Atlanta, GA on Jun 09, 2011

Hi Everyone its me Tonya M.Williams HGTV Real Estate and Lifestyle Expert on Designed to Sell and Bang For Your Buck!

I am so excited to be a part of this Hometalk Community I cant wait to start chatting with everyone! My question is: Does anyone have a dark bathroom or powder room that isnt welcoming because of the dark paint?

18 Comments

AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA

Nice to see you here, Tonya! We're a Marietta Design/Build remodeling firm. We're happy to work with you anytime!

on Jun 09, 2011 · Like 1
O & S Installations, LLC Jonesboro, GA

Count us in as well

on Jun 09, 2011 · Like 0
Dan's of Central Florida,... Clermont, FL

Hello Tonya!
I've seen you on TV and I must say that it's a honor to be a part of the same community as you are! Welcome! I look forward to hearing your expert advice!

on Jun 09, 2011 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

I've been working on this house for a while...the Jack and Jill bath got converted to a just a "jack" and the painting was horrendous for the "Touch up".
Its a dark green color...After a few hours with my handy paint mixer we got a color match that is much better.
In the lower part of the home there is a 1/2 bath that is done in a very dark brown...not my ...»
style but at least now with the new white paint on the doors and trim its not so bad.
http://www.hometalk.com/Kevin/project/2473

on Jun 09, 2011 · Like 0
Celeste K Casper, WY

YES! My husband's last girlfriend painted his guest bathroom this very dark green! It's really awful, but it does remind him of how happy he is to have me for a wife :)

on Jun 09, 2011 · Like 2
Regenia S Chesapeake, VA

TonyaM I'm not sure what color my Master Bath is anymore I've painted it so many times. Still not happy with it, now I'm thinking wallpaper!!!!

on Jun 09, 2011 · Like 0
TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA

Hi KMS Woodworks, its amazing what a touch of lighter paint can do for a room. It sounds like you were able to neutralize the dark brown at least a little bit...Also, if you don't feel up to tackling painting the room completely maybe you can hang a piece of art/picture that has light earthtoned colors to give the room a little depth as well as balance out the dark brown.

on Jun 10, 2011 · Like 0
TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA

Hi Regenia, it sounds as if you have tried lots of colors in your masterbath. One suggestion may be to find the focal point of the bathroom as well as your inspiration color and then decorate and design around both of those.
Ex. If you have beautiful window over your garden tub, make that window the focal point of the room by showcasing its features...something as simple as having beautiful tea light candle holder ...»
along the edge of the tub. This will create interest in the tub area and the eyes will then naturally travel up to the window which is the focal point of the room.
Your inspiration color should be a color that inspires you and interests you...you dont have to paint the room this color but perhaps if you like Eggplant as your inspiration color, paint your walls a very light Ostrich grey and accessorise in Eggplant...towels, rugs and any bath decor. Wallpaper is always an option...but paint is much easier to change and much better for resale value. I definitely want to see your pictures when you finish.

on Jun 10, 2011 · Like 2
TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA

Hi Dan's of Central Florida! Thank you for the warm welcome and thanks for tuning in to my shows on HGTV! I look forward to contributing to this online community with some Expert advice, answers to questions and helpful tips!

on Jun 10, 2011 · Like 0
TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA

Hi AK Complete Home Renovations, Thanks for the warm welcome...I feel at home here already! This is great, I hope we can work together in the near future.

on Jun 10, 2011 · Like 0
TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA

Hi O & S Installations, Thank you as well for the warm welcome!

on Jun 10, 2011 · Like 1
TonyaM Williams Atlanta, GA

Hi CKumelos, Dark green? Well, if you want to change the color with great coverage, try Behr Paint and Primer in one...this stuff is the bomb! I painted over black paint and changed the color to a light, light grey...I was amazed! I am a fan...it really, really works...Please show us your before and after pics if you decide to paint over the green. I

on Jun 10, 2011 · Like 1
Mr. Spinwall, LLC Marietta, GA

Welcome, Tonya! We just joined this group a few months ago and have found it to be full of encouraging and knowledgeable people. Sounds like you fit right in!

on Jun 16, 2011 · Like 0
Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA

Welcome Tanya! I love your response to Regina. I can find the focal points, or create them outside all day long, but not inside. My master bath does have a great window and I now realize that I have not taken advantage of it and the view. I am going to use your ideas this weekend! I design and install landscapes and I am happy to work with you anytime.

on Jun 16, 2011 · Like 0
Maria E Sanford, NC

we solved the dark kids bathroom (no window) and our kitchen (light blocked by a socalled sunroom) with each a tubelar skylight now we just need to work on updating the kitchen and bathroom and replacing the sunroom

on Jun 20, 2011 · Like 0
Bamboobarry Miami, FL

Hi Tonya, Ken Bower from www.bamboobarry.com ...love Designed to Sell! We're being featured on 3 episodes of Desperate Landscapes filmed in Miami, the first airing June 29th, 10:pm EST on DIY Channel. Our Solaris hi-performance shade structure is the crowning touch of the make-over on Miami Beach.

on Jun 21, 2011 · Like 0
RTB Construction, LLC Virginia Beach, VA

Tonya we had a very small bathroom that was painted dark blue. While I was on vacation my son and his girlfriend repainted it to Orange. I personally would have never selected this color but with the granite countertop and the Satin Nickle fixtures it looks amazing..

on Jun 21, 2011 · Like 0
Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA

Maria, I did a velux skylight in my guest bath when I remodeled. Its great. It took me about a month to stop trying to turn "off" the light every time I walked by.

on Jun 21, 2011 · Like 1