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What colour paint in the ensuite?

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 30/01/2020 21:11

We've put down wood effect ceramic tiles on the floor and white rectangular matt tiles inside the shower and half way up around the rest of the room (ie behind the toilet and sink). It's a small ensuite with a window.

What colour paint would you put on the top half of the room?

We did have grey-ish tiles before and highlighted with brown and lime green (sounds awful now I'm saying but it looked nice, honestly Smile)

So far I've picked out marine blue colours, some dark and some more turquoise but I'm totally lacking in the confidence to make a choice.

I've got pieces of painted cardboard on the walls etc - they all look good but there isn't one that's jumping out at me.

How do I decide?

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AnneKipanki · 30/01/2020 21:41

Any pics ?

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 31/01/2020 11:17

can you see enough from these?

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 31/01/2020 11:17

that didn't work then Blush

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 31/01/2020 11:19

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What colour paint in the ensuite?
What colour paint in the ensuite?
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Mamia15 · 31/01/2020 12:00

Lovely floor and suite - I would be wary of using dark colours in a small room where you need to see in the mirror properly. I would go neutral - perhaps a warm white? And then buy towels etc in your favourite colours

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AnneKipanki · 31/01/2020 12:29

I agree with Mamia , keep it neutral and add splashes of colour with towels and accessories.

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Layoverlife · 31/01/2020 12:31

I also agree with the above posters
Lovely bathroom by the way Smile

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Henlie · 31/01/2020 12:33

There’s a F&B paint colour called Joa’s White......I think it would tie in nicely with your decor.

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 31/01/2020 13:45

thank you all very much indeed. I really appreciate it.

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WheresMyChocolate · 31/01/2020 13:47

I'd go for burnt orange.

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AnneKipanki · 31/01/2020 14:23

Originally I said neutral walls but if you do feel that is a bit bland then yellow ochre walls , white towels .

If going for neutral walls go for orange towels ;

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 31/01/2020 15:21

We have orange in our kitchen which I love.
I'm not a great sleeper though and as this is the last room that I go in before heading to bed, I'd like to keep it less stimulating.

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RuggyPeg · 31/01/2020 15:30

Something similar to the plaster that's already there. So a classy subtle olive green kinda hue, from Little Greene.

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AnneKipanki · 31/01/2020 15:36

Pale green is supposed to be relaxing .

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minipie · 31/01/2020 21:33

I agree a rich olive green would look lovely.

Hague Blue would also work well although less relaxing than green.

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GemmeFatale · 01/02/2020 00:57

I’ve seen a plaster effect with metallics in it. That sounds horrible but it looked great.

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Uncooperativefingers · 01/02/2020 01:08

Do you do your makeup or anything requiring good light in there?

If so, keep it lighter and more neutral to avoid casting colours etc onto your face. Ie a dark olive green or orange will change how your skin looks in the mirror

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Notthebloodygym · 01/02/2020 11:02

Neutral. Jobs white would work, or Dimity. Or any of those brown based whites which Dulux do eg nutmeg or almond white. Or actually even plain old off white.

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Bluesheep8 · 02/02/2020 08:50

I think a pale silvery sagey green

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Bluesheep8 · 02/02/2020 09:05

I love your floor by the way

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 02/02/2020 18:35

Thank you for the posts and comments and ideas. I love the Hague Blue!!!
I don't do make up in there although there will be a mirror over the sink.
I think the blue is going to win; it was my original choice.And one of my sample pots is very very similar to the Hague colour.
I'm off to do any sample sheet Grin

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AnneKipanki · 03/02/2020 08:23

I have seen The Hague Blue in a windowless bathroom. It is very rich and luxurious.

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Reginabambina · 03/02/2020 08:25

I would aim for a warmer tone to avoid clashing with the tiles. Consider something like sage or stone.

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Henlie · 03/02/2020 10:30

Our family bathroom in our previous house was Hague Blue. It was very nice....although you did need to put the lights on no matter what time of day you were in there 😂

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happytodayhappytomorrow · 03/02/2020 13:58

oh Henlie, thank you for telling me that.
I like natural (ie sunlight not bulb light, thicker jumper not central heating) so that's a deal breaker for me.
At the moment, Dulux Vast Lake is the winner. I bought a tester pot and just waiting for it to dry.

I tried two taster pots of sage green shades (one darker and one lighter) and realised that, much as I adore grass, trees, leaves etc I do not like the colour green Confused.

Thank you all again for your help.
Please don't offer me any more colours; I've spent a small fortune on taster pots now Grin
Will a play group / nursery school use them do you think?

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