Do you have any photos of the bathroom? Your selections are all beautiful but I was wondering the size of the bathroom so you can determing how the larger tile would look in the space. But I love the color of all the tile! Post the final pictures, I am sure the bathroom will turn out fabulous!

What’s the difference between the first two choices?
I like the hex better than the large tile

I would use the 12 X 24 on the floor and a 2" hex (of the darker tile) on the shower floor. But the larger hex on the floor would be fine too (which is probably why you're having trouble deciding). Sometimes there isn't a right answer. Which do you really like better? The larger tile is fewer grout lines if that appeals to you.

@ kmgehring This is a smaller bathroom (not the master). The big tile would have fewer grout lines, but could be too big. That's why I am hesitating.

@ HU-187528210

Pic 1 Tile is whiter and veins are darker

Pic 2 Tile is a soft white and veins are muted

With the hex also having veins was not sure if Pic 1 tiles would have too many lines running all over. But the contrast between wall and floor stands out.

Pic 2 the marble look is softer.

@kandrewspa That's a good idea if we do a shower conversion for this bathroom. Right now it has a tub.

If there is no shower floor, just bath floor then which one would you pick? 12 by 24 or the hex. Bathroom size is like any secondary bathroom.

@ cpartist Good point. I don't like a solid gray floor. But, was hesitating on the 2 patterns clashing like you said. Maybe the muted vein tile could work? I'll post another option.

Of those choices, I like #4, then #2.

#4

I like the 12x24 tiles in pic#3. We did a dark charcoal grey floor tile 12x24 which leads into the shower floor, and a solid matte white shower wall tile 12x36. Using the same tile for the floor and shower floor really makes our 5’x8’ bathroom feel more spacious, and totally modern, too.

What is the vanity in this "like any other second bathroom?" Meaning it is a 5 x8 classic with a white tub???

Repeat the tub walls (white marble) on the floor, and change layout direction only.

Or do the same size in gray on both surfaces. same thing

Or..if you like tile number five?

put it on the floor and go get a nice plain , oversized ( 4 x 12 , white grout ) ceramic white subway for tub walls.

If you are thinking you want a shower? Now is the time.

I bought a sample of the #5 tile a few years back and have used it as a trivet in my kitchen. It has stained so much! I wouldn’t recommend it, even on a wall.

Listen to Jan. :)

@ JAN MOYER Thanks. The white marble is polished so cannot use it on the floor. The matter version is bright white and whiter than the polished version.

I like your idea of a 4 by 12 white with the flower pattern, but someone just mentioned that tile stained badly. I see an MSI version and a Satori version of that tile. Probably different quality?

I have NO clue how someone could stain a porcelain tile. Especially in a bath.

The point I am making is when you have a tub bath w/ white tub? You don't make it complicated. Actually (jmho) tile has taken on some out of proportion importance, leading to the more the merrier effect. No matter what color, no matter shape, no matter anything? It's a "permanent" surface and a pain to remove.

Maybe go back to a dedicated tile store. What's the vanity? ( you still haven't answered ) What are the bedrooms near the bath? Their bedding/wall color/carpet etc?

Show the bath you are doing. Shower curtain?Glass door?

NO law says you can't do the matte 12 x 24 on tub walls AND bath floor. Slip issue solved.

That said? How MANY more gray /white baths do we need?: )

This ( 12 x 12 ) on the bath floor, with a 4" x20" glossy white subway on tub walls? , white vanity ? Navy vanity ?Love it ! !!!

Want a spa color on walls and floor in an updated 8 x 8?

Same thing.tub walls a floor/blue 8 x8

Love this too , great lay out

Cute.....

In other words? Your samples are not the only way from a gazillion tiles.

@ JAN MOYER Thanks for the pics

"What's the vanity? "

Will be replacing the vanity based on new tile. New shower doors or new tub/shower curtain. Bedroom carpet to be replaced and new paint everywhere.

" matte 12 x 24 on tub walls AND bath floor "

I like a shine/polished tile on the shower walls. The matte version of the tile is very bright white and looks painted.

" How MANY more gray /white baths do we need? "

True. I like the colors and pics you posted. Was thinking neutral tile so I could add color with paint and vanity. Also neutral is easier for resale.

I don't like white grout on the floor. I like the patterned tile in your last pic. Where is that patterned tile from

True. I like the colors and pics you posted. Was thinking neutral tile so I could add color with paint and vanity. Also neutral is easier for resale.

Light blues, light greens, etc are also considered neutrals when done well. The black/white neutral of today will be tomorrow's dated look.

How old is the house and what style is the house?

"What's the tile in the last pic ?)

https://www.cletile.com/products/cement-alhambra-8x8-federal-blue?collection=moroccan&sku=C20031

You can do anything...........the bath is a whole. what's the vision, the inspiration. Tile alone isn't the whole

it is a bit like cooking. What's the whole meal? Appetizer to dessert

Also.......If I were "replacing all the carpet upstairs" I WOULDN'T replace all the carpet upstairs.

I'd want hardwood, or engineered hardwood, or swear to God even a great LVP . With area rugs. Resale? N.O.B.O.D.Y wants your carpet. : ) Kids? they barf, occasionally. There's the grunge of simply walking around barefoot, which then leaves the foot oil behind and becomes the dust magnet which becomes the embedded traffic pattern of yuck.

Ps........LVP? you can run it right into a bath.

You can offset an 8 x 8 tile 50/50! Use your imagination here ) the blue is 8 x 8

Say what you want. but white and black..... yes it can be classic or fun or both

The trouble with wait and see/decide, design? There's literally no map. No definite direction. It is to wander or meander and akin to getting in a car, and yelling ROAD TRIP!!! ......to where? I might ask : ) To the beach, the mountains, to grandma? W.h.e.r.e

@ JAN MOYER Thanks so much for the pics. You are right, I don't have a clear vision of all the updates and that's why choices are not falling in place.

Will have to delay and think more......

If it's for the bathroom floor, not a shower floor, then I'd do the large-format gray marble tile. It looks beautiful.

@ acm Thanks. Yes, it's for the bathroom floor. It will look nice against a white tub with that white (darker vein) marble look 12 by 24 tile.

Do you think the veins on floor and wall 12 by 24" tiles would clash? Gray tile has subtle veins and it may go together. Fewer grout lines too.

You're hung on the TILE. : )

Go backward before you go forward. Go online. Find a few baths that make your heart stop. don't look just at the tile in any of those that do. Ask yourself as to the rest. the hardware? The plumbing fixtures or finish? . You need search words. Modern, traditional, classic, timeless - whatever and some Google time.. Cpartist asked " what's the house style" I asked "what's the vanity..."

The point is the whole and tile is just one element . The bath is just one bath on a second floor, of a whole house. Nothing lives in total isolation.

Nothing in common beyond not a primary, and not big: )

@ JAN MOYER

"You're hung on the TILE. : ) "

I wanted a marble look tile on the shower walls and that's why started with the tile.

I'll see if I can find a solid gray for the bath floor. But, I don't like a plain gray floor. That's why picked a floor tile with some variation.

The other option is a patterned floor and a 4 by 12 white subway.