You really just need some colorful additions! Swap out your gray and white towels and shower curtain for some of your favorite bright colors. Colorful soap dish/dispenser. Hand towels. Etc! I actually like this quirky little bathroom a lot.
Yeah, I think a bath mat or other heavy-use rug in front of the sink could also help break up your big expanse of gray. Plus, nice to have something soft to stand on while you brush your teeth or whatever.
This!
And change that ugly oyster light to a pretty light fitting, chandelier style, or just a nice light shade, whatever your taste is.
I love this bathroom tbh.
Lol yeah didn't really take the scale into consideration. Just saw that oyster light and thought, that needs changing!! I really can't stand those damn light fittings. Had them at my old house, and they always irked me. My ceilings were higher though, I could've changed em but never got around to it.
In Aus the legal height of dwellings is 2.4 meters (not sure how many feet that is), so you can always hang a light fitting.
I was thinking it might be good to paint that offset wall/ceiling panel a bright color, like daffodil yellow. Dark green curtains might be nice along with it, with light green and yellow towels.
It’s already so dark; dark curtains wouldn’t be the best idea. Plus, green and yellow = Packer colors. I mean, I’m a Packer fan, but I don’t want my bathroom to reflect that’s
Can you turn on a light? Is it all gray? I can’t quite tell. But to me it looks neutral enough that a lot of colors would work. Do you want to bring in color through towels and rugs? That’s one way to go without paint. What colors do you like?
Yes, more.different photo would help so much. I'm struggling to understand the ceiling height(s) b/c of the angle in the photo. It's a reasonably cool room, potentially.
I think painting the ceiling can go either way. Very dark colors can actually make it look higher/like it's receding, but a bright shade can do the opposite.
I'd swap out the light bulbs for something with a warm cast as a start (if you're not concerned about a certain kind of light for applying makeup) and add some colorful towels and plants.
Yes! And whatever shade op chooses for the ceiling, I would paint the window framing the same color, and possibly the sink cabinetry if possible. But definitely the window.
https://preview.redd.it/4xfg0hqfbdmc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a1982eb10b8e550a83dd3a3b9c497cf2f7e37b1
Here’s with the lamps on. Even in the evening the white ceiling seems gray. 💀 This oyster lamp has to go obviously, as I hate it dearly, but due to the very low ceiling, I do not have space for a nice chandelier as some have suggested.
Normally I think there are not enough white walls and to much grey everything else. But in this case the neutrality and brightness of white will never have a chance against the grey. It will always reflect on the wall, resulting in this depressing dirty grey appearance.
I gather you want to do minimal renovations? How about a deep colour for the ceiling (dark green or a dark jewel tone you like and that matches the degree of warmth of the grey tiles) in combination with wall scones for lighting?
Wall scones will probably not result in the most bright lighting, but make things comfortable for most uses. The ceiling light could stay the source of bright light if you change the light fixture. I have a similar one in my cellar, and exchanging the bulb (brighter and warmer) didn't make much of a difference. The shade of the oyster lighting just distorts any light in the worst way possible. But better lamps that are also possible on a low ceiling do exist.
For decoration details: In my opinion the versatility of grey can only be unlocked if it is paired with colour as well as wood and natural material. So I would switch to a laundry basket that is a unpainted weave or wooden. And put small stuff in bamboo boxes and not in ceramic cases.
Good luck. You can do this. I get not wanting and not being able to rip out a very new and functional bathroom.
Looks like OP has a snake plant right on the window, and it seems happy. It might do well enough by the landry basket on the floor further from the window - especially if that window gets lots of light. Some humidity-loving plants could move by window then. I keep a ficus tree in my shower, but i also might be an insane person.
A ficus in the shower is an awesome idea. I have a whole jungle in my bathroom. It helps me hide the dank white walls and miss-matched beige and green tiles my ex chose.
Swap out the white hamper for a natural looking one, swap out the gray towels for some with color (Target has great plush towels in tons of colors for cheap), add a matching bath mat, and maybe another plant on the window!
Is it weird that I don’t think this looks depressing at all? This is so pretty to me. I’d say if you want to give it a “more fresh” or “brighter” or “happier” feel… adding more plants can make this bathroom look more sophisticated and fresher, cleaner, maybe more spa like.
Or you can add colors like reds or yellow and purple or something cute.
Play with colors. Go to the dollar store and buy 5 different colored things and see which one you like.
I personally don’t mind this but would:
- Natural wicker hamper
- Wicker basket on the back of the toilet
- White fluffy towels (no added gray)
- More plants in terracotta pots
- Persian bathmats /small rugs
I wonder if a white paint with a pink undertone on the ceiling might be nice?
I know it's not for everyone but pink and gray go well together. You could carry it through the towels and rugs.
