Does the wood-plank tile come in a 2" x 2" ? I like a more seamless look when the shower floor uses the same tile as the bathroom floor, in the appropriate sizes of course. The blue-green tile would look good next to the wood-plank tile. Then do a white subway for the shower walls, which will look good next to the wood-plank and the glass tile. Simplifying and coordinating 3 tiles works better.

Unfortunately it doesn’t come in a 2x2. I do think it comes in a larger hex, but too large to work for a shower drain.

Also, once you install and grout that glass tile, it will be a bit less bright because light won't be able to pass through the tiles on the sides and back, like it does on that sample board. Just something you should be prepared for.

Correct me if I'm not understanding; so far you have subway tiles for the walls, the Lunada Bay mosaic for the accent, and the plank on the floor? The issue you're having is the shower floor selection? Are the subway glossy or matte?

You don't need seaglass tile. Use paint. Do a white bath, the sea salt as paint, art,

Skippack, shower floor is partly the issue. (The subway tile is glossy.). I ended up here because I originally wanted a simple white shower with two different size white tiles and tile molding - but apparently there aren’t any lines in my price range at my supplier so we wandered into this territory...more along these lines:

I remembered seeing some pretty tile and I went to have a look. Wayfair has this line, Ivy Hill Tile...probably other places as well and it is rated for floors and water.

They are showing 3 sizes, 1 X 1, 2 X2 and random size.

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I think I like the 1 X 1 size best - would that work for the shower floor? And a different size for your accent?

And for white tile....have a look at this line:

Self Natura White, which comes in many various sizes and has trim pieces so you could use that to frame your sea glass tile. I saw this tile in person and really loved it. It is a bit wavy on the surface and they had at least 4 or 5 different sizes. I also saw one called Lego white gloss ceramic but I can't find a manufacturer for that one. Both have that uneven surface which I think would look fabulous in a coastal setting.

Jan,your idea is sounding more appealing by the minute but my problem is, surprisingly, finding white tile in matching color that comes in different sizes! I thought that would be easy...

Not sure what your builder is limiting you to in selecting/brand. You can certainly get 2 wall sizes that are budget friendly; those sizes will likely be a 3x6 and a 6x6.. Then use their coordinating 2x2 mosaic for the shower floor, that's what builder lines have in stock every day.

Check out Adex for the white field tile. Lots of options including some great trims/moldings.http://adexusa.com/collections/neri/neri-white/

My builder just prefers I shop at a particular store. They have several branches and I have visited 2 with the same result that the lines they have of subway tile in different shapes are handmade (=expensive). I’ll check out the ones all of you have pointed me too-clearly those lines exist, but I’ll lose my discount if the supplier doesn’t deal in that line.

Interestingly, a tile I picked (Florida tile streamline arctic gloss) DOES come in another size (my store just doesn’t stock it...). I honestly don’t think they realize the other size is available, but I wish I didn’t have to do all the homework here...ugh.

I think I’m going to lose my mind...I checked out my suppliers website and they carry ADEX! It has the exact approach I requested on my first visit to the store (white “subway” in 2 sizes)!

Maybe they are trying to push something they have in stock, or something that has some promotion that benefits them, or they are just play lazy!

Do what it takes to get what you want. Don't settle as you will be looking at that bathroom for years to come!

Daltile is another good choice for field tile, relatively inexpensive. They have some nice colors, maybe you could do a liner in one. Here is the color Spa.

A vertical band of mosaic tile can be a nice accent in a shower

https://www.diytrade.com/china/pd/9682013/Hexagon_glass_mosaic_tile_glass_mix_glass.html

the 2nd choice is nice. do the wood look outside the shower, herringbone for shower floor, large white subway for wall, and the niche in the glass. (you could run a vertical band down through your shower head/control if you like. Or, use that tile above the vanity.

as for the blue green glass, the color is fine, but you need a peacock or blue penny round (or hex) that works with it

you could also use the penny above the vanity,

or use the expensive tile as a backsplash.

