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Pink Bathroom Vanity Help

2 years ago

Hi, I just bought a home and it’s got an interesting pink vanity top. This is my first house so I’m trying to figure out how to make some updates without breaking the bank. Does anyone have any suggestions? I want to keep the wood trim the same because it’s throughout the entire house and I like the idea of getting new fixtures. I’d love to get rid of the mirror and paint the vanity some color but I have no idea what would go with the floor and trim color. Any help would be appreciated!!!

Comments (19)

  • 2 years ago

    Check out retrorenovation.com and especially the "save the pink bathrooms" section. You'll find tons of inspiration!

  • 2 years ago

    You can replace the countertop with a new laminate top, it would be economical.

  • 2 years ago

    I happen to love large mirrors like you have. Gives a nice full view and makes small rooms appear larger. Easy clean, neutral style and doesn't add a busy element. Best part is that you already own it.

    You can replace the vanity top with either new laminate or stone something. Or, since the top has square edges, another layer of laminate can be added to the exiting top. Just need to thoroughly rough up the existing laminate with a sander & coarse sandpaper to create a tooth for the contact cement to grab onto.

  • 2 years ago

    Do you like pink? It’s pretty cute just the way it is. I would change out your light and get some brushed gold or brass cabinet pulls/towel holder. New shower curtain.
    Congrats on your new place!

  • 2 years ago
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    If you like the pink laminate, then I suggest replacing the sink with a rectangular sink for an updated look. Either re-use the faucet or you can chose a drop in sink with a single faucet hole and use a new single handle faucet. (You can get a new sink for as little as $50.)

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you! I’ll look into the laminate and sink ideas. I’m not a fan of the pink. It just doesn’t fit my style

  • 2 years ago

    A deep teal looks with great with pink.


  • 2 years ago

    Melamine paint is a very economical option and if interested, see article below for details. We did two bathrooms - ran into the water issue in kids’ bathroom, but an easy fix down the road.

    http://www.theschmidthome.net/diy-countertop-tutorial-review/

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Get a new vanity counter they are bvery inexpensive do not use the trim piece above the top then you have room for some nice tile when ever you get the money and time. Paint the walls a nice colr not pink IMO. Paint the vanity white new pulls and done .

  • 2 years ago

    Check out your local stone yard for remnant countertop pieces. When I had my 3 bathrooms renovated, I purchased remnant quartz countertops at quite a cost savings! They even templated them for my vanity. Best of luck on your journey!

  • 2 years ago

    I don't think the pink counter top is the problem; rather, I think the problem is that the wood is too dark to match the pink. I'd lean into the pink, as it appears to be in good condition:


    - Paint the vanity white or cream. This'll do wonders to change the pink into something positive, and it'll cost little.

    - Replace the vanity's hardware ... the current mismatch isn't doing the room any favors. Since your faucet is chrome, I'd go with something silver-toned.

    - In a perfect world. you'd replace the black (oil-rubbed bronze?) shower curtain rod too. Again, Chrome to keep it consistent.

    - I've had that sink in a previous house. It's a good, deep sink, and I'd keep it. BUT if you do replace it at some point, get rid of that narrow faucet set, which requires "flossing" to clean. Better choice: Wide-set faucet or single-stem faucet. Best choice: Wall-mounted faucets. (I'm all about easy cleaning.) .

    - Keep the mirror. If you remove it, you'll end up repairing damaged spots on the wall, and then you'll need to do something "behind" a new mirror to keep the wall from looking so plain. Also, a large mirror gives you a larger view /allows you to see your outfit /not just your face, and a larger mirror makes a narrow bathroom feel wider. But do add a frame to the mirror ... it'll take your mirror from builder-basic to something nice.

    - The lighting over the sink is good, and it is an appropriate size for the wide mirror (another reason to keep the mirror you have ... this lighting is too wide for a trendy narrow mirror). The light over the toilet is bland but not offensive. I'd consider changing it to something prettier down the road, but it's not an immediate problem.- Replace the blue shower curtain with a pink /white print ... and pull it out of the tub. If you can get (or sew) a floor-to-ceiling shower curtain, it'll look nicer than a standard sized curtain. This'll tie into the counter top and the vanity, and it'll provide some texture.

