I would put the color on the walls, with paint, where it can easily be changed, and choose a white or creamy quartz countertop. But you said you were planning to put tile on the walls. Did you mean just the shower walls or all the walls? And if all the walls,how high?

For paint color for your walls, we'd need to know what colors you like and what colors you might be using close by.

Hi April,

Depending on your style, here are some ideas.

Blue Pearl countertops with a neutral paint color:
http://www.ohmintl.com/live-inventory.html?link_id=75&link_name=BLUEPEARLGT&task=viewslabs&location=Monroe NJ

Kashmir White countertops with a maroon/burgundy paint color (the stone has burgundy flecks in it):
http://www.ohmintl.com/live-inventory/kashmir-white.html

If you want something a little wild, try Rainforest Green with a neutral paint color:
http://www.ohmintl.com/live-inventory/rainforest-green.html

I hope some of these suggestions help!

I believe Carolyn is right. Big ticket items should be nuetral, bring in color with easily changed accessories, linens and paint. This way you can change the look of your bathroom in a few years if you tire of it.

I agree with the very sound advice everyone is giving you about staying neutral with the tiles and putting the color on the walls. But then I look at bathrooms like this with pops of bright color among the neutrals and think I'm too cautious. But whether they are in the tiles or on the walls, aquas can look great with soft neutral tans and whites.

Carolyn, I agree with you, and Feeny is GREAT with color. But I get bored looking at the same old, same old, and I want to change things up too often. A little too often!

Not everyone's bath has a single wall to change, but boy that sure stirs the design juices doesn't it!

https://www.houzz.com/photos/2011-showcase-hillside-retreat-rustic-bathroom-new-york-phvw-vp~375633