If you’re like many of the new and aspiring home stagers I’ve met over the years, there’s a good chance you worry that you won’t know what to recommend to your clients at your home staging consultations.
The thing is, if you have a natural talent for decorating, you have nothing to worry about because when you get into a house and start looking around, your fears will subside and you’ll instinctively know what to do to improve the way the house looks.
To prove to yourself that you already have all the decorating talent you need to be a home stager, I’d like you to take a good look at this picture of an ugly bathroom.
Yup, this is from my own client’s home! (And you were worried you wouldn’t know what to do when you were in a real live staging situation, LOL.)
Think about what you would recommend for a space like this. Then add your best staging advice in a comment on this post.
I’ll share my own staging ideas for this bathroom in a post next week but in the meantime please share your own home staging recommendations by leaving a comment!
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Wow, that’s an ugly one…
I would definately want to lose this horrible green (and on the ceiling too !), repaint the skirting boards and I would recommend to change the flooring if it is damaged. Nothing screams neglect more than a damaged bathroom floor. I often opt for vynil flooring, an inexpensive option as I live in THE country where carpets in bathrooms are the norm (yuck…)
I have found that a combination of white and pale works well in bathrooms, and I have some nautical accessories and fabrics that I lend clients frequently. A beautiful shelving would work well in the dead space in front of the toilet, with fluffly towels and/or bubble bath bottles that the owner might already have.
Overall quite an inexpensive transformation, but boy does it need it !
Yes, it is ugly, but a few inexpensive changes could work miracles,
The green pain definitely needs to go. I actually think keeping the trim in a white, with the walls painted a more striking color could give that bathroom some richness. The light next to the vanity should be changed to a more contemporary sconce. Ideally the sconce should be put over the mirror of the sink rather than in the middle of nowhere. I would also consider an inexpensive fabric “skirt” put on with velcro to cover the plumbing under the sink. And I like the idea of small white cabinet opposite the toilet to put away the “unsightlies”.
Wow, this bath looks tiny. It wouldn’t take a great deal of money to install nice tile on the floor. Remove the wallpaper and paint the walls a nice soft gray including the ceiling. Is the thing hanging vertically beside the mirror the light fixture? Remove whatever that is and add a nice light above the mirror. I would use a larger mirror to reflect a little more light in this small space. Add a nice window treatment and shower curtain. Since I see no storage opportunity in this small space, maybe a nice basket under the sink with towels rolled and stacked inside.
Definitely the first thing to go would be the wallpaper replaced by a neutral color paint and maybe some beadboard depending on the budget. The floor should be changed too. Again depending on the budget I would go with vinyl or preferably tile. A new sink cabinet so there would be some storage or even a nice skirt on the sink could add storage space. I would use a shade on the window so as not to limit the light and close the toilet lid!!!
Wow – I thought I had an ugly bathroom, well I guess this one ties with mine, HA!
The picture is so small, it appears there is a step up to the throne. Did Napoleon live there? Sorry, this bathroom has made me laugh – not at the client, but that there is someone else in the world with a bathroom as ugly as mine. Mine needs a total gut job.
My first recommendation, if functionally possible, remove the step up to the commode (that is surely a safety hazard), new floor, paint the walls, install a pedestal sink, remove that angled board (can’t quite tell what it is), add a small floor shelf to the right of the sink, and accessories. Or – they could take a huge price reduction in order to sell.
This must be a lower floor or basement room with the step-up to the toilet area which might indicate the type of system that does not require a downfall for the toilet. I used one of these in a remodeling job recently. Tiling the floor would give it a much more pulled together and updated look, and since it is a small room would not cost all that much. Get a new pedestal sink, which can be found quite inexpensively and looks more up to date, and a new faucet. Also a new medicine cabinet – lots of those out there that look very spiffy without great cost, and new lighting fixture. Paint walls and ceiling a nice bright neutral or a
more dramatic color if you want to jazz it up a bit.. Paint the diagonal white piece same color as walls so attention is not drawn to it.. Add a nice window treatment and/or blind or shade.
Wow, Debra, you’ve excelled yourself this time if finding a really ugly room!