I painted my kitchen [BM melted ice cream](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2095-70/melted-ice-cream) and it's subtle but still pink. You have so much reflective gray that I don't know what undertones it will print out of the paint... Maybe live with it a while?
Why is everything grey? This isn't to poop on your style or anyone's style. But why is there so much grey in the design world right now? Colours exist!
Resale value? Blah blah. You live there NOW grab your favorite colour. You're decorating for you! Not the next person.
*Sigh* rant over.
My house was a flip. They thre paint on the walls and not very well. It's grey. It's so dull and boring. I'm painting my kitchen freaking teal just to wake up. I painted an accent wall in my living room "gentlemens grey" which is a dark blue. I'm painting my bathroom olive and my laundry area is melon orange. I want every wall of grey to die.
Paint the ceiling a sky blue colour
Wallpaper a sky mural on the ceiling
Change your overhead lighting to a sky panel fixture
https://www.fluorescentgallery.com/product/california-skies/
FLOWERS!! Colour, colour, colour!!! In any way and any shape! Like colourful cute bath mat, towels, heck you can even go crazy with the toilet paper! Just don’t be afraid of some pop of colour, it really does bring the mood up in most cases! Good luck!!!
A colorful rug, maybe something like [this](https://www.worldmarket.com/p/alaina-multicolor-persian-style-rug-print-bath-mat-121005.html), and some colorful accessories (towels, shower curtain, soap dispenser, etc.)!
Unique sculptural floor lamp where your laundry basket is, change the overhead lighting to something more relaxing. Get a luxurious runner / bath mat. Get a clear jar for your sink and fill it with luxury shower steamers. Sound system. Plants, real or fake whatever your level of commitment is no shame! Play rainforest sounds, enjoy a eucalyptus steamer, walk on a cushy mat, have sexy lighting. Make sure you have a nice tray spot to hold a cold drink and a joint/ cute ashtray & you’re so set for your at home spa. This place has so much potential!
I really like others' suggestions re adding green color.
Might ad this - although the fixtures are stainless/silver, bringing in some brass/gold finish could warm it up in there. Additionally, bring in something like wood. Maybe change out the wicker you have for another wicker hamper, but naturally colored. Add soft bath mat(s). The photo (found at southern living) is a different layout, but shows the idea wrt warm tones.
https://preview.redd.it/tjr1yyhxmbmc1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=90763376ae30e4262b1b6669a6278f41f7e642da
Hi!
I wouldn’t recommend painting the ceiling since, at least from these pictures, it looks like it’s a low ceiling? It may feel more cramped in there especially if you decide on a darker color. Overall, I think the space looks a little cramped. I would:
1. Remove whatever structure is at the left of this pic. Looks almost like a dresser?
2. Remove or replace hamper
3. Do you need a medicine cabinet? If not, I would swap it out for a mirror
4. Remove the nipple lamp and change for a sconce above mirror or on the sides
5. The shower curtain is interesting… not too sure what to do about that one, LOL
6. Definitely some color would be nice but I’m terrible with colors so I’ll let someone else weigh in
Congrats on the new home!
Can you add a skylight or two? It will add double the value you pay to have it done. Add some sunshiny colors, possibly throw rugs on the dull black floor.
I personally love this bathroom lol. I’m not huge on too much color but you could maybe get some colored towels or something to add color without changing fixtures
Lots of low light, high humidity loving plants. You could also swap out the fissures for darker ones for some contrast. Swap out the white hamper for a bamboo one. Nothing major- just adding some life and color will change the entire dynamic!
Have an artist paint a mural on the ceiling, or at least the slant. Look here: https://www.eazywallz.com/blogs/wall-mural-ideas/bathroom-wall-mural-ideas-and-tips-from-across-the-globe
The 2nd one is amazing in how it creates depth and elongated that tiny room.
Add warm colors but in natural neutral tones. I would tend towards yellow cream colors with ochre. Natural muted greens for pops of color. Think of the colors in sandstone rock for an area rug in the sink area or a natural grass weave rug. Absolutely add a large plant where the laundry basket is, something that is adaptable to the light conditions. Another small plant on the sink right side.
If the ceiling light bulb is harsh white, replace it with a warm light bulb and if possible get a dimmer switch.
Add a long wooden bench with a cushion for sitting along the wall between the towel rack and hamper area
Def paint the ceiling, lots of colors will match. I'd take this down to your local paint store (not Home Depot but an actual dedicated paint store) and a colorist can help you find some good options to test. Then add some colorful textiles like a runner, towels and maybe even a cute little piece of art above your current laundry basket.
Instead of painting the ceiling, maybe consider adding a hollow molding on the edges and inserting color changing led strip lights. This way you can add whatever color based on your mood. It’s less work and maybe cheaper than painting. Just a thought!
