Bathroom vanity tile options?

3 years ago

I would like some advice on vanity backsplashes. The vanity is actually set back in a little recessed area. Here is where we are in our project.

The walk-in shower is done. We used large format tiles on the shower walls with small hex tiles on the floor. New skirted toilet was installed right when we moved in.

We are keeping the vanity and just purchased quartz in a color called dusk which is a light warm gray. Our flooring is a warm wood gray tone as well. We are not using any of the quartz as a backsplash, rather we would like the tile to come down to the countertop for a clean modern look.

So here is what I don't know would look the best. I have 2 options I am considering.

1. The large format tiles in the shower actually measure 47 x 23 inches. I was considering using these tiles placed horizontally as the backsplash. The only problem is the wall alcove is 51" wide leaving a 4" space. So, I am not sure how this would look if pieced at the right-hand corner? I haven't decided if the tile should also be placed on the side with the medicine cabinet or not?

2. Use white subway tiles only on the mirrored/light fixture side not on the medicine cabinet side. Should those tiles go up to the crown moulding or just up about 1/3 behind the round mirror? Does this option have too many different tile styles?

Yikes, I have no idea what to do here. Thank you for any and all advice, it is greatly appreciated.

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tlynn1960

3 years ago

I would not add a fourth tile to the mix since the shower tile and shower floor tile are patterned and though I can't see much of the wood look floor tile, it has a subtle pattern as well. A subway tile also doesn't relate to or visually connect to your other tile choices in a cohesive way in the space. I'd opt for a vanity backsplash in the same counter material and only at the back, not the right side.

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jck910
3 years ago
I would use subway and match the height that is there now just on the mirror/light wall
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shelleyjr
Original Author
3 years ago
tlynn1960

The only problem with using the same quartz is there isn't enough. We are actually doing 2 baths at the same time. Both are exactly alike except the guest bath has a tub, same size vanity 48" and same alcove.

The remnant piece is only enough to do the countertops no backsplash. We really like the quartz and don't want to change that.
jackson2348
3 years ago
I‘d rip the 23” to 17” and mount vertically. You’ll have a bit more waste, but i think it would look good. How much space is between the counter and crown?
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shelleyjr
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
jackson2348

The height from the current counter to the crown moulding is 57". So should the tiles be cut down to 28.5" height wise? Then 2 rows going up?

So 3 across at 17" would give us the magic number of 51".

I like this idea because the shower tiles are mounted vertically and stacked!
jackson2348
3 years ago
Thats what I’d do!
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shelleyjr
Original Author
3 years ago
Jackson2348,

I just checked Floor and Decor and from what I can tell they still have this tile. We did the shower about 1.5 years ago. So I wasn't sure if this was still available. I still need to see it in person to be sure but it looks like the same online.

Thank you!

Now, that this bathroom is decided. I still have to figure out what to do with the guest bath. It has a tub with 4 x 4 tiles and some ugly brown accent tiles. We really don't want to spend a fortune on this because it is a condo and we are going to sell it once his parents pass.

I would think anyone purchasing it would redo the tub/shower area. So I am not real concerned that the tiles might not match with the vanity. The vanity area is exactly the same as the other one.
jck910
3 years ago
I think doing what has been suggested is too much. Tile purchased now will be a different dye lot form your older tile. Tiling the entire wall will be overwhelming especially with the medicine cabinet on the side.
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shelleyjr
Original Author
3 years ago
jck910,

Your suggestion makes sense, too much for a small bathroom especially without any windows.

I forgot to mention. that we are using vessel sinks. I think the tile will need to be up higher than you suggested because of the height of the sink being close to 6" and faucet at sits on top. Depending on the tile size, that will determine the number of rows to get the correct height.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
3 years ago
Just as an aside I'd increase the size of the medicine cabinet and mirror.
shelleyjr
Original Author
3 years ago
Beverly FLADeziner,

Those are good ideas but we are planning on selling this property when my elderly in-laws pass. So I don't want to invest any more $$ than what we have already done/planned. The round mirror is brand new BTW and it looks large enough from a straight on front view.
shelleyjr
Original Author
3 years ago
Here is how it turned out. First picture without light on.

This picture is with the light on. Our walls are butter yellow, they never look correct in photos.