Bisque is a different color than almond in the Kohler line, but I don't know whether you're referring to a Kohler fixture or not. Can you post a picture so we're clear on which color you're referring to? If you're keeping the floor or any other element please post a picture of that as well.

It's surely not a Kohler product…I guess I have used the terms interchangeably. I'm attaching a pic of the tub/shower. I'm struggling with how I can achieve a clean, updated look with this still an integral part of the room.

that is a tub insert. You can get a new one.

I don't know what your budget is, but if you want to really remodel/refresh, I'd start w/that.

( you can also paint yours if it's still in good shape).

paint the walls.

paint the wood baseboard white.

Have no idea what else you're doing.

you could call in a bathtub reglazing person and see they can spray the surround/tub white. I've had it done on my tubs. it won't last forever, but it will hold you over for a few years until you get some more money to do a proper tub/tile job.

both refinished. I don't think it's that expensive.

new acrylic surround

can you DIY?

http://www.domestiphobia.net/2013/02/05/how-to-make-your-nasty-yellow-fiberglass-tub-look-new-for-50/

another how to

https://thriftdiving.com/replace-fiberglass-bathtub/

No, not really a DIY-er. Thank you for the input! We'll be painting; new floors; new vanity and lighting. If the insert was white, I could call it a day and leave it.

lots of videos. I can't vouch for these, but there are about 3-4 on this one link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwqvD8IbRkI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds_Sju0MnBU

Then hire someone who can do the DIY for you. it shouldn't be too much. i'm sure you could help a bit

or just call a bath reglazing company. shouldn't be more than 500 to spray it all white.

Please post photos of the rest of the bathroom and tell us what you plan to replace or update.

I think what you’d have to do is incorporate the bisque color elsewhere in the room, along with an accent color like navy blue or something else that goes well with bisque.

That's what I am thinking…

I did not change mine out from the original build. I changed out the builders grade vanity to a cream/offwhite and put a emperador dark marble countertop on it. My floor was changed to botticino royale(from turkey), and I put up a chocolate faux silk curtain for my shower(real curtain, not shower curtain). I might take out the unit and tile....one day(not a biggie).

We have that same tub/shower and after much research and watching of diy videos, I decided to have it professionally refinished to white, it’s $880. Not cheap but cheaper than a new install. They are doing it Friday, hope it turns out great🤞🏻

You didn't mention your budget, but thought you might find article below helpful.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/800-dollar-white-gray-bathroom-redo-peel-and-stick-37002878?amp=1

If not redoing insert and since it’s a guest bathroom with shower curtain mostly closed/insert not often seen, suggest adding a long shower curtain, which will help a lot.

It’s always wise to try and incorporate old items into a new design, so they don’t stand out and I’d paint the walls a similar color as insert. Then look at inspiration pictures to help with ideas around vanity, flooring, mirror and lighting. Finalize a plan before choosing anything. Select a look you love and when budget allows, then redo bath area and consider a shower only (keep extra tile in case needed) and can easily repaint walls if needed.

If it were mine, there's no way I'd rip out a perfectly serviceable item like that, in such an inoffensive colour. "Dated" does not equal "ugly".

It would be great if some of the pros on this site could provide us with the benefit of their imagination and expertise by showing us how to work with this, instead of counselling to rip it out or paint. And when the OP says she thinks she needs to keep it to stay in her budget, believe her. A guest bathroom may very well be the last place that her budget should be spent.

You may get some ideas here. https://www.mydomaine.com/almond-color-5184586#:~:text=Pair%20almond%20with%20dark%20browns,you%20want%20it%20to%20be.

I particularly like this colour scheme, but then I am partial to coral. I'd paint the vanity white and add coral accents.

Maybe the pros can suggest some other colour schemes that would work for the OP.

If it were me, I would replace the vanity, mirror and light fixtures now and replace the whole tub insert and retile the floor when you have the budget for it, or wait and do all of it at once. Painting it seems like trying to put an earring on a pig, and the earring will fall off eventually. I don't think those surrounds are too bad in white, but if you do end up removing it at some point you can replace it with a regular tub and tile around it. You already have a shower curtain that hides it for the most part, so maybe try to ignore it for a while longer. :-)

I agree with you! In my earlier post I mentioned painting, and I should have been more clear. We are painting the walls. (And likely the vanity since it is well-made.) I may try and incorporate some tiling around the top, but you are right, the curtain will hide most of the shower/tub. The floor has to go because it is the original vinyl sheet flooring - it's tired and needs to be replaced.

On my screen anyway, the colour looks more beige than almond.

If you like the colours, SW Rainwashed or Sea Salt are colours I always like in a bathroom. A pic for the colour scheme. Note the hint of my fave coral colour as a small accent. This even has your wood trim colour, as the floor. What is the vanity colour now?

These may give you some ideas.

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/ideas-to-update-your-almond-bathroom-toilets-tubs-sinks-and-surrounds/

https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/the-best-paint-colours-for-an-almond-bathroom/