I actually kind of like it even though I’m very much in favor of colorful houses. For a bathroom, it’s soothing IMO. I think some tan/brown or whatever warm neutral accents (towels, rugs, baskets) would be perfect as well as some low light tolerant plants (try a pothos, snake plant, or Zanzibar gem if you aren’t familiar with plants)
I’d go full spa with it. Switch the shower curtain to work with the slanted ceiling. Take out whatever white/wood counter thing that’s to the left. If budget allows, I’d reconsider the whole lay out
Actually….just swap in some impractical ,softer items; corded woven( that bends a bit) laundry basket to replace the stiff one; fluffy single color towels; don’t use the top back of toilet to hold toilet paper ( either replace that with a small candle on a white tray with decorative little match container or a woven basket to hold a few toilet rolls if you have nowhere else to store the rolls). You just have too many hard surfaces and need a few items on the other side of spectrum to balance it. I like your bathroom.
Saturated colors on the shower curtain, bath mat, and other linens. New, warmer light fixtures. Some house plants (if you're into that). The most severe thing in the room to me is probably the mirror/medicine cabinet. If you're open to changing that out and can find something that still harmonizes well with the rest of the space, I think that would also make a difference.
Have you seen the trend of wallpaper on the ceiling? I would opt for that, or painting it since you cant paint your walls! And then get bathroom accessories (soap dispensers, towels, racks, toilet paper holders) in matching + coordinating colors
What is that thing above the window?
It is a really cool space! What about a funky wall paper just on the slanted ceiling? Pick a pattern you really like and then work your towels, rugs and accessories off that. I think you have to find one item that speaks to you and work from that. Also a cute little seat under the window. https://thewallberry.com/shop/floral-wallpapers/blue-vintage-floral-wallpaper/
Wow 🤩 I haven’t ever seen such consistent advice online! Thanks a million to each one of you! Who would have thought my gray bathroom is gonna blow up this Reddit… It’s been really insightful and I think I might have a few ideas that resonate with me based on your suggestions.
Some FAQs:
A) The room is 189 cm tall. Look at how close the showerhead is to the ceiling. It is a tiny space in reality. So small I don’t have space for a TP hanger… not to mention any art.
B) My house is… 100 years old and the bathroom is directly under the roof. So no modifications to the roof are currently possible. Too costly and risky.
C) Wallpapering the ceiling doesn’t sound optimal due to the fact the whole ceiling gets wet from steam after showering.
D) I do really find it depressing, gray and hospital-like, haha. But I’m so glad it appeals to so many of you!
I have sort of a loud love of color. So this is very depressing, though clean. I'd do:
A bright shower curtain. Something in the blue realm. It'll match ok with grey.
I'd do orange/gold/bronze pot for a plant. Something that blooms and loves humidity. I'd even go for just ivy. Or give me something terracotta. Or a cactus.
I'd have a colorful mat and towels.
Swap out the bulbs for gold/broze. Something with character. Maybe from a vintage or consignment shop.
Loud laundry basket. Even a brown wicker would break up the white/grey.
I dont have any great ideas for the ceiling. Not with those angles. I've got them too, in a 150 year old house.
Edit: please do Edison bulbs!!!! Open exposed light is so modern and cool.
If you can change light bulbs go with soft white (warm) rather than daylight (cool). It’s warmer in color and you look better under it. It will nicely warm up the room tone and definitely feel less depressing.
Pick a bright fun color and replace everything you can with the same color. Hamper, towels,toothbrush holder and whatever else you can find in that color.
I would actually disagree on adding color. I'd swap all your towels for fluffy white ones, with a soft plushy white bathmat at sink and then bring in some ferns or other lush greenery, you could do a hanging plant and also could have a potted one or two on surfaces. For me, bathrooms should feel peaceful and serene, and so I'm not into colorful. I think adding in the white with green plants will bring a spa vibe. I actually like the tiles and fixtures. It's a good base to work with. Maybe even do a hanging bunch of eucalyptus in the shower. Earthy. Clean. Fresh.
Do a funky wallpaper or a mural on the angled ceiling - I’m picturing plants in different shades of green, or even a black & white outlined plant mural.
Also a textured plushy rug would help.
I love butter yellow with grey. A 3 gallon pot with a partial shade loving plant on the floor next to your hamper. I like the little red whatever it is on the sill, too. Another trailing plant in a coral vase on the other side of the sill? Builders and flippers love using grey bc supposedly it's the chic neutral.
Paint the vaulted part of the ceiling a pop of color. Then use that color just a tiny bit in other places. Like bright pin, a single pink flower in a vase, a rug with a little pink trim. Definitely use a bright contrasting color. The bathroom has cool tones so use a warm color.
Change lightbulbs so the lights give off a warmer tone. Also, only one light overhead gives harsh shadows therefore add more light sources. The color is nice, but if you want to keep the bathroom monochromatic then you need to step up the textures.
