How to update this (smallish) bathroom?

5 years ago

I'm looking for some ideas to update this bathroom, including a 24" vanity. There's a lot of cabinetry already that is white, should my vanity then be white too? Maybe replace the knobs with black? Other ideas?

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KMK
Original Author

5 years ago

I ended up ordering a white vanity (I know, I chickened out), in the style like the kordell above, but also got a basket to add warmth. I've put up a black towel rack and black knobs which already look so much better than before. The vanity isn't here yet, but here's some progress.

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Beachlover
5 years ago
I think that it would look nice if you introduced soft wood tones into your space. There becomes a point when there is too much white. Too much white creates a basic, unpersonalized look that ends up feeling cold. A natural maple wood vanity would look very nice in your space. To be honest, I wouldn’t change your tile at all. The tile on your floor is very unique and gives your space character. Updating small things, for example the towel rack above the toilet, will significantly improve your space. I have attached an example of a maple vanity that would look nice.
kculbers
5 years ago
You could do a colorful small vanity.
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Sprucing Up Mamahood
5 years ago
We just finished updating our small master bathroom! You can check out my blog post with ideas here if you'd like! https://sprucingupmamahood.com/small-bathroom-makeover-ideas/

But I agree that a wood tone or colorful vanity would look great in here! You could also paint the walls above the tile a different color, add a colorful bath mat, and maybe replace the cabinet above the toilet with shelves? Love the floor though!
KMK
Original Author
5 years ago
I love what you've done sprucing up motherhood, it really looks great. I will definitely check out your blog. I like the black and gold accents. I think you all are right about a non-white vanity. There are blue walls, and I wonder what color to try. I like the dark blue-grey, but have also seen a nice teal in a shop near me. And yes, the towel rack in front of the outlet is not ideal.
KMK
Original Author
5 years ago
Beachlover, I love that maple color, I agree, white is feeling a bit too sterile. I'm planning on changing out the towel rack and TP holder and knobs to black for contrast, and adding something warm to the space is appealing. I also like the idea of replacing the cabinet above the toilet. I have a lot of chrome in the shower (which I don't plan on changing) and towel racks in the door. Ok to mix chrome with black or better to stick to chrome?
Beachlover
5 years ago
Black would be a great contrast. It would look best if it was a matte black finish if you are going to be introducing it into a space that already has a highly reflective, shiny metal. Black and chrome are enough of a contrast that they will not clash in your space. It will actually update your room significantly.
kculbers
5 years ago
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Your bathroom is going to look great❣️I like the black hardware. A white bathroom is a classic blank slate. You can accent it with any color❣️