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Is this tile too white for this paint color?

11 years ago
Master bath shower tile installed today and I'm second guessing the tile color...or the wall color now! The floor of the shower is the same tile that is in the niches, it will be a frameless glass enclosure. I still think it will look good when it's all complete with the wood floors and other finishes...I hope anyway. What do some of you think?

Comments (32)

  • 11 years ago
    I agree with you. I would change the wall color to something neutral but a color that makes the tile pop more. I've found good help at Sherwin Williams paint stores.
  • 11 years ago

    I agree the tile is too white for the cream colored paint. Find another paint color, and you should be fine.

  • 11 years ago
    I agree...I would paint. Maybe a light grey? Or a deeper taupe/earth color.
  • 11 years ago
    Shoot!!! I really don't want to have to pay the painters to paint this room over again.
  • 11 years ago
    Any other color ideas to make this work? I don't want to paint the trim color, it ties in with the rest of the master bedroom.
  • 11 years ago
    The tile is great. The paint should be gray to pick up on the tile in the niche.
  • 11 years ago
    paint the whole room bright white.
  • 11 years ago
    Any other colors that could make this work. Our master bedroom is painted SW Grecian Ivory, and gray really doesn't look that great with that color.
  • 11 years ago
    Any other colors for the wall and leaving the trim as is?
  • 11 years ago

    I agree,,way too creamy. Sorry,,,redo the trim in a bright white (try Sherwin Williams Pro-Classic non-tinted white base). It's a bright white. That cream tone you have clashes with the white tile. Of course maybe when you put in the shower doors, it won't be as noticeable. But the wall color sticks out. What other colors do you like? What's on the floor? Can you do some pale greens or blues? How about charcoal?? That looks great with bright white. (Benjamin Moore "Kendall Charcoal" is gorgeous). Everything goes with ivory (except bright white!)

  • 11 years ago
    Relax! You do not have to redo the paint if you don't want to! It looks crazy now but once you add white towels and bar of dove soap one one will notice. I would use pink or light blue as an accent color. Add a painting, a vase with some flowers and bath salts and you'll be fine!
  • 11 years ago
    Alexa Hampton actually said she loves using that color of white combo. Remember, the toilet and tub will probably be the same color.
  • 11 years ago
    The floor is heart pine, will be stained in early american color. We are using SW sea salt in our powder room, the trim is the same color. How would this sea salt color look on the wall with white tile and the same trim color. Not the best picture.
  • 11 years ago

    Well, laurenlane has a point. You can always wait until it's all done. If you don't like it, then you can repaint it yourself! Have some friends over and have a paint party. But you did ask our opinion!

    Here is a link with white subway, marble and an all white wall and trim...https://www.houzz.com/photos/victorian-bathroom-victorian-bathroom-toronto-phvw-vp~1779987

    Here is one with a gorgeous blue. Would look amazing with the ivory and the wood floors. https://www.houzz.com/photos/wyndmoor-residence-bathroom-traditional-bathroom-philadelphia-phvw-vp~474099

    Here is one with a very pale gray and dark wood. https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-remix-traditional-bathroom-new-york-phvw-vp~2704685

    And here is one with a very dark green,,,or substitute peacock or navy or even charcoal..https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-traditional-bathroom-houston-phvw-vp~22155565

    Whatever you choose, remember it's only paint. The easiest thing that can be remedied. Have fun!

  • 11 years ago

    Love the floors! The sea salt would be perfect! Love it with the white and the wood.

  • 11 years ago
    Here is another photo of the other side of the bathroom, tub to go in between vanities by window, counter top material is absolute black granite honed.
  • 11 years ago
    Trim is great, you just need a paint color with less yellow in it! What colors make you smile?
  • 11 years ago
    I may be over reacting, and the paint looks to be showing up a little different in the photo than it appears in person. This was our inspiration bathroom when designing ours. We used the same builder as in the photo and the colors are the same in our bath as in this photo. Definitely showing up different in my photo for sure.
  • 11 years ago
    I say wait until it's all finished and then make a decision. You may love it once all is said and done. The sea salt color is lovely if you still feel the urge to paint.
  • 11 years ago

    love the sea salt idea in the bathroom. go for it.

  • 11 years ago

    Hi i think the idea of a dark grey would be great you can then use lovely soft white towels and even introduce some pictures in white frames but with lovely colours in to brighten it if you feel it needs it. I have just done my kitchen with white worktops and a colour on the walls by the Little Green Paint company called Cool Harbour and when i did a sample I thought it was too dark but once it was on I LOVED IT and am so pleased I took the plunge. Good Luck

  • 11 years ago
    Your tile pick is fabulous! Paint is easy to change.
  • 11 years ago

    Bailey150-Agree to wait until your bathroom is complete before you change the color. If you end up wanting to change the paint, I would choose a neutral beige such as accessible beige by sherwin williams-looks great with white! Also, sea salt, a color that you are already familiar with would be beautiful with the white tiles. Light gray would be so pretty with the white tiles, as well. Good luck. Beautiful bathrooms!

  • 11 years ago
    Think it's shaping up a little bit, starting to stain the floors tomorrow. Think that will make a big difference in the look.
  • 11 years ago
    I just wanted to tell you that your home is absolutely gorgeous. Everything will come together. It is so nerve wracking!
  • 11 years ago
    Changing the wall color is easier than changing tile.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    It is, but you can easily get that fixed by choosing a new wall paint color.


  • 11 years ago
    I think it's growing on me. Looking better with the floors stained now. All the other fixtures will be installed in a couple of weeks might turn out just fine.
  • 11 years ago
    You could consider a back splash tile border around the top with, creamy warm tones & white.
  • 11 years ago

    I agree, Bailey...looks much better now. I think the first picture you posted was bad lighting and now that the floor is done it's coming together nicely. Beautiful bath!

  • 11 years ago
    Soaking tub installed, maybe a nice stool by the tub and vanity to place towel on. It's coming together nicely.