Need help with my bathroom

9 years ago

Hello Everyone,
I have the opportunity to update our bathroom and I am really stuck for ideas. We don't have a huge budget but I would appreciate any help with colours / design. We last decorated our bathroom about 11 years ago and I chose the green mosaic tiles, the small mosaic tiles have been slowly falling off from the shower area which means my husband is no longer keen to have the same fitted. I would like a feature wall, should this be the small where the shower head is? We were thinking of keeping the bath as its still in really good condition but would like suggestions on where we can get the same glass screen which is 8mm glass. I have attached photos.
Thank you

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Karolina Barnes

9 years ago

If you have a small budget I would recommend to go for porcelain tiles. Metallic iron, faux marble or sandstone and granite are all very timeless and popular. If you want a feature wall, it can be achieved with different tile sizes, borders and mosaic like you have now. But I would recommend you to use Italian glass mosaic. It cost around £50 per metre but you wouldn't need much. I can do quick design for you within your budget free of charge. I'm happy to help and give you the right direction. You can also visit my blog on my site where I share advice. Karolina

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Daman of Witham
9 years ago
Hi,

Anything is possible regardless of the budget or size! We would suggest using large tiles and mirrors where you can. Both give the illusion of space. Plus the larger the tiles the less grout there is (so less cleaning). The wall behind the bath is the stand out contender to be the feature. Even if its just a different colour to the rest of the room it can give you a modern look. Maybe consider a basin with some storage underneath, pedestals can be dead space. You may struggle with the screen, the curve can vary between manufacturers, though it isn't impossible to get lucky and find one similar. If you like we can put together a CAD design for you for a small fee. We can also quote you some great quality product for reasonable prices.

Your more than welc9ome to send us dimensions/budgets via the contact page on our site.

www.damans.co.uk

I hope that all helps!
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vishugarg2013
9 years ago
First of all..i m not in favor to have washbasin n closet so close but i think u dont want to change ur fittings so its okk....n for the wall...i would suggest to choose the tiles for bath area which can make a pattern of flowing water or a scene with sand n seashells ....n for other walls i have two options...one is to go with tiles of having a pink tone ( as i think ur window frame is something cheery red ) these tiles can have some pattern also in some particular area or randomly...an another one is to choose a combo of white tiles with the red color....(or with the window frame color ....to get a mix match ) n yes with this u can highlight the area of towel rod.... by using red colored tiles....hope this will be helpful... :) best of luck.. :) :)
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Hi. The mosaics are beautiful and I think what is throwing you off with the white tiles is that they are matt and not gloss, when the sink and toilet are shiny and the mosaics are shiny. I think it looks good so far and what would really help is to paint the window frame. I would usually say to use semi-gloss, but in this case, try a matt white paint to tie in the white tiles. Still use a moisture-resistant bathroom/kitchen paint to make it last longer. I would put a tall and narrow mirror above the sink in either a venetian style or with a frame that picks up on one of the abalone/capiz shell colours in the mosaic tile (it is difficult to tell exactly what colours are there on my monitor). That will help carry the reflective nature of your mosaics around the room. The pictures below are for ideas only (some only ship within the US, some are crazy prices, and none are the right shape!). Good luck! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/168744317262351893/
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I would probably choose an off white or white, to brighten the room and balance the greys in the wall tiling - you could even go with a satin white if you like, as it will make the room feel larger; the tiled walls are visually broken up into sections by the tile design, so a plain look for the rest of the room is what I'd recommend. If you include the door in your paint colour it will melt into the wall and make it feel larger and less "bitty", too. If you do not want to use white, you could go for a mid-grey that matches the mid-tones in the wall tiles and also the floor, but in this case it's very important to get the grey shade right - either a cool grey to offset the tiles, or a warm grey to go with them, although the danger there is that it might make the room a bit too bland. Personally, I love white - it's bright, neutral and you can always balance the minimalist "coolness" of white walls with accessories and/or artwork. Hope this helps - and good luck with your new house :)
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This room should provide plenty of space for everything you are looking to include, without it ending up being too crowded. There is enough space to both sides of the window for a shower, but the window also provides an ideal location for the free-standing bath. The small bite taken out of the room by the adjacent cloakroom provides the potential for some interest, perhaps with counter-height bulkhead to conceal a cistern and have a semi-recessed wash hand basin. Good luck.
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sloegin
9 years ago
I have just gone through this process. My plumber and the specialist tiler each made the same points:

(1). Around the "heavy water flow" areas, mosaics are higher risk. The weakest point for water getting in is the grouting. If you use small tiles, you maximise the chances of water damage simply because there is more grouting.

(2). Very large wall tiles make their lives more difficult. I used huge wall tiles (90cm X 30cm) and they both said that those very large tiles are more difficult to ensure a completely flat surface. The plastered walls are never completely flat and even and it is easier to adjust adhesive levels with more regular sized tiles. Not a reason to avoid massive tiles (although they seem to be more expensive) but just be aware. On the upside, there are fewer grout lines, so less likely to get water damage!

(3). If you get a heavily textured tile surface, it is much more difficult to get a really clean tile cut when they need to trim them. Can result in higher wastage as a result.

So, overall, I'd avoid mosaics other than as a trim in bath or shower areas. To keep costs down and make the job faster, go for a smooth wall tile no bigger than 60x40cm.

Or ignore all this and go for what you love!
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Gabriela Gurova
9 years ago
I reccomend using bright colours as dark colours make your bathroom look even smaller:-)
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Adventures In Living
9 years ago
I would definately try to utilise a large mirror or even the whole wall on the side where the towel rail is - if you could move the towel rail to the side wall by the bath that would be good or change the towel rail to longer and lower rail and then mirror all the wall above the towel rail. I like large metro tiles for a slightly cooler look but I agree larger tiles rather than the mosaic would be good. I would also paint the window frame white to lighten things up.

And then add either a mirror with integrated light or a wall light above the mirror or one either side and give yourself two switches - then you can have spots and the mirror lights on when you want full light and just the mirror lights when you want slightly less light if you're having a relaxing bath!!

I also love wallpaper in bathroom but you have to be careful!!

Hope that helps!!
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Maria Knight
9 years ago
I had the same problem, a huge mirror did the trick. You could also use a wall hung sink this makes the floor area look larger. Hope this helps

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