Art Gallery Bathroom
An Art Gallery Bathroom… How many people do you know that have an art gallery in their bathroom? None? Well, now you know at least one – me! After showing you our new kitchen, I’m so excited to show you our newly finished Art Gallery Bathroom. Who would have thought that this boring bathroom would become the room I’m most proud of?
Guest Bathroom – during our first walk through of the house
From the moment I walked in the house, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.
- Black walls.
- Artwork.
- Black and white marble floors.
Check. Check. Check.
Rarely do I ever finish a project exactly how I pictured it, but this is the one time I can say it’s exactly how I dreamed it could be.
Guest Bathroom After – black walls, marble floors and an artwork gallery.
When I first told my husband about my idea for a black bathroom, he wasn’t completely on board. In fact, I don’t think he took me seriously. I texted him one day while he was working to tell him I was painting the bathroom black, and he just said “okay”… When he came home, and walked past it, he called me in from the other room and said “I thought you were joking”…
Silly man, haven’t you learned yet? 🙂
Corner across from the throne…
Any way, the bathroom walls were the only thing that changed for quite a long time while we waited for the floors to be finished, and the plumbing to be done. Then we had crown moulding added, and it was finally ready for the art to be hung. I have to admit that it looked kinda like a dungeon in there before it got all dressed up.
Convex mirror – Alcohol Ink Artwork
Except for about 4 pictures that I recently had to purchase to finish the gallery walls up to the top, we had all the artwork from the other house. You can see in the picture above that I even used the alcohol ink pictures we made a few years ago. That convex ship’s wheel mirror is one of my favorite thrift store finds, but I could never find a place where it could really live until this room.
Brass faux bamboo magazine rack
I’m not going to lie, that magazine rack usually is overflowing with random coffee table type books along with the magazines. And sudoku books… But I’ve been told that people love to just look at all the different pictures while they are in there. 😛
Black bathroom – artwork in the reflection
I use the little black trunk to hold extra toilet paper and other items that might be useful in a bathroom, like extra soap, towels and female products. And the little tray on top holds the poo-pourie (love that stuff!) and flushable wet wipes.
Black trunk used for toiletry storage
I’m hoping and praying that the rest of the house will be exactly as I envision it too, but in the meantime, when I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed by the tasks ahead of me, I just need to visit the loo to remind myself that it can, and will, happen.
So, would you paint black walls in your house? How about putting an Art Gallery in your bathroom? Do it! 🙂
Eliesa
Guest Bathroom before and after
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lavadamalone/Sunny says
What a Stunning difference!!! Black Walls Rock with all the bling you dressed it with!!!
Nancy says
GORGEOUS!!! I’m planning a major powder room overhaul and making gallery walls. How did you decide where the art would hang? Did you just do what looked nice to your eye or intentionally mix media, frame color, time period? You did a wonderful job!
A Pinterest Addict says
Thank you!! I just put them up as I went along, basically just letting the size and shape dictate where they went. I am not that organized to make a plan ahead of time :p
Ro says
Your powder room is gorgeous! And yes, black walls are great. I just painted my Dining Room walls black and love how they turned out.
Just found your blog via Dimples and Tangles blog.
Tried to add a photo of my Dining Room walls but won’t let me.
A Pinterest Addict says
Thanks so much! I love to see a picture! You can send it to eliesa@apinterestaddict.com if you’d like. 🙂
Monique says
Just found your blog and love it! Great bathroom design. I never thought black would work in a bathroom. The pictures, prints and paintings are interesting too. Well done!
Ariel says
I love this space so much! It’s so classic, and modern, all at the same time! Pinning!
A Pinterest Addict says
Thank you! It is honestly my favorite place in the house 🙂
Jennifer says
I think it’s a fantastic idea for a small bathroom! I’ve been wanting to do something very similar for months, but so far I haven’t plucked up the courage, after seeing this however, I might just have to bite the bullet and go for it!
Emily Franz says
I found your blog because I was searching for ideas on how to display framed photos in a bathroom. I have an art studio and I want to paint the walls of my studio bathroom a rich color, like maybe a deep purple or sepia tone. Not sure on the wall color. I have 8″ X 10″ photo portraits of famous artists, mostly in black and white that I want to hang all over the bathroom. I would also like to put up an antique mirror and bring in the whole vintage feel.
I am really unsure of the wall color, though. Any suggestions? I was looking at Valspar’s Hatter’s Plush purple as a possibility, but my daughter says to stay away from purple. She says a brown color. Not sure I want that. Ugh, it’s so difficult.
Your bathroom is very lovely. There is so much to look at in there. I think you have hit a home run!
Marta tejera says
Hi whIle i love black walls i dont have the courage and feedback from my veRy conservative husband. My master batH has 2 dark gray walls. My art is all inHerited from my mom who was a classy adventourous lady. She passed away 3 years ago and in her honor i kept most of her antiQues. I toneD Them down with modern pieces and lots of burlap. Dk gray Works preety also. I have some of her paintings dating back to 50 yrs in the family hanging in the bath and they look great. Plus they remind me Of her. Your black bath looks beautiful.