I’d like to keep an open feel to the room so would opt for something decorative (artwork or wrought iron candle-holder piece) at the height of the vanity cupboard. Paint the walls a neutral – soft warm grey or a taupe – deep enough to contrast nicely with the white fittings and trims. Add cornice (I think you call it crown molding) where the wall meets the ceiling. Add narrow shelving under the window, and, at the same height, add towel rails beside the sink – with some colourful fluffy towels of course! Decorative pieces on the shelving. With the flooring, in Australia only tile or stone is acceptable- but new tiles can be often be laid over existing. New modern light fitting over the mirror and possibly one to match over the artwork.
Great ideas from everyone so far! I neglected to mention in my original post that this is a two piece bathroom in an attic and needs to be transformed on a very limit budget.
Please add your comments on what you would do to transform this space.
If we are talking about budget, it depends if the owners want to do some of the work themselves. But I would think the paint for ceiling/walls/skirtings, new flooring, sink skirt, window blind and storage in front of the toilet would cost around 100$, and labour would be around 150$ (here in the UK, anyway). Not a big budget to transform this space, especially if the owners step in and lose the labour cost !
So it’s more of a powder room than a bathroom. I would also do the window treatment, repaint ceiling and walls to a neutral, change the tiles, update the hardware in medicine cabinet and update sconces. I might as well make that weird shelf useful and attractive: add some large hooks to hang towel and robe. Instead of a sink skirt, I propose a montage of plants and basket of towels to hide the sink’s plumbing. At that corner where the weird shelf and window converge, I’ll add a slim, multi-tier wooden/ wicker open cabinet for additional storage, with a plant on its topmost shelf. Alternatively, if budget does not permit that multi-tier open shelf cabinet, I can just put a tall, slim palm On top of the commode, I would add a couple of scented candles and a tiny waterfall for a spa effect. Beside the commode, I’ll add another small plant. Above that, on the wall, I’ll add artwork. Of course, paint, accessories and towels should all match: spring colours for spring/summer, winter/fall colours for that season. Finally, one of those programmed air fresheners that freshen the bathroom should be discretely tucked/ mounted somewhere .Ooops….sorry, did I talk too long?
A bathroom in an attic, on a budget. Hmmm. First, if there is any way to remove the items or fixtures on the wall to the right of the sink, that would be a start. I am unable to tell where the lighting for this bathroom is located but if it isn’t a problem, just clean everything and leave it alone if it works. The flooring is old but after removing the green wallpaper and using a nice light “latte” or vanilla paint on the walls, the floor may not look so unsightly. Work WITH it if there isn’t money to replace it. I would use a white paint on all of the trim and wood work to lighten and brighten and make the space feel congruent. A piece of colorful artwork, appropriate for the size of the room, and a towel to accent a color in the artwork would spruce it up. No curtains needed if the bathroom is in the attic. Light is more important. Clean and fix anything on the sink that is broken or old so it won’t attract the eye of potential buyers. The medicine cabinet, although old, is quite quaint. I would leave it. Maybe a new handle to match up with other hardware in the space would be a nice detail, and it will feel “fresh” if the cabinet is painted a new coat of white and cleaned well on the inside. And yes, the toilet seat should be down. Maybe add a toilet seat cover, that matches up with colors in towels or artwork, to brighten and “soften” the space. Voila!
First I would clean the toilet. Maybe it’s just the angle at which it the picture was shot, but it looks a little grungy. Then close the lid.
Next, if the budget is really limited, I’d take off the wallpaper and paint the room a neutral color. The baseboards need to be fixed so that they meet correctly and then painted white.
For the floor, peel and stick vinyl squares, some of which are very nice looking and inexpensive, would be an easy diy project.
Those simple changes would do a lot to update and take the gross out factor out of the bathroom. If there is money available then, new light fixtures, shelves and window treatments would be great.
I’d definitely get rid of the wallpaper and paint – maybe a khaki color since it’s still neutral but would make the white trim pop! Then I’d change that light fixture that is to the right of the mirror – low cost options are available at big box home improvement stores. Lastly I’d do something about that floor. Many flooring places have remnants so you never know what bargain is to be found. Then add some nice accessories – towels/a plant/ etc.. It would look so fresh and clean!
I would leave the white trim but would get rid of the wallpaper and paint the walls a solid but soothing color – perhaps taupe or a light sage.
I would replace the floor with light neutral color – peel and stick tiles – easy and cheap.
I would replace the light and put a contemporary light over the sink.
Then, hang the TP on the wall near the commode and put a small corner shelf where the TP is. Fill it with rolled towels and supplies and put a small flower arrangement on top.
