I like black for the vanity. Take a look at this article. The granite sort of reminds me of yours but yours is much nicer. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/simple-updates-saved-this-designer-thousands-on-her-renovation

If you want to paint the vanity, select a color found in your granite. Paint the trim woodwork white to match the sinks and tub. Buy new towels and machine-washable
rugs in a lighter color.

I'd paint the vanity a warm white or soft black, and put down a white runner in the bath.

I agree with painting the vanity black. I think it would be stunning! Good luck!

I'm also voting for a black vanity assuming that is what that dark veining in your counter is. Matte black, not glossy.

tozmo1, good article. I agree with trying not to tear out & dispose of hard surfaces, if you can. We did it in the kitchen, as granite wasn't it great shape, but it feels wasteful. I think a great designer or person with style can make nearly any surface look good. I am neither -- that's why I'm on here.😁

So, a few votes for black, I see. I was secretly hoping for more cream/white votes. I like the idea of black, but wonder if it will be too dark. The bathroom doesn't get too much light.

The towels are navy and thought they looked good, until I saw the pics. I think I need a lighter shade for sure.

I also like the granite. Only paint the vanity if you can do a stellar job.

Have to say I would go more in the direction of quiet blush in the cabinetry and walls

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Or check out the color schemes in the shade of blush from farrow and ball

https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint-colours/pink-ground?ColourGroups=Red

and then i would switch out the towels to textured towels in natural hues and i would put a pouf or cube for my vanity stool

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Granite is gorgeous! I don't think the whites do it justice. It has the floor color in it but it hovers above the floor with no connection to it, and looks kind of washed out. I think I would try a sample of Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal, darker but not black, which might blend a little softer than a black. I would go with a brushed nickel pull for hardware. BM has newer self leveling paints that work great. We covered an ugly BR tile with Karndean Knight Tile, they leveled out the surface and glued wood look vinyl tile planks on top which is waterproof, slip proof, and much softer underfoot. Has held up nicely in 5 years so far and looks like real wood. Good luck with your project.

want to suggest that before you go black or any dark color that you take your black towels or other dark fabrics and drape them over your cabinet to see how they look with the floors. I think it will be very harsh, but maybe you will like it. You can put a rug over the tiles, but that's a large uneven space you need to cover. Were it me, I would face the fact you are not removing the flooring -- which is a huge mass of color tone, and take the room in a direction that modernizes it but doesn't fight it

here's another thought

paint the bathroom walls the blue color in the photograph below or take what appears to be blues in your living room rug and paint the bathroom walls. Then I think you can paint the cabinetry a light color. Add plants, new towels and maybe switch out the hardware and sconces to something interesting and fresh.

I said before I would have a pouf under the vanity, but now I think for a bathroom it is best to go with something not upholstered unless it is leather. But I might make it a more antique and darker toned stool than most teak.

Easier to see the color scheme here of you flip the photo sideways or upside down.

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I'm certainly not a color expert but I do like to play around with color visualizers. So I did a few with some BM colors.

"want to suggest that before you go black or any dark color that you take your black towels or other dark fabrics and drape them over your cabinet to see how they look with the floors."

ital mover's suggestion is a great one! Play with fabric like that to see how colours feel in the room.

Now, you say you want to remove the "Tuscan" look from the bathroom. Think about what is giving the room that look: it's the mix of elements including the hardware (faucet, towel holder, etc.) and the classic millwork details on the bath surround and vanity. On my screen, the granite is gorgeous and could be the "star" of the room. (IMO, there is an inherent beauty to most natural materials regardless of their current marketplace popularity.)

You say the bathroom doesn't get much light. Lighting will always affect how you perceive colours in a room. Is there a way to get more light? Natural or "daylight" artificial? I'd optimize that before choosing any colours for the space.

Then, when considering colours, see if you can identify (in the best daylight) the granite and floor colours with a paint app from Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams (Color Snap?). That can give you a starting point for your palette. Don't forget to consider what colours are flattering to you as well because a bathroom is the perfect place to indulge in those (ital mover's suggestion of blush is a good one because blush is flattering to most skin tones.)

There is always more than one way to achieve a room you'll love so don't be afraid to think outside the box or do something that works for you but might not be conventional.

What's your overall budget, time and energy for this room? How long will you be staying in this house? If the floor just isn't working for you (and it's hard to judge on my screen how well it harmonizes with the granite or tub surround), have you thought of painting it? That can be done well with lasting results and is a lot less "omg, what were they thinking?" than trying to camouflage other natural surfaces.

All this to say, consider the room as a whole when considering changes.

Not a pro, but I like your idea of using the trim color for the cabinets. I prefer a light and bright bathroom, and that would be less complicated visually. I feel that the dark would be too heavy in the smaller space.
Agree w others that your granite is lovely, and updating hardware will be a nice refresh of the space. Have fun w your project!

One more with a light color

I love your granite and your tile floor. Painting the cabinets a warm dark color (such as tozmo1’s “Black Bean” example above) looks nice and dramatic. Love your kitchen, too. Beautiful home!

I like the color of the cabinets, they just need to be all one color. The glaze makes it look a different style.

