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Bathroom color help please?

4 years ago

I will provide photos tomorrow.

Just for now, I just want to ask how do you design a bathroom that has a cream colored bathtub and the toilet and sink are white? All the woodwork is white as well. I was thinking of trying to tie it together with the right shower curtain? If so, would you recommend a print or solid color. I have tried shower curtains with a white background but they seem to make the tub look dirty or drab. Any ideas please? I'm going to be painting the walls a very pale teal color.

Comments (16)

  • 4 years ago

    You replace the tub, because there’s no other cheaper time to do it, and a new tub is under 1K.

  • 4 years ago

    If this is just a cosmetic fix then I would find a print shower curtain that has the cream and white along with other colors. Choose the paint color from the curtain. Teal may not be the color.


    some shower curtains that have cream and white





    Garden Mist thanked jck910
  • 4 years ago

    Hello! I second the floral shower curtain as I had this problem before I remodeled my bathroom. Nothing matched. I suggest something like this Floral Shower Curtain. Also, you may want to consider hanging your shower curtains near the ceiling which creates some drama. I did this after I finally remodeled my 1980s bathroom. The curtains are just regular curtains that I got for $40 from IKEA. They are 96." long. I purchased inexpensive black shower curtain liners from Amazon. They are 84" long. I have had them for almost a year and no problem with moisture, etc. I have attached a photo of my remodeled bathroom which now looks bigger, but trust me, it's petite! Hope it helps! 🌿




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    The idea would be to have the curtain be long enough to cover the tub, skimming the floor.

    I would look into having a seamtress make me something long enough.

  • 4 years ago

    You can paint a bathtub. I've never done it, but you can find white paint and paint the whole thing to match the rest of the bathroom.

    Garden Mist thanked lina_loomis
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    "You can paint a bathtub. I've never done it, but you can find white paint and paint the whole thing to match the rest of the bathroom."


    Works just ok if it is a tub that doesn't get used. If you use it replace it now.

    Garden Mist thanked millworkman
  • 4 years ago

    I think for now I'll have to just choose a pretty shower curtain. All I want to do is keep it relatively simple for now.

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    Lynda, I love what you did to your bathroom. Your shower curtains are very sophisticated. Did you say they are actual window curtains? I would think the black would make the bathroom appear smaller but your bathroom looks large. I also love the black accessories. Faucets, shower rod, etc. Thanks for sharing your photos.

  • 4 years ago
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    Jennifer, your bathroom is lovely. I love that refreshing 'clean' look with it's straight lines. My bathroom has the same or similar layout. Just above my toilet, there is an ugly white medicine cabinet. I would love to remove it but where do you keep your medicines etc.? Thanks for sharing your photos. So sorry to hear about your recent health dilemma. I sincerely hope that you get better. Your in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Diane

  • 4 years ago

    There are long shower curtains available without going custom. I got one at Anthropology.

    Garden Mist thanked beeboo22
  • 4 years ago

    *Anthropologie

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    4 years ago

    @Garden Mist yes they are actual curtains, $40 from IKEA. They are 96" long. I purchased inexpensive shower liners in black from Amazon. Those are 84" long and it all works quite well. I also recommend Society6 blackout curtains. They also come in 96" length and are well made. Best of luck with your bathroom refresh! 🌿

    Garden Mist thanked Salvage & Bloom
  • 4 years ago

    BeeBoo,

    Thank you. I will check it out. I love Anthropologie.

  • 4 years ago

    I actually don't keep medicine in my bathroom. Never have. I keep my daily meds in the kitchen and take them with breakfast and before I retire at night. Other meds I keep on a shelf in my linen closet where everything can be in Tupperware containers labeled by ailment.


    Other things are kept in my vanity drawers.

    Garden Mist thanked Jennifer Hogan
  • 4 years ago

    I think that is a great idea! Something for me to definitely consider.