Should I have painted my bathroom blue?

[Deleted User] · May 2011

Initially I wanted to paint the walls a very pale, icy blue. I then got talked out of it, the idea being it would be too much blue. So went with a beige and was going to use various blue wall accents to tie with the blue from the shower. Here's what the shower/wall color looks like currently:

Then I saw this photo and had mega pangs of regret:

Now I'm thinking I want to repaint. That just looks so awesome.

Thoughts?

mandysmear · May 2011

I'd paint it blue! Yes I would! A very light blue of course. It'll look nice.

adamar15 · May 2011

I voted blue, but there's not a single neutral colored wall in my house so I might be a little biased. I like color. A LOT.

KellyBrian2013 · May 2011

I actually really like how the blue pops against the beige, but that's just me!

Snippylynn · May 2011

Welp, the great thing about paint is... you can always repaint. PITA? Si. Still an easy change? ALSO si!!

NcsuPsych · May 2011

I like the light blue color idea too. Then again, our rooms have some random colors

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And as pp said, you can always re-paint if you hate it.

[Deleted User] · May 2011

I like color too.

Anyone know how to paint behind a toilet? It wasn't installed when I painted initially. The rest shouldn't be too awful.

georgia_bride09 · May 2011

I vote blue, too. When your shower is that kick-ass, there's no such thing as too much blue.

NcsuPsych · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_should-painted-bathroom-blue?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c7e23600-4e6b-4de4-b4d7-ee0c73f1b16fPost:29991d9d-c08f-479d-825f-883a7e56c6c2">Re: Should I have painted my bathroom blue?</a>:
[QUOTE]I like color too. Anyone know how to paint behind a toilet? It wasn't installed when I painted initially. The rest shouldn't be too awful.
Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]

I'd say just get a small like 1-3" flat brush and do it that way. Just tape around all the pipes and what not.

WildRumpus · May 2011

Go for the blue!

georgia_bride09 · May 2011

I think they might make brushes to reach behind the toilet.

[Deleted User] · May 2011

Ooh that would be awesome.

mkrupar · May 2011

Definitely go with the blue. It would be awesome. I think I just used a brush to paint behind the toilets. PITA, but it got the job done.

adamar15 · May 2011

I just reached as far as I could behind mine. There's probably still a patch of lime green paint behind it...

Habs2Hart · May 2011

In my professional opinion, I'd go a blue. That colour neutral just does nothing for it. Go for a colour similar to your inspiration photo and use neutrals as accents. Whites, some tans and dark blues for towels.

mkrupar · May 2011

I specifically came back to this thread to see what Habs would say. :-)

[Deleted User] · May 2011

I actually already have the towels and they are a darker blue (not very dark, just darkish medium I guess). And everything else will be white with a little bit of oranges - starfish and seashells really. Used sparingly.

Why did I let those stupid boys talk me into beige?

Birdie1483 · May 2011

I like the blue too, but have you thought about another really like color to compliment the blue tile, like green or yellow?

ajroark · May 2011

I love the blue! Go for it!

baystateapple · May 2011

I love that shade of ice blue. We painted our kitchen similar to that. I say go for it!

Habs2Hart · May 2011

I wouldn't do a different colour for the walls other than blue. It'll be too much "AHHH" in your face. The monotone will keep it fresh, funky and stylish without going overboard.

The best way to introduce more than 1 colour, is to do the extra colours in accents, not in large huge statements.

tenofcups4me · May 2011

I really like the beige and think it makes the blue pop a lot more than a blue wall would. I'd bring out the blues in your accents -- towels, maybe some art, trash can, tissue holder, etc.

But if you really think you want the blue, do one wall in blue and see what it looks like.

Bubbalub · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_should-painted-bathroom-blue?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c7e23600-4e6b-4de4-b4d7-ee0c73f1b16fPost:ff249be0-43a3-419a-9113-1b8a87f466a3">Re: Should I have painted my bathroom blue?</a>:
[QUOTE]I actually already have the towels and they are a darker blue (not very dark, just darkish medium I guess).<strong> And everything else will be white with a little bit of oranges - starfish and seashells really</strong>. Used sparingly. Why did I let those stupid boys talk me into beige?
Posted by daffodil_jill[/QUOTE]

That sounds awesome! I wish we owned our place so we could take out all the old-lady flowered wallpaper and put up fresh paint.

[Deleted User] · May 2011

bay - got a picture of your kitchen?

ahhhitsshannyn · May 2011

I like the blue a lot. But if that color does not work out, I say go with white. It could be the picture, but that beige color makes it look kind of outdated. The ice blue of white would really freshen it up

baystateapple · May 2011

Ugh. It's not a great picture, because I took it with my cell phone and the lighting isn't great.

But here ya go:

Anysunrise · May 2011

I concur with Habs.

ahhhitsshannyn · May 2011

Oooh Bay, that is so pretty! I really need wainscoting like right now.

adamar15 · May 2011

Daff, I'm sorry for this threadjack, but since we're talking about paint...

I've been thinking about repainting my office. I want to add a chair rail and do the top a very light, creamy yellow and do the bottom a deep blueberryish purple. Thoughts?

ahhhitsshannyn · May 2011

Adamar- lakers room???

adamar15 · May 2011

Ew no! Haha the colors wouldn't be so...primary.

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