modern retro living room ideas

sometimes an odd touch is what takes a roomfrom dull to designer. this is 101 clever and non conventional bathroomdã©cor ideas part 1: 1. replace the mirror with a chalkboard.wouldn’t you so much rather read some inspirational profound quotes than see what you look likeon this dreary morn? 2. paint an entire wall with chalkboard paint.paint the wall with the sink in a powder room with chalkboard paint and draw your dailyinspirations of polka-dots, hearts or doodles. this is also a great "memo board" for reminders! 3. paint the radiator a crazy color.if the radiator is in the bathroom, again embrace it, paint it (make sure to use highheat paint) -the same color as your walls- so

it will recede, but then use it as a towelwarmer! a similar idea....use it to warm your breakfast. 4. up cycle an old bicycle into a bathroomsink. 5. hang a row of plants.plants in a small sunlit bathroom add tons of character. 6. make a sliding barn door the entrance. above: the door of this bathroom by the brooklyn home company above: a bathroom alcove with interior sliding doors by max levy architect. 7. hang your towels on a rustic ladder.or..paint it, pimp it or all of the above and

convert it asa new storage corner. a big for most tiny bathroom. 8. replace a shower curtain with an umbrella.it won’t work for all bathrooms, obvs. 9. divide space with a screen.a pretty great idea if you have an extra-large bathroom and live with roommates. 10. or use a screen instead of drapes. 11. a chandelier can make all the difference. 12. paint the tub. 13. don’t be afraid to hang tons of art work.they might not be practical, but if you clean

them and switch them out fairly often, it’stotally worth it. a creative space.the homeowner of this atlanta loft installed a salvaged clawfoot tub and painted it insmoke & mirrors by benjamin moore in her bathroom. she regularly swaps out the photos and drawings,though the 1913 dress form always sticks around. 14. paint your curtain rod black.your silver shower curtain rings will look just a little more stunning. 15. paint the whole bathroom black.forget everything you heard about white paint making a space seem bigger. black paint withwhite fixtures can look elegant, not cramped. 16. use multiple mirrors instead of just one.

17. cover one wall in floor-to-ceiling shelving. 18. add windows to a windowless bathroom,even if they’re not to the outside world. this is a great solution for a studio apartment,where chances are, the only real windows are in the living area. this way, you still geta little bit of natural light in your bathroom. 19. replace sconce light fixtures with moveablearm lamps. this seems to be a huge trend in bathroomsgoing on right now. 20. instead of shower curtains for your bathtub,try a canopy. 21. trade typical sliding shower doors forthe more industrial look of salvaged windows. 22. instead of tile or linoleum, paint floorswith a high gloss.

using a stencil adds a graphic element. getmore information about this process here 23. paint the insides of cubby holes bright colors for a kids’ bathroom. 24. circular shower curtain rails add an adorable retro feel. 25. spell something out with mosaic tiles. 26. stack crates for casually effortless storage.it’s like you’re not even trying to be organized. 27. throw up some decals for a temporary decoratingsolution. 28. vintage finds.television star mike wolfe brought in a vintage

stetson cowboy hat ad and displayed his wife'shats on antique millinery stands to incorporate found objects. 29. salvaged sinknew brass faucets turned this farm sink into a stylish wash station. 30. claw foot tub.a 1920s claw-foot tub found on craigslist is the centerpiece of the bathroom. blackporcelain floor tile, laid in a herringbone pattern, adds an unexpected edge. a chirpygreen chair, an antique moroccan lantern, and a storage cabinet salvaged from an aircraftcarrier offset the sleek surfaces with a little patina

31.barn-door theme.the barn-door theme continues in an unexpected spot: a shower stall! just outside, a towelbar hangs from two ropes. 32. camp lodge vibe.painted in bunker hill by benjamin moore. it has a camp lodge vibe. 33. creative mirror decor.currey & company iron sconces complement a bobo intriguing objects mirror, framed withreclaimed azobe wood. 34.updated farmhouse.antique sconces, canvas shower curtains, and a vintage copper sink basin bring a senseof history. 35. salvaged finds.a simple wooden stand (and holes drilled for

plumbing) transforms a dutch galvanized metalhay-collecting bin into a statement-making sink. 36. rustic retreat. burlap-upholstered closet doors, brass hardware,butcher-block counters, and a leather-wrapped mirror anchor create an airy space with rich,warm materials. 37. bold typography.an eye-catching "antiques" sign adds age in the bathroom of this colorful texas home. 38. accent wall.this once-dreary bathroom is now a highlight of a renovated 1950's fishing shack, thanksto its rustic accent wall. the mosaic mimics

the look of stacked firewood and engages viewerswith its bold type and surprising placement. 39. rough textures.instead of hiding a so-called eyesore, the owner played up a rusted corrugated metalwall by forgoing colorful accents, short of one lone-starred towel. 40. deep jewel tones.the designers turned up the volume on vernacular design elements with super-saturated hueslike sapphire, garnet, and turquoise. 41. bold wallpaper.graphic plaid wallpaper is juxtaposed to the ornately carved wood mirror in the bathroom. 42. white and bright.

pitched ceilings in the bathroom made a standard-height shower a no-go, so the owner chose a deepcast-iron bathtub instead. to keep costs down, she purchased a dilapidated tub for $100 ata junkyard and then had it refinished. 43. earthy and calming.ashwood moss by benjamin moore. 44. small storage.tucked under an antique table, the owner maximized storage space by using this vintage chestof drawers to store towels and bath supplies. 45. climbing vines.the climbing vines in this connecticut bath look like wallpaper but are ann sacks tile.the tub is from lefroy brooks. 46.splurge-worthy.the victoria + albert claw-foot tub, positioned

next to a picture window in the master bedroom."it's not a fancy house, but having a tub in our room feels so luxurious, and there'ssuch a beautiful view," marvels the owner. 47. refined style.freestanding american standard sinks and mirrors from anthropologie, restoration hardware lightfixtures, and a hexagonal-tile floor refine the bathroom, painted in benjamin moore'sballet white. 48. rustic and colorful.extra-tall beadboard—painted in benjamin moore's mill springs blue—covers the wallsof this bathroom. the owner acquired the sink from a local gas station when they threw thefixture away; the claw-foot tub is a cast-off from a former landscaping client.

49. california farmhouse bathroomtraditional millwork, such as crown moldings and beadboard, joins modern, clean lines anda zillion windows clad in minimalist shutters. four windows bathe the master bath's kohlertub in natural light, while seashells line the chair rail. 50. patterned wallpaper.the owner pampered the powder-room walls in an andrew martin print featuring britain'spenny black stamp, and painted the door with farrow & ball down pipe. 51. repurposed elements.a reclaimed-pine mirror hangs over a pedestal sink from home depot in the master bathroom,where open wire cubbies offer more storage

than a medicine chest. the trash can is actuallyan old planter. the walls are painted flagstone by martha stewart living. that's it for the first part,like or share this video if one or some ideas make your day.please subscribe before you check other video on your right.and see you again later for the second part. thanks for watching.

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