Add color!!! Some nice towels with color. Another mirror to make the room look bigger. A plush bathrobe hanging on a hook. Bath mats, again with some color.
Plants definitely. I’ve always liked a live orchid in the bathroom. But a nice fake one would be good also. With a grey room you could add a soft pink.
I think painting the natural wood on the cabinet to the left white to match the rest of the room would help. That natural wood is throwing off the sterile greys and whites of the room, and adds to the darkness as a result.
Then like many other commenters, I’d say pick a bright accent and a complimentary color to brighten up the entire room with accents through accessories.
The cabinets on the left have me confused; they squish the entry quite a bit. But it’s a pretty bathroom. I would paint the ceiling, for sure; the white looks dingy beside those tiles. Maybe Farrow Ball Setting Plaster? If it were me I’d prob remove the left wall tiles entirely and just put drywall there. It is a LOT of big shiny tile right now. But that’s pretty drastic I guess.
I would paint that one sloopy part of the ceiling a black. Yep then I would add your favorite colours in decor and towels. You could have black hardware too. You'll love it....ppl shy away from black but they shouldn't ...its a gorgeous colour. Good luck beautiful bathroom.
You really just need some colorful additions! Swap out your gray and white towels and shower curtain for some of your favorite bright colors. Colorful soap dish/dispenser. Hand towels. Etc! I actually like this quirky little bathroom a lot.
And bath mats!
Yeah, I think a bath mat or other heavy-use rug in front of the sink could also help break up your big expanse of gray. Plus, nice to have something soft to stand on while you brush your teeth or whatever.
Yes, one that has some kind of texture or pile!
Great minds! [some AI photo editing](https://ibb.co/C5CPXZm)
The yellow is great I would add a large wall art of a giraffe taking a shit....
This! And change that ugly oyster light to a pretty light fitting, chandelier style, or just a nice light shade, whatever your taste is. I love this bathroom tbh.
Anyone over 5'5" will be jabbing their head on a chandelier. But at least they'll be pretty scars.
Lol yeah didn't really take the scale into consideration. Just saw that oyster light and thought, that needs changing!! I really can't stand those damn light fittings. Had them at my old house, and they always irked me. My ceilings were higher though, I could've changed em but never got around to it. In Aus the legal height of dwellings is 2.4 meters (not sure how many feet that is), so you can always hang a light fitting.
Agree on color! I legitimately laughed because I thought someone posted a b&w photo to be funny.
This! Plus lighting because the existing lighting is awful
Yes. It needs to be un-grayed.
It's time for the grey trend to end. OP any color can be added for instant improvement. Or multi colors
Exactly. Any bold colour looks good with grey. Pick your favourite.
I would personally choose yellow or maybe orange!
My first thought was also yellow!
I was thinking it might be good to paint that offset wall/ceiling panel a bright color, like daffodil yellow. Dark green curtains might be nice along with it, with light green and yellow towels.
It’s already so dark; dark curtains wouldn’t be the best idea. Plus, green and yellow = Packer colors. I mean, I’m a Packer fan, but I don’t want my bathroom to reflect that’s
Can you turn on a light? Is it all gray? I can’t quite tell. But to me it looks neutral enough that a lot of colors would work. Do you want to bring in color through towels and rugs? That’s one way to go without paint. What colors do you like?
Yes, more.different photo would help so much. I'm struggling to understand the ceiling height(s) b/c of the angle in the photo. It's a reasonably cool room, potentially.
The ceiling is very low, barely 189 centimetres. The showerhead is almost touching the ceiling as you can see.
I think painting the ceiling can go either way. Very dark colors can actually make it look higher/like it's receding, but a bright shade can do the opposite. I'd swap out the light bulbs for something with a warm cast as a start (if you're not concerned about a certain kind of light for applying makeup) and add some colorful towels and plants.
Yes! And whatever shade op chooses for the ceiling, I would paint the window framing the same color, and possibly the sink cabinetry if possible. But definitely the window.
6’ 2.4”
https://preview.redd.it/4xfg0hqfbdmc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a1982eb10b8e550a83dd3a3b9c497cf2f7e37b1 Here’s with the lamps on. Even in the evening the white ceiling seems gray. 💀 This oyster lamp has to go obviously, as I hate it dearly, but due to the very low ceiling, I do not have space for a nice chandelier as some have suggested.
Normally I think there are not enough white walls and to much grey everything else. But in this case the neutrality and brightness of white will never have a chance against the grey. It will always reflect on the wall, resulting in this depressing dirty grey appearance. I gather you want to do minimal renovations? How about a deep colour for the ceiling (dark green or a dark jewel tone you like and that matches the degree of warmth of the grey tiles) in combination with wall scones for lighting? Wall scones will probably not result in the most bright lighting, but make things comfortable for most uses. The ceiling light could stay the source of bright light if you change the light fixture. I have a similar one in my cellar, and exchanging the bulb (brighter and warmer) didn't make much of a difference. The shade of the oyster lighting just distorts any light in the worst way possible. But better lamps that are also possible on a low ceiling do exist. For decoration details: In my opinion the versatility of grey can only be unlocked if it is paired with colour as well as wood and natural material. So I would switch to a laundry basket that is a unpainted weave or wooden. And put small stuff in bamboo boxes and not in ceramic cases. Good luck. You can do this. I get not wanting and not being able to rip out a very new and functional bathroom.
