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Would an alabaster light fixture complement my color scheme?

I am renovating my bathroom. In the first picture, you can see my floor tile and two paint colors that I am debating between (BM Smoke vs BM Pale Smoke). In the second picture, you can see my countertop (it is greige with dark grey and brown veining). In the third picture you can see the Color of the vanity (BM Sea Salt). Would alabaster stone light fixtures complement my color scheme? Also, which paint color do you think would be best?

BM Pale Smoke
BM Smoke

Comments (14)

  • PRO
    last year

    Neither paint colour is coordinated to the vanity door you show. If you want something dark, go for the same tone as the cabinet.



  • last year

    My preference would be to go lighter rather than darker.

  • last year


    Perhaps a bit lighter with an undertone that is also more complementary.


    Also suggest the wall color below (or similar).



    Alabaster lighting would be stunning and be sure mirror and hardware are complementary.


  • last year

    Here is my bath tile (unlike pic, it is rectangular):

  • last year

    The mirror will be a medicine cabinet that matches the vanity.

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    the alabaster light fixture is not going to give off much light, and a golden look at that.

    or is this merely a decor fixture? Both color options look very dark, to me.

    Which of the 2 are you drawn to? Is the Sea Salt a done deal?

    What about the colors in several shades lighter? They will look darker in a small space.

    What other sources of light do you have? recessed?

    Do you have a lot of natural light in the bathroom to make up for the lack of light?


    I don't want to upset you, but if you are searching for something light, but in your color scheme, I would suggest you sample. BM Whispering Spring and BM Morning Sky Blue. or BM Ocean Air?




  • PRO
    last year

    Not sure if the tile you show is something you're considering of if it's already installer but I would suggest something lighter. Lighter wall colour would also be better.



  • last year

    Thank you everyone for your feedback. You convinced me that BM Smoke and BM Pale Smoke aren't the best choices. I would love to know your thoughts on color choices for the wall. What do you think of warm whites, BM Ocean Air, or SW Sea Salt (not to be mistaken with BM Sea Salt).


    I already ordered the vanity and mirror in BM Sea Salt and to be honest I love the color. WRT the bath tile, it is much lighter than what is shown in the picture above (like a greyish-white background) and goes well with BM Sea Salt. For the alabaster lighting, it sound like I would need a second source of light (e.g., pot lights) because it has a golden light.

  • PRO
    last year

    Alabaster is stone and I have seen many ruined light fixtures because someone installed a light bulb that generated too much heat and 'burned' the alabaster. Just be aware.


  • last year

    Hard to generate too much heat if you use an LED bulb. Hard to buy anything but an LED bulbs these days!

  • last year

    I took my samples to a local reputable paint store. Apparently, I don't know my colors because the consultant told me that my floor tile is dark greige (not brown!).

  • last year

    Here are samples of the countertop (top left), vanity (middle left), bath tile (bottom left), and floor tile (right) in natural lighting. Hopefully, the true color comes through.

  • last year

    I am now considering lighter colors, namely BM Sheep's wool or BM Gray Cashmere. Thanks for the light bulb advice! Much appreciated.

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    Prefer this one of the two.


    I’d wait to choose a color until everything is installed and then test samples, as undertone and lighting will effect the color. Consider going lighter and maybe try one or two shades lighter than Sea Salt on the multiple color paint card. The walls will fade into the background, letting your selections pop and room feel more seamless.