Ugly rental apt half bath

12 years ago

My boyfriend and I are moving in together (renting) and the landlord is completely remodeling the kitchen but not touching the bathrooms. The half bath which all guests will use is soo ugly. The landlord does not want to take off the wallpaper because he tried before and it started to peel off drywall. How do I cover up the wallpaper and decorate the room to make the ugly sink and toilet not stand out? I am already planning on changing the mirror.

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nasmijati

12 years ago

First of all, ALWAYS close the lid of the toilet, especially when taking a photograph. That is why toilets have lids and not just seats. Okay, off my soapbox.

Here are several ideas, not necessarily related to each other:

1.) There are some nice removable wallpapers available these days. Cover the entire wall, including the existing wallpaper band.

2.) You might consider making or buying a "skirt" to go around the sink.

3.) You might consider buying enough "bathroom" rug to cover the entire floor and cutting it to the exact shape of the floor. "Bathroom" rug is washable and has a rubber backing.

4.) I think fluffy, luxury toweling will go a long way in making this room more pleasant to use.

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PRO
Shoa Gallery
12 years ago
Put money into removing the ugly wallpaper and fixing the walls. He may even go 50/50 on the cost with you. Get some bids and see where it goes.
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condomary
12 years ago
It looks like you are in need of some storage. Is the room between the sink and toilet for a slim cabinet? Suggestion attached.
nasmijati
12 years ago
@condomary. Very nice storage unit!
User
12 years ago
Laura, experiment, that band should be removeable at least. Go to the paint store and tell them what you are trying to paint, take a piece of the band if you can't get it off, and tell them it has to cover that. I had this dilemma about 8 years ago, and once I said I don't care about the paint cost, I need it to cover (BRIGHT BLUE, a non removeable band of wallpaper as chairrail with barns and other stuff old gold, dark green, and maroon featured, and WHITE above it), and he handed me a can of something. They put a light tint in it so it wasn't 'white' and it did cover in one coat, no primer, just wash the wall first. I think it was Behr brand at Home Depot... One can of paint won't kill you for price, to get that band killed. :) If you can't get it off, use some fine sandpaper to feather off the edge of the band at least so it isn't glaringly there after painting.
Laura
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you all so much they are great ideas! What color wallpaper or paint would you recommend to go with the ugly toilet/sink color?
PRO
Warner Decor
12 years ago
Hi! Before choosing a wallpaper or paint color, I would look at towels and how they stand out in the room so that you can have an idea of what color you like and want to go with! I understand the rental thing, I have been there!

Here are few ideas for you (you can always take a towel or accent piece to home depot with you as well and match the paint):

http://deciture.com/shop/bath/world-market/cool-ombre-sculpted-bliss-bouquet-bath-towel/

http://deciture.com/shop/bath/world-market/venice-printed-bath-towel/

http://deciture.com/shop/bath/world-market/pioneer-geo-sculpted-bath-towel/

http://deciture.com/shop/bath/world-market/luxe-floral-stripe-bath-towel/

http://deciture.com/shop/bath/world-market/moroccan-bath-towel/

Hope these help!
nasmijati
12 years ago
@Laura. Warner Decor is right on. Paint color is the LAST choice when decorating a space. Paint can be made to match any color. It is much harder to go shopping and try to find a manufactured item to match a paint color.