Dado Rail in bathroom - how high
21 days ago
We’re redoing the downstairs WC and I’d like wallpaper at the top and paint at the bottom separated by a dado rail.
But not sure where to position the dado rail.
Above the sink splashback definitely feels too high.
Would it look weird in line with the splashback indicated by the green tape?
What other options are there. Other than removing the tiles. We definitely need some sort of splashback though?
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Comments (38)I believe that most of the expense in refurbishing a bathroom is in the labour. You can buy a very cheap toilet and sink, but it will cost you a lot to fit it in. To spend as little as possible, I would suggest painting the room a darker colour and see what you think. This will make a big difference. Perhaps a darker grey in the same tone as one of the colours in the tiles. The best thing about paint is that it is easy to change if you don't like it. You can replace the sink taps cheaply and if you can find a towel radiator that fits in the same plumbing spot that will save you plastering. You can replace the shower hose with a shiny new one and get a new clip to hold a new shower head on the wall. You can put a long, silver towel rail on the wall above the radiator and hang a nice, fluffy towel there! If you get a bigger, more modern (plain) mirror on the wall and move all of your personal items out of there the room will look less cluttered. Give it a mega good scrubbing as well and you will enjoy using your new room. Let me know when you want to refurbish the whole thing but for now that will make a low cost alternative. Please show me a photo when you're done. www.saralevydesigns.com...See MoreHow to transform the bathroom
Comments (4)Can you paint the walls and change the wall unit. I'd be tempted to paint the walls grey, deep as suggested above or light if you prefer to break apart the white and allow the grey veins to stand out. I'd the change the cabinet for a fully mirrored cabinet or white cabinet. I'd then add a colourful towel (Dark Grey or Bright Pink or Bright Green) on the towel rail, a plant on the sink ledge, some accessories such as soap bottle/cup, etc....See Morepractical period bathroom
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We went high. I’m not sure but its done now.
This is the wallpaper and paint I have chosen.
Do people think its okay?
Is it weird to have dark on the top and light on the bottom?
Dado rail - white or metallic silvery/gold
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