Or, use the penny round on the shower floor and the outside of the shower on the floor.

these are $22

https://www.glasstileoasis.com/tropical-sea-blue-hexagon-glossy-frosted-glass-tile.html

4x12 mint green glass tile

https://www.glasstileoasis.com/ice-mist-glossy-c01-sold-by-the-box-green-4-x-12-glass-glossy-tile-406.html

another idea for the floor is this porcelain tile

https://www.glasstileoasis.com/marseille-aqua-decor-glossy-porcelain-tile.html

same site, this 5/8" glass in the colors you like. $16

you don't need to go overboard w/the tile. use in the niche like they done here

These pebbles that are flat cut are not expensive and make a good floor for the shower or accent tile or both, they would look good with dove grey field tile on the shower walls and a wood look floor for the rest of the bath.

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I agree with Jan's approach. I used Farrow and Ball's Skylight for my bathroom. A beautiful color. The little chip looks a dull gray. On the wall it is a soft blue-green.

just saw this one. this is a mother of pearl and glass. would look nice on the wall in the niche, or a vertical strip w/your white subway tile, or behind your vanity. use with a white grout

this would look great on a shower floor with soft gray grout.

It's subtle enough without being 'too beachy'.

trying to post pics of the other bubble look tile. some have marble/glass, or porcelain/glass

Be careful not to use something dimensional on the floor tile, like pebbles, etc. They don't allow the water to fully get to the drain and therefore allow for standing water and mold.

Kim...that middle inspo pic you posted with the different sized white tiles and the narrow row of round green glass with the pretty molding tile surrounding it is really gorgeous. I’m not typically a fan of narrow rows of glass tile bc I think it can look tired...but that application is really classic and lovely. Makes me want to redo my own shower!

BeverlyFLADeziner- where did you find the glass hex tile (in greens and tan)?

@Bethh - have you ever seen pics of that "broken glass" already grouted. I had seen that somewhere and couldn't wrap my head around what it would end up looking like...

Why not use the wood look floor tile in the shower and do a trench drain??

https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/kellani-bianco-glass-mosaic-tile-klni1327.html

Debbie-trench drain will cost an added $650. I originally was going to run my planks right into the shower.

Tile Shop's Tuxedo line comes in a variety of sizes and it's a great value.

https://www.tile-shop.com/products/tuxedo/tuxedo.html

I love Jan's idea too. Ten years ago we remodeled the guest bath, and I was over-the-moon in love with the tile for the bath tub surround. Today, not so much. Now I wish that everyone that was *set in stone* were more neutral, and then I could just repaint the walls to get a different look. But that's just me. Some people love their rooms and never want to change them. I'd prefer the option to mix it up.

Hi Kim, so many comments to fish through but I think the only for sure thing so far is the wood look tile flooring? SO do yourself a big favor here and commit to white tile. Keep it clean and classic. Bring in fresh color with your paint. If you want that blue tile then do just a touch as a stripe or trim in the shower. What are your counters? Cabinets? Fixtures? Here I've used the wood plank tile on a herringbone for floor.

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In shower kept it simple with a beveled white large format subway for walls. Inset niche with a Carrara hexagon and did the same on shower floor.

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It leans coastal with the paint color and Capiz shell chandelier.

I forgot to mention that Daltile subways come in 2 x 4 and 3 x 6. They also have the squares in 4 x 4 and 6 x 6.

Kim, it would take a skilled tile setter to do the 'broken glass' being that it's a bit transparent. the thinset would need to be white and also smoothed to remove the ridges prior to setting down the tile. But if done correctly, it looks beautiful.

Similar to how these look (but the one I posted is closer set)

Love the launda tile. I used a stark Bianco tile it has a bit of blue in it.

Thanks all! planned cabinets are charcoal blue (but I'm rethinking that - I may want white). Design Interior South, love your coastal look - beautiful, but not over the top. I'm thinking somewhere close to that is where I'm going to end up (with possibly just a little line of blue green glass tile worked into the shower as part of a "chair rail" molding). :)

We installed one whole shower wall of Emser Lucente Lazarro mixed linear mosaic. It’s a light green/gray, white/green marble, and clear/opaque glass combo. We bought it at our local Emser Tile, but here is an image I found online. In my shower it looks a little more green than this image. It’s a soft and soothing color palette.

It’s called Lucente Lazarro. The Lucente collection has lots of other color combos if you’re looking for something that leans more blue.

We are installing the Daltile Spa mentioned in pp in my daughters bathroom

Kim I did a blue vanity in a secondary bath and LOVE it. Don't second guess the blue cabinets!!! They are stunning and it is way easier to paint a cabinet in the future a different color than it is to retile a bathroom.

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