Are you doing this work yourself or a contractor?

Pick one of your inspiration pics and copy it shamelessly. No accent tile those are out of fashion. Beautiful field tiles, not too fussy. I like this one from your idea book:

We did an Italian porcelain tile collection called Falling Water (unfortunately no longer available but searchable on the Houzz site) with 12X24 tiles for the walls, 2X2 sheet tiles for the shower floor and inside niches, and 12X36 tiles for the bathroom floor.

Coordinated but not all the same size and shape.

All of that makes sense!

Yes, we are doing some of the work ourselves. We had a plumber in to move the drain and we repiped the whole house because we had old galvanized pipes that were nonstop leaking all over the house. Then we hired someone to build an outline of the shower and the pony wall. Now we're shoring it up and we have experience installing cementboard and waterproofing, as we did our other bathroom about ten years ago.

I've been watching and studying how to build a mortarbed and a curb. Then we're going to waterproof it and I know someone who can install the tile.

If you know how to build a curb, why is there wood there? This isn't done correctly.

This is what we have going on so far.

I have been in touch with several contractors about the curb. Wood is not ideal, but it will be covered with a hydro ban curb overlay.

Anyway, my questions here are more about tile design. I really like terrazzo, but prefer not to have real terrazzo. I found several terrazzo looking porcelain tiles. I have been ordering samples and will be getting more.

I really like the beveled subway tile, so I think I'm going to do that for the shower part and have terrazzo/porcelain on the floor and hopefully in the shower floor.

At first we were going to go with the patterned look (tile on the right), but after getting these terrazzo/porcelain samples, I really like them. I ordered some bigger square ones and am waiting on them in the mail.

I'm thinking for the curb and the top of the half wall a solid piece of white porcelain. The vanity top will most likely be a white quartz.

I looked through a bunch of photos on the website for our area that has all the houses for sale to see what was in the bathrooms for the houses in my area. and I don't want to go too fancy as the rest of our house isn't super high end. Most of it has been remodeled/updated but matches the area.

Hi Kariered,

Redesigning your master bath shower sounds like a wonderful project! Here are some ideas for achieving a balanced and stylish look with tiles:

1. Shower Floor Tile: For the shower floor, consider a non-slip, durable tile in a subtle shade of blue or green. Mosaic tiles or textured porcelain can provide both safety and aesthetic appeal.
2. Shower Wall Tile: Subway tile is a timeless choice for shower walls that offers versatility and a clean, classic look. You might choose white subway tiles for a fresh and bright feel, or explore blue or green subway tiles for a subtle yet refreshing pop of color.
3. Accent Tile: Introducing an accent tile can add personality and interest to your shower. Consider a mosaic pattern, a glass tile strip, or decorative ceramic tiles in shades that complement your chosen wall and floor tiles.
4. Vanity and Color Palette: Since you like white and prefer to avoid super trendy choices, a white vanity can serve as a timeless anchor. To add pops of color, consider incorporating blue or green accents through accessories like towels, a vanity countertop with subtle veining, or even a feature wall outside the shower area.

To maintain a cohesive and balanced design, limit the number of tile types to two or three and stick to a harmonious color palette. This approach will ensure your master bath shower feels both stylish and serene.

Feel free to reach out on my Houzz profile if you need further advice or have any more questions about your bathroom design!