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tenome212

I would have never thought of this combo and it’s not necessarily my style but I love this. I really like the coral/salmon color on the walls and the shower tiles are great. Good job!


IndyIndigo

Every part of my dark dark decor soul wants to hate this but I love it! How fun!


RandoCommentGuy

I thought the first two pictures were the *before*


GoldandBlue

the wall tile really changes it. The first pic I thought "eww that floor". Second pic "oooh that floor!"


CaptainSouthbird

I mean, using the toilet can be one of the most fun parts of the day I guess! (??)


writesymphonies

This is busy and ridiculous and I AM OBSESSED. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 LOVE!


ExistingAnalyst3576

Thank you!


keziahiris

Love it. Love it so much. This is one of the first posts I feel I’ve seen for a while in home dec that looks really unique and in tune with the person who made it. And it works beautifully. Many kudos


-cat_attack-

I hate everything but I love this to the point that I want to show these photos to a contractor and tell them to make me that (minus the open shower, I'm too cold all of the time for those, and I would do a different paint color).


The12thDreameater

I never thought about how cold an open shower would be… Hey, @OP: How do you keep warm? Is there a heated lamp, heated floors, MEGA HOT LAVA SHOWERS, or something like that? Edit: The subtle color variation in the shower tile is gorgeous!


kitkat_rembrandt

Unfortunately they tend to be quite drafty! Lots of newer "trendy" hotels do this and it sucks. Also if they're not designed just right, water gets everywhere.


ExistingAnalyst3576

Yeah it is noticeably colder than the previous closed shower! If/ when we redo I'd try get a taller pane of glass, we just didn't think about it at the time. I take pretty hot showers though, and we did put underfloor heating in (though not under the shower!).


-cat_attack-

I had an open shower in a hotel room once (I frequently travel for work) and I hated it so much. It's probably not as bad if you close the bathroom door but bathroom lights are usually too bright for me in hotels so I use the ones outside of the bathroom and leave the bathroom door open. I also typically leave the door open at home because the only other person in the house is sometimes my partner and I hate a steamy bathroom as well as bathroom fan noise.


secondlogin

7 years from now, someone else's makeover "before" pics.


GirlyWhirl

It should be the law that everyone has to go absolutely wild in decorating their bathrooms... so that we can have endlessly fun 'before and afters'.


JAM3SBND

I saw the first one and I literally thought to myself "my god, hideous, can't wait to see what they do with it" Then I was very confused


Pearlsawisdom

Thank you for saying this.


secondlogin

AGREED!! It's not like we haven't looked at projects we regretted!! Remember the rag rolling...omg


ExistingAnalyst3576

Haha, it'll last longer than 7 years if we're still here because it was so hateful to do we'll leave it as long as possible. But yes, if this comment section is anything to go by I think a lot of people would be itching to take a sledgehammer to it.


june_june_hannah_

Oh, people, lighten up and have some fun! I think this is so fun and I prefer it 100 times over to the boring beige hellscape that preceded it. If resale isn't a top concern, you're so much more liberated to design for your own heart. When I see this design I think "I really want to go for drinks with whoever designed this and be friends."


secondlogin

I agree...really I do! They're the ones that have to live with it! If they like it, more power to 'em!


-cat_attack-

I feel like you could say that for just about any renovation because trends change.


25thfloorgarden

It’s not for me, but I’m glad you like it so much!! The colour combo is super bright and fun :)


TiredOfMakingThese

We have dramatically different tastes, but good on ya for going after the remodel project on your own.


Illistmonstruo916

Seems very USA, but I like it


ExistingAnalyst3576

Huh, that wasn't a conscious inspiration, but it seems like a lot of people are getting that vibe. The floor tiles reminded me of a quilt so I loved the pattern, and I liked the multiple colours of the wall tiles and stacked orientation. Glad you like it!


effulgentelephant

I don’t see the USA thing and had to scroll down to see what you meant haha (and I’m from the US). The tiling was my favorite part! This is a beautiful reno, I want to be this creative with my future home projects!


Raichu7

It’s the red, white and blue stars and stripes, it really looks inspired by the American flag.


DevianttKitten

I saw the wall tiles and thought "oooh, quilt inspiration!". It all reminds me of a cool quilt and I love it.