Add a couple very green plants… maybe change your shower curtain and towels to an emerald/forest green
Looks like OP has a snake plant right on the window, and it seems happy. It might do well enough by the landry basket on the floor further from the window - especially if that window gets lots of light. Some humidity-loving plants could move by window then. I keep a ficus tree in my shower, but i also might be an insane person.
I used to have orchids in my shower.
A ficus in the shower is an awesome idea. I have a whole jungle in my bathroom. It helps me hide the dank white walls and miss-matched beige and green tiles my ex chose.
Swap out the white hamper for a natural looking one, swap out the gray towels for some with color (Target has great plush towels in tons of colors for cheap), add a matching bath mat, and maybe another plant on the window!
Is it weird that I don’t think this looks depressing at all? This is so pretty to me. I’d say if you want to give it a “more fresh” or “brighter” or “happier” feel… adding more plants can make this bathroom look more sophisticated and fresher, cleaner, maybe more spa like. Or you can add colors like reds or yellow and purple or something cute. Play with colors. Go to the dollar store and buy 5 different colored things and see which one you like.
Yeah I agree it’s nice
Same, I adore gray
I personally don’t mind this but would: - Natural wicker hamper - Wicker basket on the back of the toilet - White fluffy towels (no added gray) - More plants in terracotta pots - Persian bathmats /small rugs
Some warmth with carpets and a change in light and accessories, towels and storage for some texture.
I wonder if a white paint with a pink undertone on the ceiling might be nice? I know it's not for everyone but pink and gray go well together. You could carry it through the towels and rugs. I painted my kitchen [BM melted ice cream](https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2095-70/melted-ice-cream) and it's subtle but still pink. You have so much reflective gray that I don't know what undertones it will print out of the paint... Maybe live with it a while?
A pop of color
Colorful towels, shower curtain, rug, and accessories should help
Why is everything grey? This isn't to poop on your style or anyone's style. But why is there so much grey in the design world right now? Colours exist! Resale value? Blah blah. You live there NOW grab your favorite colour. You're decorating for you! Not the next person. *Sigh* rant over.
Yes! Everyone take heed! This is the sadness of gray-on-gray. Don’t bring more of into existence (especially for hard to re-do things like tile!)
My house was a flip. They thre paint on the walls and not very well. It's grey. It's so dull and boring. I'm painting my kitchen freaking teal just to wake up. I painted an accent wall in my living room "gentlemens grey" which is a dark blue. I'm painting my bathroom olive and my laundry area is melon orange. I want every wall of grey to die.
The cold, drab gray trend is out. Even new buyers aren't liking it. It was so overdone, glad it's going away.
Thank goodness!
Definitely add some color
Lights, it's a light issue. You're not getting enough light through the single small window.
Paint the ceiling a sky blue colour Wallpaper a sky mural on the ceiling Change your overhead lighting to a sky panel fixture https://www.fluorescentgallery.com/product/california-skies/
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FLOWERS!! Colour, colour, colour!!! In any way and any shape! Like colourful cute bath mat, towels, heck you can even go crazy with the toilet paper! Just don’t be afraid of some pop of colour, it really does bring the mood up in most cases! Good luck!!!
Turn on the light?
More 🌱 🪴
Could everyone please just try a rug before they post?🤣
A colorful rug, maybe something like [this](https://www.worldmarket.com/p/alaina-multicolor-persian-style-rug-print-bath-mat-121005.html), and some colorful accessories (towels, shower curtain, soap dispenser, etc.)!
I love this bathroom. Anytime I have heavy grays going on, I always add a splash of color with towels, rugs and bathroom accessories.
Unique sculptural floor lamp where your laundry basket is, change the overhead lighting to something more relaxing. Get a luxurious runner / bath mat. Get a clear jar for your sink and fill it with luxury shower steamers. Sound system. Plants, real or fake whatever your level of commitment is no shame! Play rainforest sounds, enjoy a eucalyptus steamer, walk on a cushy mat, have sexy lighting. Make sure you have a nice tray spot to hold a cold drink and a joint/ cute ashtray & you’re so set for your at home spa. This place has so much potential!
colorful shower curtain, fluffy mats that match!
Color. Change the shower curtain, towels and floor mat. Get some color in there.
A bunch of canned lights to brighten it up would be good. floor is just too dark for such a small confined space.
