Hi, it’s me again. Sounds like you are making good progress in the design phase. Here are my 2 cents...A rug is a bandaid fix to a big problem. The thick grout line between floor tiles dates the powder room. The tile size also dates the powder room. The pitted style of the tile makes the tiles look rustic and dirty. To truly get the light airy vibe, consider replacing the bathroom and hallway flooring with a tile with a high friction quotient (slip resistant when wet), and thinner grout lines (makes the space look bigger and is more sanitary). I suggest you can achieve your light and airy vibe on a budget by keeping the lovely vanity - it is unique and with the right hardware and overhead light it won’t look rustic and it will be a bespoke showstopper - and using the same remnant for the countertop and the 4” high backsplash, replacing the toilet with a white water saving one, and “dry brush painting” the raised portion of the mirror frame to brighten it and add depth. If you want to add wallpaper, consider putting it only on the toilet wall and while the toilet is removed. The mirror will reflect the wallpaper so you don’t need it on the vanity wall. There are beautiful removable wallpapers available now. Paint the ceiling the same color as the walls to visually make the ceiling look taller and grander.

I agree with those who say the floor is keeping you from modernizing the room. Your vanity is a great style and darkening it will give you a ton of options. New flooring (and a new white toilet) open up the design to include a lot more ideas, including those iridescent tiles.

The wall color- that peachy paint - is the worst offender here. The goal should be to de-Tuscan this space. That’s why I’m suggesting painting the walls and possibly even the mirror frame....

Hi all- thank you for your input but at this time I will not be changing the floor tile. The obstacle here, which is why I am turning to the experts here at Houzz, is to work with what I have ie. Floor tiles, vanity, toilet all will remain. 😀

@amanda totally agree. The whole house was Tuscan vibe when we moved in. Yellow and orange walls, shiny brass fixtures. The room is so small with no natural light so painting it dark would probably be the opposite of what in going for.

Lauren, I have seen Tuscan themed homes renovated with either white paint or gray. I understand not wanting dark paint in this small space... I would start by ridding the walls of that orangey color... Can you visualize your existing bathroom with abstract art instead of what you presently have?

That’s pretty! Anything is better than what I currently have.

Okay, fair enough. Good to know what stays and what goes. First thing I would do is get a white primer on those walls so you can see the space with a clear head. You can certainly use a white countertop and backsplash with your floor and toilet color. So many options after that - maybe a large mirror and sconces on the left and right walls to give the room a totally different look. Wallpaper some or all of the room - so many fantastic wallpapers out there. And someone suggested removal wallpaper - another great idea! Lots of beautiful selections out there for those as well. The sky's the limit - which can be a good or bad thing... :-)

Can you visualize your existing bathroom with some modern elements? I think it’s a good idea to start with white paint and proceed from there....

Lauren, are you familiar with Grout Renew? It is a special paint for grout that changes the grout color.. I used it in the foyer and powder room to make the gout lines match the tile color. It made the grid look less noticeable. Thought you might want to consider it for your home. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-Polyblend-381-Bright-White-8-oz-Grout-Renew-Colorant-GCL381HPT/203498062

Grout color from this...to this, grid lines not so obvious

@marylut. No idea this product existed! I think the grout used to match but it’s just got dirty over time. I will look into this. Thanks

Morning! Thinking acrylic (or glass) for vanity door and drawers would glam up the vanity. https://www.knobs4less.com/Cabinet+Hardware/_/N-category+Cabinet_Hardware+material+Acrylic

A countertop like this ties in the gray floor tile with the warm vanity wood. Pattern is busy, though. Are you envisioning more of a white countertop?

Here is a wood vanity with a white countertop

Keep your vanity. Prime the walls and replace lightbulbs to a “whiter” light so you can see the true colors in the space. I think a Fantasy Brown type counter would look lovely. Or even white Corian. Then tile the entire wall of the vanity/(new) mirror and paint the rest. Keep things neutral and add color with some art that will reflect in the mirror. Clean the grout on the tiles. I have beige tiles (large porcelain and on walls and floor) with slight brown and grey veining and added white and navy in one bath and white and lighter blue on another and both look nice all together. But my toilet, tub, pedestal sink are all white.

Countertop with veining but less busy pattern

Countertop with more beige (I think, my monitor doesn’t always show true colors) if you plan to keep the biscuit color toilet forever, but new toilets are only $100-$300.

I would start with lightening up the grout on the floor tiles. Next decide on your counter top. If this is a small room you may want to go with a plain white counter, adding bling with faucet, knobs and towel bar. Then decide on mirror and any other finishes and last paint color. I love your inspiration photo.

You can paint the vanity last once you see how the room looks with the other changes.

Have your floors...in the powder room and hallway...steam cleaned. That way, you are starting fresh with clean grout. Embrace the creamy tones in your flooring. Look for quartz counter tops with ivory tones. I would start to look into pretty wallpapers with ivory tones, too. Please...no gray. That ship seems to have sailed in the design world! You have a beautiful vanity...natural woods are making a return.

Here is a removable wallpaper similar to the one in your ideabook. https://www.amazon.com/NextWall-Soft-Lattice-Stick-Wallpaper/dp/B07J1XZCG9

Lauren, does this style vanity light fit your vision?

