Two questions I have for my shower room

Tansy Stevens

2 years ago

Hi all

Currently giving my shower rom a bit of a revamp and am stuck on a couple of points

I have painted one wall green. I like the green but will be changing it to Lick Green 02

The question is - Should I eave it on one wall or do the back wall as well?

I am also having a bit of a dilemma

with the floor. I ordered some tiles but they looked far too busy in a small room

Should I go for a little patterned or marble tile or wooden floor boards?

I will be having some wooden shelves n the right hand side. wooden sink shelf, white square sink and some other black, white and wooden accessories as well as some art and plants

Any ideas you have will be welcome!

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Sonia
2 years ago
So you are changing the wall tiles? I wouldn’t have any pattern on the walls as it would be pattern overload with the flooring, I feel. I would also suggest blue rather than green on the walls. Pick a shade from the flooring. The paler blue-grey looks nice. Parma Grey by F&B looks a possible match? I rather like stacked tiles to give a fresh look.
Julie Mudditt
2 years ago
I think it's the flooring we're talking about here? The lick green 02 is a nice shade and will go well with the wood shelves, sink stand and plants. Flooring, I hate tiled floors, the grout never stays white but I think using grey or black grout would be too busy for your floor. Have you considered vinyl? You can get wood effect or all sorts of tile effects but keep it pale and keep it simple.
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Julie Mudditt
2 years ago
Oh and I would paint back wall too
Tansy Stevens
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks Julie and Sonia. I've already painted the tiles white and done the black grout so not looking to do anything else with these now

Yes its the flooring I have problems with. Have looked at all sorts of vinyl patterns but everything seems to be a bit busy which is why I was leaning towards maybe having a wooden floor.....
Sonia
2 years ago
Sorry i misunderstood about the tiles! I really like your floor, is it tiles or vinyl? I have vinyl in my shower room and it is really easy to clean and non slip. Mine has a wood effect. If you are finding the patterns a bit overwhelming then a simple wood or stone effect may be more your thing.
Tansy Stevens
Original Author
2 years ago
Haha I get a lot of comments about my blue sink and tiles - i HATE them!!!

Yes I think a vinyl wood floor is going to be the way forward

Would appreciate any other suggestions as to whether i should paint both walls?
Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
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I would do both walls and definately put in a warm floor. I actually like the floor and it may have been possible to have worked with it, but if you are changing it then a warm floor would be a must for me. Green and white in combination look very cool and so a wood or wood look floor would really work.

This is Lick O2 with wood.
Sonia
2 years ago
Yes paint both walls 😊
Jonathan
2 years ago
I like the floor tiles and think if you choose a wall colour that worked with its colours it would feel less busy. Farrow and Ball Inchyra Blue seems to be a match on my screen.

If you are intent on changing the floor a wood look would be a nice choice. Only when you have chosen the floor can you choose the wall colour. And like other commenter I would paint all the walls (and possibly the ceiling too).
Wumi
2 years ago
Yes, to painting the back wall. and I’d go for a wood effect luxury vinyl tile or vinyl roll.

I would also try selling your old sink on Ebay or something and purchase one you don’t hate. 😁
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AdesignStorie
2 years ago
Hi Tansy,

Some great advise! Such a great platform for sharing and reviewing feedback!

I totally agree with Jonathan. I was going to suggesting painting and the walls and ceiling a pale blue too. I think the floor tiles are lovely and would be such a shame if they had to go to waste!

Also the round window is such a lovely detail to the room, I would highlight this by painting the internal surround one shade darker blue than the rest of then room.

Hope this helps! :)
Sandra Marshall
2 years ago
I love your floor.I love the green too, and have a blue and green living room, but it isn’t working here. I agree that you should paint both walls blue. A warm, slightly dirty blue. It will also help lose that sink, which may be your favourite thing but seems fussy and impractical to me.

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