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last year

Hello, I live in a loft with mid century and a touch of industrial style. Every room except for this main bathroom. I am not fond of the corner shower, but it is what I have to live with for now. How can I bring this into this decade without spending a fortune? I am open to paints, wallpapers changing out lights just can't afford to do any construction right now. I would love to see ideas from all of you professionals! Thanks in advance!

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  • PRO
    last year

    Can you post more pictures showing all 4 walls. Is there a window in this space?

  • last year

    thank you for replying! There is no window at all. I can send more pictures later today when I get back home. The camera view is from the doorway with each of the vanity cabinets touching the wall if that helps.

  • PRO
    last year

    I'll wait for the additional pictures.

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    I could see going dark with the walls (maybe painting the vanities) and changing out the towel bars, mirrors, lighting and faucets to something simpler & more architectural would go a long way -

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    you've got a nice neutral base.

    I'd probably just change out the towel bars, cabinet hardware, light fixtures, mirror frame

    I am partial to polished chrome for bathrooms. Shiny and timeless.

    and paint a white with an undertone of a color you love....

    . towels for color.

    I like a train rack for towels when storage is tight.

    Add an inexpensive canvas on the shower wall for interest www.greatbigcanvas or

    www.canvasondemand for an image more personal to you.



    steph Fisher thanked Lyn Nielson
  • last year

    New wall and ceiling paint, hardware, faucets, towel bars, lighting, and mirrors will really change the look of this room. I'd find a piece of art you love and take your color and style cues from there, then hang it on the shower wall next to the right vanity. It may make you like your shower more too!


    Can you show pics or explain more how your home is industrial and MCM?


    I'm all about a moodly bathroom so I can see going dark in here. Painting the walls, ceiling, and trim the same dark grey or blue/black color.

    steph Fisher thanked Kendrah
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    If this were mine, I would purchase a poster reproduction of van Gogh sunflowers and use the colors of that to select a pale background. The sunflowers will cheer you up on those dreary mornings.

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1142238786/van-gogh-print-vase-with-twelve?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ps-d-home_and_living&utm_custom1=k_CjwKCAiAn9a9BhBtEiwAbKg6fppQ5URoft_pF1qBDtxPJZIs8ZcJ24AtRewJIPjBzUccWXGe7zPLGhoCb_EQAvD_BwE_k&utm_content=go_22198874875_177459007387_731651275122_aud-2191767825281:pla-303628061699_c__1142238786_621272300&utm_custom2=22198874875&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRJQ_LjUA3TBzQT74jN4eqZBY&gclid=CjwKCAiAn9a9BhBtEiwAbKg6fppQ5URoft_pF1qBDtxPJZIs8ZcJ24AtRewJIPjBzUccWXGe7zPLGhoCb_EQAvD_BwE

    steph Fisher thanked Yvonne Martin
  • last year

    Vanity light fixtures should point downward not upward. You want to light the mirror and sink, not the ceiling.

    steph Fisher thanked Suki Mom
  • last year

    Paint the vanities. Use an MCM wallpaper.

    steph Fisher thanked eld6161
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    That molding at the top of the shower makes it look very dated. Could that be removed with an added simple top put back on? I agree painting and artwork will add a bunch of positive vibes. You'll have to determine the color...many people prefer white walls with towels and other accents adding additional color. I'd say pick some artwork that can withstand the humidity of the bathroom and let its color palette dictate paint scheme. Swapping out mirrors, lighting, towel racks for a more modern look will help too.


    steph Fisher thanked emily9972
  • last year

    Here are more photos of the rest of the house, 2nd remodeled bathroom and the 4th bathroom wall..

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    Here are more photos of the rest of the house and the 4th bathroom wall..I did switch out the knobs for black square ones but I don’t like them

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    Oh my gosh your home looks so fun and adventurous! I agree with other comments on updating lighting, mirrors, faucets and vanity knobs. Then revisit room color using these below as inspiration. I think the paint color should exude the warmth that is seen in the rest of your home. It will be lovely.



    steph Fisher thanked bearbev
  • last year

    If you love wallpaper, choose that first and then paint the vanities to work with it. I have painted the vanities of two bathrooms and (as was mentioned) they hold up well if done properly. This bathroom can be adorable.

    Second idea, paint the walls, and vanities, one of the colors of your stunning ceramics. You’ve got some great greens that look MCM to me.

    steph Fisher thanked RedRyder
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    Oh wow, you have an actual aesthetic of your own! What a rare delight on Houzz. Forget my suggestion to take a cue from a piece of art. You can clearly pull together your own look in a much more eclectic fashion.


    For you, I'd start with lighting. You have a great eye for lighting. The chandeliers in your space are perfection. Find vanity lighting that really makes your heart sing. It will be the sculptural eye candy of your bathroom. Here are two random suggestions, but I'm sure you can find what you love.


    Varaluz 314B04HG Bodie 4-Light Bath w/ Glossy Opal White Glass in Havana Gold · More Info


    Varaluz 314B03CB Bodie 17" Bathroom Light - Havana Gold / Carbon · More Info


    Two large round mirrors above the vanities will help take the focus away from the super angular shower walls. Use your light fixtures as a cue for how to mix and match on the mirror finish. You can certainly pull off the light and mirror not needing to be the same finish. I'm sure you'll make a cool mix.


    Pemberly Row 36" Contemporary Metal Frame Hooked Mirror in Brass · More Info

    I'd either use towels the color of your sofa - super grounding and beautiful. Or go for multicolored towels evocative of your ceramics and book wall.






    My original thinking was to go for color on the walls in here. But maybe a grounding, rich taupe is the way to go. Let the light fixtures and textiles be the stars of the show. I'd also select a simple metal finish for the pulls. Nothing with shine. Black doesn't feel right.


    You must post pics when you are done!


    Is there a story to the flamenco ceramic dancers? They are great.

    steph Fisher thanked Kendrah
  • PRO
    last year
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    Here's a look with the vanities painted green with black knobs, new black vanity lights and round mirrors, and other black accessories. You can replace the undermount sinks with rectangular vessel sinks (in a size to cover the hole in the countertop). You can use all dark green bath towels or mix them with white ones. Buy a nice piece of art that you like to coordinate with the colour scheme.



    steph Fisher thanked lisedv
  • last year

    Thank you so much for the advice. I do love color as you probably figured out. The flamenco dancers are actually cookie jars and they are huge! They were made by Fiestaware table company as is most of my collection. They no longer make them and they came in 9 colors. If you can find them out in the wild they are now quite valuable. And they are as beautiful on the back as they are on the front. Thank you again for all your time and help!

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    Love your home and your collection 🤩 wow! agree now not to go to dark but bring in some color - Dutton Brown has simple vanity lighting in all these punchy colors that could be a great addition






    steph Fisher thanked la_la Girl
  • last year

    Everyone I know who is redecorating their bathrooms are building showers just like yours. I am not handy at all but I painted my kids bathroom cabinets and they came out great! I would update lighting and fixtures and add some minimal decor; maybe some nice shelving and rolled towels and some tall greenery or other plants. Down the line you can probably tile that shower and still leave it the corner style and have no door. It’s not a bad bathroom at all. I can’t tell the color of the cabinets if they are that yellowy wood which we finally got rid of-otherwise they’re not bad. I wish you could post a pic of the bathroom and get a bunch of ideas for decor bc that’s what I am currently trying to do. Good luck!