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bathroom colour dilemma

6 years ago

Hubby decided his bathroom needed a facelift so new toilet, sink, counter, vanity
light and flooring. I will paint the cabinet and walls. The grey walls and caramel colour on the cabinet were his choices 5+ years ago. The issue is that he does not like the counter he chose. It’s like wet cement. Laminate.

What can I do to improve the room? Paint is the only option left and backsplash tile.

Please help? I am thinking white tile and white cabinet.

Comments (11)

  • 6 years ago


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  • 6 years ago

    A gray tile backsplash that is very close to the counter color would work. Light-light silvery wall paint OR white wall paint. Medium-toned gray washable bathroom rugs. New gray towels. For the cabinet: I would suggest a medium gray paint which matches one of the colors in the counter. Bring home color chips from the paint store before finalizing your choices.

  • 6 years ago

    Thank you! Will start with white walls while thinking about the cabinet.

  • 6 years ago

    I was thinking some kind of grey tile too, maybe a beveled glass tile in tone similar to counter? It may take his eye away from counter he doesn’t like. I like it by the way. White walls, etc will maybe make him like it more.

  • 6 years ago

    With these colors, white or silvery gray walls work, & then I'd consider a bold color on cabinets. What's his favorite color? Consider red, cobalt, lime, Kelly, burgundy, silver... Just make sure it's scrubbable.

    I am trying poured epoxy for a counter right now, but in my research I see some people have had great success with painted floors (tile & wood). Could you do/consider painting the counter? I would use floor & patio paint - OR, for such a small amount, "multi-surface" craft paint.* ^ I painted some flowers on fence planks with that, sealed it, & it's been outside for a year, no probs. Also the re-painted, but NOT sealed, outdoor gnomes are holding up well. (I didn't even clean those!)

    Whatever you choose, proper prep is key.


    * 2 oz bottle @ under $2 might be enough; if you aren't in a rush, wait for a sale or coupon - Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, etc.


    ^ The floor painters with success (in dining room) primed, painted 2 layers, then sealed with (something.. do research). I would sand the surface, first.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Wow, painting the vanity made a huge difference! It's looking great so far!

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    The color of the vanity was really throwing everything off, with the new color.. much better flow! Great job!

  • 6 years ago

    It’s amazing what colour can do.

  • 4 years ago

    @Melissa R What program do you use to put the paint colors on the vanities? I need to use something to see what my bathroom would look like with different vanity color and wall color. Thanks!

  • 4 years ago

    Sherwin Williams website has the tool I used