I'm not so sure that would look right with a floating vanity. Would it continue the length of the wall, or just extend the length of the vanity?

It's a little annoying to clean without a back splash because you have to avoid wetting the wall with your cleaning products.

In your inspiration photo, I can't see the edges and whether the vanity goes wall to wall, or sits in the middle of a wall.

I think that mosaic or any tile would look a bit out of place if you just put it about your vanity, and the rest of the wall had nothing.

You could put the mosaic from wall to wall, to make it look more cohesive. You could make it thicker than the inspiration photo, too.

You could put mosaic all around the vanity, including above the back of it.

In general, I love tile/mosaic above the vanity.

This is a tough one. But, I also don't think a mosaic is the answer. Since this is for a basement, it won't get the same usage as other bathrooms. The sink looks wide and I can't imagine water getting splashed back there with just washing hands.

Is there a guest room down there where someone will be brushing teeth and washing their face? Then, I think you will need something.

Unless a backsplash is absolutely needed to keep water off the wall, I would not add one. I really like the uncluttered look of that floating vanity, and think that a backsplash - particularly a mosaic - will detract from the simplicity of the design.

Thank you everyone. I asked because only thoughts and concerns and likes or exactly what you are all saying. I like the thought of it because if someone washes their hands and splashes etc. but because it is floating and not up against the wall to the right or left, I almost feel like the mosaic will look funny on top of it as I do not plan to take the mosaic throughout The entire wall. The Fossett was just installed so it doesn't seem like it splashes behind the Fossett but it does splash in front of you which is annoying. All these modern, cool looking Vanities with sleek and funky sinks are never that great when it comes to splashing. after reading your opinions, I think I will skip it. I think if it was butting up against the wall on the right or left I would feel better about doing it. thank you all for taking the time to reply.

Both of my vanities are floating and have splashes....the one in the powder room does not touch end walls and I think it looks fine. You can always add one later if the wall gets too much wear and tear.

I love that glass mosaic tile. I would do the whole wall in it or just the area above and below the vanity. It looks stunning as a wall. OR, if a whole wall is too much, just half way up. In that case, you might want to go with a slightly larger more neutral tile.

Like chickadee was saying, when you wipe the counter you need something back there to protect the wall from the damp cloth. It will take a while, but eventually that area will start looking a little grungy.

Joaniepoanie do you have a pic you can post

Is there anyway you can do a 4" backsplash out of the same material as the counter? I think that would make sense with the floating style and still protect the wall.

The top is a plain white porcelain. I spoke to the girl that helps me with my tiles at the tile showroom and she thinks I should do it and use the mosaics. I thought about using the white porcelain but I got the vanity from wayfair.

Use scrubbable enamel. In my kitchen I do not have a backslash behind my kitchen sink or stove. I have wonderful white eggshell scrubbable enamel, last painted in 2001. It is still white and perfect, and it's been scrubbed hundreds of times because I cook a lot for my big family - and I love to cook!

My bathrooms are wallpapered. The pedestal sink in one floats. The paper behind the sink is also perfect.

I know this would be a lot more expensive, but would you consider something like this? Not this style, just the wall of mosaic or other tile, with your round mirror in the center? I've also seen them carry it below to the floor.