I wouldn't. Not over that textured wall.

What creative tile said. Also, that mosaic is fighting with the small piece of countertop that is shown. If you really wanted to add tile at some point (after smoothing out the walls), you’d be better off with something plain/not busy, not another pattern.

No. I might even remove the molding if it does not leave a scar.

I would remove that very poorly installed molding and while you are at it get those horrible textured walls skim coated. Installing tile there will only accent the ugly wall and the molding.

Removing the molding is a good idea. It will likely not come off cleanly, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing since it might help push you to get the walls skim coated as Patricia suggested. Get rid of that texture and get those suckers smoothed out.

ETA: I was only suggesting smoothing for ease of painting/tiling in the future, not for the appearance as I do not find them to be offensive at all; but just because they are standard does not mean they couldn't be changed. I had far worse in a previous home with the former owner's attempt at fancying up the 50s postwar ranch on slab home with DIY venetian plaster. Now THAT was F-UGLY, and yes, we smoothed out/eradicated.

In Arizona these walls are in every house and they are not ugly by any means. Everyone has them. It’s standard in the building process.

Karin, one benefit to the texture is it's far more forgiving if you have to patch holes and other boo boos.

I just looked at an issue of Elle Home mag on line and out of 36 bathrooms only 1 had any sort of accent tiles. They're a bad idea. It will not "update" you bath, just the opposite. This is what it calls to mind.

Regardless of "updating" or just dating your bathroom-- if this is a look the op likes, then far be it from us to talk her out of it. The only reason I said it was a bad idea above was because of the texture-- tough to stick tile to it and warranty it.

This is the pic that inspired that thought

We’re you planning to do everything that’s in the inspiration photo? I agree with others that it will not update or elevate your space.

I like to think of Design Dilemma as helpful to the posters so they won't make expensive mistakes. Not just to tell them "yes, looks great, go right ahead". Of course, in the end they will do what they like but at least they'll have gotten some varying ideas.

Thank you for the feed back. I’ll scrap that idea.

Karin Riddle, if you post pictures of the whole bath maybe you can get some ideas to perk up the room.

Two more pictures, very small area. I just want to personalize it more and make it look modern

Can you say more about what your budget is and if you want to keep the sink and countertop? When you say more personalized and modern, what specifically do you mean by that? Knowing this will help us give you some more direction.

That's a gorgeous countertop!

To update the space I would put in new floor tiles, remove the wood trim and I would also consider tiling one whole wall (vanity wall) with floor to ceiling tile OR tile up to the wood border on all 4 walls.

The style of these bathrooms are different from yours but it gives you an idea for tile orientation.

You could also just do wainscot, like in your inspiration photo.

Hope this helps!

Very interesting granite. I'd say you don't need any mosaics..inspiration picture doesn't talk to me at all, too many elements together that seem like they don't want to be together..I like what you've got more.

I agree with Kendrah-different people put different meaning into the word "modern" ..what do you mean?

Whatever I see seems pretty modern to me as is-mirrors, shape of the faucet..

What I'd do( not that you asked me..)) I might look for a rug that has some pattern in it, not too bold as not to compete visually with granite, but to add a bit more edginess..your faucet has it..your granite does, to a degree..and you seem to love patterns and geometry. It can be texture too..texture that contains pattern in it bcause it's texture.

So that's where I'd add these...not in mosaic that will feel as completely redundant, but in small things like a rug..maybe art that's a bit graphic..?

It's a small bathroom-small spaces can be huge fun to work with. Whatever you bring in there, even if it's small antique runner-will be afforfable..))

Art in a bathroom is often overlooked. If you have a large enough wall you might add a framed piece to compliment the counter which is almost like art.

Rug 2 x 3

Art

It seems like it might clash with the countertop, so no. If you want a change, get rid of the texture on the wall and paint it in a different color. Or if you want to use tiles try using them without a pattern. No matter what, you have to make sure it flows with the countertop.