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September 7th, 2016
The End of the Neutral Bathroom? Not so fast . . .
Last week, I read an article in the Wall Street Journal espousing the ‘end of the neutral bathroom.’ I’ve been in the tile business for over twenty years and I’ve seen trends come and go, but I think the neutral bathroom is here to stay. So many homeowners are afraid of color, especially those that grew up in the color-rich 1970s, 80s, and 90s. For me, my interior color memories began with harvest gold, avocado green with blue, green, yellow, and pink bathrooms – toilets, tubs, and sinks included. Ouch! Then came the teals and mauves followed by hunter green, burgundy, and navy blue . . . The height of trendy design in their day, but no more . . . These days, clients are realizing that a bathroom should stand the test of color-time. By using plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, and tubs) in neutral white or biscuit and classic neutral finishes, whether traditional, transitional, or modern, a bathroom should look good for at least ten years. I recommend to clients that they use wall covering and accessories to add color and personality to their space, not with the more permanent finishes, like tile. This may sound like a design cop-out, but not everyone has the resources and energy to re-model a bathroom every five years when that turquiose you love today is no longer making you sing . . . Whether for a new home, re-model, or with resale in mind, the neutral bathroom is here to stay.