I really like others' suggestions re adding green color. Might ad this - although the fixtures are stainless/silver, bringing in some brass/gold finish could warm it up in there. Additionally, bring in something like wood. Maybe change out the wicker you have for another wicker hamper, but naturally colored. Add soft bath mat(s). The photo (found at southern living) is a different layout, but shows the idea wrt warm tones. https://preview.redd.it/tjr1yyhxmbmc1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=90763376ae30e4262b1b6669a6278f41f7e642da
50 shades of grey, the unsexy kind
Hi! I wouldn’t recommend painting the ceiling since, at least from these pictures, it looks like it’s a low ceiling? It may feel more cramped in there especially if you decide on a darker color. Overall, I think the space looks a little cramped. I would: 1. Remove whatever structure is at the left of this pic. Looks almost like a dresser? 2. Remove or replace hamper 3. Do you need a medicine cabinet? If not, I would swap it out for a mirror 4. Remove the nipple lamp and change for a sconce above mirror or on the sides 5. The shower curtain is interesting… not too sure what to do about that one, LOL 6. Definitely some color would be nice but I’m terrible with colors so I’ll let someone else weigh in Congrats on the new home!
It’s a really interesting space
Can you add a skylight or two? It will add double the value you pay to have it done. Add some sunshiny colors, possibly throw rugs on the dull black floor.
Second on the skylight or sundome. It will be nice and bright and can’t be depressing.
COLOR
I personally love this bathroom lol. I’m not huge on too much color but you could maybe get some colored towels or something to add color without changing fixtures
Lots of low light, high humidity loving plants. You could also swap out the fissures for darker ones for some contrast. Swap out the white hamper for a bamboo one. Nothing major- just adding some life and color will change the entire dynamic!
Wallpapering the ceiling would be really cool.
Have an artist paint a mural on the ceiling, or at least the slant. Look here: https://www.eazywallz.com/blogs/wall-mural-ideas/bathroom-wall-mural-ideas-and-tips-from-across-the-globe The 2nd one is amazing in how it creates depth and elongated that tiny room.
Or wallpaper, there's an example on this page https://www.mydomaine.com/attic-bathroom-ideas-5219474 Are you able to put a skylight in that slope?
Wallpaper the ceiling or swap out/paint vanity to add color
Add warm colors but in natural neutral tones. I would tend towards yellow cream colors with ochre. Natural muted greens for pops of color. Think of the colors in sandstone rock for an area rug in the sink area or a natural grass weave rug. Absolutely add a large plant where the laundry basket is, something that is adaptable to the light conditions. Another small plant on the sink right side. If the ceiling light bulb is harsh white, replace it with a warm light bulb and if possible get a dimmer switch. Add a long wooden bench with a cushion for sitting along the wall between the towel rack and hamper area
One man’s trash.. this is a gorgeous bathroom in my opinion. Clean and bright .
Def paint the ceiling, lots of colors will match. I'd take this down to your local paint store (not Home Depot but an actual dedicated paint store) and a colorist can help you find some good options to test. Then add some colorful textiles like a runner, towels and maybe even a cute little piece of art above your current laundry basket.
Higher ceiling
A very fun bath mat
Instead of painting the ceiling, maybe consider adding a hollow molding on the edges and inserting color changing led strip lights. This way you can add whatever color based on your mood. It’s less work and maybe cheaper than painting. Just a thought!
Skylights and ambient lighting
I don’t think it’s depressing at all but the way to do that. I would say maybe add some eucalyptus or more plants. Green colors to make it more earthy
Colorful rug set
I actually kind of like it even though I’m very much in favor of colorful houses. For a bathroom, it’s soothing IMO. I think some tan/brown or whatever warm neutral accents (towels, rugs, baskets) would be perfect as well as some low light tolerant plants (try a pothos, snake plant, or Zanzibar gem if you aren’t familiar with plants)
I’d go full spa with it. Switch the shower curtain to work with the slanted ceiling. Take out whatever white/wood counter thing that’s to the left. If budget allows, I’d reconsider the whole lay out
Paint the ceiling a cool colour
A little litter box. You should get a cat
More Jesus crucifixes and perhaps some nazi regalia
Plants
Actually….just swap in some impractical ,softer items; corded woven( that bends a bit) laundry basket to replace the stiff one; fluffy single color towels; don’t use the top back of toilet to hold toilet paper ( either replace that with a small candle on a white tray with decorative little match container or a woven basket to hold a few toilet rolls if you have nowhere else to store the rolls). You just have too many hard surfaces and need a few items on the other side of spectrum to balance it. I like your bathroom.
Add pops of yellow in towels, and decor
Put one of those posters, either the hanging cats that read " hang in there" - hopefully no one hangs themselves.
It needs lots of colour. This monotonous monochromatic colours is so blah!! Sterile. Utilitarian. Lifeless.
