How can I make updates (not remodeling) to this lavender bathroom?
Complete remodel is out of the question right now just looking for some suggestions on making some improvements.was thinking about replacing the old shower doors with a set framed in oil rubbed bronze replacing all fixtures to oil rubbed bronze. Also thinking to put a white frame around a large mirror and spray painting the screws holding the mirror on oil rubbed as well. Also considering keeping the lavender sinks but replacing the chrome rings with antique bronze rings. Painting the vanity which is 88 inches long white with the bronze hardware. Not sure whether or not to replace the lavender toilet to white and not sure what to do with counter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I am just thinking and have no idea of what I’m thinking of doing would look OK for the time being
I would find a good primer and paint and paint the ceramic tiles and sink. Ive seen people paint their tiles on hometalk and pintrest if you search. You honestly could probably even paint the toilet tbh. The frame around the mirror with the oil rubbed bronze hardware would look great. I saw somebody that painted their faucets with that as well and it looked awesome. And then maybe instead of painting the whole vanity you could either paint white on just the bottom/ cabinet area or leave the cabinets as is and then get the marble contact paper at walmart for the counter tops. I think that would look really nice. Since its just the bathroom it would be super cheap to get some faux wood flooring and possibly a grayish blue shade of paint on the walls.. Good luck and update with pictures with whatever you decide!!
I like Kelli’s idea of painting the vanity a soft gray. Black hardware might be pretty. I wouldn’t attempt painting the ceramic tile, etc. Your bathroom is lovely—just needs a little update.
Oh my... I LOVE that lavender bathroom. I think you can easily update it by painting the vanity. White cabinets would look great and you can spray paint the hardware. Here's a link with purple bathrooms to help inspire you:
https://www.decorhomeideas.com/purple-bathroom-ideas/
I would put in a big dark purple rug and towels to match and big flower pictures for walls! I love the lavender!!!
Paint the vanity dark
Do you want to keep your glass shower doors? If you do, leave then chrome. No need to paint or replace. Update your faucet to chrome, and paint your vanity a light gray or gray/white.
If you want to change your shower door, go look for a curtain with lavender, or plumb color, then take the background color and paint your walls.
There are very easy ways to frame a mirror without mitre cuts. Home depot has squares, and with molding you just cut straight cuts. Paint the frame the same color as the vanity. Oh glue the frame with construction adhesive right on to the mirror. No need to take it down. Hope that makes sense.
Also I agree with Carol, get a fluffy rug and towels to match. You can find some really nice wall art at Kirklands inexpensively
I would paint the vanity a light gray or gray/white and make a frame for the mirror in the same color. Frames are easy with the wooden squares and straight cuts of molding. Use construction adhesive and glue directly on the mirror.
I would update the faucet to chrome, not Oil rubbed bronze, keep it light and airy. If you want to keep your shower door, all the fixtures will match. If not take the door down and get a shower curtain with lavender or plum colors. Paint your walls the background color in the shower curtain or a gray/white or a lavender/white. In other words a very soft color.
I agree with Carol. Get a fluffy purple rug and towels to match. Kirklands has great wall art inexpensively.
Have fun, your bathroom is going to look gorgeous and not cost a fortune.
Painting the vanity gray is the ticket, I love the lilac, update with new gray & white towels and rugs.
I have a small bathroom that is 28 yrs old and the tile was faded, the finish on the bathtub was shot so every time I cleaned, it still looked dirty. I wanted to rip it all out but couldn’t afford a remodel.
i found a man that resurfaced the tile, grout, and tub! He filled the cracks in the tub and worked around the quirky window on top of the tile surround that is also tiled.
After I painted the walls, the bathroom looks Brand New!! Total cost $350!
Painting is a great option!
http://craftyfrugalista.com/how-to-paint-bathroom-tiles/
You can refinish the countertop with this kit: https://amzn.to/2qb5EGQ
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://do-daddy.com
Tile Covers, Transfers, Wood Panels Wallpaper Pictures and a change of curtains in a strong colour may be.
I just went with a lavendar and black bathroom. You can paint the walls and new hardware will make a huge difference.
Painting the vanity will also make a big difference.
You can paint your countertop.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/countertops/i-have-always-wanted-to-paint-my-bathroom-countertop-34293223
I Have Always Wanted To......paint My Bathroom Countertop!
Do NOT change the color of the tub, sinks or toilet! Your lavender bathroom fixtures are the rarest of the rare for ALL of the manufacturers. I believe you fixtures are Rheem.. If they're 1950s, SUPER RARE! I would change the tile to purple subway with jadite green accents. The floor tile is awesome too, but if you must, you can change to a black matte tile ... towel bars, faucets, etc change to anodized/satin brass, gold or bronze. I wold maybe reface the vanity.. Nonetheless, your bathroom is just all around RARE!