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Shawn Lagemann The depth of the tile profile looks as if this were tile set in mortar and metal lathe from around the 40's. If you've never tried to remove this type of set tile, its a pain in the you know what. You are blessed that it is a neutral color, the world is your oyster in terms of color. This IS great tile. Replacing the vanity with one more current, a white shaker door would blend well with all of the tile work. You could center the sink as well, moving a sink over doesn't take a lot of effort, not like a floor drain (tub or toilet). Slab mirrors tend to date a bath, adding molding over the top to fram out your mirror would go a long way. When you finish the frame mouldings, finish the backside too. The moulding will have to be glued atop the mirror and if the backs nots finished you can tell in the mirror. Cool vintage look.

Kelly Lucky you, what a great bathroom. Are you more traditional or contemporary? A buttery yellow always works well with this tile, but for a more contemporary look you could go blue.

ASVInteriors I think this is a lovely bathroom and would not change it . The only thing that I would change out is the vanity for a black counter and white sink if there were no tiles below or beneath the existing one

Jeanette Hauser I'd change out the vanity and sink (probably using the aforementioned white shaker or mission door), paint the walls (maybe a blue or a pale grey), and get rid of the blue toilet seat carpet cover.

Very nice looking tile.

lessismoore Fabulous tile - I'm "black and white" with envy. I would consider "recycling" the mirror/sink/vanity unit. It is great, but of a different era than the rest of the tile work. I would not destroy it, just remove carefully and sell it! Replace with pedestal sink, as shown in kklinton pix. If you need storage, get a little dresser that should then fit in the side space. Once the pink topped vanity unit is gone ... you can pick any color to go with the remaining black'/white. I hope you still have the original cast iron tub?

Leigh-Ann Cash Thanks, everyone for the feedback. A new vanity is own the top of my list. It will be interesting to see what is under the existing one. Not sure if tile is under there or not. Also would like to do the framed mirror, too, but had concern about how the tile does not match on each side (the left side has the black border and the right side does not). Best bet maybe to glue the frame onto the mirror as Shawn suggested. Thank you kklinton for the pics...love the blue one. While I love the look of the pedestal, I do need the storage that a vanity offers.
What about a shower curtain? Would you do something with color or keep with the black and white theme. Currently I have an all white curtain. Maybe a black and white chevron?

K B I would go for color--just look at the beautiful pics kklinton posted. While black and white are classic, you have enough of that in your room. I would do something bold and fun--that's what bathrooms are for (unless you want a relaxing spa retreat, which it doesn't sound like you are going for). I love lime green or any other citrus color with black and white. You could find a shower curtain you like and pick a color from that. I did that with the lime green, and it looks great.

rinqreation I agree on replacing the vanity. Wonderful classic bathroom! Cherish it! ;)

See if you ca find some black bullnose tiles to 'fix' the corner (around the corner) when replacing the mirror. If you want to freshen up the grout, clean it with baking soda, you'll find lots of recipes online, a paste of water, baking soda and some lemon juice will do, rub in, soak, brush with old toothbrush, rinse).

Oh, and I'd go violet for the deco. Black&white for the vanity.

Aja Mazin Great tile!!!

traditionalguy467 Hi lacash,

Your existing tile is beautiful, and quality like that just isn't made anymore. I would make only a few suggestions . First off, the vanity absolutely has to go, I understand the storage issue, otherwise, I would have suggested a white porcelain pedestal sink. This would have been authentic to the era, as my parents had a Spanish beach home in San Clemente, California, with tile just like this, only a different color combination, pink and black, and that is the type of sink that was original to the home, having been built in 1928. Fast forward today, and the need for storage. Consider a white French country vanity, which would blend well with today's styles, your traditional approach to design, yet provide adequate storage underneath. Be as bold, or go for a softer color palette, but do replace the violet, as it seems dated. Absolutely do a color you love though. Give some thought to a soft turquoise, or perhaps a light mint green with pink accents, but you have to love it! A couple of other things I noticed. The chrome towel rack should be replaced to match the original porcelain one. Check eBay for vintage, and even some new ones are being made to replicate the old ones. Take a look at Crown City hardware in Pasadena, California, for beautiful choices online. Also, consider a new door for the bathroom, as your's just isn't substantial enough. Think about a paneled door with new period hardware, see Crown for the hardware as well. The door in our beach home had period glass knobs, but this is a personal choice for only you to decide. I noticed the paned window in the bathroom, and perhaps white shutters would look well, if you're after a period look. Definitely finish the black tile off on the right side of the mirror, and consider replacing the mirror, with a ready stock one, with framing already in place. Make sure it is proportionate to the new vanity, as this mirror is too large. I purchased mine at Lowe's, and they have quite a selection to choose from. You might think about an oval one as well. Careful removing the old mirror, as not to take the wall with it. I just did this in my bathroom, so I know of what I speak. Consider a new rug, with the new color scheme, as opposed to the oriental one on the floor now. I mention these things as a complete package, however, they can be completed in stages as the budget will allow. I think the biggest mistake people make today, is assuming everything has to be finished immediately, and going in to debt for it. Our parents purchased items as their finances would allow, actually a novel concept, of paying the item off as they could afford it. Imagine that! You have a beautiful foundation to start from, enjoy the process, and do update photos when you are completed. The very best to you!