Main Bathroom Remodel Dilemma: Moody or Classic?

It’s finally happening. After three years of living with what I can only describe as a hostile bathroom (with mold, mystery plumbing, and the occasional *not-so-welcome* surprise), we’ve officially kicked off the remodel. Demo is done. The subs are in. And I’m emotionally cycling between happily optimistic and one decision away from a full-blown BF. 

But while the behind-the-walls work wraps up, I need your help with the part we’re actually here for: the design.

I’m torn between two looks:

Both keep the bones the same—same vanity, same gorgeous marble tile, same lighting & hardware—but the wallpaper, trim color, and runner are up for debate. Enter: your eyeballs.

Take a peek at the moodboards below and help me choose.

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Option 1: Moody & Bold

• Wallpaper: Fruit & Floral Dark Wallpaper

• Trim + Door Color: Carriage Door SW 7594 (Sherwin-Williams)

• Rug: Rust Persian Runner

Option 2: More Classic & Collected

• Wallpaper: Bird & Vine Green Wallpaper

• Trim + Door Color: Revere Pewter HC-172 (Benjamin Moore)

• Rug: Blue Medallion Runner

The Rest of the Details

• Sink Faucets (x2): Polished Nickel

• Shower Curtain: Textured Linen

• Shower Curtain Rod: 72″ Half Moon – Target

• Curtain Rings: Brushed Nickel Hooks

• Hand Towel Rack: Brass Swivel – Target

• Robe Hooks: Simple Brass – Target

• Vanity Mirror: Wall-Mounted Gold

• Vanity Pendants: White Pleated Pendant Lights

• Wall Sconce: Savoy House Redwood + Brass

• Vanity: Home Decorators Clinton 72″ Almond Latte

• Floor Tile: MSI Greecian White Octagon Marble

• Tub Surround Tile: Marble Subway Tile

• Bathtub: Freestanding Soaking Tub

Help Me Decide:

I’ve stared at these moodboards for so long they’re starting to look like the same room. So now it’s your turn:

Which one should I go with? Drop your vote in the comments or on Instagram @heritagehausdesigns (where I’ll post a poll). And yes, I will absolutely be open to either, even though I may secretly already have a favorite. ✨

Thanks for being here for the dust, decisions, and delusions of bathroom grandeur.

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xoxo

Whitney