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Do these things go together? Bathroom updates ok

6 years ago

I’m updating the half bathroom on our main floor. Just a vanity, mirror, toilet and maybe some shelves (I’ll attach some pictures of looks that I like). I’ve been told by some designers that my tile choices are bad, but that left me a bit confused because I feel like they are similar to the pictures I will post. Do you think that the marble floor, gray wood-look tile accent wall (in the 4th picture) and traditional white vanity with marble top work together? My plan was to have marble on the floor, and the wood look tile as an accent wall. Is this a good idea and if not what should I do instead?

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Wood-look tile as an accent wall is a terrible idea
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Comments (16)

  • 6 years ago

    Or marble on the wall????

  • 6 years ago
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    I agree with mark_rachel -- the wood-look tile and marble are disparate looks that don't seem to pair well.

    I also want to respectfully suggest that you be very careful about posting photos of your adorable baby in a public forum.

    Sarah Bernier thanked User
  • 6 years ago

    I actually don't mind the marble and wood-look together. Colours are nice and go together, both are matte finish. I say go for it. Note that the wood walls have a short shelf life, you won't like your wood wall in 5 years. Maybe 3.

    Sarah Bernier thanked Brown Dog
  • 6 years ago

    Sarah, you got some great info on the post you made yesterday, https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5834112/bathroom-chair-rail-vs-accent-wall . It is hard to give additional information without seeing the space and the decor in the spaces surrounding your half bath. Your choices can work together, but you'll have to be careful about how you use them as the floor skews a bit towards "rustic", the marble "fancy", and the vanity traditional. It comes down to a personal choice.

    Sarah Bernier thanked Sammie J
  • 6 years ago

    I really appreciate the feedback from everybody. Several people have said that the wood and tile are a different style, which I totally understand. The question is if the different styles can work together. Personally I don’t like spaces that are all modern or all traditional or all rustic. My favorites are always a blend, such as these photos. Somebody said I would not like it wood-look accent wall in 3 to 5 years. Is that a durability/maintenance issue or assuming that It will go out of style and or that my test will change (Both of which I do believe are important considerations!)

  • 6 years ago

    I do think the wood-look tile is a trend that will soon run its course. Oh, I personally like it, so don't get me wrong -- and if I wanted it in my own home, I'd just go ahead and have it. But I'd do so with the awareness that it's trendy, for sure.

    Sarah Bernier thanked User
  • 6 years ago

    I think wood look tile is less trendy for floors than it would be on a wall. Esp if you get wood tile that most closely mimics real wood floors. I actually think marble and marble look are being so overused that they are going to be what people become tired of (if you aren't already). It's going to be the granite of a few years ago that everyone HAD to have but now seems to be treated as if it's poison.

    Sarah Bernier thanked Olychick
  • 6 years ago

    It's a half bath. The tile on the walls is totally unnecessary, and I agree with others that the wood look doesn't coordinate with the marble. Stick with the marble floors, the white cabinet, and the marble countertop. Then use the opportunity to paint the room a dramatic color instead.

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    Sarah Bernier thanked calidesign
  • 6 years ago

    . Somebody said I would not like it wood-look accent wall in 3 to 5 years. Is that a durability/maintenance issue or assuming that It will go out of style and or that my test will change (Both of which I do believe are important considerations!)

    Like I said in your other thread, it's already mostly out of style. It was big 3-5 years ago. Now even here in FL no one is choosing to put wood look tile in anymore.

    Stick with the marble floors, the white cabinet, and the marble countertop. Then use the opportunity to paint the room a dramatic color instead.

    Or find a stunning and bold wallpaper that is contemporary to tie it all together.

    Sarah Bernier thanked cpartist
  • 6 years ago

    can you put wood walls in a steamy bath w/o them eventually buckling and twisting? Teak works well but I would pass on wood walls in a bathroom.

  • 6 years ago

    If you put marble on the floor it may stain where the toilet is, if there are males with poor aim. I've read some years ago where someone was having difficulty removing urine stain from the marble floor. Marble if very absorbent. I'd use porcelain marble look alike if it was me. Marble look on the floor is classic. The weathered wood look on the floor is a fashion trend IMHO.

  • 6 years ago

    I don’t do “wood look” anything, including tile, laminate or whatever. If I want something that looks like wood, I use wood.

    I agree that the wood-look walls clash with your beautiful marble.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    The wood look tile does clash with the marble floors and white cabinets. If you want some texture on the wall (it's a half bath), how about a nice grasscloth wallpaper.

  • 6 years ago

    I sort of like the look myself!

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You may have already made your choices, but as a kitchen and bath design associate, wood walls are on there way out. Marble is classic and is beautiful for countertops, backsplash and floors, but I would choose between the floor and the countertop. There are some fabulous "luxury vinyl floors" that have a high quality wood-look. Stick with the counter top in marble and a waterproof, wood looking luxury vinyl for the floor and go with a marble backsplash or another pretty tile that is subtle and will enhance the marble. I'm sure it will be lovely!