Before Christmas we began researching bathroom installation companies, as our bathroom is one of the things that desperately needs doing. We had quotes from several stores but the one we finally went with was Wickes. They seem to get quite a mixed reception, especially online, but we liked the designer and he created a look we really liked. It's a huge decision to make; a bathroom is not something you can just start again with if it doesn't look right! (well you could, if you were rich and frivolous).
We got the call today to say that it will be fitted at the end of this month, and we're so excited! The only problem is, we are really struggling with choosing our paint colour and tiles.
Right now in the bathroom, the tiles are a crazy aquatic theme with shells, swirls and angry fish. A visiting relative said that they looked like piranhas... Not very welcoming! The walls are mucky cream, and it looks as though the previous owners attempted a few DIY jobs such as the floor tiles and installing a delightful wooden cover for the back of the toilet. It just needs a complete overhaul. We begged the help of Pinterest, and found ourselves leaning towards three distinct looks...
Exhibit A: Moody Dark Blue (with gold / white accents)
I love this look. It's so much more exciting than picking something 'safe', and it might make the small bathroom look bigger. The downside is that, well, it might make it look smaller! And I feel like we might wish we'd gone with something less heavy come the summer months.
Exhibit B: All Things White & Beautiful
Ahhh, the sensible option. Classic clean lines, no fuss, lightens up the space. I do wonder how easy it would be to keep clean, though.
Exhibit C: Spa-like Serenity
Horizonal wood-effect tiling, greenery and taupey paint. Calming and restful.
Decisions, decisions. What do you think - Do you have a brave blue bathroom or is everything white? If so, do you have painters' remorse or are you loving it?
- Em
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