Bathroom remodeling in the Coeur d'Alene - Spokane area.
Two questions I often receive are, "Does this go together?" and "What do you think?" My answer might appear inconsistent if you're a fly on the wall of my conversations, but I believe it depends on the individual's intent for their home.
I think homes are personal, and each one is unique, no matter how a style is applied. I love watching a century-old home return to its original woodwork moldings and rich color palette. And I also love watching a century-old home brought back to life by modernizing classical features that make function and usability match today's lifestyle. Whatever the individual's intent, that's how I like to respond.
When it comes to bathrooms, I honestly have a hard time picking just one style I enjoy. There are so many combinations that create a beautiful space and a personalized experience. However, I do believe there is tremendous value in a professional's experienced guidance.
My favorite way to gather inspiration is to head over to Pinterest and search for a single element, like "showers with green tile," and then look at the different ways a bathroom with this element has been put together. You will find a post with an elegant, natural bathroom shower with green subway tile placed in a vertically stacked pattern right next to a bold, bright bathroom with a fun, Kelly green mosaic shower tile. Both with green shower tiles, but in quite differing styles.
So, for fun, I decided to respond to the "What do you think?" question in a wide-open way and answer in the form of three bathroom design palette ideas. These are my favorite versions of three popular styles.
I enjoy using wood in a home, wherever I can. It's my favorite!
But, in a bathroom, it's not so great.
So, I chose LVP flooring, which is waterproof and appears to be made of wood. It's softer and warmer on your feet than tile, and some brands are even grooved to resemble wood graining as closely as possible.
But wood-look tile planks paired with a grout color closely matching the wood grain would be a great choice as well. I recommend a heated grid underneath to keep your feet warm.
A light-stained wooden vanity with an apron sink and black hardware gives the bathroom a softened rustic vibe. It coordinates with the matte black shower head and irregularly shaped and varied cream-colored subway tile in the shower.
I described this bathroom palette as classic and modern because it pairs a classic white bathroom with brushed nickel elements instead of black. And I do like a white color warmed up juuuust slightly (while not yellowing) as opposed to stark, bright white.
I began by choosing a classic white vanity with brushed nickel hardware. I knew I wanted a beautiful marble style for the floor and walls of the shower, so this large-format tile in classic Carrara marble was an easy choice.
I've had my eye on this leaf-patterned mosaic Carrara marble tile, and since I didn't want a contrast between the shower walls and flooring, it seemed like a great pairing. It also added some curved lines to the other element's straight edges, which is nice.
I went with brushed nickel instead of chrome to keep the softness and would pair the wall color with a slightly, just slightly warm white or pale gray.
Finally, this gorgeous palette combines dark, medium, and light elements, which could be considered saving the best for last.
I love bathrooms that embrace rich, traditional colors and modern shapes. So, I found a matte black vanity with gold hardware and knew I wanted to balance the space by using matte black shower fixtures.
I also leaned toward a rich green wall color, as it is one of my favorite colors. It's traditional while also being a great backdrop for modern finishes.
To complement the moody feel, I wanted the shower space to be a beautiful focal point. For the whole shower, I used this ribbed wood-like large-format tile in a medium "nut" shade.
The bathroom flooring ties everything together in a gold/brown-flecked onyx pearl large-format tile.
I hope these three bathroom design palette ideas inspire you!
Like I said earlier, if you're among the most common group of people who either don't know their design style or just haven't taken the time to learn it, I recommend using Pinterest. It's an excellent tool for home inspiration.
I put together a simple yet handy guide for how I personally use Pinterest and guide our clients. It takes 5-10 minutes, and you'll be on your way to pin-pointing (pun intended!) how you want your home to look.
As always, it was fun chatting with you about home remodeling! We would love to hear about your plans for your home, so fill out our contact form HERE.
Cheering you on,
Shandra McCracken
Owner at Dovetail Contracting LLC
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