It all looks like a nicely done install. i do see a lot of different patterns and styles and they seem to compete. The blue shower surround and white tiled walls look lovely together but I’m not sure those go well with other tiles/surfaces (shower floor, bathroom floor, counter countertop or curb).

if re-doing it isn’t an option, as you say, i think you just learn to love it!

I’d find out if you can wrap it with tile.
Continue the patterned tile over it if possible.

Given the competition of the various tiles, it’s not prominent enough to worry about.

I don't have much of a eye design-wise, but via that photo, the room looks busy enough, and the curb is close enough to the floor in color value, that I think once you get the glass on, whatever it is that is bothering you might recede into the background.

On the flip side of that, it is a very substantial curb. And personally, I'm not a big fan of granite. But again, being close in value to the floor tile minimizes that a bit. With glass on the curb the visual impact might lessen a bit more.

I'll add that "things we don't like" usually recede in significance as time goes by. It's typically because we look for fault with our design choices. And once self-doubt creeps in?

Light tile, dark tile, mid-value tile, glazed tile, encaustic-style tile, mottled granite, matte copper, polished chrome, dark cabinetry, light colored walls...there are so many color and textural selections in that room, I think it'll all work over time.

If you have a burning hatred of that curb, that's one thing. If it's simple self-doubt, and the installation itself was executed in a quality manner? I'd leave it as is and encourage you to enjoy your new space!

Remove the granite and replace it with a white corian that matches the subway tile. Presumably there is waterproofing under the granite and the granite is held in place with silicone so removing it shouldn't affect the waterproofing.

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This is a custom white corian curb

I suspect that the glass will minimize your awareness of the curb, and it at least coordinates with the other finishes. I'd let it go and enjoy your fancy new space!

Honestly, nothing on any part of the floor level is working with the shower wall tile. For a cohesive look, either the shower walls need a different tile choice or the flooring does.

ETA: If you can’t make wall or floor changes, I’d just leave the curb as is since it ties with the counter. Corian white as suggested would be introducing one more surface type to the space which already has a lot of variation.

A complete redo is out, so just go with it. Next reno, don't choose 5 different tiles/surfaces.

Can you pull the white wall tile off and redo the wall? Paint it? Then once the glass door is on, the curb won't be so bad.

Little Miss: it’s definitely way too busy, and I don’t think glass will hide anything….NEVER choose so many different tiles, and styles, (plus a busy granite!) for one room. There’s really no way to “fix” it now, unless you’re willing to redo at least two of the components. Sorry, but you can chalk that up to “live next learn”, I guess.

I would embrace all the color -- consider blue floor mats. The problem I see is the shower door! From the photo, it looks like the shower door (assuming it is installed by hinging to the wall holding the shower valves and niche) may hit the toilet when it is opened. The building code is to allow at least 24" of space in front of a shower entry. If the floor tiles are 12x12, it will work; I am guessing they are 8x8.

Edited to add: Another option is to hinge the shower door to an inline glass panel, such that it opens against the vanity instead of the toilet. The glass panel would need to be 1/2 inch thick. This would not work if you are in California, where code requires that shower valves be easily accessible from both inside and outside the shower, and hinged shower doors must open outward and not inward.

The suggestion from @cpartist is a good one. Remove the white wall subway tile and choose a warm neutral paint color for the walls to help pull the disparate elements together. What do you think, OP?

I really appreciate all the comments! Unfortunately I’ve pleaded with my contractor/husband who’s done an amazing installation job to do some re-do’s but looks like it’s a no go. The subway tiles go all the way around so not an easy pullout (pics attached). Possibly in the future. For now will have to make do with paint/accessories to try to bring things together- would definitely love some more ideas!

Not a pro but to me I wonder if the sides of the curb could be painted a cream or gray that matches both top and floor. I think the top is ok to match counter but the sides are the issue.

I think you will get used to it after all is done, and it is quality work! I want to mention that I see what looks like a copper fixture for the tub, a chrome toilet paper holder, and a black door knob. If you want to salvage this space and calm it down maybe look to have just one fixture finish in the room for shower, faucets, lighting, etc. if you can, to bring some cohesion in the space, perhaps brushed nickel or chrome.

replacing the vanity top is a must, IMO. It's really far too busy w/the floor.

Just get a plain white or soft gray quartz for the countertop. The curb, once the glass is installed, won't be as noticeable. If you had plain white floor tile, the granite would be fine. but against that patterned tile, its way too much.

I don't think the granite top works. at all. find another one (white quartz) for a few hundred (before he installs the plumbing) and things should be fine.

look at a pre-fab white quartz countertop.

(curious as to why you picked that blue tile, when everything else in there is gray tones. just seems like the odd man out. if your floor tile had a bit of blue in it, it would have been so much better

@jackowskin - yes absolutely, those items by the tub are just fill ins for now!

@beth H. - thanks for the rendering- that does look great. TBH it was a very delayed project with COVID (+baby!) and so the materials were purchased at various stages, not cohesively. We thought the blue would be a nice contrast but it definitely doesn’t flow as nicely as we would have liked

Agree that a different and very plain vanity top would make a big positive difference. It would personally drive me nuts to not have that shower curb replicate any other finish in the room, though. Good luck with paint. I’d do all hardware in chrome or brushed nickel. Keep accessories very simple. Gah! It must have all seemed like a good idea at some point. Each element is pretty, just doesn’t work all together.

As suggested, just bring in some more blue elements, towels, rugs etc and it should be fine.

I love the blue tile. I think if you just changed out the vanity top to a white quartz, and brought in blue towels, maybe some blue art on the wall, some greenery, it will look fine.

Arctic white quartz. (and this blue vanity would have been perfect w/your tile!

(can you sell your entire vanity w/the top and get a blue one w/a white top?)

something like this would be fine if you just do the quartz

luckily, the one thing that should be changed is also the cheapest! You can sell the top. HD or Builder Surplus carries vanity tops ready to go.

or go to a fabricators warehouse and see if he has a small remnant of white quartz sitting around that he can cut to fit your vanity. those remnants area dime a dozen.

(and, you may be able to redo the curb w/simple white quartz. that quartz comes in a backsplash piece in 6' lengths. I've used them on shower curbs. you cut them to whatever the width of the curb is, and the length, and mortar them in place. just depends on how you did the tile on the inside around the curb)

I think Beth has some good ideas….a new, simple, white quartz top, tile right over the speckled granite shower curb (use the white subway tile), and you’ve removed 2 busy elements. I personally like the blue walls, which should or could have been a standout feature, but the soft gray/beige, patterned floor tile just is wrong with it, unfortunately. Switch out the speckle granite now, before it’s too late, you won’t regret it. Any no, I wouldn’t add blue floor mats, towels etc….stick with either white or soft gray.

It looks like you will need to have clamps or hinges installed into the blue glass tile for your shower enclosure. From a glass shower enclosure company: "Tip #9: DO NOT USE GLASS TILES! Drilling during the installation process inevitably results in cracking." To avoid this, you could have continued the granite vertically to line up with the curb.

In the second photo, it looks like there is a jet shower head (on the tub wall) facing the toilet and vanity. I am guessing that you don't want the jet spray from this shower head to hit the shower door (Tip #6). Is the plan to enter the shower space from the side adjacent to the tub? Doorless shower?

As for the mix of tile colors, I think the problem is that the tub, tub filler, and window above the tub is the focal point of the room, but the pretty blue tile is competing to steal the show. Maybe dressing the window can help.