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Does this work or did we make a mistake?

3 years ago

Thought this floor would work with the surrounding tile but had our doubts. Decided to just go for it and now we think we made a big mistake... What do you think?


Comments (31)

  • 3 years ago

    I don't think it works all that well by itself but it could work with gold/brass fixtures.

  • 3 years ago

    What is the cabinetry and hardware in the space? There are lots of people on here that will give you ideas on ways to tie the warmth of the flooring with the cooler tile. It’s easy to focus on the disparity because there is little else in the space.

  • 3 years ago

    Will you be using a rug? that would make a difference.

  • 3 years ago

    Colors don't work together.

  • 3 years ago

    I second the comment to add gold fixtures. Work with what you have. You spent money and time on the project, no need to gut it (unless you really want to!). Add thick gold fixtures, perhaps an accent picture with gold tones. Keep everything else simple. Don't add too many items. I think with the gold accents, the wall will stop looking so blaring and might give the illusion they're the same color. Or similar.

  • 3 years ago

    It’s already in, so I wouldn’t rip it out. I think if you add brass fixtures and warm decorative accessories, it will look nice

  • 3 years ago

    I agree that it can work. What vanity are you planning to use? It looks like your wall tile has some brown/tan veining that ties in with the brown of the floor. I think earthy colors for the vanity would look pretty along with unlacquered brass hardware as suggested above.



  • 3 years ago

    I also agree can work

  • 3 years ago

    I think it could look really nice with brass/gold fixtures and a warm wood vanity

  • 3 years ago

    You just haven’t taken the look far enough! Add a glamorous border! Black and gold vanity! Make that insert look intentional; like a beautiful rug!

  • 3 years ago

    I agree with others here: warm wood vanity (perhaps walnut?!), gold fixtures….just beware there are MANY types of “gold”, some of which look positively orange! (For a soft, matte gold look we chose California Faucets’ Satin Bronze….it is perfect and neither orange, nor too brassy.) The right white (has to work with your tile) will also work for a vanity. But I vote NO on the “glamorous”, black border!

    Aron thanked coray
  • 3 years ago

    If the glam trim is too much for your taste you can do a plainer marble. This has some of the gray but also a bit of gold veining to tie the elements together. I feel black is the great equalizer and your gray marble is the predominant element here! Do go with the gold fixtures though! The trim separates the two tiles just enough visually creating a rug effect.

    Aron thanked lynartist
  • 3 years ago

    ( Hi, Lyn 🙋🏻‍♀️. Happy New Year ! ) —- Aron, along with gold/ brass fixtures, I think it could also work very nicely with the use of natural wood cabinetry.

  • 3 years ago

    Happy New Year Nicci🙋🏼‍♀️

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Hello!

    I like it! Unless your photo is skewing the grey-ness, I think it will work really well. You've had lots of comments above about adding brass fixtures which would be really great in here. And please be cautious that not all brass is the same. Go for a finish if possible (because already have your rough plumbing which will limit your choices, of course) that is a nice SOFT brassy color. You're trying to match the mosaic colors as much as you can here. I would suggest not adding an additional border around the mosaic. What you have going on already is plenty since it's not a large space. Use the same brassy color on the cabinet hardware. I love slightly darker stained walnut cabinet (a color that knocks down the yellow in the walnut) with grey tile and brass. Avoid any wood that has yellow or gold or any red in it. If you opt for a painted cabinet, maybe consider a dark warm grey. If possible, keep the vanity raised up on legs or floating since you don't want to chop off the mosaic by sitting a vanity right on top of it. Ignore these mirrors, but perhaps something like this:



    Hope this helps! Reach out if you have any questions.

    Aron thanked Kristina Lawrence Interior Design
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Keep moving forward I think in the end it will be amazing….follow through with gold finishes.

    Aron thanked Home Interiors with Ease
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    If you pick a natural oak cabinet, and use a plain white countertop, it could work.


    For a bathroom we completed last year, we picked a tile that has both gray and beige in it, and used an oak vanity:



    Beauty and the Baths: Primary Bath · More Info


    Beauty and the Baths: Primary Bath · More Info


    Aron thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    It's very nice. Just use brass/gold in a couple more places (light fixtures, bath accessories, etc.) and it will all look coordinated. Agree with Sabrina to use solid white countertop to pick up the brighter white of the floor mosaic and to not compete with the marble. This will be beautiful when all finished.

    Aron thanked Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.
  • 3 years ago

    Ditto what you’re being told. Add satin brass fixtures and either a wood vanity or a warm color like olive green. You are having a classic panic attack mid-project. It’s not done, so you are “over focusing” on two elements.

    They will work when the room is done. Heed the advice here around the fixtures and vanity.

    Aron thanked RedRyder
  • 3 years ago

    I vote no on a black border. The tile is already set and it doesn’t need it.

    Aron thanked Alicia
  • 3 years ago

    It’s a matter of personal preference and I would agree adding a border after the fact would be more difficult and messier than if done before! For myself, butting up two disparate types of tiles without a border looks somewhat unfinished. Imagine any of these without the border treatment.

    Aron thanked lynartist
  • 3 years ago

    I this case, I don’t think you need a border.

  • 3 years ago

    Love the photo that Christina Lawrence posted!

    A rug will tie it all in. Best of luck. It'll be beautiful!

  • 3 years ago

    Are you kidding? It looks fantastic! Agree with others re brass type fixtures and warm wood vanity. Be sure to post pics of the final!

  • 3 years ago

    brass/gold fixtures or black will look nice.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Been away sorry for long lag in reply. After grouting the color change changed and got a bit darker. We already purchased Rubinet finishes in chrome with a small gold accent - took 7 months to arrive! The border idea is cool but would be very involved. Thank you all for the great ideas!

  • 3 years ago

    SSeSee vanity my wife ordered it will interestedinteresting to see how ththey go together


  • PRO
    3 years ago

    More concerned with the tub/shower concept & how it will be installed, enclosed & water proofed.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    @Jeffrey R. Grenz, General Contractor The tub is just an air tub with a hand shower. The shower is to the right outside the picture see new pics and will have a glass enclosure. Notice how the floor darkened even from the grout! smh even the the tiles were first sealed. After the lighting is put in it should look better. btw The herringboe sample in the attached pic is what my wife was thinking about replacing the honeycomb with but home she comes around to the way it is now as to rip it out would be a big pain in pocket.




  • 3 years ago

    @BP DIYer toilet will math the vanity top and white quartz tub cover.