Scary Bathrooms Vol. 3: Attack of the Green Bathrooms!
Sep 27, 2022An Ugly Bathtub Has No Business in Your Home. See How We Improved these blue, red, and green bathrooms.
Bathroom color trends come and go, but some should stay away permanently. The avocado green bathtub had its heyday in the 1970s, but isn’t a great fit for modern designs.
In our third annual “scary bathrooms” roundup, we’ve collected some bad color choices, ugly bathtubs, moldy tile, and water-damaged surrounds that the homeowners were ready to get rid of. Today, these red, blue, and green bathrooms look completely different thanks to timeless color choices and materials that will last a lifetime. Read on to see the impressive before-and-afters.
Love Green? How to do Green Bathrooms the Right Way
Green is a bold color choice that’s gaining popularity. But choosing a green bathtub or tile could force you to commit to that color for decades. On behalf of the homeowners whose 1970s and 1980s green bathtubs we’ve replaced, here’s a better idea:
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“Start with a neutral shower surround, fixtures, and cabinets, and bring green into the space with wall color and decor,” says Improveit mood board designer Monica Briggs. “This lets you play with color in a way that’s easy to change whenever you want.”
Goodbye, Ugly Green Bathtub!
Susan Amrine specifically called out a color catastrophe when reviewing her 5-star experience with Improveit. “Not for one minute have I missed my ugly green bathtub!! So glad they hauled it out of my sight!” she laughed. The Amrines’ Lancaster, OH home was built in 1973, which explains the avocado green bathtub – but is no excuse for the mistmatched green tile they had to look at every day.
Working with Improveit , Susan and her husband Don chose a tub-to-shower conversion for their much-needed bathroom update. The green bathtub and tile were replaced with an almond shower base and sleek stone-effect walls accented with a diamond tile pattern. The couple chose additional matching design features, including corner shower caddies, a bench seat, and complementary grab bars, shower fixtures, and curtain rod in brushed nickel. The results are stunning!
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“My new shower is beautiful and safe. I love the grab bars. They are much higher quality than I have seen in other stores. The installer was always prompt in arriving, his work was fast and I have yet to find any flaws or mistakes. Not for one minute have I missed my ugly green bathtub!! So glad that they hauled it out of my sight.”
Susan A. – Lancaster, OH
Green Bathroom Gone Bad
Another 1970s home, another green bathroom to go with it. Unfortunately, this bathroom was so damaged that the homeowner was using it for storage instead of showering. Tile deterioration like you see here is common in bathrooms. Over time, porous grout is overcome by moisture, causing deterioration and creating a breeding ground for mold.
READ MORE: Tile & Grout vs. Acrylic Showers
Improveit’s installation team gave this green bathroom a modern facelift. After removing all the water-damaged tile, drywall, and insulation, the team replaced it with brand new materials, and finished the space with the homeowner’s choice of an almond shower base and smooth Bianco Travertine walls. A matching corner caddy and window trim, and complementary brushed nickel fixtures finish the space.
This Ugly Bathtub Gave us the Blues
This rural Kentucky home was built in the late 1940s when blue bathtubs and fixtures gained popularity. While the steel tub was still in good condition, the homeowners were ready for a change – and a big one at that!
The blue bathtub was replaced with a sleek white tub, and the walls repaired and finished with hexagon tile walls featuring our Othello black grout option. Black matte fixtures and a curved shower rod left the bathroom with a clean, modern aesthetic, and no more 1940s fixtures.
“The finished product is amazing. It has totally transformed our bathroom. The product and fixtures are upscale and blend with the remainder of the bathroom. The representative helped us select the colors and patterns, and reviewed the process. The installers were awesome. They knew what they were doing and cleaned up when they finished. They were friendly and took the time to do it right. Very professional.”
Chuck D. – Kettering, OH
Ugly Bathtub Removal in this Red Bathroom Redesign
At more than a century old, this well-cared for home has seen its fair share of color and design trends. It’s hard to say when the bold red floral wallpaper was added to the bathroom, but removing it was the focus of a recent update that also included changing the shower layout.
With a wheelchair user in the home, the family worked with their Improveit designer to reorient the shower along the back wall, allowing for an extra-large 60-by-36-inch shower base with plenty of room to maneuver. Sleek design choices include Grayline walls with a large-format tile pattern, and a white shower niche that provides plenty of room for shampoo bottles and other shower needs. A hand-held showerhead makes bathing easy.
Green Bathrooms, Begone
If these blue, red, and green bathrooms look similar to what’s in your home, it’s probably time for an update. The Improveit team can help! We’ve seen every shade of pink, yellow, blue, and green bathtub out there – they don’t scare us!
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