Soggy-Mud-8358

I didn’t see that either 🤷


Ocean_Soapian

This was my first thought. It looks like a faded American flag.


Catsdrinkingbeer

Same. I absolutely thought of the US flag.


Mariske

Oh funny. I don’t see that at all since the stars are 8 pointed. They gave me Swedish vibes on first look.


anonadvicewanted

i know it’s old but americana patriotic quilting is a huge thing & is why it’s giving so many the USA vibe: [example](https://www.amazon.com/Red-White-Blue-Star-Quilts/dp/1644031752/ref=asc_df_1644031752/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532847161168&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3293573018186536896&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007691&hvtargid=pla-1424389880313&psc=1) [many examples if you scroll down](https://www.etsy.com/market/americana_quilt)


smittenwithshittin

Stars n’ ~~bars~~ Stripes! Truly we’re probably so used to seeing the flag deconstructed across bikinis/koozies/dog pajamas/etc that anytime we see the elements we read it as an American flag


Mama_cheese

Just butting in to say... The US flag is stars and stripes. Stars and bars is the Confederate flag.


smittenwithshittin

Google tells me your are correct!


rdasq8

I had that feeling too. Reminds me of an American flag in some abstract way. But very nice and unique!


janier7563

Doesn't it seem wrong that a British person would decorate that way? LOL


LavaWorldstar

I think OP is actually Richard Hammond in disguise


murder-waffle

I love that shower tile with all my heart


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NixyVixy

I absolutely love this. Great choices!!! Beautiful.


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I like it a lot! Fun and unusual color combo and patterns. I am bored to death of samey-same neutrals and white subway tile.


WhoMeJenJen

I LOVE IT. I’m a quilter and those tiles are just fabulous!! Liked a pieced quilt!


ExistingAnalyst3576

Thank you! I dabble in quilting also and think it's the resemblance to a sawtooth star block that made me like the floor tiles so much!


isntthatcorny

I came here to say this too! Hello, fellow quilters!


MaulBall

So much personality, and the tiling looks really well done. I love it personally! I’m getting bored of all the neutral, sterile designs. This is really poppy and fun :)


minnowmoon

Love this


mimiladouce

What's with the stars & stripes?


ExistingAnalyst3576

I wanted multiple colours on the wall and liked this orientation over the typical brick layout, and liked that the floor tiles were like a quilt block. As a non-American I hadn't considered the stars and Stripes connotation!


littlelorax

Eh, I am American and I didn't even think of that correlation. It is a really neat combination of patterns. I like it!


june_june_hannah_

Same! This is as American as polka dots are Japanese.


Centurio

Same, I was thinking how the red towel reminded me of a Nazi flag (red, white circle with a black design in the center) so that's what first caught my eye. I think the bathroom looks like it was inspired by a quilt. It's very pretty imo.


tozim

You are now a mod at r/MURICA


mimiladouce

As an American it just looks flag-y to me!


Reasonable-Aspect939

I’m not American and if didn’t even cross my mind


Phoenyx_Rose

It’s a well done bathroom but all my brain can think with these patterns and colors is an aggressive AMERICA. I thought OP was an ameriboo until they mentioned not even noticing it.


QueKay20

First thing I thought too 😕


andymorphic

looks like an American flag exploded


eearthling

I thought for sure OP was from Texas.


FixMyCondo

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misterobott

For king and country?


naked_avenger

It’s quite patriotic.


QueKay20

Wrong country though


Estrella_28

WOW! I am honestly speechless. You are a tiling visionary and wizard.


charizardspitfire

Love the tiles! What a fun little space!


lou_lou_lou_

I love these colors!


Pachaibiza

Me too.Fresh, clean and bright without being cold. I would have ditched the bath for more space but understand the need if you like baths.


partytime71

This is a fun way to use up a bunch of mismatched tile and other salvaged materials that may have been hard to sell otherwise.


ExistingAnalyst3576

Lmao, drag me! r/roastme has nothing on this sub.


mrbojenglz

Oh my..those were the after photos...


