I think you are still trying to put lipstick on a pig. Don't tile over another tile n a shower, please.i

In addition to the new vanity there will be a new mirror and light. The current vanity is in very poor condition and can not remain.

Why do you think that I need a whole new shower?

I can not keep the current walls and backsplash. The prior owner put decorative stucco over the existing wall tile. We are ripping out the stucco and existing wall tile and will start from scratch.

The floor is horrible looking and probably a pain to clean - yes? Any tiler telling you you can go over the pebble tiles is just a hack - guaranteed fail not to mention will look awful. Knowing you are demolishing the whole vanity wall = just do it all right or not at all.

Oh yes! The floor is a nightmare to clean. I will love having a flat surface to clean after the work.

Any ideas on tile? on a vanity?

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I have chosen white glossy rectangular tiles and will create one or two vertical bands with a caramel colored tile to try to break up the corridor effect. If I am daring enough I may paint the wall above the tile in Farrow and Ball Blazer Red.

Keep it clean and bright - and no red walls please with that turquoise vanity. This is a rental - no? This bathroom has some similar characteristics that may inspire you to keep it simple

If you want to add an accent with that turquoise vanity I’d stay away from caramel but maybe consider a soft yellow like this shot.

A color statement at the far back wall will help alleviate the bowling alley - but no stripes please.

Sorry - I forgot to mention that I decided to go for a simple white vanity with no handles.

My first instinct as well was to keep it simple - white paint above the tiles, but I am afraid that it will look like a hospital !

I have already bought the white glossy and caramel tiles. So the color scheme is taupe and white for the moment. What to do as paint above the tiles? There is a height of 50 inches so a big impact.

Thanks for the input - keep the good ideas coming!

The plan is to put the caramel tiles behind the vanity, since whites never match.

Excellent idea to put color on the end of the room to reduce the bowling alley effect! I shall paint it taupe.

My clumsy attempt at a mood board!

Is the floor going to be the taupe as well?

I ask because I thought you were going to reuse your existing tile floor in the room. If so, that taupe tile does not work - the floor is more cool grey. The floor pattern you have also reinforces the bowling alley in the way the tiles are laid. Best to just redo that as well if you are going to all this expense. The tile can then be turned which will help reduce the bowling alley. I have to say those taupe tiles are very commercial looking and a bit too dark for the walls. Stick w the white wall tile and use the taupe for the floor only.

As for use of color - this yellow is a bit bold and knowing you aren’t doing the turquoise you could really do any color. But why not tile the whole wall behind the vanity similar to this - with white wall tile elsewhere and the grey or taupe floor (run in the short direction). It will be one block of color that will be very striking and will help with your concern for clashing whites. I’m not crazy about the red wall above a half wall of tile - especially if it’s that taupe.

I'm starting to think that the band of red is a bad idea too. I think it might reinforce the bowling alley effect. I am keeping the taupe floor tile as is. I know it is laid in the wrong way but I just do not have enough money to rip it up and start over.

The "caramel" color tile actually goes nicely with the floor tile - I tried in the bathroom before buying it.

Such a complicated room - design tricks to reduce the bowling alley effect then hightlight the high ceilings...

Work began yesterday (Monday)! I will keep you posted -:)

Not sure about the yellow, but I do love the idea of tiling behind the vanity.

Thanks. It’s reassuring to know I’m on the right track for that part! I am thinking of placing two vertical bands of taupe on the long wall, in the hope that they will attenuate the bowling alley effect.

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I need to decide the paint color for the wall above the tile. The ceiling stays white. Suggestions very welcome! Thanks a million.

An idea of what white would look like

An idea of what grey would like like

An idea of what taupe would look like

Any ideas?

Please no more grey or taupe. What are you doing on the vanity wall? If that is neutral (like the taupe) then consider a very soft misty bluish grey tone. Like a hazy sky. Just to add some color and soften it up. If you are doing a color on the vanity wall then I’d leave everything up above the tile a white to match your vanity.

The wall tile is glossy white, with taupe tile behind the white vanity. Thanks once again for your ideas -:)

I'm using Paint so it's difficult to get the right shade of blue.

Something like this in feel

Ooh yes that is beautiful !

Here are the finished pictures of my bathroom renovation.

I am delighted with the results. The bathroom is bright and welcoming, with lots of space for renters to put their toiletries. The shower is a dream to clean.

Many, many thanks to all you Houzzers who helped me! It is much appreciated.

That looks a lot better Jeanne! May I suggest one tweak? The wood shelving unit is a bit deep for the narrowness of the room. What if you did a tall row of wall mounted shelves like this - they could start 12” above the floor and even go higher than the mirror in order to give you the storage you need. Just a thought to help visually widen the room :)

Correction - maybe do 4 shelves centered on each grout line (so not higher than the mirror).

Yet another good idea! Many thanks, Thingdesinglive, for guiding me through my renovation.