what colour will go with these brown tiles for my bathroom cabinets?!

5 years ago

Hi everyone, been trying to do our house up on a budget, the bathroom has these brown tiles which I hate, already changed the paint in the room from brown to white...and the grouting from dark to light to try and brighten it up. Thought I’d try and make a feature of the cupboards so eyes were drawn to them instead of tiles-was looking at darkish blue/greys but would that go with the brown? I’m not sure it would and not great with matching colours! If it were just these tiles I’d use tile paint to make them white but this is only half the bathroom, the other side had bath and shower with loads and loads of the same tiles!!
Thanks everyone for your advice, any suggestions or if you’re able to photoshop my pic to show me your ideas that would be fab! Thanks so much :-)

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5 years ago

Might sound odd, but a duck egg blue on the walls would go with the tiles as they are, agree with Esma though that some nice wicker baskets would tie it all in along with some houseplants. Try Homesense for some artificial cactus?

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Esma
5 years ago
I feel your pain! Though they aren’t too bad and I do agree the cupboards look prettier.

Rather than do bits and pieces here hoping they pull the scheme together which may require colours you don’t actually like, just for the sake of those tiles, I would just change the colour of the tiles. Dedicate a weekend and just do all of them! It would be cheaper but also true, a little time consuming, though it would be worth it in the end.

I do like the black and cream/white furniture, it looks modern. Perhaps consider changing the toilet seat from wood to modern white? And painting the tiles a pale grey/white grey? It would match the black of the counter top and help the scheme look calm.

Try wicker baskets to hold the counter top items to add warmth to the scheme, and a plant in a corner and on the worktop. You can get some good artificial ones that require little maintenance. Good luck with the project!
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nymum
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I’d paint the cupboards green with lots of plants to make the brown blend in as a bit nature inspired.
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5 years ago
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Navy blue is good with brown.
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5 years ago
You actually can go with any bright colour.
edwinajarrad
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5 years ago
Wow thank you sooo much for showing me what the colours look like-that is exactly what I need as can never imagine it! Brilliant really appreciate it.
E D
5 years ago
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I actually think your tiles look fine with your chosen wall colour and grout.

Painting tiles can look cheap and quickly start to look tatty. I quite like the red in celerygirl's excellent mockups, but painting the units is quite a job to get right.

Can you possibly post photo(s) showing more of the room?
Juliet Docherty
5 years ago
I agree with E D. The look your bathroom has is a neutral one with wood and beige and cream tones, it looks tasteful. I think introducing a strong colour (or to be honest any colour) will not help, I would live with it and accentuate the textures.
Carolina
5 years ago
I agree with the above commenters. I wouldn't change the colours. It looks nice as it is. Perhaps add some storage solutions.
Jules Mc
5 years ago
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My twopenneth.....
I usually love a good painting update but here I'm definitely with the don't paint Houzzers above. I think the devil is in the detail with this one and you've got the bones of a nice spa feel bathroom space here.
Agree you should change the toilet seat to white and consider painting the window frame white too. You could always think about covering the floor with a tile effect vinyl (black and white) for an update there. Complement this with some black and white artwork. The brown tiles will help warm the monochrome look and then like others say its largely about those finishing touches. Some inspiration pics below. The last one is far too cluttered for my taste but gives some idea of how you might tackle some storage, dressing of the room and flooring idea. Good luck
Jules Mc
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Pam Dee
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I think "Sparkle" trimmings to the tiles and how about removing one upright strip of them and adding the same sparkly tile trimmings? I see the problem in the photo as the black surfaces and clutter, and the eggshell blue does nothing for me, better white. It might appear a brighter room if you could make the tiles look deliberate - by choosing everything else in the same tone but varied and lighter. I would definitely contrast the dark taupe with sparkle, I would also consider cupboard doors that looked more random or alternate light and even a darker taupe because contrast can give the appearance of a lighter feel. That way the eye would not focus on the one main colour in the room but dart about for a more pleasing experience?