Seeking ensuite bath suggestions

2 years ago

Hello,

I recently had my bathroom remodeled by a new contractor and designer, and the experience has been nothing short of a nightmare. There were numerous issues with the products, materials, and installations, including a major leaking shower problem that I’ve managed to address. Now, I’m grappling with other significant issues. The vanity cabinets and towers need replacement due to paint chipping, and the lights and curtain rods have rusted and were installed incorrectly. I’m eager to move away from the current blingy aesthetic and achieve a more natural feel. I’m considering cashew cherry with the Alban door style for the cabinetry, as I’d prefer to avoid further issues with painted cabinets. The manufacturer will replace the cabinets and drawers under warranty, but the sinks and countertop will remain.

I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate your guidance:

Vanity Layout: The existing towers, bridge, and crown molding appear improperly proportioned to me. Should I widen the towers to match the width of the drawers below, or consider adding open shelves in the towers or under the sink? Would the furring and gable details shown in the kitchen picture work for this bathroom?

Faucets, Hardware, & Accessories: The shower, bathtub, and sink currently have stainless and chrome faucets, as well as chrome vanity hardware. I’m open to switching to black faucets but am unsure if this would clash with the chrome hinges on the shower door. Since I’m aiming to keep costs down, do you have suggestions for reducing the bling without a complete overhaul? How do you feel about combining black faucets with the existing stainless and chrome fixtures?

Lighting and Blinds: What are your suggestions for new lights and blinds that would complement the natural look I’m aiming for?

If you have any other ideas for achieving a more natural feel, I’d love to hear them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance!

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thinkdesignlive
2 years ago
I would not introduce black. Widening the towers will result in electrical changes and mirror changes not to mention lost counter space. You’d be better off having the towers match your wall color (regardless of what the vanity looks like) so they just blend more.
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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Why do you have chrome AND stainless, why is the light above the tub -NOT to any code, and whomever installed it would lose his license.

Why sheers around a tub to drag and mildew?

The sinks are too close together, there is no counter space to speak of. The entire wall needs a re design and to do it well is to do it over . For which you need to provide the drawing of the bath with dimensions.

I would NOT repeat what you have. Sinks and tops? Yes they will be a casualty of what was bad design. Sorry......do over.

Save money, wait, do it right and get a contractor who knows what he is doing.

Nobody knows what Cashew, Cherry Alban is....?Or what is looks like

If you NEED two towers, you need a single sink. If you need two sinks? Center a single tower. The whole thing is just not good.

Two people do not need lav water simultaneously to use a vanity together. You CAN share a single sink- and it will give you more storage. Dimensions first.......the whole bath.
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Theresa Peterson
2 years ago
Wow, so many problems! How disappointing after planning and spending and expecting better.

The existing towers, bridge, and crown molding appear improperly proportioned to me.

The two things that bother me are the overly large crown at the top of the side towers -- they seem too large for the small towers. I think if the crown were changed, they'd appear "right". And the two mirrors -- one large mirrors, especially one that runs "full sized", cabinet-to-cabinet with no edge.

The shower, bathtub, and sink currently have stainless and chrome faucets, as well as chrome vanity hardware. I’m open to switching to black faucets but am unsure if this would clash with the chrome hinges on the shower door.

No, stick to chrome throughout. Chrome is the standard -- no point in obsessing over metals. Just go with the basic, standard, expected choice. Chrome will always be available /will always match other chrome (whereas this-and-that other finish varies from maker to maker), so it's easy to replace when (not if) something breaks. No one will ever note chrome -- not even you once the project is done. You say you're trying to keep down costs -- chrome is cheaper.

If you have any other ideas for achieving a more natural feel, I’d love to hear them.

I see nothing natural here. No greenery, nothing organic. Maybe you mean neutral? You're strong on the neutrals. Thoughts:

- Bring in color through towels and floormats.

- Add artwork above the toilet and above the towel rod by the tub.

- While we're talking about that towel rod, where do shower towels hang?

- Add in a woven trash can

- Add some greenery ... fake is fine.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
If those 2 pics are what you have IMO you either rip it all out and start over or live with it there is IMO no middle road . Poor planning , poor choices and poor workmanship not sure who is to blame but I am curious how the shower leak got fixed for sure .I have no idea what the kitchen pic is for either .