The picture is deceptive but I think that there is a full mirrored wall to the right of the sink,right? anyone agree? ( look at floor molding) I don’t see any mention of that in the above posts.If so, I like it because its such a small space and the reflection from the window on the left wall that adds two positive factors to the room, visually tricking the eye to make the small space appear bigger and reflecting light, (of course that is if I’m correct that there is a mirrored wall) .next lets get rid of the busy wallpaper, add a touch of color, replace the flooring with a nice easy to care for product , I like the white trim. get rid of the free standing TP holder, replaced with wall mount to free up space. id love to see a pedestal sink to cover the plumbing, but if its not in the budget,sink skirt, pluming covering or small cabinet. and I don’t see any lighting source.
so add that beside or over mirror. colorful towels, picture over toilet and a throw rug. Little bathroom big wow! is there a mirrored wall??
lets talk decorations.
The wall color needs changed to a nice light solid color to allow it to keep the room bright and open it up. Of course, the floor needs redone, perhaps in tile so that you could tile the small rise into the toilet area so that it blends in. The area in front of the toilet looks big enough to have some storage shelves or cubby type of unit put there to store hand towels, toilet paper, and other essential bathroom items. This could include a door or just be open. It seems the light needs enlarged so maybe the angled wood trim opposite the toilet could fit a light bar and then put in a large mirror that goes from the sink area over to the angled area; and yes, it would have to be fitted into the angled area. (I would remove the medicine cabinet). Then just leave the sink as it is and cover the pipes with a basket / picture or with a plant. The final deor would be some pictures and accessories to play up the colors and style of the room. No curtain is really needed with an attic window.
I agree with everybody on painting with some neutral color possibly coordinating with nearest bedroom all the walls and ceiling. I suggest to paint that diagonal beam too with the same color. Replace that ugly wide base board with nicer standard one and paint it white, put peel and stick tile on the floor. Install set of nice towel/toilet paper/hand towel set. Remove medicine cabinet and put oval or round morrow to soften lots of geometrical shapes in the room. I am assuming that you can’t remove that beam so we need to camouflage it. I propose add floor vase on the right side of the sink with curly willow branches all the way to the ceiling, add a shelf on the wall below the beam and put some art piece and accessories on it to cover that diagonal beam. Hang some nice towels below the shelf. Add pop of color with large print fabric window treatment and coordinating towels.
Okay, strange little space, but bright. Don’t put anything on the window, the light is great and I really like the architectural detail. Paint the baseboard the same as the rest of the woodwork, white is nice and picks up the sink and toilet. Paint over that wall paper. No need to remove it, too time consuming and costly. Choose a color that works off the color of the bedroom but keep it lighter so as to not darken the space. Remove that chrome/silver thing to the right of the mirror (maybe it’s a light fixture??), ideally you would want the fixture over the mirror but to save money don’t move it just replace it with an inexpensive one that keeps with the architectural style . The mirror/medicine chest is great! Do nothing to it except be sure it is spotless, repaint if needed and check the hardware to be sure it is not rusted or yucky, if the mirror needs replacing that is cheap and easy to do. The floor needs to go. If you can find a really inexpensive floor tile with a subtle/timeless design and color, I would do that, if not choose a piece of vinyl or vinyl tiles that you can peel and stick. I would not paint the same color on the ceiling as on the walls, go with ceiling white to keep the bright open feeling and not offend any would be buyers. That diagonal white trim piece should be painted the same as the wall color so it will disappear and not be such a glaring part of the wall. Lose the tpaper stand and put one on the wall near the toilet, close the lid but don’t put a cover on it they just look to 70’s. The sink adds some country charm as long as there are no rust stains or chips keep it and just update faucets/accessories but only if needed. Be sure no dripping faucets are wasting precious water and money. Clean up the pipes, add a small bathrug in a complimentary color in front of the sink. If there is space to the left of the sink, I would move the towel rack to that location and I would add a small narrow chest/table that has 2 wicker drawers (or can hold a couple of wicker baskets on the bottom) to hold tpaper, and other bathroom items on the wall where the towel rack presently is. You could put one plant on it, and maybe a magazine but don’t overdo it. Or if the rack can’t be moved place the chest into the corner and run it under the window or kiddy corner it. On the towel rack place 2 simple fluffy white towels. You need to be careful of the height of the table(chest) because the towel rack may be above it and you don’t want it to appear awkward because the sink is lower due to the floor.
