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I am so tired of my bathroom in our new place already and cant even think of a single thing to do. I've even looked around to see if I could find some art work of some sort to base it off of. Nothing is out of the question. One thing that I do think would look good is some crown molding.
This is from the master bedroom:
This is the window above the tub.
This is from corner of the room.
Thanks in advance!
My immediate thought was to get rid of that 80's builder grade "backstage at the playhouse" lighting strip above the sink. I think that would help with the coloring in there and start the ball rolling for you.
And I think you are totally right about the crown moulding idea.
What kind of budget are you working with?
there's some nice lighting for sale at Restoration Hardware, for instance...
Last edited by bellalunatic; 05-13-2009 at 03:56 PM..
My immediate thought was to get rid of that 80's builder grade "backstage at the playhouse" lighting strip above the sink. I think that would help with the coloring in there and start the ball rolling for you.
And I think you are totally right about the crown moulding idea.
What kind of budget are you working with?
there's some nice lighting for sale at Restoration Hardware, for instance...
I have been avoiding lighting for so long in everywhere we have lived for the past 5 years, I didnt even think of the light. Thank you!
Budget wise, I would like to stay under 600 for everything (towels, rugs, artwork, paint, molding, everything). I know its a bit to play with, but the last time I had a bathroom to do anything to was almost 7 hours ago.
Nancy- I love the window too. Its one of the things that sold us on the house.
I'd frame the mirror, or replace it with a framed one, and put a large piece of art on the wall the tp holder is on.... so your eye goes to the art as you enter the room. Take a look at art.com. You'll find something there, and you can frame and mat it to coordinate with your colors.
I agree with all of the above. As for the moulding, we put plastic moulding that is decorative in our powder room and it looks fabulous. You probably have the high ceilings like we do, so no one will know that it really isn't wood if that is important to you. There is no upkeep and it looks nice. We have wood moulding in our LR/DR and it is nice, but it is very plain. If you don't want to invest in new mirrors at this time, you can put framing around the one that you have. Last night on HGTV, they had a show on staging your home and it addressed most of your concerns.
Okay...I think the bathroom needs some color, but not too sure what to suggest. Maybe a chair rail with wallpaper on the bottom, and a coordinating paint color on the upper part...and the crown moulding. Then place a large painting on the wall next to the toilet. Have towels that pick another complimenting color out of the wallpaper. I would keep the colors light for the wallpaper and paint, and use bold accent colors in the towels, and bathrug. Also, I agree with trying out a new light over the sink. Your bathroom looks nice and clean, and the window is great.
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Okay...I think the bathroom needs some color, but not too sure what to suggest. Maybe a chair rail with wallpaper on the bottom, and a coordinating paint color on the upper part...and the crown moulding. Then place a large painting on the wall next to the toilet. Have towels that pick another complimenting color out of the wallpaper. I would keep the colors light for the wallpaper and paint, and use bold accent colors in the towels, and bathrug. Also, I agree with trying out a new light over the sink. Your bathroom looks nice and clean, and the window is great.
