Dear forum community,
Originally, we planned to renovate our main bathroom (6.72 m2 (72 sq ft), built in 2006), meaning a complete overhaul including new tiles. The main motivation was to increase the value of the house and, to a lesser extent, that I am only about 70% satisfied with the bathroom’s appearance. Friends experienced with home ownership strongly advised against the bathroom renovation. Their reasons included that, due to the current skilled labor shortage, it is unwise to depend on tradespeople without urgent need, their own negative experiences with non-essential bathroom renovations, and the belief that, because of increasing housing scarcity, the property’s value will naturally appreciate.
We will probably step back from our somewhat naïve plan. Still, I would like to achieve a visual change in the bathroom. It currently has glossy white tiles with a tone-on-tone, subtle aquarium pattern (a variegated look, matte motif on glossy tiles) and a few (4) decorative tiles featuring a colored aquarium design. I would like matte cream-colored tiles and sanitary fixtures (sink, faucets, shower enclosure) in a country or farmhouse style. We have a tradesperson whose work we know well and a lead time of 10 months. What bothers me the most is the aquarium motif.
Among other things, I am considering changing the tile color, but I worry that this might be neither here nor there, could seal in spores or germs, or might peel unattractively after a short time.
Is my wish—to transform the bathroom from a “children’s bathroom” to a “neutral bathroom,” or ideally to a “country-style bathroom” with a high-quality, matte tile finish (and new fixtures, new shower enclosure, and a new pedestal sink)—realistically achievable? Or should I rather leave the bathroom as it is, so as not to “make it worse while trying to improve it”?
Thanks in advance for your expertise regarding tile painting and my secondary questions!
Originally, we planned to renovate our main bathroom (6.72 m2 (72 sq ft), built in 2006), meaning a complete overhaul including new tiles. The main motivation was to increase the value of the house and, to a lesser extent, that I am only about 70% satisfied with the bathroom’s appearance. Friends experienced with home ownership strongly advised against the bathroom renovation. Their reasons included that, due to the current skilled labor shortage, it is unwise to depend on tradespeople without urgent need, their own negative experiences with non-essential bathroom renovations, and the belief that, because of increasing housing scarcity, the property’s value will naturally appreciate.
We will probably step back from our somewhat naïve plan. Still, I would like to achieve a visual change in the bathroom. It currently has glossy white tiles with a tone-on-tone, subtle aquarium pattern (a variegated look, matte motif on glossy tiles) and a few (4) decorative tiles featuring a colored aquarium design. I would like matte cream-colored tiles and sanitary fixtures (sink, faucets, shower enclosure) in a country or farmhouse style. We have a tradesperson whose work we know well and a lead time of 10 months. What bothers me the most is the aquarium motif.
Among other things, I am considering changing the tile color, but I worry that this might be neither here nor there, could seal in spores or germs, or might peel unattractively after a short time.
Is my wish—to transform the bathroom from a “children’s bathroom” to a “neutral bathroom,” or ideally to a “country-style bathroom” with a high-quality, matte tile finish (and new fixtures, new shower enclosure, and a new pedestal sink)—realistically achievable? Or should I rather leave the bathroom as it is, so as not to “make it worse while trying to improve it”?
Thanks in advance for your expertise regarding tile painting and my secondary questions!
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Benutzer20015 Nov 2021 16:31Kensington schrieb:
In this picture, you can only see two of the decorative tiles. In my opinion, the floor tiles are nice, even though they wouldn’t fit with my dream bathroom.The horror is on the floor, not on the walls! But tastes are just that different.The wall patterns can be vaguely seen. But I also prefer the walls over the floor. Overall, the bathroom is far from a complete failure and can definitely be improved (a cabinet under the sink?), without needing a full renovation.
Personally, I’m a fan of an “all or nothing” approach. If the budget allows, tear out the old bathroom and create something nice. If not, just live comfortably and worry-free with the current bathroom :-)
Personally, I’m a fan of an “all or nothing” approach. If the budget allows, tear out the old bathroom and create something nice. If not, just live comfortably and worry-free with the current bathroom :-)
Thanks for the photo... yes, it does look too white to me as well... the whole thing lacks some warmth.
If I were to make a suggestion... or if it were mine, I would cover the patterned tiles with a film. Apparently, they are not in the plaster or wet area, so adhesion should be possible. But I would first wait to see what color and texture of film is available.
First, I would add a vanity cabinet under the washbasin in your desired style (country) and then replace the dresser on the left side in the same design: probably both would be light wood or something similar?! The vanity should be sized to fit, then either install a new washbasin on top or integrate it into the countertop. There are also combinations available. None of this is rocket science. The mirror cabinet can be upgraded or replaced in the same design. You can enhance it by attaching wooden slats.
The walls can be accented with some color typical for country style. If it’s a light cream, then also paint the ceiling. Towels in the desired color (cream?) and a picture on the partition wall would help. I find the floor quite charming, at least the aqua-colored one, although it might get a bit subdued if you add other color accents.
Finally, cover the patterned tiles with the matching film.
Kensington schrieb:
I would like matte cream-colored tiles and sanitary fixtures (washbasin, faucets, shower enclosure) in a country style.
If I were to make a suggestion... or if it were mine, I would cover the patterned tiles with a film. Apparently, they are not in the plaster or wet area, so adhesion should be possible. But I would first wait to see what color and texture of film is available.
First, I would add a vanity cabinet under the washbasin in your desired style (country) and then replace the dresser on the left side in the same design: probably both would be light wood or something similar?! The vanity should be sized to fit, then either install a new washbasin on top or integrate it into the countertop. There are also combinations available. None of this is rocket science. The mirror cabinet can be upgraded or replaced in the same design. You can enhance it by attaching wooden slats.
The walls can be accented with some color typical for country style. If it’s a light cream, then also paint the ceiling. Towels in the desired color (cream?) and a picture on the partition wall would help. I find the floor quite charming, at least the aqua-colored one, although it might get a bit subdued if you add other color accents.
Finally, cover the patterned tiles with the matching film.
Kensington schrieb:
Unfortunately, even for something like a photo wallpaper with palm trees and a sunset, there is just, just, just not enough space in our bathroom.I only meant it as a racing stripe, uh, border.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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