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VANITY HELP WANTED

4 years ago

Hi,
We are in the midst of a primary bath renovation and I regretting some of my choices. We chose a laminate wood look veneer and I don't like how grainy the veneer is. I wish it was more consistent. This almost looks cottagey to me and that's not the look I was going for. I also regret asking the cabinet maker to laminate the drawers in the horizontal direction. Maybe vertical would have been best and I'd see less or smaller grain movement overall. There's nothing I can do about the laminate, just have to deal with it. But I'm definitely disappointed that my vision didn't come through.
Also, I am regretting my drawer pulls. There's just too much going on. These pulls are 6" and I was deciding between 3" and 6". Fortunately, the pulls can be changed. Do you think I should change them to 3"? Will it look better?
Please let me know

Comments (19)

  • 4 years ago

    It might not be what you were expecting, but since I'm looking at this for the first time - It looks fine to me.

  • 4 years ago

    It will look great once you have the faucets and mirrors installed. Leave the larger pulls in place. Hang in there!

  • 4 years ago

    I agree wait until everything else is in. I think the pulls look proportionate and I wouldn’t change them to be smaller. Are you doing black faucets? What about the mirrors?

  • 4 years ago

    I was just coming to say this looks really
    Lovely.

  • 4 years ago

    Yes, we purchased black faucets and the plan for the mirror is one big piece that reaches the ceiling with cut outs for the sconces. I do need to decide whether I want the mirror framed in black metal, though, I'm leaning to frameless at the moment.

  • 4 years ago

    While not the vision in your head, this is a very lovely and balanced look. Be sure to use modern looking accessories.

  • 4 years ago

    Smaller pulls would look dinky on the larger drawers.

  • 4 years ago

    I'm sorry it's not what you hoped for, that's always disappointing. But it really does look great. It looks very modern and fresh, with the wood grain adding helpful warmth to the room. Not at all cottage.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Waht were you expecting? I think what yoou have is perfect and with no info as to what yu wanted how can we tell. I see nothing cottage in there at all.

  • 4 years ago

    Not cottage-y in any way. It's clean and beautiful!

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    If you want, tell how large the sconces are, and how high from the floor.

  • 4 years ago

    It is a great looking vanity & I like it very much. Except the black pulls look harsh. I would change out for a silver metal. And I would not use a black faucet. The black jumps out at you and demands attention instead of being a team player. Too much contrast.

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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Like this?

    Now that ci mentions it, the black is a bit much considering the flooring already good.

    Berenson 1061 Bravo 4-13/32" Center to Center 6"L Finger Tab - Brushed Nickel · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    just to show 4"

    Mercer Europa Tab Pull 4" TK502BSN Brushed Satin Nickel · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    These are some of my inspiration photos that I got design ideas from. I was hoping to find a less textured, less grainy wood laminate but had trouble finding exactly what I wanted. My shower system and faucets are black and we are not changing them to silver.  I like the graphic, high contrast look.

  • 4 years ago

    Would it be better to go with Satin Nickel or chrome drawer pulls? I kept everything black so that it all goes together. If I add silver pulls, do I need something silver too?

  • 4 years ago

    I’d call it a happy accident except it sounds like you made deliberate (gorgeous) choices so not an accident at all. I think it’s lovely and modern (not at all cottage). I also love the pulls and wouldn’t go any smaller. I hope you come around and pat yourself on the back for designing a fabulous bath!

  • 4 years ago

    Thank you Melanie.  I think it's the photos that throw me off. In person, the vanity is a warm ash color,  but in photos it looks much more yellow and much more contrast is seen in the wood grain. Thank you for your kind words.

  • 4 years ago

    I think this all looks amazing. Don't let yourself fret until everything is back in place. You might like it better once it's completely done. Even then, if you still feel uneasy, live with it for a while. You can always change the pulls later.

    I had SO many projects where it didn't look like how I imagined and freaked out halfway through. Most of the time I wound up loving it after it was done and styled.