Love your home

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heres a good vid off of youtube if you need it for painting cabinets.

Since you like it lighter it might be interesting to try a lighter grey tone like BM Balboa Mist? It could pull out the grey tones in your floors and granite without as much contrast. A compromise between highlighting either the dark or white tones. Keep rugs and towels in creamy textured solids (simple shag works) one in front of each vanity and in front of shower for practical purposes or a runner could work, just a little harder to pull out stool for the vanity.

I think the above rendering by Tozmo is perfect. Looks like a brand new bathroom! I was recently in a home- a large mansion, actually, that had been originally done in a heavy Tuscan style. They had everything painted white and it looked awesome, fresh and new!

Btw, that granite is gorgeous.

I would paint the walls in the rest of the house also. Eliminate tans and beiges. Go white for a fresher look. ( I have also seen light gray walls work as an update. I would soften the look of the fireplace by painting it a soft gray. And eliminate the dark pillows on the sofa. Replace with white.

A few more pics to compare colors against granite.

Pic 1: White (I cannot remember what paint color I chose!), SW Neutral Ground and Trim: Neutral Ground at 25%.
Pic 2 & 3: light cream colored tray, same as sink. Could be a good vanity color?

Last Pic: White wall against granite

Hi All,

These are all such great comments and suggestions! I thank you, all!

Budget: Low : /

Includes: rugs, towels, paint, stool/bench/pouf, cabinet pulls, chandelier over tub.

Maybe: Love the idea of the Karndean Knight tile or painting the tile! Any idea on cost for the Karndean? I’ll have to research painting tile.

No Go: painting entire house white. I would love to! Not in the budget. I’m waiting for beige to come back. Lol!

Thoughts:

- I feel the black or dark vanity color may be harsh, as suggested. I’m looking for a softer look. I’ve tried hanging the dark towels and it doesn’t look good. It may be due to lack of lighting in the room. I thought of removing plantation shutters, but need them for privacy. - Floor space is large and a difficult shape to cover entirely with rugs. I’d like to do a long runner in front of vanity.

- Hopefully doing some of these updates will really do the granite justice. I agree that all natural stone has beauty.

- Does anyone have ideas for chandelier style over tub?

I would use white towels in this bathroom. Why are you considering removing the plantation shutters? They are lovely.

Amanda, it was just an option for more lighting in the room. Otherwise, we could use brighter bulbs. I do like the shutters. Thank you for your comments & suggestions!

I have read there are often very strict building codes about hanging funtioning lights over a tub. maybe you know or i was misinformed but flagging it.

I see coral and blue in your granite. I'd go with those colors.

ital mover, that's a really good point that I haven't thought about. Makes sense. We don't really use the tub often, but it's probably not worth the risk, when we do. Thanks!

There's a such thing called a water or damp-rated chandelier specifically for going outside or in a bathroom, and those are safer and a legal alternative to a normal chandelier.

https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/sb1/wet-rated-chandeliers-c215419-a119064~380412.html

I did read that chandeliers over tubs by code have to be 8ft above a tub deck which your arch would probably be hard to see. You could check with a contractor or lighting specialist for your area. The Karndean knight tile originates out of the UK, and runs $2.69sq foot but when you factor in having to go through a flooring dealer for installation, and buy their adhesive it runs closer to $5.00, but doesn't break the bank. We had just remodeled and didn't want to deal with tile removal so this glue down option was great. Tile is under warranty, tiles can be replaced individually if damaged. The tiles are planks and are installed like wood flooring. Check their website for info and dealers near you. Check out CB2 for possible runner ideas, if you paint the vanity white then no cream rugs, maybe light grey?

Hu8184 and Jainag, Thanks so much! Great info!

I love CB2, so I’ll check them out.

I found a Ruggable option: Hudson Stripe gray/cream

This is the Hudson Stripe in gray and cream. I’ve seen it on a blog and it appears more gray. If I paint vanity cream, it may work??

We could also put a pendant in the entry to bath, but not sure it would really be seen.

Oh, now I like the Avi rug on CB2 https://www.cb2.com/avi-handloomed-grey-speckled-runner-2.5x8/s606005 in dark gray. How would this hold up in the bathroom? Thoughts? How would it look with tile?

https://www.cb2.com/ombre-grey-runner-2.5x8/s220441

How about wool in a bathroom? I’ve never tried this, but I like this runner.

I like charcoal gray. It is not as intense as black. Gold or brass or even cooper would be a nice warm metal contrast. The cream in the granite is a good balance.

Nice!

Looks good!

Wow! Looks great!

It looks so much better! I love your rugs-they are perfect for this space, the colors tie it all together beautifully. Even the wall color looks different. Very nice job, and exactly what you wanted to begin with!

Thanks to everyone for your comments on the finished outcome and of course for the advice/suggestions along the way! I'm really grateful for this site. I'm really pleased with the final outcome and I'm still marveling at how perfect the SW Neutral Ground works on the vanity. It isn't yellow or gray -- just a beautiful creamy white color. I got lucky on this one!! Haha.

love it, it has a very nice Tuscan look to it, yet not being too tacky and dated as most people associate with the Tuscan and Mediterranean styles.