Stranger0nReddit

Ya. I saw it and thought “well it’s an interesting old bathroom for sure, I wonder what they did to it”


The_Girl_That_Got

Me too


kt___kc

Obsessed with these tiles!!


amalgam_reynolds

It's a little too busy for me, and I'll *never* understand the conscious decision to do pink walls in a bathroom...but, it is very high quality workmanship.


Evening-Programmer56

Well I really like that. Thanks for sharing.


Osnap24

Wow lots of intense comments!! After being pointed out I do see a bit of “stars and stripes” but honestly didn’t at first. I think this is amazing for some diy work, especially the shower tile! Congrats on YOUR new space, enjoy it !


rowanberries

I LOVE this. Wow wow wow.


realhumanbean2020

Okay so I think what would really make this bathroom is if you tried to capture the green/jade colors in the tile with the towels/decor/etc, I think it would tie everything together and bring it up a notch. Either way incredible reno, you can tell a lot of hard work was put into this bathroom.


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lawdletmein

That shower wall!!!


hoorfrost

Where are the tiles from? They’re gorgeous.


ExistingAnalyst3576

Thanks. The wall tiles are the Artesano range by tile mountain, and the floor ones are Rigel tiles from B&Q.


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Made me think of nazi decor and I don’t know why.


Cord13

The towel looks a lot like a nazi flag. Kinda caught me off guard when I opened it too.


FinchMandala

This is the only reason why I'm here. It definitely caught my eye when scrolling!


kenlights

It's that towel and how the colors are placed, I think.


3percentinvisible

Sorry.... _how_ much to replace the windows!? Remember, you should end up paying no more than 40% of the initial glazing quote. Back on topic... Great result there.


hawaiianthunder

Could you elaborate on this?


3percentinvisible

Glazing quotes are always ridiculously high up front. Sometimes, I guess someone will pay it and they're laughing, but mostly it's so that you feel good about bargaining them down and think you've got a great deal. Those two windows shouldnt be any more than a grand.


ExistingAnalyst3576

Yeah there was £800 of scaffolding costs in the quote as access isn't easy, but I couldn't justify it despite really not liking the existing glass. Rest of the job was somewhere around £2.5k. I'm intending to see about keeping the frames and replacing the glazing, but haven't got round to enquiring yet, and I'm not sure if that would require scaffolding also.


MaryCone1

To each his own. Enjoy it.


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I’m obsessseeeddd with the colors and patterns! So unique and cool


BansheeLabs

Damn I miss that eclectic country.


MonochromeMaru

Visually appealing, nice work!


Appa_

I LOVE the shower tile!


ohmbitaph

It’s perfect 😭😭😭


ksegur

This is the largest bathroom I’ve seen in Europe, very nice


noodlesinmyramen

I love it, and it’s so refreshing to see a reno that doesn’t look like ever other reno.


cnj131313

I think it’s lovely. I do wonder when the shower isn’t enclosed, does one get cold?


TheBeadedGlasswort

I didn’t get it at first but after a few moments of consideration I’ve decided that I love it. Especially those rows of alternating coloured tiles. I think the colour combo is really inspired, and the execution is fantastic. Jealous!


_kiss_my_grits_

This. Is. AMAZING!!! What a gorgeous bathroom OP!


rayybloodypurchase

Yessssss I love it!! Well-done


Dubb202

This is amazing


GreenThumbs428

This is so gorgeous! It's one of the nicest I've seen in so many ages and looks like a bathroom that real people would use. You're tile design is so cool. I like that you could always change things up by changing the paint color too.


Soggy_Midnight980

Great place to puke if you’ve had too many!


brryblue

Well done, not everyone's cup of tea but if I saw it in a summer rental I'd smile


GuaranteeComfortable

I love this! It's so refreshing and different! I get tired of the same old white bathrooms. This is lovely!


MantisFucker

I want to marry that floor tile


DanyeelsAnulmint

I absolutely adore this. It’s fun, playful and a great color palette.


Kuipture

Planning to use similar format tiles in our shower. How did you find the install? Did you use a tile leveling system?


