I do not love hex tiles or textured subway in a bathroom unless the hex are large and a darker color since grout get gross in bathrooms and I think largeer tile on shower walls is great to have fewer grout lines . My preference is 12 x24 porcelain tile for bathroom floors and shower walls layed in the same apttern and with matching grout. The the same color for the shower floor only smaller . This keeps the main backdrop in the bathroom neutral to allow wall color change or accessories with no other major work. I like master baths to be the same basic color scheme as the bedroom. Kids bathrooms the same type of idea but some fun accessories again easy to change as they age.. Textured tile in a shower are almost impossible to clean with a squeegee and IMO everyone who use the shower should squeegee after use .

Thank you this is so helpful!!

very neutral cream colored bathroom

I like cream so much better than stark white.

the floor hexes to be a little bigger

I like the hexes, especially since they have a bit of variation in color ... I'd like them better if they were one step darker, but that's opinion. I agree that larger would be sensible for the main floor /maybe 8"? ... easier to keep clean.

But stick to the small stuff for the shower floor ... more "grippy" for your toes /safer /reduces your chance of slipping in the shower.

You didn't mention vanity countertop, but (in a perfect world) the countertop would relate to the floor ... I'd go with that darkest shade in the small hexes. Tan looks great with cream.

the subway tiles to have a little texture

I don't like the subway tiles in your inspiration picture. Well, I like the look, but that's a lot of grout to keep clean in the shower. I'd rather see larger-scale tiles on the shower walls ... I have better things to do than clean bathrooms.

What I DO like about the inspiration tiles is the variation in color, which your subway choice doesn't have. The variation of colors is EVERYTHING in your inspiration picture. The variety of colors brings in a depth that your solid cream subway choice won't.

Just as important as your tile choice is your grout color. Note that your inspiration picture has minimal grout ... can't even identify the color. Typically tiles are laid farther apart, but I like the way they're laid in this picture. DEFINITELY talk to the installer about what you want in terms of spacing /grout, as this makes a huge difference in the finished look.

Avoid texture in your shower wall tiles ... again, cleaning.

Other thoughts from your inspiration picture:

- The shower has basket-weave tile on the floor ... it's a hard choice between that and hexes.

- Note that this shower door hinges in such a way that no towels are reach-able. Function must always come first.

- Are you going with a glass door or a shower curtain? A shower curtain can introduce color, texture and print into a bathroom, and it's easy to wash in the machine, whereas glass is a pain to keep clean.

- If you're going with glass, note that this picture shows that crystal-clear, no slightly green tint glass, which is an upcharge. I can't remember the name of that no-tint glass, but someone else'll come along and say it.

- The storage niche allows for enough storage, but note that it's very "front and center". A bright purple or green shampoo bottle's going to stick out like a sore thumb -- are you a person who'll keep this very neat and decant into lovely neutral bottles?

- I see the shower head in the picture, but the faucet controls must be on the far right side. Again, lack of function. If your layout is similar, insist that your controls are on the far left side so you can reach in without submitting your body to the initial wave of cold water. Of course, if you're going with a shower curtain, you'll be able to reach in either side.

- How'd they get that throw rug UNDER the edge of the tub? Photo-shopping is so silly.