What esle do you have going on in the room?

I like the stone portion very much, not liking this shade of blue.

Can we see a picture of the bathroom?

If the bottom tile is the floor, what is the top tile pictured to be used for?

what if you ran a vertical strip, off center? doesn't look quite as dated as what you were proposing. maybe look at some different accent tiles?

I agree about the all gray. to me, i would need something to jazz it up a bit.

again, running these glass mosaics in a vertical strip, maybe w/the niche right in the middle, would look more modern

i have samples of this komorebi glass tile. it's absolutely gorgeous in person. comes in 11 colors. from tilebar.com

taking some carrara in an arabesque shape, with a pencil liner,

this blue macauba marble is gorgeous. comes in 2x4 and little squares. it's not cheap, but you would only need a few sheets for your accent

it's not your idea, it's the type of tile you've chosen.

think outside the box a bit.

My two cents would be to use the tile on the top for the floor if you are using white subway for the shower walls. Some contrast but not as stark as using the darker (bottom) tile. I would not use the accents with the white subway tile. I would have no problem using that same upper tile on the walls instead of the subway. If you really want an accent, use a stripe down the wall. Keep it simple.

Not same colors, but general gist.

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subway is fine in the shower. those niches are fine and would look nice w/an accent. some people don't like them, I do. it's your shower, do what you want!

look at pics of 'subway tile showers' or subways w/accent showers' etc, to get ideas

My thoughts are a little different on the tiles. I really like the tile with the blue in it as it adds a lot to the room and blue is the color of water (shower) and a soothing color of nature (spa like). There are plenty of colors that work with the blue for towels, rugs, painted accent wall, and decor- many different greens, coral, navy and some yellows. I say go with your first choice.

I'm with Creatively Yours - I think the blue has a nice splash of life to offset the safe natural grays. Only I would not place it at the ceiling, but base and a band through the niches.

while I like the blue in the tile, I don't like that particular brand. I've seen it in person and the blue glass looks on the cheesy side. I would find something similar of better quality.