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White or Biscuit? please comment

11 years ago
I've read earlier posts on this subject (white is classic and safe - but also can look very sterile and stick out too much..) so I am still torn. Re-doing master bath and replacing everything. Planning on Kashmire Cream granite, Daltile Esta Villa porcelain tile in Terrace Beige, Artistic Tile mosiac for tub surround and shower accent that does include a bit of white marble. Nothing else is pure white in my house. I've pained BM Linen White on woodwork throughout and thought I would repeat in this bath. Here are my materials with a biscuit toilet lid nearby. You can see white-white on the mosiac cardboard. I am leaning toward biscuit to keep it soft.. I'd appreciate your comments. Thank you.

Comments (13)

  • 11 years ago
    You have so many lovely choices in your samples it is tempting to throw in some white for contrast...I always remind myself that baths always feel best when they atleast look spotless and white is tougher to keep spotless, Every little speck stands out!
    txsetters thanked btydrvn
  • 11 years ago
    Thank you Ritasj. It's a large tub (66x32). Any guidelines for when white is a good contrast or when it detracts from the monotone scheme?
  • 11 years ago
    White is good as an accent rather than as a major element... Maybe the ceiling? Trim? Linens ?
    txsetters thanked btydrvn
  • 11 years ago
    Biscuit
    txsetters thanked thollowa
  • 11 years ago
    Biscuit all the way! The materials you have chosen are beautiful. Good luck and hope you have a great new year! :)
    txsetters thanked zazfuzzroc
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I'm liking most of your findings together, but I worry the porcelain tile is too reddish while everything else seems to have a yellow undertone.. is it just me/ my computer?
    txsetters thanked Shakuff
  • 11 years ago
    Shakuff..thank you for your comment. I dont have a great eye for color. I see just beige in the tile. I do see yellow understones in the paper, paint and Kohler biscuit. Maybe i should look for a paper with less yellow or is it an acceptable mix? What is your feeling about white vs. Biscuit tub, etc?
  • 11 years ago
    biscuit!
    txsetters thanked bgfuqua
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    I like either. I usually go for white as it's classic, but the biscuit in your case is very pretty. However consider your trim...baseboards and moldings as I usually like them to match or be close in color. So if going with biscuit, go with an off-white trim as well. I like what you pulled together I was just wondering if the tile was more red, and you're right...the paper is definitely more yellow. Also the paint color on the left seems to tie in more with the tile, and the other more with the paper. I hope I didn't just complicate your life :)
    txsetters thanked Shakuff
  • 11 years ago
    SHAKUFF..that is BM Bone and BM Linen White. Thinking maybe cabinets in Bone and the crown, base, doors in the Linen White? Or do you think the linen white has too much yellow?
  • 10 years ago

    I am dying to see your finished bathroom!


  • 10 years ago

    I have your same dilemma--I want to use Cambria Summerhill for countertops and it contains gray, white and taupe. My floor tile definitely leans taupe, so I wanted biscuit for my sinks to warm it up a little and provide transition. My daughter disagrees and recommends only true white. My vote is the biscuit with your lovely samples. I think I'll have to take my sample countertop soon to a showroom and compare directly. Good luck!


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