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Music Note / Musician Theme Bathroom

12 years ago
I would like to have a music theme bathroom in the picture below and have no idea how to start. I don't want just all black & white either, I love colors like purple, turquoise. I like the modern/contemporary look so not a lot of clutter but not sure also how to do that w/ a music theme? Please help!!!

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  • 12 years ago
    Do you have a particular style do music that you like? If you have room above the towel bar...I would find a piece of art that has a music theme to hang there and then build your colors from the art...
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you above comments/ideas... For the first comment, I am a percussionist musician so I really open just want music to sort scream in the bathroom. My favorite genre is gospel, no favorite artist in all the other genres .
  • 12 years ago
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    I have a lot of musicians in my family and we get this catalog full of items musically related that might help you find things: http://www.themusicstand.com/default.asp

    They have a great selection of art and wall art (decals) etc. They even have a "Singin' in the rain" shower curtain. If you really want to go over the top they have sheet-music toilet paper....
  • 12 years ago
    I love candles also, how can I incorporate that into my music theme?
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    The website I mention above has several candle holders for votive type candles that have music themes. They could be used on the sink countertop or around a tub if desired.
  • 12 years ago
    Super, thank you very much Jessica, I'm going to definitely go through and take a look!... I was thinking since if don't have a favorite artist, how could I do like a history time line of music w/ the little amount of space I have. I can't put holes in the walls, so I need ideas also how to feel in space when decorating?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Ahseytic Tye,

    I hope you find what you are looking for and enjoy the home decorating process.

    I went ahead and pulled some ideas here:

    http://www.build.com/favorites/all-things-music-2669?source=fav_hzz_2669

    Erica
  • 12 years ago
    Wow thank you Erica Spangler, I love the ideas! It's out of my budget, but I totally love the concept it's what I won't but at a lower price. Any other website/ in store suggestions?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Some of the best pieces I have found are at antique places, thrift stores and just local places in your area.

    One of our specialists at Build.com would love to help you with that list if you want to give us a call at (800) 375-3403.

    Erica
  • 12 years ago
    Sounds great, my friend is doing the contacting portion while I research, so I'm going to send her the contact info! Thanks again:)
  • 12 years ago
    What's a good budget to spend on this amount of space of a bathroom w/ the Theme I'm going for?
  • 12 years ago
    Ahh...my son is a percussionist and I have been looking for art for his new home with a music theme...hard for me to find something percussionist related...
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    I would find a drum at a thrift store or online that is tall enough to use a stool for drying your feet. I would also try to find an instrument that has a long handle, like a guitar or ? that can be used as a towel bar. Music notes of course can be used as display in art or towels and the like. I think I would mount some favorite sheet music in turquoise and purple frames as art.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    Get creative with how you could use some parts of the instruments that you find that may be broken. Incorporate in a collage artwork for a wall.
  • 12 years ago
    What a great idea! How about taking sheet music and using instead of wallpaper?
  • 12 years ago
    Check out allposters.com and look at the poster called "Stroking the Keys" by Alfred Gockel. It has a Picasso-esque feel with some of the colors you mentioned in it and a really cool vibe with a happy feel. Allposters.com often has sales. Get a simple frame from a place like Ikea and hang over your towel bar. Use a Command hook to hang it so as not to put a hole in the wall. For a lively feel pick a couple colors from the pictures for your towels. Layer them over each other (e.g. tourquoise over purple) . Look for a rug that takes a color from the artwork. Target has some with great fun prints that are indoor/outdoor fabric that would be good for a bathroom's moisture. If you find one you like and it's too big, you can make it smaller. Look online for DIY's to do that. You could also find old instruments that artistically appeal to you and hang them on the wall in a grouping or where ever you may have some wall space (e.g. a pair of drum sticks, cymbals, etc.). If you have the space, an old conga drum next to the tub could hold extra folded towels. Change out shower curtain to one with a fun pattern, keeping in mind to compliment, not compete with, the rug and picture. Have fun!
  • 12 years ago
    Wow thank u all so much, very awesome ideas. I love the Congo idea for towels & love the Gutair sink, to bad I don't own so I can't make big changes like that yet but I'll defiantly keep for future home! Please keep sharing your ideas w/ me should something else come to mind!
  • 12 years ago
    Bathmat - from a thrift store. I now sing on key in the shower!
  • 12 years ago
    Don't forget to share photos when you start putting it all together! I'm looking forward to seeing it and sharing it with my family's harpist, music teachers (plural), flutist, and trio...
  • 12 years ago
    Loveeee the bathmatt!!... And absolutely will upload pics. Due to work it will take me about a month to get everything in order w/ the help of my good friend, sooo excited! You all are awesome! Keep'em coming:)
  • 12 years ago
    I need help furnishing the living room & bedroom, any ideas for a modern/ contemporary look? Don't really have a theme for this so I'm more flexible!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Ahseytic Tye, you have a ton of great ideas here! I love the concept of a music themed bathroom. Since you're renting, definitely go for items that will add pizzaz, but will be easily removable when needed.

    Consider this music note towel hanger: http://www.amazon.com/Well-Noted-Over-Door-Hanger/dp/B000WNE4UW/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1397245895&sr=1-7&keywords=music+shower+curtain It goes over the door, so you don't have to nail into the wall.

