Hi. I'm a bit confused, have you bought the vanity and are looking to paint it? Is the rest of the bathroom fitted as you could add brass or copper taps for instance with a matching mirror? Accessories will also warm it. I like a little wooden stool in a bathroom which you can add accessories to i.e. A candle, natural sponge, flannel etc which has some texture. A plant on the window sill if you have one and then nice accessories for the sink and either some coloured towels or I like hammam ones. I've found a couple of pics but they may not post as houzz has issues :( These are using deep rich colours which may bring the cabinet towards you a little. A darker top for the vanity would also work

Thank you all. Maddy, we are more than happy to help you and advise on your project. Feel free to pop into our showroom on King's Road, where our lighting design team is based (you'll find more information here: http://www.johncullenlighting.com/lighting-design/lighting-design-service/) Stephen - thank you. Make sure to check our website and Instagram for more inspirations.

Thanks for all the great ideas guys! Just had the builder to view the flat and here are some updates: builder said the soil pipe seems to be straight down, but could install a pump to flush it; although the estate agent said the pipe goes from external wall at the back of the flat. Not exactly sure who is correct. the budget is likely to go between 30k-35k. I also had a measure of the current bathroom dimension which is 1.67*2.13m. and the ceiling height is 2.56m. we'll probably change the bedroom wardrobe and free up some space as well...

I’m not too sure on peignoir, I took two different images of it and photoshopped it, does it look a bit meh? Moles breath I guess it depends on the light. I don’t suppose your husband would consider colour for accessories?! i will try a few more colours though