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DIY Master Bathroom - Need Feedback

8 years ago
We started a MB remodel, (in PA) & thought I would seek out your expertise. Will show you some plans & what we have accomplished so far. Looking to do more of a modern type style for the renovation. We brought back tile (18 x 36”) from FL, and colors mostly consist of white,gray, & taupe. The tile does have a sheen but not shiny & slippery. ( for floor & wall) At first, wanted a 72” wall hanging teak vanity. Since a plain white top would consist of lots of cleaning maintenance, thought about a white Carrera marble with grey veining. Looking at the tile closer, thought about cool colors & teak wood would be warm. Now, I am not sure what to do. What do you think about the teak wood with this tile? I also, have some other vanities that might work better with the tile. I have some accent tiles shown for the floor tile we transported, just for ideas on shower wall & floor. Enclosing pics of plans, & what we have done.

Comments (23)

  • 8 years ago
    Here is a picture of the 18 x 36” tile we transported from FL. (Shower floor & wall) Also, needs some ideas on accent shower wall and floor.
  • 8 years ago
    Pictures of interested vanities. Floating vanity concept caught my eye, but not sure of practicality in storage. Teak wood vanity included.
  • 8 years ago
    Also, showing a walnut vanity that caught my interest. Not sure of the practicality of cabinet space for a floating vanity. Any thoughts?
  • 8 years ago
    Does anyone have any suggestions on accent tiles & vanities? Floating vanities vs free standing? Maintenance on white countertop vanities? Under mount, vessel, or integrated sinks? Want to order a vanity soon, so looking for advice. Thank you!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    A colored vanity would really bring some life into the room, the colors although beautiful seem a little bland.

  • 8 years ago

    If you use a white quartz or corian your maintenance will be a lot easier than if you use a real marble. Marble will etch and stain. White surfaces don't get dirtier than darker ones, you just notice that they are dirty more quickly and can clean as needed.

  • 8 years ago
    Hi everyone.... Thx for some ideas and feedback. I think that I will purchase the below vanity. Flo Manigan...If you are around, let me know your a Houzz Designer no., for the discount. So with the tile we bought for floor, and the wall, I would like to have a pop tile for the hanging wall vanity. A tile to use on the same wall as vanity. Also, would like to use the same in shower & shower floor. Will be using 2 mirrors, above each sink.
  • 8 years ago

    Have you thought of a custom vanity? the vanity you show does not have matched grain. If you got a custom one, you would ask for that detail. Your round mosaic looks like it has a little pink beige in it and the large variegated floor tile looks like a greenish gray. But it is sure hard to tell on computers.

  • 8 years ago
    Help! Need your opinion. Went to Homegoods to pick up a piece of Teak Wood. Had my husband lay 4 of the tiles, to get a better idea of the how it would look. Also, found some other color options, laying around the house. Realizing iPad does not depict true colors. Some of the tiles, showed more grey than taupe. What do you think as far as vanity colors go? Like the wood organic look, but not sold on teak. Pls weigh in on thoughts. Thank you.
  • 8 years ago
    Better pics with the vanities....pls let me know your thoughts.
  • 8 years ago
    More pics...
  • 8 years ago
    One more
  • 8 years ago

    I like the wood tone vanity choices as opposed to white or gray. I think it's a bit warmer and more "organic" looking. Usually I prefer the grainy wood look (not rustic in this case) but that tile is reading very "fast" to me - a lot of movement- so I'd go a little quieter on the wood selection. IE, the first or fourth one in your last post as opposed to the last one in the group. Not all teak is as variegated as the Homegoods sample, though, so keep that in mind. I have a teak fold up bench that is gorgeous and way more "quiet". But i'm no pro! Just my opinion:). Good luck!

  • 8 years ago

    I was just getting ready to say what karri said--I would not use a horizontally striped wood with the horizontal direction of the floor tile. The penny tile brings another shape in, so that may be all your bathroom can handle for patterns. You need a vanity that reads as a solid but you could have some marble-like movement for the counter.

    Is the plan to do the shower floor in the penny tile? Not sure what your thoughts are on an accent tile.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I'd go with the black vanity all day, all the others seem to kind of blend in with the tile, but I personally like a little POP.

  • 8 years ago
    No plans yet on accent tiles for shower wall & shower floor. The penny tile was just a random sample, just to get an idea. Will post & seek out accent tiles, once I have established which vanity to go with. Like the “organic” look, & keeping in mind, it isn’t exactly the precise wood material, just an idea. Just looks somewhat busy to me with the grainy look of walnut or teak. I have some better pics to show.
  • 8 years ago
    In white & teak vanities. Agreed - the tile we picked out is very busy. Was going for a white carrera marble top, but now having 2nd thoughts due to itching. A pure white top, whether man made or quartz might be a better avenue to go. Only drawback - more maintenance as will not camouflage.
  • 8 years ago

    It would be very helpful if you'd number your choices. Are you planning on ordering the vanity online? You'll be taking your chances on color.

    Any painted vanity will work with the floor. I like the vanity with the bar pulls going across the three drawer fronts. That is a cool modern look. I can't tell how much grain the wood has with the dark stain though. Does it come in a double sink? I would do that with a modern mirrored medicine cabinet for your small items, like these Robern medicine cabinets.


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    Penny tile isn't a contemporary look per se. Neither is using an accent tile in the shower. I don't think that large format tile needs an accent tile. I'd pick a 2x2 square for the shower floor.

  • 8 years ago
    Ok Houzzers ... probably going with the dark almost black espresso. Since our bedroom furniture is almost black, would be a good continuation of the color. Now for mirrors, would like 2 separate. Inolav offers these2mirrors, trimmed in the same color as vanity. Should I: a. Order these 2 from Inolav b. Find 2 mirrors trimmed in silver or brushed nickel or c. Get 2 frameless mirrors. Like the led mirrors also. Not sure of what type of vanity lighting we will be going for. TIA. First pic shows the vanity we are probably ordering. Other pics shows samples of mirrors.
  • 8 years ago
    Actually 2nd pic above is the vanity we want. Also, it does come in matte white.
  • 8 years ago
    Flo Mangan.... this is the post, any suggestions welcomed.
  • 8 years ago
    Alrighty.....Here is the master plan of the bathroom. I know, this definitely was a needed renovation. Thinking I am going with the espresso (almost black) 72” vanity,double sink, with white man made integrated countertop. That being said, I now have a decision on mirrors. Options are: 1 lg 72” with matching espresso wood, 2 - 24” or 36” mirrors in espresso, or the 72” led mirror, or 2 - 24” or 36” led mirrors. Suggestions have been that 1 lg mirror would make bathroom appear larger and airy. In the same token, it is nice to have 2 separate mirrors. Will post additional pictures of the mirrors.