Something missing?

8 years ago

Done our downstairs loo but feel it's a bit meh and missing something.

I'm happy with the floor and the wallpaper but not sure the brown tiles work? We didn't have a choice in these.

Or am I being fussy?!

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Monica

8 years ago

Hi Sarah, loved Minnie's suggestion of an oval mirror and here's a few vintage ones you might want to check out :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Oval-Oak-Beaded-Detail-Wall-Hung-Bevel-Mirror-/141713360023?hash=item20fec64497

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-STYLE-FOLIAGE-OVAL-WALL-MIRROR-6477-/400976260115?hash=item5d5c0c2c13

I am really fond of this one and there is a product on the market called rub and buff and its applied really easily to almost any type of finish. If you were to go for a bronzy finish you could easily transform the look of it to tie in with the browns in your scheme.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shabby-Chic-French-Vintage-Metal-Ornate-Oval-Mirror-Bedroom-Hall-Bathroom-Gift-/181715456533?hash=item2a4f15d215

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MERRICK DESIGNS
8 years ago
I think it looks lovely!!

Just a suggestion - however i understand if you have already made the purchase of the mirror.

1. Try a round mirror over the sink - I could see it tie nicely with the wall paper design

2. Could be worth trying a tall vase in the corner to left of toilet? Maybe smooth brown ceramic to tie in with the tiles ? maybe with some tall dry flowers / stalks in a lighter brown?

Best of luck!@!
PRO
MERRICK DESIGNS
8 years ago
Something like these, with brown of slightly different shade to tiles, and contracting materials to those used in the bathroom already. .. with the vase big enough to "close" / hide the gap between the 2 white skirting...
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Monica
8 years ago
I am not loving the tiles either I have to say, but I love everything else. It wouldn't cost too much to change the splashback so if you are not in love with it change it. The mirror dwarfs the pedestal sink as its quite a bit wider so a round mirror like suggested above would work so much better. Good luck its looking gorgeous.
Sarah McNally
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks like the idea of the vase was thinking that could work.

Just bought the mirror but see what you mean will consider a round one perhaps more plain?

I'll try that and see if it looks better prefer not to change tiles as would need to be same size as wallpapered around plus a bit of a faff. They are also on the window sill
Monica
8 years ago
Sarah, I think you could cleanly chip away the old tiles and choose maybe a mother of pearl mosaic, it will add a little texture and the shimmer will pick up on the gorgeous wallpaper. You should be able to add these with ease in the existing spot, but if you think its too much then yes a round mirror quite plain and preferable the brown in your accessories and tiles to carry that upwards a little.

Others might have some good ideas soon :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mother-of-Pearl-Mosaic-Tile-Natural-White-Bianco-25x25mm-MOPNWT-sheet-/261792110858?hash=item3cf406990a
minnie101
8 years ago
Hi Sarah. I haven't used these personally but came across them a few months ago. You can buy stick on tiles ( I've no idea what they're like!) I've attached this link but just google "stick on tiles". http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stick-Go-Wall-Tiles-Kitchen-Bathroom-2sq-feet-pack-/180684594617 If you want to work with what you've got, I'd change the towel to taupe. Maybe go for a bronze'ish mirror, same style with a more delicate frame and probably an oval shape as the sink is narrow. The room looks lovely though
Sarah McNally
Original Author
8 years ago
Would this mirror work? Cream, oval and 40cm across - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400865594092?var=670414911075&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true
Sarah McNally
Original Author
8 years ago
minnie101
8 years ago
It will work with the paper but because it's quite creamy I'm not quite so sure about the grout ( just IMO). What's the width of the sink? I have been trying to find one and failing so far
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hello Sarah... I think it is perhaps just a little bare to one side.. Maybe look at different ways to hang the towel.. You can get really nice towel ladders.. It would add something to the room as contrast... Also you could then have more than 1 towel... I found a few images to show what I mean... I also found some bird tiles that you might like... They would sit well with the sink and give a subtle reference to the paper, if you decided to change them.. You could lighten the current ones even or add something dark to the room to compliment..

: ))
minnie101
8 years ago
Hey Monica. I found the last one earlier! I've never heard of that product, sounds fantastic
Monica
8 years ago
It's very pretty isn't it? I love the chain detail it adds to the whole feel but the all black its not as pretty hence I suggested the doctoring :)
minnie101
8 years ago
It is and I think it will work as it's quite delicate? I'm going to look the product up now ( or maybe not! Think I'll wait until the morning :) )
mrsmcee74
8 years ago
There's an idea for your new bed Minnie!
PRO
Georgia Cristea Interior Design
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I agree with AG INTERIOR STYLING, that something is needed to the right to the sink for balancing the space. If you don't want a small suspended cabinet or even better a nice towel ladder, you can try a group of pictures in frames. That would add to the element of 'surprise' that every small bathroom should have, but it would also be a great opportunity to add a darker hue for accent, which is missing now. For a 'boudoir' atmosphere make a group of different size and model frames (but using the same 'passe-par tout' colour, a dark taupe in this case), with some vintage engravings. Definitely change the tiles with something that is mixing better all the colours around, or some zelliges. And a round mirror ! Good Luck !
User
8 years ago
Your instincts are spot on. It's the tiles. Replace them and maybe go for a bigger mirror.
mrsmcee74
8 years ago
Yes tiles are very different in style and colour. Need something more glam like iridescent glass, mother of pearl, metallic or maybe mirror.