Bathroom Inspiration

There are 2 rooms in our house that have not been touched since we moved in over a year ago....the guest bathroom and the master bathroom. At the time we moved in, we had no idea what we wanted to do in the bathrooms so we just left them as-is. And it was probably for the better. We've had a lot of time to think about what we want and shop around. And of course John and I want different things. So here it comes, the compromise. Shocker, I know. John gets to design the guest bathroom and I get to design the master bathroom. You might be thinking that I'm nuts, letting my husband pick out the decor for the guest bathroom, but let me tell you, he has a great eye. I'm so excited to see how they both turn out.

Because John and I don't plan on living in our condo for the rest of our lives, we are choosing to make easy and cheap upgrades that will give us the most bang for our buck. I'll fill you in on the details as we go, but we're not doing any huge renovations (that I know of).

I've been doing a lot of web-surfing, searching for inspiration for my part of the compromise - the master bathroom. I really want a relaxing, spa-like feel in our bathroom. Pale color on the wall, crisp, clean and white. Here are a few that I really like...

Decorpad

In the above bathroom, I like the sunburst mirror, the gorgeous tile and the large trough-like sink. But I really love the crystal knobs on the vanity. Note to self: start looking for cheap crystal-like knobs. Up next...

Southern Living

The tub would be a wonderful addition, but no major renovations, remember? I love the ledge lined with candles. Candles definitely make a bathroom feel like a spa. Note to self: incorporate candles into the final design. Next...

Good Housekeeping

The countertops in the above picture look a lot like our existing countertops. And don't they go great with the white vanity. I love the towel shelf/rack above the toilet. Does anyone know where to get something like that? It makes me think of a hotel room, which always feels relaxing, like I'm on vacation in my own house. Movin' on...

House and Home

Here it is! This light gray color will go perfectly with the dark gray in our master bedroom. The white vanity with gray marble countertops and gorgeous crystal knobs are exactly what I want. The tile part way up the wall has a bead board appeal, which I love and want to try in the master bathroom! And I also love the thick moulding and the fresh flowers on the counter. Perfection.

So let the fun begin. My task list looks something like this (although it will probably change a million times before I'm done):

- find a light gray paint color

- find new flooring

- look for crystal knobs for the vanity

- look for a new towel rack

- cut mirror down and frame with moulding

- find new bath rug

- find new faucet to match towel rack

- find new light fixture for above mirror

- learn how to install beadboard & moulding

- look for ways to organize the stuff in the drawers & cabinets under the vanity

I'll post "before" pictures as soon as I take some. Promise.

In the meantime, what do you like about these bathrooms? Anything you don't like and think I should stay away from? Any suggestions on paint, flooring or accessories?