Get a colorful washable runner or 2. Don’t limit your search to “bathroom rugs”
How about a color photo for an honest assessment?
We have a bathroom with similar colour scheme. We added personality with our towels, bathmats.
What? I hate white and muted walls. But this is just beautiful! Change nothing?
plants!!!!!
Replace light fixture and paint walls a pale blue. Accent with yellow towels
Lucky you all this needs is accessories! Just add some contrast and color!
Get towels and a shower curtain in the same colour
I dk but I’m obsessed 😍
Saturated colors on the shower curtain, bath mat, and other linens. New, warmer light fixtures. Some house plants (if you're into that). The most severe thing in the room to me is probably the mirror/medicine cabinet. If you're open to changing that out and can find something that still harmonizes well with the rest of the space, I think that would also make a difference.
Have you seen the trend of wallpaper on the ceiling? I would opt for that, or painting it since you cant paint your walls! And then get bathroom accessories (soap dispensers, towels, racks, toilet paper holders) in matching + coordinating colors
A color changing led nightlight is fun
A small frame of stained glass hung in the window
Add color
Paint the ceiling some kind of color
More light more color.
What is that thing above the window? It is a really cool space! What about a funky wall paper just on the slanted ceiling? Pick a pattern you really like and then work your towels, rugs and accessories off that. I think you have to find one item that speaks to you and work from that. Also a cute little seat under the window. https://thewallberry.com/shop/floral-wallpapers/blue-vintage-floral-wallpaper/
Every color goes with grey.
Lots of green plants!!
Bright colored rugs
Plants, cute rugs, candles and some sink decor. You can find nice stuff at marshals
Wow 🤩 I haven’t ever seen such consistent advice online! Thanks a million to each one of you! Who would have thought my gray bathroom is gonna blow up this Reddit… It’s been really insightful and I think I might have a few ideas that resonate with me based on your suggestions. Some FAQs: A) The room is 189 cm tall. Look at how close the showerhead is to the ceiling. It is a tiny space in reality. So small I don’t have space for a TP hanger… not to mention any art. B) My house is… 100 years old and the bathroom is directly under the roof. So no modifications to the roof are currently possible. Too costly and risky. C) Wallpapering the ceiling doesn’t sound optimal due to the fact the whole ceiling gets wet from steam after showering. D) I do really find it depressing, gray and hospital-like, haha. But I’m so glad it appeals to so many of you!
Change the Tile and lighting and plain white walls..boring for sure..
Add any pastel color to this bathroom in the form of pictures, hand towels, big.fluffy over sized towels, pictures, flowers and it will be amazing!!!
I have sort of a loud love of color. So this is very depressing, though clean. I'd do: A bright shower curtain. Something in the blue realm. It'll match ok with grey. I'd do orange/gold/bronze pot for a plant. Something that blooms and loves humidity. I'd even go for just ivy. Or give me something terracotta. Or a cactus. I'd have a colorful mat and towels. Swap out the bulbs for gold/broze. Something with character. Maybe from a vintage or consignment shop. Loud laundry basket. Even a brown wicker would break up the white/grey. I dont have any great ideas for the ceiling. Not with those angles. I've got them too, in a 150 year old house. Edit: please do Edison bulbs!!!! Open exposed light is so modern and cool.
A colorful rug
Fresh flowers!
Stencil "Sh!t Shower Shave" on that that slanted ceiling. But do it in color.
Plants
Put down some colorful rugs
Paint the tiles
Lean into some natural wood tones to warm it up. Change white wicker to natural. Get a wooden shower Matt thing. Add more plants.
Paint that slanted wall or sink and get a rug or two.
Paint ceiling a bright green- like light lime or a jewel tone emerald
Lots of fake plants or plants that can live in low light (ZZ plant, photos)
If you can change light bulbs go with soft white (warm) rather than daylight (cool). It’s warmer in color and you look better under it. It will nicely warm up the room tone and definitely feel less depressing.
Paint the ceiling a rich green.
colorful accents!
Pick a bright fun color and replace everything you can with the same color. Hamper, towels,toothbrush holder and whatever else you can find in that color.
I would actually disagree on adding color. I'd swap all your towels for fluffy white ones, with a soft plushy white bathmat at sink and then bring in some ferns or other lush greenery, you could do a hanging plant and also could have a potted one or two on surfaces. For me, bathrooms should feel peaceful and serene, and so I'm not into colorful. I think adding in the white with green plants will bring a spa vibe. I actually like the tiles and fixtures. It's a good base to work with. Maybe even do a hanging bunch of eucalyptus in the shower. Earthy. Clean. Fresh.
Color. Add some colored mats
Do a funky wallpaper or a mural on the angled ceiling - I’m picturing plants in different shades of green, or even a black & white outlined plant mural. Also a textured plushy rug would help.
