The white will keep the kitchen looking larger and bright...very appealing to young buyers.

When I look at more modern farmhouse type style houses they are all using 3x6” subway tile in the shower. I seem to be also be drawn to the squatty proportion too.

Recap of choices...
Hd offers the longer more modern tile.
3x12 or 4x16” (nice color)

I could use the “ice” f&d/ Roca 4x10” tile, Schluter, and a glass shelf. (Ill check Hudson Lowe’s brilliant white corner shelf tomorrow)
The schluter is will only show down one side of the wall. We are tiling to the ceiling. And the other side is 1” or less away from door frame.

Lowe’s white subway (not sure of exact white color yet) 4x12” **better. And 4x8”

The Kicker - I asked my dh is he could hold off until March to do the Downstairs shower tile. That’s when the Roca “Snow White” Is back in stock.
He says . Ya that’s not a big deal I have so much other stuff that needs to be done. He previously gave me a deadline-of tomorrow. Err lol

I can’t get a sample of snow white tomorrow from my rep.

The large 3” hex was the tilebar sample I ordered to look at for the backsplash. Not upstairs. Upstairs I’m going to do the herringbone black slate. I have three samples on order of the long narrow dark tile. Hopefully one of the sizes works for that pattern.

Sorry that’s a lot but wanted to recap to make sure I didn’t miss anything??

Huh ... that time I was able to split up the paragraphs...Usually I can’t?

I don't mind the white in the kitchen. (although, white cabs, white hex and white countertop is too much white for me. some buyers like it. but plenty of other buyers like a little color or pattern. When I mentioned all white, I meant the bathroom, downstairs. so other than the vinyl floor, it's going to be white vanity, subway tile and white shower pan?

I think we're good on the upstairs. that's going to look pretty, especially w/the linen cabinet.

as for the subway tile, I vote for the longer one. plus you'll get the bullnose or pencil liner.

Kim, what's the picture for^ ?

We are shooting for a selling price of maybe $280. Which is high for the area but it’s on the water. Not the best spot of the water, but still desirable.
Which around here is definitely on the higher end for a starter home. I personally would probably be nervous having my own young family that close to the water.

Thanks Beth for your bathroom tile suggestion. Which longer rectangle length is your fav for this project ...
3x12
4x16
4x12
The kitchen I was planning on white cabinet, 2” white hex and dark grey quartz countertop.

If you don’t like the white subway in the downstairs shower, what would you suggest..faux Carrara marble subway?

The picture I included has a glass corner shelf. Sorry I forgot to mention that.

oh that's right, the dark quartz. my bad. it's fine. for some reason I though your were doing white on white on white.

white subway in downstairs is fine.

I like any of the larger sizes. If it's a smaller shower, go for the 3x12.

are you doing nickel hardware? what color walls?

And 280 is low for around here! you can't even touch a complete junk fixer in the heart of the ghetto for 280! So I can see why you're trying to spend the least amount possible.

We've flipped a few homes and now husband is full time contractor. When flipping you have to know how to get and find the best deals and things that you can DIY that bring the best return. Have you spoken w/a local realtor to find out what buyers really want in your area?

For tile, always look for closeout lots or sales. the one house we flipped I found carrara marble on craigslist for less than half of what it would have cost in the store. found closeouts on sinks, and all the appliances. I saved well over 4K on appliances by looking on craigslist. (and they were all new. $2300 wall oven for $800 just because it had a dent on the side that you'll never see) I also did all my own tiling of all the bathrooms and kitchen.

Not crazy about a glass shelf in shower....a white marble would be much better...

Do not put down a black or dark tile floor- when it looks clean is the blink of an eye.

Beth- Are you in California, right? I would consider that one of the most desired parts of the country. I know I would love to live there. :) The first house my husband and I flipped was purchased for $25K. Hard to believe!!! That was probably 15 years ago. This is probably our 12 flip, but we've stayed in the same area with the same realtor. Our realtor nor us are very familiar with the area this current house is in. There aren't any real comps for that area either because its on the water and there hasn't been any recent sales in that area for awhile.