Need a panoramic view to actually “see” the space but this is a start.
Just don’t paint the walls white or you’ll feel like you’re in an asylum. I would put 2 small pieces of art either below the window or above the towel rack.
Hi Debra and everyone else reading,
I’m from the midwest, and this type of room is very typical around here, as are tight budgets. Luckily it appears that the fixtures are in decent condition, even though the sink is more outdated and commercial looking, it’ll work. First of all, I would do away with the awful wallpaper and paint the walls and ceiling in a light neutral color. I would keep the trim bright white, and paint the baseboard to match the rest of the trim. I’d replace the light( I think that’s what is next to the mirror) with something a bit more modern. The floor looks pretty rough, I would hit the remnents pile for some laminate, vinyl, or even vinyl tile. This is a real inexpensive option for tight budgets, plus a lot of times you can snag really nice product on the cheap!! Another budget friendly idea……check the clients own paint supply, re-use store, or the mis-mixed paints at the hardware store for an appropriate color. I’ve found great colors for half price in the mis-mix pile. Add some storage with either a small shelf unit or some baskets, and a few acc’s. I’d keep it very simple since it’s such a small room to begin with. If I were doing this room, ( supplies are a bit cheaper in this area, for the most part) I’d estimate $50-$100 depending on what we could use of the clients and find deals on.
So, Debra, could we hear your opinion on using peel and stick vinyl tiles? Would you recommend it for home staging in general? Thanks. Btw, this forum is lots of fun, just hearing everyone’s ideas.
Certainly, the least expensive way to stage (not renovate) this dated, but potentially charming, lav. is to stick with the existing layout and fixtures. It is impossible to see the condition of the fixtures from the photo, but I will assume they – and the chrome faucet set – are in good condition. The commode is raised most likely because its supply and waste lines come from/empty into the wet wall into which the sink’s exposed plumbing runs. i.e. the “platform” cannot be removed unless the toilet is repositioned onto the wet wall. That amount of plumbing is beyond the scope of staging. The wall-hung sink with its integral backsplash and antique-looking med. cab. suggest a vintage look which I would maintain. I would simply clean the fixtures and strip the wallpaper. I am not a fan of painting over paper. I would paint the walls (and the diagonal wall trim piece that cuts the space) a light, neutral color, and the trim white. I would get a vintage-looking wall sconce in chrome or black to replace the existing, elongated sconce. The flooring needs to go, but if it is in good condition it may be able to be covered with a recycled, composite tile such as Marmoleum, which has the look of vintage linoleum rather than the sheen of vinyl products. Even if the floor needs to be stripped, I would recommend a floor product that can be cut around the existing toilet to avoid a plumbing charge. I would leave the window uncovered, purchase a new white toilet seat (which should never wear a rug), and a new, wall-hung chrome paper holder to be positioned under the window. So as not to clutter the small space, I would not put any ‘furniture’ in the room. Rather, if the space allows it, I would hang a hotel-style, chrome towel rack with integral towel rod in place of/slightly higher than the existing towel rod; if the area is too cramped I would replace the towel rod with a new chrome one and put a basket under the sink for fresh rolled towels. I like long, narrow baskets or boxes on the the toilet tank for paper and a small piece of art hung on the wall above. If the new sconce is black, I would use a black-framed photograph for balance.
Stick and peel tiles for the floor (less than a dollar per square foot). Paint the walls and ceiling – taupe with the white trim would look great if it works with the rest of the home. Paint the baseboards. Build a half wall (painted to match the rest of the room) to give the toilet some privacy. If a new sink/vanity is not in the budget, shelves (or a wine rack) under the sink that can hold rolled towels and toilet paper rolls would hide the pipes.
The 4 white fixtures look fine–make them sparkle!
No need to spend the time/expense of removing wallpaper, when there’s high quality, thick primer (like Zinsser) available and works wonders–2 coats will probably be neccessary.
So, prime and repaint walls (and that diagonal piece) a “barely there aqua-blue”; paint ceiling and baseboards white; I agree with changing the light fixture (or is it a candle sconce?) to something smaller; add a small, white corner cupboard in that corner space (with a healthy green fern on top) and yes, put a toilet tissue holder on wall next to toilet; medium-blue or blue and white stick-on floor tiles (which will hold up for years, as long as they are not the least expensive ones and the floor is even)–I really like the classic marmolium look; white fluffy towels and white fluffy bath mat at sink; no curtains–keeping it as open and spacious as possible; I think that a simple, white skirt on the sink is the best/most affordable idea. When stuff is arranged underneath to “hide” the pipes, it tends to end up just looking cluttered.