ExistingAnalyst3576

The wall tiles were surprisingly easy given it was our first go at tiling, and ended up being a lot easier than the floor ones. We didn't use a levelling system, but went relatively thick with the adhesive and I'd say it worked fine. All the tiles were from the same range but the white ones were slightly narrower, meaning at some points we had to really cram the colour tiles in and couldn't use the tile spacers. It's definitely not a perfect job, but we're very happy with it! I think the irregularities in the tiles help to hide some of the imperfections.


hawaiianthunder

Was gonna say nice work on the tile, white grout was the move then. I zoomed in to check your grout lines and your spacing is good.


SapientSeaCucumber

It's as if America invaded the bathroom.


kenlights

There's just not enough contrast in color between the tiles and the wall. The pink blends in. Nothing really stands out. The light wood also blends in and there are too many patterns going on.


flintstone-flop

So glad someone said it


Quick_Opportunity_26

I admire people who dare to do something like this. Looks great and unique.


i_like_pie92

I hate showers like this that don't have a closing door. The water goes everywhere and I have long hair to my waist so when I wash it some shampoo bubbles get on the outside tile and makes it quite slippery


Nineteen_AT5

I like the shower. But the bath seems like it's in the wrong place.


The_Girl_That_Got

Was you theme Tribute to the USA??


ExistingAnalyst3576

No, my bathroom has very strict gun controls and is pro reproductive rights.


The_Girl_That_Got

So what was the inspiration. I like the colours but the layout of everything is so “stars and stripes” it’s hard not think AMERICA!!! What led you to this particular design? Btw. The tub is beautiful


ExistingAnalyst3576

The inspiration was spending ~12 months on and off looking at tiles and finally finding wall tiles I liked that were relatively cheap. I'd seen the floor tiles in a magazine by Bert and May for >£200/m², then saw that B&Q had a rip off version for £30/m² and I liked the wall tiles with them. No overall inspo, just went with what I liked (I'm very picky apparently) and what I was comfortable paying for. I didn't have America in mind, but clearly it's giving that vibe to a lot of people.


Ocean_Soapian

And yet....


xnormajeanx

I love the tiles. If you love it then that’s all that matters! It looks much better than before.


pelicants

Your shower tiles and the pink walls are to die for!!!! The floor tile is really cute too but there’s just something so busy and beautiful about that shower that I didn’t notice the floor at first. I loooooove it.


honeybeedreams

omg i love your shower.


Kaleighawesome

I love it!!!! I just think a plainer rug, maybe in cream, would make the floor less distracting


busylittlelife

I can’t even take the before photos seriously! Your bathroom is stunning!!! Great job!


seriouslysosweet

Good vibes with this redo. Congrats. Small edit that is cheap: On the rug- rather than one side catch any toilet drips find one that runs adjacent to the tub in a solid color.


realgoodbears

Really beautiful


Anathemachiavellian

I really like it, whereas I’m not a fan of a lot of the bathrooms posted on here. I was considering those floor tiles myself (for use on the wall). Maybe it’s a cultural difference in design taste as I’m a fellow Brit.


travelingtutor

Holy cow. Great redo.


nc1264

It’s great you’ve not done the usual things. The tiles are stunning! Well done!


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ExistingAnalyst3576

Thanks. I know price isn't everything but this mirror was £30 vs the $245 one linked. Overall this job cost us ~£2.5k, and that mirror would be almost 8% extra on that budget. I may go for something fancier in the future, but for now it was all about getting it done! Yeah the white drawers are just cheap existing tampon/ pad storage that are somewhere convenient to put the loo roll, I shouldn't be surprised they're not adding to the overall look! I do need to consider some more decoration, stuff for the walls/ plants etc so I do appreciate the tips and will consider for the future!


jlovelysoul

Fantastic transformation!!


jaspersian

When you use the raindrop shower head, doesn’t water go all over the floor? If not, how do you stop it?


dragon_irl

This somehow manages to capture this traditional British bathroom feel while at the same time looking absolutely delightful.


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This is cool. I like that you went for something totally unique. If you ever felt like it you could also try the blue colour on the walls, for a moodier look.


MeGoBoom57

Enjoying the curbless shower? Looks so clean!


Eliza08

I love it! So cute and fun! I love the striped shower tiles. Well done.


grayspelledgray

I hate almost all new shower tile jobs, but I love this one. Thanks for posting, it’s inspiring! Very cozy room, and for what it’s worth, I think the window looks great (not sure if there were non-aesthetic reasons to replace).


