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I'm late to the party! Haha. I love challenging spaces like this, here are my ideas, get ready - it's full of links!

A Nautical Stripe Shower curtain would look awesome. You know, those thick blue and white stripes, like this: http://frugalmaterialist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/showercurtain.jpg - which you could easily make from fabric, and use a clear plastic one as the inside liner.

When I think of the ocean I think of rope, macrame, etc. There are a LOT of DIY rope style projects you could do for the room:

Imagine an interesting rope light like this acorn from Design Sponge:
http://www.designsponge.com/2012/08/acorn-by-vasiliy-butenko.html

and this DIY rope pendant lamp
http://www.designsponge.com/2011/07/diy-project-woven-rope-pendant-lamp.html

Distressed wood shelving, for your towels and maybe some blue glass jars to hold bathroom supplies, you can tint old mason jars to your color choice if you google "DIY vintage mason jars" - distressed wood is always so beach-y, and versatile. You can make wall art, etc. You can easily distress NEW wood using a solution of steel wool and vinegar. http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1SNNT_enUS433US433&biw=1600&bih=775&tbm=isch&tbnid=qvimV0vIJndgEM:&imgrefurl=http://www.etsy.com/listing/90325541/distressed-wood-shelving&docid=bjlYDdHWuwtd6M&itg=1&imgurl=http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.331285208.jpg&w=1432&h=1500&ei=BC8gUN30M5CWjALhvIGgDA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=253&sig=111452452515605658256&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=137&tbnw=131&start=0&ndsp=35&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:79&tx=73&ty=90

I love plants, but I don't know if you have room in there! If you do, succulents would look fantastic and need very little maintenance, and if your interesting in hanging a plant, these modern macrame designs would match: http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1SNNT_enUS433US433&biw=1600&bih=775&tbm=isch&tbnid=nfLDQpSophZtDM:&imgrefurl=http://karapaslaydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/newold-trend-macrame-hanging-plant.html&docid=52FvA7GEemxCiM&imgurl=http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5608591110_cc727bb8ba.jpg&w=500&h=379&ei=wi4gUIuaOaf1iwKv3IE4&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=393&vpy=148&dur=1273&hovh=195&hovw=258&tx=134&ty=90&sig=111452452515605658256&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=39&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:79

Through in a fun plush rug, maybe in white or cream to contrast against that floor or maybe a spa pebble mat if you like that better, also DIY:
http://www.curbly.com/users/lilybee/posts/4838-pebble-mat

As for Paint, I originally leaned towards something in the lighter blue or teal category to keep the space open and light, but with the bottom half being white tile, a deep blue or midnight as mentioned earlier would be really dramatic, especially if all your accessories were light, or stark white.

Wall art would be the most fun, something three dimensional above that sink would be neat, since it wouldn't get in anyones way. Or, you could just add another shelf, to act as a mantle to hold a nice framed photo, some ceramic & glass vases, shells, anything you've collected that represents you and your adventures. Driftwood, a glass float... https://www.google.com/search?q=glass+float&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1C1SNNT_enUS433US433&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=jTAgUIKDDomDiwL_vYGQAQ&ved=0CHcQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=775

you have so many possibilities! Keep us updated, I can't wait to see what you do.

I love the transformation! Came out great.

On a side note, I want to say that I have never seen so many mean comments than here on Apartment Therapy. Every time I read a post, or someones before & after, I can ALWAYS expect to see a lot of nasty comments. Way more than any other site.

Negative Comment Writers: What exactly are you so upset about?

Hello,

I'm new, I like all these ideas, very nice. Here's one: You can get a paper parasol (or silk..) with a design of your choice (or paint a plain one, or leave it). Open it, and saw off the wooden handle to the desired length that it will hang down. Screw an eye hook into that pole, put a hook in the ceiling, and you have a large, beautifully light parasol light cover that gives a cozy and soft glow to your room.

I have one in my hall, with a large lotus across the top.

As for someone above mentioning the Victorian, I think Victorian style would go nice with this old fashioned paper and bamboo parasol. Anyone agree?