    - Forget replacing the tile floor. It looks to be in good condition, and pulling up floor tile is real, real, real work. Instead, add fluffy pink bath mats -- remember, we're trying to lean into the pink; they'll grab the eye /make the brown floor receed into the background.

    - Add artwork (maybe artwork above a small shelf) above the toilet and on the wall to the right of the sink ... something with this same pink.

    - Yes to keeping the wood trim. You'll be sorry if you start down that rabbit hole.

    - Finally, every room needs something organic /natural and some greenery. Add a basket to the top of the toilet; it'll be handy for holding extra TP or Kleenex or toiletries. Add a basket-trash-can. And add a small plant or flowers to the vanity ... since the room has no natural light, good-quality fake is acceptable.


    Everything I said above is budget-friendly, and it's always smart to start with the cheap items /see if you're happy once they're done. If you're not pleased with these changes, THEN consider changing the faucets, the floor, etc. But know that those are expensive items.

  • 2 years ago

    I rather like your pink countertop too, but I also have a pink bathroom (by choice, lol)

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    There's a lot going on colorwise. A couple budget-friendly ideas:

    --Keep wood vanity but get new hardware, bronze faucets, bronze same-size light fixture. The wood finish echoes the door.

    --Paint vanity same exact pink as the top since it harmonizes well with the floor--hard match.

    --With either scenario get pink and brown wallpaper, this palette. Wallpaper only the the vanity section of the bathroom. Paint the rest of the bathroom soft creamy white with pink undertone. No harsh whites. Plain shower curtain that matches wall paint.


    --You might be able to "frame" the mirrow somehow. I love how this gold looks in the photo.

    --Add a nice, bathroom safe rug in pinks and browns--this palette. (Can't seem to enlarge.)

    Benjamin Moore Atrium White is a real white but with faintest pink undertone. It's often used in bathrooms.

    If that's too much pink, then wallpaper can be a taupe/brown that harmonizes with floor. Same with a rug, more brown than pink.

  • 2 years ago
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    If you don't like pink, you don't like pink. But for what it's worth, it's a flattering color for any bathroom in which one puts on one's makeup. I was never a big fan of pink myself, yet somehow I chose pink for both my recent bathroom renovations, and I couldn't be happier with the results. If you could find the right paint color for your walls, it might take the "curse" off the pink for you. (That's why I made my earlier suggestion. The ideas there can help you with balancing colors.) But if you really can't stand it, then I hope others here can help you find what will work for you.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    So the pink countertop is a soft color, but the vanity finish and floor selection are not soft and don't complement one another. If you keep the pink countertop, the color of the vanity and the floor will need to change. The least expensive change could be replacing the countertop.

  • 2 years ago

    I am not a pink person and very much dislike the color 😁 Sadly the primary bath in this house has pink fixtures, not vanity top. Toilet, oversized sink, much tile and an enormous jacuzzi bath tub. I can't seem to make the call on a complete tearout, have not been able to brace myself for the mess and disruption of a contractor in my bedroom every morning.

    That makes me jealous yours is only the vanity top (and it appears TP holder). Not expensive to replace. I've seen many remnants of lovely stone at Habitat for Humanity. It would not be as budget friendly as new laminate since you'd need to find someone to cut and adjust, install the stone but still something to keep in mind...

    Some of the laminates are really quite nice. So is Corian if in your budget. I had dove gray corian in former bath for years and loved it, both for upkeep and the looks.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    If you decide to paint the vanity, below are 2 options. You can replace the countertop, sink and faucet at a very reasonable price. Paint the walls a warm white such as BM Simply White but test in your room prior to painting.




  • 2 years ago

    Measure the vanity top and go to a stone yard. Look at the remnant pile and ask what a new sink and countertop, cut to your needed size, will cost. That’s the only way you can truly figure out how to get rid of the pink top but work with everything else.

    Go onto all the sites that sell your sized vanity. There’s more information.

    See what a longer shower curtain will cost and measure how many more inches you can gain.

    This research gives you a much better idea of what you might spend on your bathroom.

    I also have “full wall mirrrored” bathrooms- and they already have “framing”. Taking them off is a big headache, so I’ve worked around them.

    Paint is your best friend. “Before” photo is of oak cabinets and tub surround. “After” is SW Distance (a blue with some greyish-purple).

    The floor tiles are impossible to photograph properly but they are blue and gray and who-knows-what-else. There’s a runner in front of the vanity now,

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