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Paint ideas for two story bathroom?

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

Hi, we just bought a new house and the bathroom is oddly shaped. It's two stories and sloped. We are thinking of painting the ceiling the same white as the rest of the house. And then what do we do to paint the walls... we are getting conflicting advice on dark or light paint... gray or blue...accent wall or not? Do half the wall in a light color and eventually do paneling and the top dark? just really not sure what to do to make the space warm and cozy for a bathroom. Eventually we will remodel but not for a couple of years.






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  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    How high exactly are the ceilings? Pictures are tough, but it looks like maybe 12 feet? Depending on the exact height, I would paint the lower 2/3 (or at least the lower 8 feet) a light or medium color, any color you like. Then the upper walls and ceiling a much darker version of that color. No accent wall--that would really highlight the odd proportions of the room.

  • 2 years ago

    I would be tempted to put in a drop ceiling. I wouldnt want my bathroom ceiling that tall. All the fixtures look a bit short and out of place, with that high ceiling.

  • 2 years ago

    is the vanity countertop a different color than the fixtures?

    I too would paint the upper portion a darker tone to bring it down to a comfortable height.

    a blue, for me. is there a ceiling electrical box? if so add a dramatic hanging light fixture to fill the space. Since the tile and hard surfaces are white, I would choose a very soft blue, White with just a hint of blue, so not to clash with the other whites, and off whites.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi- the ceiling is like 18 ft at the top of the slant

  • 2 years ago

    Keep it one color for now.
    Well talk later about the remodel.

  • 2 years ago

    18 feet--yikes! I would choose the proportions based on the height at the lowest point. Dark upper walls and ceiling will help the ceiling feel closer, and minimize the visibility of the slope. I would also add simple molding at the color change, painted the same lighter color as the lower walls.

  • 2 years ago

    The reason you're getting a lot of different advice is that there isn't just one right answer. Ask ten people you could get ten different opinions. It is a challenging space to work with. So for what it's worth, here's my two cents. I would paint the walls and ceiling a light to medium blue-green. The sink is beigey, but the tub and tile are white, so be sure to sample colors next to both before you get up on a ladder to do that high ceiling. If the remodeling is going to be done within a couple years, don't do anything. Save your effort. Right now it's uninspiring, but as long as everything works you should be able to let it go for a while. We have seen uglier bathrooms on posts here. :-)

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    It's all builder's grade. I would not bother to paint and just accessorize for now.

    Curtains to the window, pretty towels, shelves over the toilet, glass jars with soaps in them on the tub, towel ring at the sink and add tall artwork over the tub on the shower side.

  • 2 years ago

    Build a lowered ceiling platform, and add a drop down attic stairs. No one wants or needs ceilings that high in a bathroom. But everyone needs more storage.

  • 2 years ago

    A skylight and tropical plants that like humidity might be nice. Well it's a thought!

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Drop the ceiling! It's an absurd height for a bathroom : ) Remodel or no remodel. Nothing more than nine feet. then pick a wall color that links to your bedroom bedding or wall color . Add accessories, towels rug etc

  • 2 years ago

    In the mean time, I would consider doing something like painting the walls an actual color below a horizontal line 9 feet above the floor and everything above that the "ceiling" color.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Here are my inspiration pictures of bathrooms with high ceilings followed by a sketch of a spa looking one of yours (not exactly your layout but didn't have pictures of entire bathroom).

    Hang curtains at ceiling height with a roman shade over the window but hung high above to make the window look taller. I show the ceiling in natural wood but it could also be painted either white like the walls or a dark colour to give the illusion the ceiling is lower.





  • 2 years ago

    If you’re going to remodel the whole room, I would just leave it unless the paint is so dirty you can’t stand it. I also have very high ceilings in my house, and in my small powder room (10 feet). I will be remodeling it using wainscoting with wallpaper above it AND on the ceiling to try to “bring it down”visually.

    If you’re up for a weekend project, then try using one color below and a darker color above and see how that feels.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    IMO lower the ceiling then do what ever style and decor you like