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Masculine Bathroom

6 years ago

So, here’s the man bathroom. I’m still adding rugs, accessories, etc. and am stuck on the wall above the towel rack. I did vintage looking New Orleans scenic prints on canvas that I was going to hang with weathered iron, but I’m having a problem pulling the trigger. Should I simplify here? Is there already too much going on?

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  • 6 years ago

    Wow looks amazing:) What do the prints look like

  • 6 years ago

    I’m not married to them, just was trying to go for something a little different.

  • 6 years ago

    they are great! Not sure of their size but would 2 look good side by side centered on the wall?

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks!
    With their size I would have to do three minimum so it doesn’t look like postage stamps.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you Jinx!

  • 6 years ago

    My vote is you don’t need anything there. Let the tile speak for itself. It’s such a nice space, no need to clutter it up. Looks good.

  • 6 years ago

    I second ryburns.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you everdebz and ryburns26!

  • 6 years ago

    Even the door's look is adding to the room... and very nice. Good 'luck' in the house. :)

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks! I just put the first coat of stain on. I might just stop with one.

  • 6 years ago

    Excellent framework for a manly bath! The towel hook adds a strong element on the large wall.Let it dominate without distraction.The hanging thingies above the toilet seem rather twee....both flimsy and obtrusive, reminiscent of a display in a florist shop. The scenic prints you have would get lots of viewing if hung above the toilet. Overall, nice ambiance!

    Of course, my feelings /opinion only so ignore if unwanted.

  • 6 years ago

    Jrlohnstein--I love those prints. Especially the Opera House one. Where did you find them, if I may ask, pretty please.

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    It looks good. I am just not liking too much the towel rack. II find that the light wood does not work here.

  • 6 years ago

    Just remove the planters hanging over the toilet (too crowded) and hang them on the towel rack wall. Less is best.

  • 6 years ago

    You need empty space in a room. Leave it without anything on the wall. If you want the prints you could replace the shelves with the prints. My opinion. Let there be “breathing space.” Too much clutter is a certain look that I don’t think will work here...it’ll just look overwhelming

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all!

    Rosiembog, I appreciate the feedback and agree they do feel obtrusive.
    Ci_lantro, I just searched New Orleans photos and had them created on Canvas.
    Suzanne_m, I agree and was going to stain it to match the door.
    Anne dee, good suggestion!

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks JD!
    Breathing space is definitely what I was scared of jeopardizing.

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    I looked at your prints of street and shops. I can't see them there, mostly cause the tiles [and door] form so much 'look'... and metal elements. You call it masculine - imo, don't place prints like that, unless you're the man using the room [idk], and you like them yourself...

  • 6 years ago

    Fabulous bathroom! The only thing I would change would be the rug. Try to get one in the same shade as the gray hand towel!

  • 6 years ago

    Oh I definitely agree with @anne dee The planters are too bulky for the area above the toilet. the green of the plant looks great in the room.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you misecretary, Bev, and everdebz!

  • 6 years ago

    Jrlohnstein, Thank You!


    I went searching for prints/ canvas wraps & found some but not one just like yours. The info is a big, big help. My artistic son is laid off due to the virus--I can set him to work cropping a photo & ordering a canvas wrap. It's going to be perfect for the wall in our powder room. For now. That's such a great print, I'm sure it will get moved around a lot in the future.


    Now, to your question!


    Bathroom looks great. I would remove the wooden towel hooks & replace w/ an understated black metal towel bar. And remove the hangings over the toilet--I like them but think they are too busy & kinda' clutter up things. Then play w/ scattering your canvas wraps around over those two walls. Kinda' think you are going to end up wanting one larger wrap as a sort of anchor & the smaller ones floating around the anchor.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I'd get two large same-sized framed prints of architectural drawings, with a mat color that matches your wall color. Something like this, but framed:



    Architectural Study, Recto, Separate Sheet With Architectural Drawing, Verso · More Info




  • 6 years ago

    Be careful when framing and hanging art in a bathroom. Even with a good exhaust, they will get damp.

  • 6 years ago

    Ci_lantro, so happy you were able to get creative in your powder room!
    Sabrina, love that print and your idea.
    Lisa, I agree and wouldn’t hang anything of value.
    For a temporary fix I darkened the towel bar and a frame on a scenic print I had.
    I comprised with my husband and just kept his two favorite prints on the shelves. I’ll get to that area as soon.
    I appreciate all the input!!!

  • 6 years ago
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    3 prints are good.... btw, would a forest green towel be worth experimenting with ? this isn't for bath....

    Janey Lynn Designs Forest Green With Ivy 28"x19" Cotton Chenille Shaggie Towel · More Info

    https://www.houzz.com/products/janey-lynn-designs-forest-green-with-ivy-28x19-cotton-chenille-shaggie-towel-prvw-vr~64759403

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks @everdebz!
    I’m game for trying the green. I appreciate the suggestion.

  • 6 years ago

    jrlohnstein--great easy & cheap solution for the towel hooks! Looks much better. Nice print, too. Looks great in the room.


    Since you're not using the Opera House print, you can just send that one on along to my house. :-)

  • 6 years ago

    @ci_lantro, thanks! Haha, love that you appreciate New Orleans too!!