 27" at its widest part I think.

    Grover - how are you so good at putting the mirrors in the picture?! Are you using the Houzz app to do that?

  • 8 years ago
    It’s wider than it looks. You should have no problem then finding a ready made mirror that is tall enough.
  • 8 years ago
    24”x 36” is pretty standard.
  • 8 years ago
    Lol!
  • 8 years ago

    Grover, on a day I really needed a chuckle, you gave me one. A million thanks!

  • 8 years ago
    Okay...we found a mirror and it was only $20, but I’m concerned it may be too short?

    What do you all think? Too short? Will it work? Should I put a shelf below it to make it work? (I repeat: it was $20...but if it’s going to just not work I will give up and find an appropriately sized mirror...:)
  • 8 years ago

    it is too short, but it's cute. Can you put it elsewhere and shop for a new one? I've noticed that antique malls are full of mirrors. I keep wanting to buy them, but we already have all that we need.

    As an aside, we recently painted our basement rec room Chelsea Gray, and I've been super happy with it.

  • 8 years ago

    Love the mirror (and the price) and like the idea of a shelf to accompany and "fill in" beneath the mirror. Would also be functional to hold tissues, flowers, candle, etc.

  • 8 years ago

    The mirror is too short. I'd keep looking. I wouldn't add a shelf here; it will be an invitation to clutter.

  • 8 years ago

    That mirror is too small. Too short and not quite wide enough.

  • 5 years ago
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    My house is one year newer than yours; built 1990. And I too have an Innocent Blush bathroom (and a Wild Rose one too). Choice of the builder, not me.

    One trick I found, would be for you to go to your favorite paint store, and buy wall paint that is a perfect match to Innocent Blush, and completely paint the walls of your bathroom. By doing this, the Innocent Blush fixtures will just blend in, and disappear.

    Now, come in with a bold contrasting color. It could be the dark grey previously mentioned here. Or some other color that appeals to you. Then buy towels, window coverings, blinds, soap/toothbrush holders, and whatnots, in that color.

    Guests will see the bold dark grey (if that's the color you went with), and not even notice the Innocent Blush.