You cannot go wrong with some blue and lots of white in a bathroom, especially in one as small as this–to give it some understated and much needed personality!
It is true this bathroom requires some T.L.C. but as we all know every room has potential. Even on a limited budget the changes can be dramatic. The following are my suggestions.
Remove the wallpaper and paint walls, ceiling, all trim work (including around the window) and door a neutral colour such as Russian White ICI. Declutter and clean sink, faucet, and soap holder. Place a new white bar of soap on the holder. Add sink skirt with same colour tones as wall to blend in. Place wicker basket under the skirt to store toilet paper. Since the medicine cabinet looks recessed into the wall it should stay to avoid any repair costs. Declutter,clean, and paint white medcine cabinet. Add a new chrome handle. The item on the right needs to be removed. If it is a light source, replacing it with a chrome swing arm light fixture is a good option. This allows for a variety of positions for lighting and saves on hiring an electrician. Paint the beam running across the same colour as the wall if it can not be removed. No window treatment is needed. If privacy or a negative view is an issue a vinyl film ressembling frosted glass can be applied. Take away the toilet paper holder and the item above in the corner. Add a holder on the wall beside the toilet. Create extra storage by adding three white floating shelves above the toilet. Accessorise with white and sage green towels, glass containers for soap, cottonballs and Q-tips, black framed artwork and small plant in sage green container. Peel and stick tiles on the floor in a lighter colour than the wall is an inexpensive option. Subfloor may require reinforcement to support the weight of a ceramic tile, which will cost more money. Add white towels on towel bar with smaller sage green towel for accent and we are done. All recommendations were made assuming everything is in good shape and in working order.
So many great ideas from new and established home stagers! Anyone else want to have a go at this staging challenge before I post what I recommended to my client?
I would paint over the faux paint job or wallpaper as the case may be. Taupe with white trim. Clean the toilet, put a toilet paper holder on the wall. Hang a small towel bar on the wall to the right of the mirror. Under the towel bar place a small white or chrome free standing shelf with some white towels, candles, etc. If the budget allows – I would put new tile on the floor, replace the sink with an inexpensive vanity, move the light fixture over the medicine cabinet, and build a half wall on the step-up near the toilet.
Thanks for posting this conundrum, Debra. I really learned a lot of other options, esp from Anna H….and had a lot of fun, too. I’m going to participate more next time.
Okay, yes it is ugly, but I like a challange. I would make this into a cozy yet sophisticated powder room. I would remove flooring and lay new tile ,budget permitting, or cover over it with stick on tiles or linoleum, possibly laid on the diagonal. Add wainscoating to the walls at a chairrail height, this will take the focus off the uneven floor problem. Paint walls and wainscoating and medicine cabinet a cottage cream color, then glaze over wainscoating and medicine cabinet with a deep umber glaze to age them. Add some molding above the wainscoating . Add new base boards. Paint all the wood the same as the wainscoating. Make a sink skirt (this will camaflauge the uneven floor) and a tie up shade valance to match in a floral fabric, (I’m thinking a cream background with maybe magnolias with some brown and a little touch of blue green or green). Add a wicker corner shelf in lieu of the T.P. stand , matching wicker waste basket. A new light fixture over the medicine cabinet , T.P. holder on the wall, towel bar and knob for medicine cabinet all in a rusty metal or backened bronze tone. Can also paint the old hardware with metal painting kit to save the budget. Add a few candles , fluffy towels and a matching rug and toilet seat cover and a beautiful sea glass colored jar with bath salts and voila!!
For the powder room, wherever it is: ! Change the door position for it to open towards the sink (who wants to see the toilette first?); dark gray walls (paint the beam the same color; light gray tiles on the floor (if budget allows) or have it partially covered by a white or beje rug and maching towel (right side of the sink on a ring hanger); bigger mirror, modern light fix over it; unexpensive storage under the sink (simple vanity or baskets); toilette paper hanger on the side of the toilette; wall black/white decorative print.
Bath Transformation
1.Paint ceiling white
2.Strip paper and/or repaint walls , upper baseboard and the awkard pipe or architectural detail a light beige tone HC80 Bleeker Beige (BM).
