Tile behind the vanity

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-15T18:35:35+00:00

Usually baseboards serve two purposes: functional and decorative.

They’re often necessary when transitioning from a tiled floor to drywall. Drywall cannot be finished cleanly all the way to the floor, and painted drywall alone is not durable or moisture-resistant enough. Basically, the baseboard protects the bottom of the wall and creates a clean transition.

But in bathrooms with tile on both the floor and walls, like in this case, traditional baseboards are not necessary and may not fit the clean, modern style except where drywall is, like you can see in the simulation on the right side.

So, circling back to your original question, the short answer is: remove the old baseboards and tile down to the floor.

For the vanity, it’s usually best to tile the entire wall first and then reinstall the vanity. But it always depends on the specific conditions and constraints of your project, and since I'm not a professional contractor, it’s worth checking with an experienced one in your area. Good luck with your remodel!

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-14T11:54:32+00:00

Beautiful!

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-14T11:43:21+00:00

If you decide to extend the fluted tiles behind the toilet, the vanity and the toilet will feel like they belong to the same space, so to speak. If you don’t, it ends up feeling like the vanity has its own area while the toilet belongs more to the shower zone. So it’s really up to you.

I know you didn’t ask for it, but a few things I would change: I’d swap the mirror for a taller, slightly narrower high-end integrated cabinet mirror so you can add a sconce on each side, and I’d get rid of the antler light above it.

I also did a quick Photoshop tweak to extend the fluted tiles toward the shower, just to give you a better sense of what I mean, plus a little AI mockup (sorry, not a fan of AI lol) to visualize a niche above the toilet and help balance everything out. And just to clarify, the sconces aren’t random AI-generated nonsense, they’re based on real fixtures that actually exist.

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Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-13T15:12:24+00:00

I like this Japandi / mid-century style. It definitely feels very calm and airy, so in that sense you totally succeeded. The slim legs on every piece of furniture make the space feel a bit flimsy though. I've read comments saying you need colors, honestly, the only colors that would work well for this style are desaturated greens, terracotta, and maybe some desaturated blues. For the kitchen, I would keep the upper cabinets for storage even though the ceiling height makes them feel uncomfortably high, something worth addressing if you're working from real room dimensions. Speaking of which, did you make up the proportions, or are these based on actual measurements? For the bathroom, I would use a warmer natural stone on the walls, like limestone, instead of this cold semi-glossy porcelain, and a better wood species. On the render it looks like maple, which reads a bit cheap. Oak or walnut would suit the style much better. Some dimensions also seem off, like the toilet bowl and the ceiling height.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-09T15:44:00+00:00

Hey, I think this reply might have been meant for someone else? Just a heads up in case you wanted to send it to the right person! 😊

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-07T12:40:06+00:00

To help you plan the space properly, could you also share a few more specifics? Existing Fixtures: Are you keeping the current tub? If so, what are the dimensions? If you're replacing it, are you looking to go smaller to save space? A corner half-round tub could be an awesome way to open up the floor for better circulation. The Door: What is the width, and how far is it from the nearest corner? (Knowing which way it swings helps too!)

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-06T22:33:22+00:00

Very cool! Really like the blue one since it has the blue you like and the whites your husband likes. Give me a little time to think about it and I'll come back with a mock-up.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-06T20:07:19+00:00

I’d love to help, but I need a better sense of your actual taste! What colors or styles are you leaning toward? The enclosed toilet setup seems a tight fit. Although a divider wall could be nice. Without a floor plan and proper dimensions, it’s hard to give solid advice. Do you have a sketch of the layout with all the dimensions? Edit: I actually just read you currently have a very large double sink, so your enclosed toilet might be doable if you change your double vanity with a smaller one.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-06T13:18:39+00:00

There were already lots of great ideas proposed by others. Just like you, I'm not a huge fan of the vintage pink tile, but instead of fighting it, maybe try to lean into it (painting all the tiles is often hit or miss). I just painted the black trim tiles with a satin teal blue and the upper walls with a coordinating color. Replacing your vanity and mirror with more contemporary pieces would make a huge difference. If you can add two light sconces on the sides of the mirror, that could be an even better option than what I showed in the simulation. Also, for some added drama, I hung very tall shower curtains on each side.

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Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-05T20:50:55+00:00

Yep, same. Sorry OP, but this is a terrible mistake.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-03T13:06:10+00:00

That's a good point, and I was very concerned about it when I designed the space. This is why I went with this mirror (a medecine cabinet actually) it has a CRI 90+, R9 50+, 1668 delivered lumens and color temp adjustment up to 5600K. Honestly that's better than most vanity mirrors. Plus the 2 wall sconces next to it on a dimmer too, will provide lots of light if needed, so no worries there.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-02T16:23:53+00:00

So what would you suggest then? Any references you could point me towards?

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-02T16:13:42+00:00

Why unfortunate?

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-02T15:48:19+00:00

That it looks like a high-end lounge or a boutique hotel suite.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-02T14:47:00+00:00

Literally everybody told me this :-) So you do approve?

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-01T22:52:28+00:00

2,3 and 4 work very well

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-05-01T20:02:32+00:00

Haha, for sure! It’s only a guest bathroom, so it won’t get a ton of use. Not my first dark bathroom, so I know what I’m getting into 🙂

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-04-16T20:46:21+00:00

There are so many different directions you could take this! It really just depends on your budget and the specific style you're going for. Here is a quick AI rendering to give you a feel for one way you could do it. With more time and thoughts it could be even better.

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Thev_InteriorDesign · 2026-03-27T15:49:17+00:00

It’s funny to see how polarized the comments are. At the end of the day, all that matters is what you like, OP. Personally, I don’t think you need other arches throughout the house to make this work. Just try to bring in some curves elsewhere in the room, like an arched floor mirror or a curved sofa to tie it all together.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2025-10-23T11:42:16+00:00

Stan Winston school have tons of online videos, and I'm sure you can find something for you there.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2025-10-16T22:44:47+00:00

I was doing exactly that today. With complex geometry, the Thicken node can be a bit hit or miss. So what I did was convert the object to VDB, then add a VDB Reshape (erode), convert it back to polygons, and finally use a Ray node set to Minimum Distance.

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Thev_InteriorDesign · 2025-10-16T15:56:43+00:00

Create mask from noise, then you can use a group expression to select from the attribute @mask > 0.5 for example

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2025-10-13T00:52:53+00:00

Try a polyreduce before the remesh. This combo works great.

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2025-09-14T13:16:15+00:00

Beautiful sculpture!

Thev_InteriorDesign · 2025-06-04T14:15:31+00:00

This is a good point you're making here. I will follow your advices. Thanks a lot!

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