Help with Tile Choices for 2 Bathrooms with Carrara Countertops

15 years ago

The tile installer is coming today to take measurements and I still haven't chosen my tile.

Here is some info:

Bathroom # 1 - Ensuite.

-Rough dimensions (taken when completely gutted) were 5' x 9'_

-Costco Studio Kalize Single 48" Vanity with Mirror (Espresso stained wood)

-Bianco Carrera Marble Countertops with Undermount sink

-Tub with shower surround.

So I need to choose floor tiles and tile for the tub surround for this bathroom. I am thinking of doing a simple white subway tile surround around the shower and also using the tile as "wainscotting" around the whole room. My house is mainly earth tones/neutrals, but the vanity was a goo ddeal and came with a Carrara top. Now I'm stumped!

Bathroom #2 - Same Problem!

-Restoration Hardware HUTTON Double Vanity.

-Italian Carrara Countertop

-Tub with Ugly (but cheap!:)) Acrylic surround.

-I have to choose floor tile and also I am thinking of "sprucing up" the acrylic surround with tile.

I will try to post some pictures. Any help at all would be AMAZING!!!

Thanks so Much!

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Comments (6)

gam51
15 years ago
Don't know if you are wanting the carrara look on the floor but I looked at one by Daltile called Carrara Star NV01. It has a honed look and comes in 12x12 and 18x18. It is what I'm thinking of putting in my bath on the floor with the carrara marble top and acrylic surround we already have (and would love to get rid of). Good luck!!
pricklypearcactus
15 years ago
I am finishing up a remodel of my main bathroom with a Restoration Hardware Hutton single vanity (white with Carrara marble top) and white acrylic bath tub. I decided to use the Daltile Navelli Carrara Star (NV01) tile in 12x12. I am loving the combination. It is very white, but the room feels so much larger now and has a very clean calm feeling. Sorry I do not have any pictures uploaded anywhere online yet since the bathroom isn't finished.
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kellylp
Original Author
15 years ago
In the bathroom with the RH vanity, do you think a rectangular, dark grey tile on the floor and a simple white tile surrounding the acrylic tub would look ok? I'm thinking that dark grey tile would pick up on the grey veining in the marble. Only problem is, the vanities have not arrived in the mail yet, so I have to choose the tile without having seen the actual vanity and countertops. TIA
gam51
15 years ago
Did you see the post regarding the ceramic Continental Slate by DalTile? I looked on the DalTile website and they have shades of gray, black, green or blue. I think the gray or black would look especially nice with the carrara. If you go that route I'd love to see your pics as I may change my mind!

Pricklypearcactus: Would you post pics when you are done. I'm anxious to see the DalTile Carrara Star since that has been my plan. Thanks!
sundownr
15 years ago
I have the Daltile NV01 in one bathroom. I really like it. A link to pics is below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bathroom with Daltile Navelli Carrera Star NV01
pricklypearcactus
15 years ago
I love the marble top I received and it was very similar to the one I saw in a RH store. You can also purchase samples of the counter material online ($20 I think?). I will probably be purchasing some samples now (yes, after the vanity is installed) to test out soaps and find out what will or will not etch.

I think a dark gray tile on the floor and white tile on the tub surround would be absolutely lovely. Personally I would use tile colors in the "cool" family (whites, grays, etc) to be in keeping with the cool colors of the carrara top.

I will definitely post pictures when I am finished. Things have been a little crazy lately and I'm at about the 90% completed mark and am struggling to find time to finish.