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I agree that the gold or brass color can be more complimentary to many bathroom stones, marbles & tiles, but I just swapped out the cir 1989 cheap brass bath plumbing fixtures for good quality brushed nickel. The new fixtures match my home decor and, together with other minor changes, update a 22 yo bathroom to maybe make it look 5 yo.

I liked the before, but it is still a really nice redo.

Those mirrored closet doors may open up the space, but they reflect the toilet. First, I would find a glass film to bring a non-permanent frosted appearance to those doors. Then, I would paint the room a soft grey to contrast the all white fixtures and tile. I would select a polyester white shower liner because it allows the bright vanity light to transfer to the shower area while allowing total privacy. Then I would consider a wooden floor mat to introduce a natural material and color.

I've lived 13 years in 547 sf with a stackable washer/dryer in the bathroom--it is convenient, but I also depend on a common laundry room in the basement. A few things: water, electric, venting and building approval. If you cannot vent to the outside, there are condenser dryers that take most of the moisture out of the exhaust. The exhaust is dry and clean, but obviously hot. The bathroom's standard venting accommodations should be sufficient for this type of dryer. The European machines (where stackable bathroom w/d's are more common) require 220 volt electric which is higher than standard American outlets. My Asko washer plugs into the dryer so only one 220 electric outlet is required. As for the water, most w/d's require hot and cold water sources and a drain. The Asko w/d only requires a cold water source (as it super heats for a hot wash cycle). Since your proposed space is between a shower and a vanity sink, the water source and drain may not be an issue, but the building may need to decide whether it will allow a w/d. The soapy effluent can back up in older buildings not designed for the machines.

I vote for white or ivory walls with pops of teal behind the bookcases and/or on the fireplace mantel.

I lived with $40 IKEA curtains for ten years when my closet doors broke. First I identified a style of replacement door I wanted (custom glass Italian doors) but those were too expensive. I got IKEA curtains. I waited three years then found The Sliding Door Co which offered a similar look to the Italian doors at a cheaper price. The problem was that the Sliding Door Co would install a guide rail on the floor and I hated my parquet floors (that looked like the ones in your picture). Eventually, when engineered wood flooring got better with a thicker layer and micro bevel, I replaced the parquet floors. It was a hassle for a couple of weeks, including movers, but once the floors were done, I immediately called The Sliding Door Co and ordered the closet doors, and a matching bathroom swing door. The doors turned out so well, I'm now getting an additional swing door to match. My bottom line suggestion is to shop for your dream home features, and if you cannot afford what you want, at least find what you need and take comfort that what you want may become more reasonable or available over time.

With that bright yellow art, I would go for something in the grey or taupe family as a contrast. Taupe can be unexpectedly warm feeling.

I bought this bed 13 years ago at Crate & Barrel for about $300. It was a very popular item for years due to the price point and was discontinued in the early 00s. It is extremely sturdy. Similar beds go for twice the price today. I've seen articles written about dressing this bed up with upholstery on the headboard, footboard and bed skirt areas but it's simple and clean as is.

That first kitchen is so 1968 "flower power" fabulous. My mom's kitchen of that era had walnut cabinets (she still has them, they're painted white). She never went for the full style back then. The original appliances where white and the formica was powder blue. I loved the 70s!

agree with comment 2 and comment 3!