3. Paint the lower trim slightly deeper beige toning to floor cc490 Stone Heath ( BM) ( possible with a sample tin of paint )
4. Move the vertical light to be horizontal over the medicine chest.
5. Possibly :add a baskets of toilette paper or towels or wicker chest or towel rack or ring . Install same height as the sink.
This room would look so much better with some simple changes as we know:)
I would remove the wallpaper and paint in a neutral shade. The ceiling, I would paint in a few shades lighter than the neutral wall color. It won’t close in the space that way as being the same color as the walls.
It looks like the room gets a fair amount of light being in the attic.
I may or may not be air conditioned so keeping it light and airy would probably be best.
The flooring, as budget is important for this client, I would go to a factory outlet for an end of the roll product or quality peel and stick that simulates ceramic tile and perhaps place the pattern on a diagonal to simulate a larger space. I would put a wall sconce light over the glass shelves.
If the budget permitted (you can find good deals out there) a pedastal sink. I would suggest removing the medicine cabinet and replace with an oval mirror I if budget permitted.
If it is a two pce bathroom in the attic the client may not need alot of storage space in that room. I would put up 2 glass shelves and keep nice fluffy towels there, with accent piece whether it be greenery or a colorful vase. A piece of artwork to ‘scale of the bathroom’ would be nice as well as one above the toilet, pulling in the colors of the towels and accessories so that they all tie in together. The window would be okay as is (putting the needed funds elsewhere in this bathroom) but if a deal could be found, a nice light filtering weave shade to soften the area would work.
Not knowing the exact budget:
If VERY little funds to work with, Paint in a neutral shade, (the wallpaper just makes this room dated and appear smaller than it is) stick on floor tiles light in color, paint the trim, Add a nice set of bath towels. Accent light, artwork, toilet paper should not be that far from the toilet. I would lean toward a very light tan/ beiges, creams, and white in this small room. The towels along the same colors pulling the colors of the creams/tans/white and accent with some greenery or accent piece to keep the cost down.
Keep the ceiling and floors lighter, bring the eye to the decor and the room will look great.
This room has a lot of quirky architecture that makes it fun and unique.Obviously the wallpaper has to be neutralized. I would recommend stripping it or if it is very securely attached texturing and painting over it. That angled piece of moulding to the right of the medicine cabinet needs to be the same color as the walls and ceiling. A light to medium gray-blue green ( Rainwater Martha Stewart Living #120) would be very clean feeling. Like a day at the beach. The trim should be crisp white.
The floor along with the corresponding “step” moulding needs to no longer be the focal point of the room. On a severely limited budget I would recommend painting the floor along with that piece of”step” moulding. It all needs to be a coordinating color or finish so the eye can be freed up to look at the room as a whole.
The linoleum could be primed with BIN primer then given a soft faux finish in a taupe and white combo (think sand).Then it would need several (3) coats of polyurethane to keep it protected. If using a re store or mistinted , or even acrylic craft paints for some of the products it could be accomplished easily for under $40. (Did you know you can use acrylic craft paints to tweak the color of a can of latex paint?
A towel bar to the right of the sink with fluffy white towels. The toilet paper holder needs to be on the wall. A lovely vintage looking light fixture could be obtained at a thrift store and if needed could be painted white and then distressed. Something that looks like a lantern would be whimsical. A piece of art above the towel rack with a beach scene or maybe a seashell garland on the wall. The towels could have sea shell and raffia tie backs. No curtians needed. The sunshine streaming in is wonderful..
Laminate hardwood ends (hopefully found in a sale bin at Home Hardware) to cover floor. Trim (including that separating levels) either stained or painted to blend with flooring. Chintz skirt around sink attached with velcro and curtains to match. Shelf inside v (white to match) with attractive toiletries/accessories and not too many. Toilet paper holder attached to wall and replace current holder with a point of interest. Vase, stone sculpture. Something interesting and easy to wipe down from another area of the house.
forget the chintz. Just looked at the picture again. Actually, I like the wallpaper and would add very soft stripes in the same colours for the skirt and window. I think cute and cheerful is the way to go, since it is an attic bathroom. I think something striking would just emphasize the small and maybe not structurally attractive space.
Ugly bathroom can be a horrible nightmare for people like me. And the situation when I see my bathroom evokes same reaction. But you have definitely shared some effective tips to make my ugly bathroom into a beautiful one. I am going to apply all these tips in next week when I will be having some free time.