Advice needed for Bathroom Renovation - Tiles and Colour Scheme
Hi all, looking for some design advice.
We're in the middle of a bathroom renovation, and to be honest it's turning into a real headache trying to decide what should be the best tiles and colour scheme to use. I take my hat off to any interior designers, as this is proving to be a major challenge, and a show stopper until it's resolved.
I see some of the projects out there on houzz, all unique and all brilliant. I guess we're just trying to achieve something with a 'wow' factor, if it's possible, without breaking the bank.
It's a reasonable size room; one studwork area will house a wall hung vanity/basin and loo. Another studwork forms the shower controls area. An aquabella slate shower tray is in place. A floor standing tap has been plumbed in for a freestanding bath. Two anthracite towel radiators provide the heating.
In the first photo, loosely laid in place are 600mm x 600mm anthracite polished floor tiles. They blend in with the shower tray, and are great at reflecting the light, but something makes me question whether or not they are right for the bathroom.
You can also see in the subsequent photo, we've even tried wood effect tile planks.
What colours would work with a slate shower tray?
Also, what tiles to use on the walls in the shower area?
Outside of the studwork areas, the walls will be just be painted. We've tried various shades of grey, thinking that this will make the bath and chrome tap stand out. But with the slate shower tray and (potentially) grey floor tiles, it seems like it could be too overpowering?
Thanks for your time and any advice would be very greatly appreciated.
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Jonathan
5 years ago
Carolina
5 years agoBoth tiles have a totally different 'vibe'. The glossy ones are luxurious and sleek and the wood effect ones are more homely and relaxed. Both work, but I think that for a wow factor the glossy ones are good. Make sure they are not slippery.
You could go for marble effect porcelain tiles on the walls.https://totaltiles.co.uk/marble-effect-bathroom-tiles.html
And either a very light grey or white paint. A wooden stool perhaps and a plant to add a bit of life and warmth.
Another option would be to go for a patterned black and white tile on the walls. Or you could use the floor tiles on the wall too.
Some inspiration for you:
Chris thanked CarolinaCarolina
5 years agoChris
5 years agoThanks all for the input.
This photo was the original inspiration but the floor tiles arent available, and having used the large format polished ones before in a kitchen, thought these might work again. But obviously the look would be totally different.
Jonathan
5 years ago
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