How can I update this pebble rock wall in my bathroom?

here is some info for you and it depends on the look you are trying to achieve as to what color to use

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/rooms/q-how-do-i-paint-a-pebble-stone-bathroom-shower-floor-44292087

Sorry if I am going to hurt your feelings, if you paint it a solid color, it is going to look like a lumpy wall.

A creative idea would be to paint each individual stone and make it into a kind of mosaic, it may or may not work-that will take some planning and experimentation depending on what you can imagine on that wall.

You may want to consider white-washing it.

I would do white wash, so it doesn't look like a bumpy wall in all one color. Also, the side walls look like a charcoal/gray color, so I would go lighter on the rock wall.

I would paint is a gray white, to go with the walls.

Is that accent wall in a niche? If so, have you thought of putting some nice shelves across, and using it for decorative sorts of things like baskets of soaps, etc.? Just a thought. I do think painting will make it look like a lumpy wall. Maybe the German schmear technique?

I like this rock wall a lot ~ it's cool. And I agree with answer from Ellis to add some nice shelves. At Home Talk and Pinterest there are all sorts of ideas and processes to add shelves ... you'll have fun!

Hi! Would you consider removing the stone? Then you could repair the wall or tile it. Good luck!

Hello,

Paint some of the pebbles maybe Gold or Silver or Bronze!

Thank you for all the advice! I would love to tear out the rocks and replace the wall, but that’s above me. LOL I’m not sure I could do it right. I almost have the room/bathroom finished and I’ll post a picture of how it turned out tonight!!

Remove the toilet. Tear the wall down in chunks down to the studs. Replace with new drywall. Mud any seams. Prime and paint. Only thing to distract from the stone would be dark stained wood shelves

If it were me I would keep it simple by hanging a large piece of art, or several smaller ones. Or, if you like natural materials wicker or rattan trays would look fabulous too. The contrast of the rock and the wicker would look great I think. It just depends what you're into. A wall display of some kind would downplay the pebble wall, which I think is amazing by the way, and make it into more of a backdrop rather than a focal point. And it doesn't have to be expensive.

I agree with William...don’t change the stones, change what’s around them. Going darker will give it a completely different look. If, however, you are intent on changing the stones you could pick out three or four colors and paint the individual stones different colors. When the paint has all dried you can come back and paint the grout. It would be very labor intensive, but worth the effort.

Ok! So here it is... mind you, I’m a beginner at DIY 😊 I think it looks better for what I could do. Thanks for all the advice and input! We have new dark floors coming next month as well.

change grout .. paint all completly ?

Leave it as it is and ADD A FRAMED pICTURE OR mIRROR TO THE WALL.

When I decided to revamp my bathroom, I was contemplating how to update an outdated tiled feature wall. I eventually chose a deep blue paint, which added a contemporary touch to the room. Considering the bathroom's humidity, the process involved using a high-adhesion primer and a moisture-resistant paint. It was a task to get the colour into all the grooves of the tiles, but the result was worth it.

Amid this project, I also realized my old bathtub didn't quite match the new look I was going for. That's when I stumbled upon https://www.aquaticabath.co.uk/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-freestanding-tubs. This resource was incredibly informative, detailing the benefits of freestanding baths, including their style, comfort, and ease of cleaning. Inspired, I replaced my old tub with a sleek, modern freestanding bath.

Anna, thanks for following up with a pic of what you did. I think it looks great! Amazing what one can do when you just go for it!

I think you could minimize the rock by installing shelving or large hooks that would make it less of a statement wall.

If you really don't like it, remove the pebbles and refinish the wall. I don't think it would look right painted.