    Wall decals are also a great option, since you can choose the colors, and they peel off when you need to move out! You could find a musical decal you like, and get it in teal or purple to carry through your colors. Etsy has a ton of them, here are just a few:
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/174995144/music-wall-decal-quote-decor-art-vinyl?ref=market
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/178829622/musical-notes-decal-set-13-music-wall?ref=market
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/24016577/wall-decal-music-wall-decor-musical?ref=market
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/181930232/i-love-music-wall-decal-sticker-heart?ref=market

    A shower curtain is another way to bring in a lot of color. Cafe Press has hundreds of interesting music curtains with lots of color, you just have to find one you like. ( http://www.cafepress.com/+music+shower-curtains) If you chose a statement shower curtain, that could act as the "artwork" for your bathroom and add a lot of character.

    Or if you're on a low budget, find an inexpensive white shower curtain and paint your own designs on with fabric paint. Stencils are a great way to do this, and you can make your own by printing out a design on cardstock, and cutting out what you would like painted on the curtain. You could even paint your design on in black and tie dye the curtain teal and purple.

    I think it's a great idea to incorporate actual musical instruments. You could use some of your percussion pieces as decor and switch them out as you need to. Display a cowbell and some drumsticks on a shelf or countertop, or find a fun music-themed coffee mug ( http://www.zazzle.com/kokopelli_mugs-168739054225557401) to use as a toothbrush cup and stick a set of drumsticks or mallets in there. Again, you could even paint your own toothbrush cup to fit your colors and theme at a pottery shop. Just be creative!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    For the living room and bedroom, contemporary furniture and accents will go a long way toward developing your style. Again, if you're on a budget, consider IKEA. They have fairly modern pieces at a great price.

    Here are some seating pieces that you might like:
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S59894149/#/S29840520
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79900088/#/S79900088
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60103199/

    Some modern beds from IKEA:
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19931634/
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S69009480/
    They have nice wardrobes too, if you want something modern for bedroom storage.

    Start by finding a piece you really like for the space, or an image of the style you want and that will help people make suggestions that suit you well. Good luck decorating!
  • 12 years ago
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    I created a vintage, Harlem Renaissance theme in my small bath with b/w photos of jazz musicians,etc. and neutral colors. I love the subtle musical vibe..it's musical with sophistication
  • 12 years ago
    Speaking of mugs - my passion is music, and I also collect thrift store frogs, so these little guys were a satisfying find. They would like to live in the bathroom with my new-to-me shower curtain, but no surface for them. Now my shower songs occasionally devolve into a croaking crescendo.
  • 12 years ago
    Super, thank you Keesee And Associates Inc. I see why your a PRO!!! Will definitely take all into consideration and I can't wait for the outcome! I would like a wine stand in the living room shoul I have it and a dinning table? If show where to place?
  • 12 years ago
    My closet is a nice size, I need help with how to organize. Any suggestions?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    To conserve floor space, you could place a dresser in the closet, You can add shelves to use the space more efficiently. Drawer bins can stack nicely for you if you can't add shelving.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Ahseytic Tye, thank you for the compliment! LB Interiors is right about your closet. You would benefit hugely from some shelving and storage systems. Places like Ikea, Target, and Bed Bath and Beyond have lots of closet systems to choose from. Find what pieces work for you and your closet needs.

    You'll want to get as many of those shoes and accessories up off the floor as possible. A lot of times, getting things of the floor and maximizing your shelf storage will go a long way. There are many types of shoe racks (low to the ground, built in shelving, hanging shoe storage). It seems like you've done a good job at trying to use your shelving by stacking boxes. That's a great start, but sometimes it get tricky to reach boxes at the bottom of the stack. Since I see you have a bar above that shelf, consider getting some hanging storage that would allow the boxes to stack higher and stay accessible like this one: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40123457/

    Ikea has plenty of other hanging elements, if you can't install normal shelves. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/secondary_storage/10452/ Find out how many you should get to max out your space, and what areas you should leave open to house bigger items. Just remember, it's about efficiency in a closet. Don't be afraid to buy a couple organizers and see how they work for you. Getting one part of your closet organized will spark ideas for the rest of it.

    For more ideas, read this Ideabook: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/12-ways-to-get-more-out-of-your-closet-this-year-stsetivw-vs~1154483
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    On the living / dining area, you can definitely find a wine stand and dining room table to fit your space. Search for what you like, post photos and sizes, and then pros can help you figure out where to place them. There are all sorts of wine racks. They have plenty that attach to the wall, if you really need to keep your floor space open.

    What style do you like?
  • 12 years ago
    Wow thank you great feed back! I'm really not sure what type I like & being that I'm not a true wine drink it's really just for the look and guest if I have over lol... Do u have an example of they kind you stated that can be placed on the wall? Or any samples to complement my modern/ complimentary look?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    There are so many styles of wine racks, so if you don't like these feel free to search around. You can find them just about anywhere - I've bought some off Amazon.com even.

    Anyway, here are some funky, modern wall-mounted racks that will definitely add interest to a room. If you're not a big wine drinker, I would opt for a rack that holds fewer bottles. You don't want a rack that needs 10-20 bottles to look used, if you never plan on drinking them.

    Enjoy!
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  • 12 years ago
    for time line art, consult Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians (or even the Harvard Dictionary of Music) & look up percussion; check out the history of the instrument mb
  • 12 years ago
    You could tell I'm a musicologist, huh?! mb
  • 12 years ago
    Lol yes I can tell marbeth13!
  • 12 years ago
    Is that you in the pic? Lovin' the red jacket!
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