tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312230631158776358.post2517753169644540132..comments2023-07-27T05:25:09.652-07:00Comments on Design with Dawn: Welcome to my blogDawn Rochelle Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761441038061392738noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312230631158776358.post-29706736082322566392008-06-15T20:08:00.000-07:002008-06-15T20:08:00.000-07:00Hi and thanks for the nice comments! There are ma...Hi and thanks for the nice comments! There are many ways to approach this and so many things to address! I will try to be brief, but I love looking at the whole picture. <BR/><BR/>I would start with a color scheme, as you want the bathrooms to fit your lifestyle. I would look through home decorating magazines to get an idea of what you like. Start a collection of images by tearing out the ones that speak to you. This can be your jumping off point. Let's look at your master bath; you probably want a soothing color palette, as you start and finish your stressful day here. <BR/><BR/>Although you want to have in mind what type of bathroom cabinet you like ( white, dark or light wood) I would first shop around for tiles. There are so many options, with wonderfully decorative tile for the walls near the shower / tub. The wall tile can add great color, which will become the base for the room. Small mosaic glass tiles have become available in many colors and add an illumination to the room, great for a bathroom without windows. You can then choose a more neutral, larger tile for the floor. Countertops in natural stones like granite and marble come in many shades that will work back to the floor tiles and can work with various cabinet finishes. I would address the height of the cabinet if you are renovating the entire bathroom. The older the home, the lower the cabinet, so many need to be raised to a more comfortable height. I wouldn't mix too many colors - this is why I suggest choosing a color scheme first. <BR/><BR/>As far as the bathtub or fixtures, I like to stay neutral; white is my favorite, but almond is very popular as well. Using colored fixtures often can date a room. The last but not least is choosing the towel and rug colors. Bring tile samples with you. <BR/><BR/>Have fun, choose a palette that makes you feel good!Dawn Rochelle Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761441038061392738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312230631158776358.post-14923648874605877792008-06-15T17:13:00.000-07:002008-06-15T17:13:00.000-07:00I love your blog! I am not a very creative person...I love your blog! I am not a very creative person but I do love having my home look beautiful.<BR/><BR/>I am redecorating both my bathrooms in my townhouse. Do I start with a general color scheme or do I shop around for tile, countertop, bathtub, etc first?<BR/><BR/>NormaNorma Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576219263098719475noreply@blogger.com