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Tile choice

10 years ago
I have fallen in love with a penny tile called "lagoon" for our two young daughters bathroom. The cabinetry is black with a rub-thru. The bathroom is divided into two rooms: the sink and linen closet and then the water closet/tub & shower. My husband is worried about blue and black together and has picked a green option. Their shower tile is a beautiful white and I love the contrast with the blue. I guess the only question is with the black cabinet. My gut says gorgeous and timeless...would love some feedback!

Comments (24)

  • 10 years ago

    The blue is much nicer than the green. It has such wonderful depth. If the countertop will be white, I think the black cabinet and blue tile will ground the room nicely without being too heavy. If the countertop is dark though, it will be too much.

  • 10 years ago
    The countertop is a beautiful granite that has specks of blue and green, etc that I think you are right - will ground everything. I hadn't even thought of that before - silly but have hit overload with decision making.
  • 10 years ago

    Goodness, why so dark for a girl's bathroom! They are young and female!

  • 10 years ago

    I'm thinking you might have a bit too much going on there. The granite grabs attention. The floor will grab attention (due to penny tile pattern) and the cabinet finish isn't plain either. Where can the eye rest? All the components are beautiful, but all of them are divas. You need one diva and a bunch of supporting actors.

  • 10 years ago

    umm, what's age and gender got to do with bathroom colour?

  • 10 years ago
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    Can you show a picture of the cabinets? The only black in the picture looks like a suitcase???

  • 10 years ago
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    Forget about tiny specks of blue or green in the counters. They aren't going to be visible from any distance. If the tiles look good with the main colors of the counters then it'll work but if you're thinking it'll tie in with minuscule color flecks then re-think it.

  • 10 years ago

    Don't understand the addition of green tiles if the blue is too much? Blue and black not working so let's add green.

  • 10 years ago
    I think you misunderstood me.
    And as for too dark, the shower area is all white minus the floor.
  • 10 years ago

    So is everything bought except the main floor tile?

  • 10 years ago
    Nothing purchased but granite and cabinet are firm. After reading comments I'm considering keeping the penny tile to just the water closest (white tub, etc) and a lighter floor in the other space.
  • 10 years ago
    I like the blue. I don't see why it's an issue with a black cabinet.
  • 10 years ago

    In a children's bathroom, the fixtures and tiles should be neutral, but paint or wallpaper, towels, mirrors, accessories, should be age appropriate. Kids bathrooms should not have a dark feel, as childhood and adolescence is a time of fun, of hope for the future. Here's a Houzz search of girls bathrooms


    http://www.houzz.com.au/photos/query/Girls-bathrooms/nqrwns


  • 10 years ago

    @Tribble, I disagree about the dark thing. If you do the same search but substitute "boy" for "girl" you get plenty of dark colours... and a complete lack of pink.

  • 10 years ago

    So when you walk into this bathroom, what will you see? Can you see the whole room at once? If so, reducing the number of finishes and colours would help. So, floor all one tile type and colour from door into shower; walls all one colour (e.g. tile and wallpaper both white); if your floor is going to be a diva, your counter should be subdued (e.g. a quartz version of Carrera marble).

  • 10 years ago

    Can't see dark on here, a predominance of light and bright


    http://www.houzz.com.au/photos/query/Children%27s-bathrooms/nqrwns


  • 10 years ago
    This bathroom will have a door separating the sink area from the tub and toilet. I would prefer one floor choice but am open to two. We will have white trim, natural light, light colored walls. It is not intended to be a dark space. I want something classic that will grow with them and that they will love as teenagers as well. I can change paint, wallpaper, etc down the road. Flooring and cabinetry should be classic in my opinion.
  • 10 years ago
    I'm putting in a small, girlie, antique chandelier that belonged to my parents.
  • 10 years ago

    Can you add a picture of the whole room? I love the blue penny tile. I plan to use penny tile somewhere, someday. I'm not sure about the blue penny tile with the black vanity or the vanity top.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I would do white penny tile...timeless and classic.....use blue towels and accessories to give that bright pop of color..or paint the walls a beautiful Tiffany box blue! Very Breafast at Tiffanys!!! Depending on your age you may not even know what I am taking about :)

  • 10 years ago

    HIWE, I like your first two pics.


  • 10 years ago
    Hi Terri,
    Here is the plan
  • 10 years ago
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    The blue tile is beautiful. If you are just using it on the floors, it should be okay with the cabinets and countertop. Paint the walls white or white with the slightest tint of blue/green. However, I think it would look better if you change the black cabinets, which are very heavy and masculine, to a white cabinet. Or change the granite to a white quartz. Whatever you decide, only use one tile for the floors in both areas.