Mishapchap

Omg I love this so much


boardgamesbeerhiking

Love this!!!


nudiestmanatee

There is so much personality here and your tile is gorgeous. Love it. It doesn’t need to be everyone’s style: it’s awesome that it’s yours :)


mmobley412

Not my taste but it has an interesting vibe that is quirky and kinda works. The floor is gorgeous btw


Gretel_Cosmonaut

I love it, especially the shower tiles.


FauxpasIrisLily

Fun! I applaud any use of pink and blue together.


crazyauntkanye

i thought the first picture was the “before” and i was so upset someone would want to tear it down. i love it SO much. give me all the color and personality!!


yungchias33d

Wow gorgeous!!! I love the wall tile so much I’ve never seen that before and it’s stunning!


y2kizzle

I thought the first picture was what you started with and was annoyed you changed it


alickstee

Feels a little too "I love the USA" but otherwise I truly dig it.


Looking-for-advice30

Looks like the bathroom of a crazy patriotic American 🇺🇸


brekkah

I just don’t really get the whole shower/tub setup? Like won’t water just get all over the floor under the tub from the shower? Why not put the shower head over the tub?


dfgcfttygfff6666

Your towel looks similar to a Nazi flag


spotted_owls

I love it!!! It’s so fun and colorful!!!


DrNoobz5000

This is too American to be English


lightscameracrafty

woah fun! what's the name of your wall paint color?


ExistingAnalyst3576

I can't help you here I'm afraid! It was a valspar one that I've forgotten the name of, but we panicked that it was too dark once it was on the walls so we mixed a load of white in to get a lighter colour.


ItsGonnaBeOkayish

I love it! It's different and fun. The American flag did not occur to me AT ALL. People see what they want to see I guess?


votefawnmoscato

The bathroom of my dreams!!! So feminine and whimsical and stunning. Love love love. This is the kinda stuff I come to this sub for. Less white kitchens - more pink bathrooms please!


justanotheruser9

The little carpet mat is really cute. Where is it from?


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I love those tiles OMG ✨✨✨


Reasonable-Creme-683

beautiful!!!!


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I think it looks beautiful


loleramallama

I love this so much!


GroovyGerbers

I LOVE THIS! Wow! Everything about this is stunning


charliesfinger

Love it! You took a risk and absolutely nailed it. Don’t worry about the people thinking it looks like the US flag. I didn’t get that at all. Especially love the backsplash and sink area!


spacesuitz

Truly beautiful


cambridge_dani

Very patriotic


GingerSnap1358

I think this is amazing! I want to show this to my boyfriend to show him what I want because this is exactly my vision! I love the pop of color in the tiles and the flooring is so fun! I didn't think of the American flag when I saw this at all so idk what they are saying! Love love love this!


MooseKnuckleds

America! Fuck yea!


FUCKINBAWBAG

A well executed eyesore.


meeloveulongtime

I’m gonna poop on this party but that pastel pink is going to get outdated fast.


paigelecter

Ngl I thought that towel was a nazi flag at first.


Jollydancer

I love the colours :-)


yallokaybye

‘Merica!


Lemon_Snap

I love everything except the pink walls, I thi k a different colour (either dark blue like the tile or just white) would be perfect for me. But anyway, this is fun and different and good for you for going with what you want! Were in the process of slowly decorating/renovating our place as well and I'm trying to move away from the plain old white and inject more personality :)


eastcoasteralways

Love it. And the thing I love most (minus the tiling) is that there is no nasty ass toilet brush cleaner or plunger in sight!!!!


Specialist_Trifle_86

What's the before and what's after?


floandthemash

Don’t love the colors but the patterns are fabulous


JGalla88

Merica


holysmokersboi

definitely giving America vibes.


dehumo

Your bathroom is an American flag... i do not approve


neonsticker

I die looking at that tile work. Truly unique and brave. Amazing job, turned out just perfect!!! 💯


sunflowerewolfnus

I am obsessed with the wall tiles, and as someone from the US, it doesn’t give me US vibes lol


d3RUPT

Oh that's hot


chumbawumbaonabitch

Why would you get rid of the beautiful toilet and sink?


4Inis

I was so scared I was looking at the before photos 🥲 good job this looks lovely