Society6.com is a website devoted to artists. They are running a sale right now. You may find something for above the toilet.

2x3 shag rug from rugs.com for in front of the sink. Fluffy texture will add a luxe feel to floor.

The gray ship has sailed??? Nooooo, beige/tan;gold tone metals don’t float my boat, never has, never will.

My suggestion would be to really hone in on what you love about your inspiration pic. Is it the brightness and iridescence? The colours? The simple lines of the mirror with sconces on the side walls? The vanity? Describe how you want your powder room to look. Bright? White? Glam? Easy maintenance? What's your budget? That will help you define your project scope.

FWIW, I think your current vanity looks to be of better quality than the one in your inspiration pic. I think its finish and lines can serve a casual or formal space and find the colour beautiful on my screen. Bet once you prime the walls, you'll see it's not that orange. :) I'd look for hardware with a bit of natural gleam to bridge the casual and formal. Nothing too shiny and nothing overly matte: brushed brass, matte marble, resin, agates...Ideas: Black marbelized resin knob from CB2. Brushed bronze faceted knob from Anthropologie. What about green gemstones? Found these on Etsy:

As others have mentioned, lightening up the grout to match the tile will make a huge difference. In your inspo picture, the iridescent tile wall is the star. You need a quiet floor.

If I had a white counter, a biscuit toilet would bug me no end and I'd want to change it.

This will be a fun transformation. Agree with Nancy that the first thing you should do is cool down the light bulbs (4000K) and prime the walls. You will see everything differently without the warm glow enveloping the room. I like your vanity especially if you change the hardware, and the granite might look more interesting after you paint and change the light bulbs. Not a fan of the rope trim around the backsplash, though.

If you don't want the almond toilet to stand out, I wouldn't paint the walls white. You will see how much you care or don't care about that after priming. Here is a link for colors to consider when working with almond fixtures...

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-paint-colours-for-an-almond-bathroom/#:~:text=White%20or%20off%2Dwhite%20walls,make%20the%20almond%20look%20dirty.&text=Any%20version%2C%20whether%20it's%20light,will%20look%20terrible%20with%20almond.

I must disagree with those of you who are saying no gray tones with beige tones -designers do it all the time. Besides, there is tons of gray in that countertop....

Thank you everyone for your input!! I can change the toilet- didn’t realize it was so cheap! I don’t want it to stick out like a sore thumb.

@Blue marble: great link thank you!

You will need to change your sink as well, correct?

Good question, Amanda Smith. I see a white sink in the pic.

Sounds like a good plan.

I second that!!! You won’t regret the white toilet, and gorgeous wood vanity will be bespoke and not all Tuscan when you are done.

Some beautiful mirrors have been suggested. Another option, if your mirror frame is good quality and you like the scrolling, consider painting it in a metallic color like sterling silver, Pearl, imitation mercury glass, etc. A craft store has lots of acrylic and water based product options.

I really think you should replace the mirror. It is just too fussy and ornate for the look you’re going for...

Agree with Amanda Smith. If the inspo pic is to be replicated with the iridescent mosaic tile, the current mirror will be too fussy and the result won't hit the mark. I think it's a cool mirror and love the idea of painting the frame. Perhaps it can be used elsewhere?

Yes that mirror is being replaced

Lauren, glad to hear your budget includes a new mirror, and fingers crossed you find a great remnant for the countertop. When is shopping day? BTW just gotta say I abhor those intruder ads

Hi All!
I received a quote from my local stone fabricator. (Mind you, I am in Westchester, NY so cost of living etc. is $$$$ ) and wanted to know your thoughts on this pricing. Is it reasonable???

“Furnish and install ¾” Carrara marble vanity top, one sink cut out, eased edges, 4” high back and side splashes
Cost: $825.00

Cost using a ¾” quartz that mimics a carrara look would be $725.00”

Thanks for your input here!

Also, I pivoted to this type of design and leaning toward this look:

I don’t know the prices in Westchester County... seems a bit high. For a low-cost alternative try painting the walls a neutral color. The above photo looks like Swiss Coffee. Then change the mirror. You may feel differently about the bathroom when that orange wall color is gone...

@amanda The white in the photo according to the designer is BM White dove

Hi there. The quote seems a little high (is this a 36-inch vanity?) but as you said, you're in Westchester Cty and prices are higher there. And you're getting backsplashes on 3 sides, which also adds to the cost. If you went somewhere else in Westchester I doubt you would see a signicant difference in the cost but you could try. The quartz (at $100 less) might be a very nice option - I have quartz in both bathrooms and it's a wonderful product. Indestructible, cleans so easily, never needs maintenance. And earlier in your post you mentioned that you have small children who will quickly become pre-teens and teenagers with their friends running in and out of the house so you might appreciate a durable surface.

Love the new direction you're taking! Embrace that beautiful wood in your vanity!

@golfer32 yes 41x36

That is a good price. Fabrication often costs as much as the stone.

The quote does not include the sink, and the install is for the counter and backsplashes....the plumbing will be extra. So make sure to say in budget. Is the stone coming from a big box store or a stone yard? The stone yard has better quality stones. The fabricator will need to know which sink you want in order to do the right size sink cut out. It is always smart to get a second quote.

@marylut The stone would be coming from a stone yard.