My husband is an employee for the first time in his life as a commercial project manager. Since both of us work, Our intent was to make less of a profit and hire out the labor. However, unknowingly, all of the plumbing, electrical, and FOUNDATION has needed major work. There is always something unexpected but this has been huge. Poor DH is working nights as a project manager and days on this flip. Welcome to the adventure of house flipping.

I'm off of work early today so wish me luck on finding CHEAP just right shower tile with all of its needed accessories.

Sorry for the life story rant. And thank you again for your patients, help and support. I'm totally serious when I say I would still be stuck on my first questions and selections if it weren't for you!!!

Thank you pkpk23 for adding another view point. :)

Lowe’s- no matching corner shelf but they do have bullnose. What size bullnose? Is it going to look weird with the same size bullnose in a 1/3 staggered patterned or brick?
Right to left

This tile guy at Lowe’s just told me 2” hex is floor tile. 😭

you want a vertical bullnose in the same size as your tile. those will be for the edges.

see how this is? for the top, you'll need a vertical bullnose edge. (but if you aren't having any rows that will be exposed at the top, don't worry about it)

this is what you don't want:

quarter round liner if there is not bull nose

Oh no...So Lowe’s has this kind of bullnose. They also had a chunky pencil but no sleek quarter round.

The two left are from Lowe’s and the right is floor and decor. Can you tell which color you think matches better? I’m going to see if the Home Depot shelf might match the Lowe’s tile. Maybe they have a better quarter round

Two different hex- which color?

they all work. right has more of a gray tone to it.

Kim, that last pic shows a Horizontal bullnose. you want the Vertical. where the bullnose is on the shorter ends. they'll have it

maybe the left hex? they are both so close though

All the subway look fine color wise..like middle one best...gigs hex look the same to me..but left looks like the net sheet has smaller grout lines..so go with left.

Thanks ladies.

did they have the 'shorter end' bull nose tile? if they have the long end, they have to have the short end

Beth, what are your thoughts on white Schluter as opposed to bullnose if Kim can't find exactly what she's looking for? I used it in my kitchen and it works well there.

They have this size bullnose 2x8” approximately and square one 4x4” and a shorter rectangle...maybe 4” long x2”

I’m not making out tonight to hd to check their white shelf but I really think it’s going to be a winner. I have a tile sample wrapped in the hd bag below. Next to the other 3 Lowe’s tile.

If I can find two matching shelves and these bullnose don’t work I am going to really consider using the Schluter.
If I can’t find shelves I’m also really going to consider begging my dh to install a niche. Lol
I like the penny tile and chevron/herringbone (I get confused between the two) for that niche.

I think this is the piece? $40 36” wide

How deep is it?

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Seems like a good fit..unsure about the detailing on it.

Fabulous! I’m going for it then. It’s $35 which is awesome and then I could save for shiplap. 😊

Wootwoot!

Hi ladies, I’m heading back home to work on the flip, but in the mean time I’m trying to help my dad in Florida with his redecorating. If you don’t mind I’d love your input...I have it titled “bedroom is almost done but something is missing???”

Hope to see you there! :)

Trying to find matching whites is no easy feat. Ugh.
I can’t seem to find a subway that matches the shower pan much less matching bullnose and shelf.

Which Schluter do you like rounded for squared?

Rounded..sorry it has been such a pain!

Right tile is floor and decor
Left is HD.
Neither are a perfect match and I’m sure it’s hard to tell in the picture

I like the left subway best the right seems so bright white...with a softer shade of white I think you can get away with less of a perfect match.

23.5x6” slate tile

Same

4x12” slate tile

4x12

Boom done!!! Thank you so much Julie!!!

Excited to see the finished project! Did you see my suggestions on your fathers bedroom thread? Hope it is helpful😊

Great. I’ll look now! Thank you!

I don’t think I will be able to do a frameless shower door downstairs. Do you think I should do a nickel or black frame shower frame?

Black would look great! But only if doing all black faucet and any towel bars..hardware..otherwise nickel.

Okay. Good point. Thank you! 😊

Can someone please help me? I'm desperate.

What would you do? Kitchen disaster

I've posted but have no comments

The wall directing back is is the kitchen. There is going to be an island to the right against the wall. 60” is marked by the rubber garbage can 66” is marked by the ladder. Which do you like?

So you like the look of a lever or knob handle?

Lever! Fab!

👍😊 thank you!!!