Main bathroom wall color advise please

4 years ago

Hi,

Attached are the pictures of the main bathroom. The window is facing northwest, so it guets some sun late in the evening (when is sunny in London). I don't know whether to leave the walls white and add natural colors with the decorations or paint them with a light gray paint. I'm not sure what option would look better, considering the dark floor. For gray colors, I was looking at the Manor House Gray from F&B (not sure it's dark though :)), Pavilion Gray or Lamp Room Gray, also from F&B.
Thanks,
Jenny

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The SpaceMaker Interiors
4 years ago
Hi Jenny,

I would definitely be tempted to inject some colour into that space. If you keep with the grey scheme I would recommend something a bit more dramatic like Moles breath or Worsted on that wall where the window is. I would put a wall hung mirror similar to what I did in a recent project of mine where they similarly had a sink in front of a mirror.

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And on the wall above the loo I would put either some open shelving with some beautifully fluffy towels and a few plants or a nice print.

Good luck!
Jenny
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4 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to replying to my post. I really like your suggestions. About painting the walls, would you paint just that front wall where the window is or all walls where there are no tiles?
Thanks again,
Jenny
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It depends on how bold you want to be. If you go onto the right hand wall beside the loo it is another good opportunity to do something active with that wall, maybe create a gallery wall there or some books. The Wall where the door is can remain the base colour (white) or if you are feeling bold keep going round with the dark paint.

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