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MCM home master bath update ideas

7 years ago

We are moving into a MCM (Harry Weiss, 1942) home with a newer 2nd story addition that is the master bedroom and bath. The bathroom is large and a nice design but feels dated to me. Wondering if there are relatively easy fixes that could give this a more updated look? I am wondering about swapping the counters for quartz or something but they extend around the bathtub and under the glass shower doors. The previous owners installed the grab bars so we also would like to remove those. Thank you!


Comments (15)

  • 7 years ago

    hello,

    replace the lighting, frame in the mirror, I would remove the part of the mirror that is over the tub. Paint the cabinet, add hardware. I might see what the cost would be just to replace the tile on the tub face.

    Ann Baker thanked RL Relocation LLC
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I would change the lighting, add white batten strips to the walls and paint, add some colorful art and accessories and leave the rest. It looks better than most we see here. Very architectural which is appropriate.




    Ann Baker thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 7 years ago

    to me the framed shower glass feels very dated.

    Ann Baker thanked Cyndy
  • 7 years ago
    Make it a frameless shower add led around the mirror new countertops and tub top too to match.
    Ann Baker thanked User
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Maybe still use a framed shower but in a new finish

    Ann Baker thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 7 years ago

    So much good here, but that counter is killing it for me...Replace the counters with something plain...and a frameless shower door. You don't want to add to the confusion, here. Simplify.

    Ann Baker thanked User
  • 7 years ago

    Thank you everyone! Affirms my impression about the shower door and the counter. Will look into lighting and framing the mirror and then decide on adding hardware. We just need to sell our current house to get the $:) Good advice too about the grab bars, as much as I don't like them, we may be stuck and as my husband is 61 and in good health, you never know.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    No matter age, good to be safe and have grab bars, but Kohler has a new system that doesn't look geriatric in design.. Choreograph is the name. Bars come in different lengths.

    Accessories include teak shelves, though you can hold bath items on the shelf/bar.

    Here is an option for lighting for your room.

    Here is an option for lighting above and below the mirror and surface mounted sinks.

    Crate & Barrel has some really great towel storage accessories.

    You can always store linens on the wall.

    Ann Baker thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 7 years ago

    Those are great grab bars that Bev shows...

    You have time to decide on the counter, but that would be a priority for me over anything else. Also...I kind of like the existing light...it doesn't go against the mcm look for me like the counter does.

    Good luck and let us know how things go with your new house! Congrats!

  • 7 years ago

    Thank you! Love the grab bar suggestion!! That could be the perfect solution for those if they are the right size. The light doesn't look bad in person - I think the wide angle lens captured the underside. Any suggestions for stone and color for the counter? I think some contrast in needed between the tub and the light tiles under the tub. Thanks!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    If the existing light is fluorescent, and the tubes are 4ft long, there is a new LED tube which can replace the fluorescent tube. The quality of the light is quite good.

    Ann Baker thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 7 years ago

    Well, just throwing it out there, but. concrete? If you could be assured of the same color as the floor, I feel like it goes with the look...Of course, the walls would have to be painted something other than gray, but that's a given, I hope.

    Wouldn't you want 2 sinks? Seems like you have the space..

    This one is "concrete colored" quartz..

    An easier option maybe...

    I think sleek and simple is key here...

    Ann Baker thanked User
  • 7 years ago

    Yes, there are 2 sinks and a whole area to the left that has the toilet and a huge cabinet. I like that top photo -could be something a bit lighter than the floor and then a tint on the wall like paper white from Benjamin M. I think we are on to something!! Thank you!

  • 7 years ago


    Hello all - we closed on the house this week so was able to spend more time and discovered that the counters are actually much prettier in person. I had my contractor take and look and he said to switch those out would be a major job - might as well redo the whole thing. I also realized the color of the cabinets don't go with either the floor tile or the counter - they are closer to a blue. We can remove the doors and get those spray painted a different color. Any suggestions based on this photo and the previous one? Was thinking a light grey - or even an ivory. There is a large cabinet to the right that isn't pictured in the same color as well as a desk in the small room connecting the bathroom and bedroom. I don't have an issue with the color for the home office. Will have to paint the walls too but will do that anyhow with a new mirror and maybe lighting. Thank you!!

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