Help Coordinating Cabinet Color to Existing 1960s Wall Tile
I need help in selecting a cabinet color for our vanity which should coordinate with our existing 1960s wall tile. The wall tile is on the warmer side of white but when the light changes throughout the day it can look brighter white or a bit warmer. I'm trying to decide between Linen (a warm white) and Vanilla (darker, creamy white). I oscillate between the two because the Linen (lighter) tends to "lighten & brighten up" the space and the Vanilla (darker) tends to look drab. The toilet, sinks, and bathtub will be standard white. I will also be selecting a countertop after I select my cabinet color. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Michelle G.
14 days agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (14)I agree with others who pointed out your bath pictures show clean, neutral, and functional already. And that it's a great idea to live in the space a little while before investing in any changes. A coat of paint, a new faucet, and a new light will - seriously - work wonders. But you also asked some specific questions, so here goes. :-) 1. For software, personally I liked Homestyler for a while, but then they rebranded it as Planner 5D and started upcharging for just about everything. Then later, a different company started hosting a different Homestyler that I like a lot. But keep in mind, these are free (unless you opt to shell out for the upgraded tools), so be careful how much info you share. If you want to go high tech, Sketchup is a fantastic 3D drawing tool, with lots of plugins for furniture and fixtures... but the learning curve is STEEP. You're smart to invest in tools carefully... but you may not need anything carpentry-related for your baths just yet. Miter saws are great if you have a ton of crown to install, but I don't expect you'll be building your own cabs or doors, right? DH and I bought a hand-held circular saw 20 years ago, and it's still our main saw. There are ways to set up portable workspaces on sawhorses, and use a straightedge with clamps to get clean, straight cuts. But if you have real cutting to do and space for storage, a table saw is great. Don't overlook the value of a great cordless drill, high quality bits, good wrenches, and 2 measuring tapes in good condition. Hardware and lights... the internet is flooded. But there's a fun way to find new sources. Find something you like on Amazon or Lowes, then google that item and see what other stores pop up. They may be design centers, hardware stores, specialty shops, or other major retailers you just never knew of. Bathroom fans are frustrating to buy. The ones that work best look the worst. Go for specs, not looks, and make sure there are nicer things in your bathrooms to look at. 5a. I would not paint or resurface a bathroom counter. But if they're really that bad, you can buy inexpensive pre-formed counters at HD/Lowes for very cheap. You should look at Ikea too, but their sizes often don't work with preexisting cabinets. Another option (but probably isn't worth it) - small counters are easy to replace with a stone remnant from a stone yard. It will still cost something - more than HD/Lowes. But if the full bath redo is years away, this is a nice upgrade. 5b. From your pics, your floors look like they're in good shape and clean, but I couldn't see much of the floor... I will say - if the tile is original, removing it will be a nightmare. You will need a hammer drill, heavy wire cutters, strong backs, and a chiropractor. Tile setters in the 60s took their work very seriously - there is probably 2" of mortar under that tile, with some crazy chicken wire type stuff embedded in it. A hammer and chisel is not going to cut it. We pulled the tile out of our powder room a couple years ago - our house was built in 1989 and clearly, the tile setter was old-school. They didn't mess around. We put down 1000 feet of peel & stick wood look plank in our basement 5 years ago. I actually love it. It was cheap stuff from Lowes, and it looks like we paid much more. BUT. The concrete floor was very flat and smooth, and already sealed. We applied a primer, and that makes all the difference with adhesive floors. We do have a couple areas that have been exposed to water (washer leak and a Bilco door leak), but those were isolated events... I'm not sure P&S is a great idea in a bathroom. But it could be a reasonable solution for a short term replacement of the tile. Note - if you pull up the tile, and put down a skinny layer of P&S - you may have work to do to replace the toilet. The bolts may not fit properly, the wax seal may not seat the same. Questions you didn't ask, but I'll offer some thoughts anyway :-) If you're thinking to replace doors with Shaker style, there are some great companies who sell custom doors for reasonable prices. The kitchen forum is the place to look for the current favorites. And I know the beige fixtures are not so popular, but don't try painting them. The yellow I see in your pics will not work well with that dingy beige I'm imagining. But there are other nice colors that will complement the beige and make it tolerable - Maria Killam is a good source to explore colors and see if you can make that beige work in the short term. Congratulations on your first home! Have fun decorating!...See MoreWhat wall color above existing-wall tile and what color flooring
Comments (25)I hate to see people spend money to replace what is the ;eat offensive issue. If you love that pink good for you but IMO it is horrible . I would like to hesr form the OP He wants to replace the flooring for god's sake how can that be done without dealing with the rest. IMO the floor is the only thing worth keeping. I need to understand what his plan is . I respect that people can't afford big changes but flooring is abig change to wnat ot do with a ton of really dated stuff. As usual your opinion is just YOUR OPINION. And in this case YOUR OPINION was not asked for! The OP asked what to do with the floors and walls. Pal came up with the same solution I would have suggested. And just because YOU DON"T LIKE IT, doesn't mean other people agree with you....See More
Boxerpal
13 days agoYes.. trying to match to the tile could pose a problem.
Maybe do something different with the vanity.
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Maureen
13 days agolast modified: 13 days agoThinking bigger picture: you’ll have 3 whites in the end (cabinets, tile and fixtures), then you add in the counter and your flooring (what does it look like?).
A contrasting color will help lessen the impact of the different whites, while creating more interest and better pull the space together. Suggest black which suits almost everything, add back accessories/faucets and nice hardware.
Michelle G. thanked MaureenMichelle G.
13 days agoI'm humbled that so many have offered advice concerning my dilemma. Thanks so much to all!
Below is a pic of the full bathroom in need of a refresh.
@Kendrah: I "plan" on going with a quartz counter and am considering "Difinity Olimpico" which looks like a marble. Or possibly "Caesarstone Frosty Carrina." I have selected "ManningtonAustria Snow" flooring. (All pictured below.)
@ShippackTile&Stone: Keeping the tub, but the shower curtain will essentially cover it.
@JanMoyer: OMG...I cannot believe you have the same tile! You must be my long-lost friend! :) Just kidding; so tickled by your reply. I'm definitely hung up and appreciate your advice. Our current paint color is taken from the "speckles" color. I'm probably going to change the paint color to de-emphasize the speckles.
@Maureen: We were originally going to do a black vanity, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to pull additional black in the room because I've fallen in love with the look of a white bathroom. But, I'm definitely going to take a second look.
@PatriciaColwell: I appreciate your great ideas which I will consider. The quartz sample is Difinity Olimpico. To my eye, it looks like marble. The floors are Mannington Austria Snow (pics added above). We're keeping the tub (which is essentially not seen behind the shower curtain).
@ApplePieOrder: I'm having trouble finding any Corian countertop samples that are big enough to consider. The small samples I've seen at the store are too small for me to get a feel for the pattern/color. :(
Thanks, again, to all who have provided valuable input to help solve my dilemma. I truly appreciate your thoughts & ideas. :)
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elcieg
13 days agolast modified: 13 days agoConsider a different style, stain, wood cabinet. Do you like wallpaper for above the tile?
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