New Master Bath Wall Color

Hubs and I have been discussing having some upgrades

done to our master bath....but right now our financial priority
 is our youngest daughter's wedding in August.

An inexpensive way to get a fresh and new feeling

in the interim was to change the color of the walls

 to a gorgeous calming spa green/blue/grey.

It is EXACTLY what we I needed to tide me over!

The new color complements our pickled wood

paneled doors and cabinets.

This color plays tricks on your eyes -

sometimes if the sky is really blue it looks blue

and on grey days it can look almost silvery.

I found these perfect reproduction vintage botanical prints
(below)

in their perfect frames at the GW not very long ago

and they go perfectly with our brushed nickel faucets
and new large smokey framed mirrors.
(above)

I love this pic with its reflection
of the two floral prints by the tub in it.

Aren't the details of these mirrors something?
I am so happy we splurged on them, they're perfect.

It's easy to spend a little extra on something
 then save on other decor pieces
purchased at second hand stores - 
it balances the end amount spent nicely with less guilt felt.

For this winter season snowy blue spruce branches

and icy twigs with silver berries placed in an iced glass vase

makes a nice statement here.

Soon I will put those away and place our extra long

pure white albino peacock feathers in it.

We actually SAW the albino peacock at a local farm
and picked the feathers up off the ground
on the day we were engaged - so they mean a lot to us.

That cute little M tray was a gift from

 my women's club last year president Melinda

 as a thank you gift for being on her board.

I use it daily to hold my jewelry when washing up

or to hold at night while sleeping.

I keep things very simple in this bathroom -
 a large ironstone tureen to hold rolled-up face wash cloths....
...and a leggy wire basket for rolled up extra large bath towels.

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No extra lighting was used for these pictures so I could show 

how bright the light is from outside.

I wanted to get the best look at the paint color this way.

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These plants LOVE all the bright natural light in here,

 and really thrive when it's all steamy.

This snake plant- or "Mother-in-law-tongue" as my mom referred to it

is almost fifty years old now!

 It was given to me as a small child by a sweet garden store owner

when (apparently) I was being extra patient and good

 while my mother was shopping.

Funny I remember her telling me that if I were careful with it

it could very well outlive me. Boy, she wasn't kidding.

That plant has moved with me my entire life.

I've shared that story a long while ago,

 but it is worth repeating since the plant is in the pic.

Plus it is in a neat new pottery pot worth showing off.

I REALLY just took this pic below pic

 to show those two canvas art prints.

I found them at one of my favorite local higher-end

 second hand stores not too long ago.

I knew EXACTLY where they were going to go!

I absolutely adore them.

And God forbid that I should have one room

 without a BIRD in it, right? 

I was tempted for some time to change out our soaker tub

 for a more popular darling claw-footed tub- 

but we've decided that our extra deep tub is a keeper.

 It's not a whirlpool, so needs no maintenance,

and it is in pristine condition.

 I fit in it perfectly - it's not too long, not too short,

 not too deep- I think I'd really miss it-
so it's dumb to want to change it, at least that's how
I look at it it.

It just needs to have brushed nickel faucets,
which we will be putting in ourselves one day soon.

The below pic is the closest to the true color -

 I think because of those extra lights being turned on maybe?

Thanks, Margie - our wonderful painter friend -

 you always do such great work!

Our plans - eventually- for this master bath:

*Gut the shower and make it larger

 with a little seat inside, built-in shampoo and soap holders

 with tile and a heavy frame less shower door. Possible double

shower heads - one rain one and one hand held one.

Right now the shower is ivory cultured marble but has a 

crack and we have it caulked but bleh!

* Considering losing the soffitt and have sconce lighting on either side of the framed mirrors, three of them perhaps.

*Upgrading the builder-grade cabinets to a taller custom quality.

We will then use these cabinets (if salvageable) in the basement to help me organize my craft area.

*I do like my ivory marble counter tops but would love to upgrade to white/grey Carrara marble to match with the rest of the room's white.

* We *may* move the bathroom door over a little to make more

room for a larger shower. (To the right of the door out of sight of above pic.) If we do move the door it not only gives us a much nicer roomier shower, but also gives me a larger blank wall space in the bedroom

allowing me to move my furniture around more. I'd love that.

BUT if we move the door to gain those two things we will lose those three roomy drawers on cabinets.....so perhaps we could have a tall custom made one to make up for it. Time will tell.

I am not - and never have been- in love with the 8 inch tile in the bathroom because there's SO MUCH grout.......but it is in perfect condition so don't think we'll spend the money to change it, especially

since it will match even better to Cararra marble that we'll be getting.

So, that's our big plans for the bathroom, now on the back burner.

It's fun sharing my dream decor ideas with you -

 thanks so much for indulging me.

Somehow I just KNOW you understand!

Any ideas you have on the plans please share -

it helps me make better choices knowing all options.

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In the meantime I truly am enjoying this new wall color.

It's funny how color can totally change a mood, isn't it?

I now lie in my tub with its lavender-milk infused water 

and truly feel like I am soaking at a luxury spa now.

As always, thank you for your visit!

♥

~Michele

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