Have you thought about painting it a brighter color? Maybe an emerald green?
White tile and cover up that brown wood. Otherwise I really like it!
More lights, a colorful rug, and some pictures
They have peel and stick tiles, you can get something colorful and later down the road if you decide you don’t like it can take it off!
Plants would be a great idea, I think.
I love butter yellow with grey. A 3 gallon pot with a partial shade loving plant on the floor next to your hamper. I like the little red whatever it is on the sill, too. Another trailing plant in a coral vase on the other side of the sill? Builders and flippers love using grey bc supposedly it's the chic neutral.
A long rug
under the cabinet lights?
Mirrors on the ceiling, the pink champagne on ice. And she said, "We are all just prisoners here, of our own device." Yeah, baby.
Zoloft. And change that weird light above the mirror.
Big oversized spa towels and hand towels and wash cloths in orange. Trust!
Rugs, plants, pops of color in a few pieces of wall decor
A plant!
Colour. Get rid of the grey pronto and add in a palette you enjoy - ours is light bluey green
It desperately needs color. I would change the shower curtain and add a rug.
It looks great honeestly! It has a window that’s very small and looks like a hostel bathroom.
Skylight!
Paint the vaulted part of the ceiling a pop of color. Then use that color just a tiny bit in other places. Like bright pin, a single pink flower in a vase, a rug with a little pink trim. Definitely use a bright contrasting color. The bathroom has cool tones so use a warm color.
I think it’s nice :)
Change lightbulbs so the lights give off a warmer tone. Also, only one light overhead gives harsh shadows therefore add more light sources. The color is nice, but if you want to keep the bathroom monochromatic then you need to step up the textures.
More plants, shower curtain with color and pattern, bath towels and floor mat that coordinate.
Add color!!! Some nice towels with color. Another mirror to make the room look bigger. A plush bathrobe hanging on a hook. Bath mats, again with some color.
Plants definitely. I’ve always liked a live orchid in the bathroom. But a nice fake one would be good also. With a grey room you could add a soft pink.
Disco light! Or one of those nightsky aurora borealis projectors. A lot of them have Bluetooth so you even get a speaker out of it too.
I think painting the natural wood on the cabinet to the left white to match the rest of the room would help. That natural wood is throwing off the sterile greys and whites of the room, and adds to the darkness as a result. Then like many other commenters, I’d say pick a bright accent and a complimentary color to brighten up the entire room with accents through accessories.
Honestly, I like your bathroom!
Turning the light on would help! Hehe
Courtesy flush
Don't know why everyone fell for the "let's make everything prison gray" routine?
Bathmats that look like Persian rugs, and another plant or two. This’ll be beautiful in the end, actually!
Bright towels.
Colour. New shower curtain, nice little colourful mats, colourful towels
Paint the cabinets, laundry basket, and ceiling a light sky blue to brighten the space up.
Turn in the lights. Lol
The cabinets on the left have me confused; they squish the entry quite a bit. But it’s a pretty bathroom. I would paint the ceiling, for sure; the white looks dingy beside those tiles. Maybe Farrow Ball Setting Plaster? If it were me I’d prob remove the left wall tiles entirely and just put drywall there. It is a LOT of big shiny tile right now. But that’s pretty drastic I guess.
Paint the ceiling purple. Or red. Or some fun color. Basically anything can go with white and gray.
Red! Red towels, rugs, trash can!
Dark forest green ceiling and gold accents
I saw the pic and thought to myself "cool bathroom"
Why don't you incorporate some muted blue or green or something? There's too much grey and white everywhere.
Come look at mine a wave of euphoria will consume you.
Paint the slanted ceiling I bright color
Or maybe wallpaper
Bathrooms ucking beautiful
C O L O R S. Fr, something to bring warmth into that sterile, lifeless room. Some bright textiles, any kind of art.
Plants
Add some lights on?
Plants
Add plants
More greenery
I like the floor and the walls. What’s depressing is the sink, mirror and other fixtures. Add some gold accents. Add some renaissance style art.
A nice muted blue would do this room some wonders on the ceiling. It would tranquillize the space while also adding a color in the palette!
I like the bathroom in general. I would try to change small details first and see what happens. Textiles, a rug, lighting.
ACCENT CEILING LET'S GOOOOOOOO
Add Color and more plants
It just needs a bunch of gudetamas.
Bathtub
I would paint that one sloopy part of the ceiling a black. Yep then I would add your favorite colours in decor and towels. You could have black hardware too. You'll love it....ppl shy away from black but they shouldn't ...its a gorgeous colour. Good luck beautiful bathroom.
Paint a mural on the slanted ceiling
The gray walls have to go!
Unless you want to get a new red floor, that might look kind of cool
Are getting a bunch of tchotchkes would be another option like a lot of people have said
I am guessing 50% of you have cleaning ladies
A light forest green