You’re really sweet for doing that. Thank you. The third example is very intriguing. I like that wallpaper.

What I love about the third British pic you posted is that they didn't use any of the stone or tile colors for the walls. They just chose a different red/pink based neutral. And they added stripes to a space with diamonds. You are so right about the painting being a focal point. And yes, by all means if you like wallpaper, this space can take it. It is hard to do eclectic well, but you are half way there with this space.

The thing I didn't like about the rug you posted is that the colors were too similar to the floor colors. It needed a bit of contrast - black, or brown, or deep tan, or a pop of burgundy.

@tracefloyd 's pics make me want to see that wood tone of vanity in your space.

This thread is helping me feel so much better about my own bathroom tile blunder, in which the tiles I expected to be off-white turned beige when installed in the shower and look yucky with my green floor tiles. I’ll keep following here for the great suggestions for moving on from boo-boos.

The artwork in that bathroom is EXACTLY what I envision for your bathroom. The woman is the focal point of the room. I can see a great painting doing the same in your bathroom.

Hold off on any rugs for now. Let’s see how it looks with the vanity, hardware, toilet, etc. I’m glad you’re feeling better about this room. I think, in the end, you’re going to love it.

In your pulled back picture, things look pretty good together….I think once the fixtures are in, it will be really lovely.
Hold off on the rug until you know how you will drip in the room!

Thanks fissfiss. I go back and forth between being extremely upset and thinking "ok, this isn't so bad, and it's just tile." It's just hard to have spent so much money and not LOVE the result :(

For what it's worth, I photographed the space at night. Of course these are just iPhone pictures, and I'm not a photographer, so I'm having trouble accurately depicting the true colors of everything. Photographing toward the natural light was distorting the hues. This picture in artificial light is a more accurate representation of the tile colors (although it turns the walls yellow...they are white):

I *love* the floor tile color in the last pic you posted. Nice seeing that it isn't actually grey.

Where are you in the timeline of things? When is your shower glass being installed? When do you need to settle on a color for the vanity?

I imagine two piece of art hanging above the tub, pieces that you love rather than something bought to match the colors of the room.

Interesting! On the last picture, the only thing that stands out to me at all is the shower floor tile (too small details drawing the eye, but that'll be fixed with more details around the room), and the checkered floor feels like the main (but still subtle) feature.

Maybe it’s just a hunch, but I think you’re going to love it when it’s all pulled together. Looking forward to “after” pics!

The new photo of the room really does make the floor tiles look different - they definitely looked gray in your first photo!

I think that if you use some of the advice provided, you will be surprised at how much you like the end result. You already seem to be feeling better than when you first posted this design dilemma!

The bathroom floor tile looks really nice. You can put a nice dark gray chandelier to be the focus point and a shower door with black / dark grey handles.

Lean into the eclectic - add a sheer linen Roman shade over the glass block, add wallpaper with bold art layered over it on the tub wall….but please do answer the questions previously asked about countertop, etc. the more info provided the more accurate we can get with solutions. Don’t fret.

Any updates?

I appreciate everyone’s comments and suggestions. As much as I originally wanted checkerboard floors, I’ve concluded they are the problem and clash with everything else. I spoke to a designer, and this is the most cost effective remediation plan we came up with:

1. Paint the walls SW Accessible Beige, which matches the upper tiles in the shower.
2. Paint vanities, trim and doors SW Pure White.
3. Hang an antique fixture over the tub. (See inspiration photo below)
4. Hang pleated linen curtains on a brass rod over the glass block window (like in inspiration picture)
5. Replace the floor tile with 8” limestone hex tile (see rendering below)
   
   

Well that certainly solves the problem!

What is the countertop please? I think there should be no pattern in the floor tile.

Can you please lay all the materials down on the floor, and include the tentative floor replacement? And a name for the counter tp please?

Don't dig a deeper hole?

Know that a light over the tub needs ........to meet electrical code.

: 1) Lighting and ceiling fans cannot be located within a 3-foot wide by 8-foot high area above the bathtub or shower.Feb 10, 2023

I do like the new floor choice. In my own life, I tend to live with my mistakes it for ten years, then I change it up! I have to figure out a new lighting plan for our townhouse in CO.To be fair, we renovated it in 2013, right before LED lighting was readily available. Lighting designers are few and far between!

I'll be honest, I like the original tiles better! This one looks less intentional to me (and kind of permanently dirty?), and it's not a perfect match to any texture you already have there. But if you love it, disregard my opinion.

It's stunning! The Accessible Beige is gorgeous in here, it pulls the room together. Everything! I'm so happy for you.

Thank you soooo much for the update, the bathroom feels well thought out, congrats.

I known it's too late now but for ever else, many contractors offer 3D design that can implement your tile choices before finalizing your decision. These guys offer that with there services: https://streamlinehomeimprovement.com

Yes, Steamline, it is too late for a plug. By "these guys" you mean yourself?

It looks great!

Accessible Beige appears to be the perfect color for your bathroom! While it would have been better if you started with different tiles, I think that it has turned out nice. Enjoy your new bathroom!

oh my gosh - it looks terrific! Hope you get many years enjoying the bath & especially the lovely tub

You could have posted these pics as a new dilemma - "What light to put above my tub" - and nobody would have batted an eyelash at your tiles. I think you would have gotten a whole lot of "What a gorgeous bathroom!"

Your paint color ties it all together. It is a beautiful room. The shower area had been the biggest problem and now it just looks great. I love a good Audubon print in here.

Thank you so much, Kendrah. I have really appreciated all of your kind words.

I don’t even think you need the rug, the checkerboard is magnificent and might just be my favorite part about the space. Simply gorgeous!! 🤎🤍

Looks great!

Post more pics please once the Audubon is up.

woah! Even though I liked how it looked in the first place, the updated bathroom does look better! Glad you didn't opt for a shower curtain to "fix things" :)

Yes.....! A darn good outcome from one seemingly fraught with issues.

But. Asking first is never a bad idea, and e.d.it.i.n.g. is almost always a great idea.

Great books will have multiple edits that strengthen the story, well before publishing. More words, unnecessary words, do not make a better story.

Think of design in the very same way: )

Hope I wasn't too WORDY lol

It looks wonderful. Any striking piece of art over the tub will become a focal point. The Accessible Beige was a great choice.
I love happy endings like this!

Thank you, RedRyder. Your kind words and suggestions were much appreciated throughout this whole dilemma, too. :)

It looks elegant and uniquely your style. Nice finishing touches.

I wouldn't give it one more minute of worry. It's a beautiful bathroom! It just needed some accessories!

I think everthing works well except the shower tile . I would rip out the lower tile and use the same tile all the way down.

The wall color is perfect. I still would have only done one color tile in the shower if it was me. But alas, it is YOUR bathroom and you do you.

^^^ if you read the original post she was trying to work things out with what was already done. And she did great

Yes gorgeous! I would maybe do a chandelier over the tub but then again my style is transitional/glam :)

That's the problem when people only pop in and read the last few comments. It's a longer thread (not compared to many others that have gone on and on for years) - and many things were discussed prior to the last photos posted by OP.

The post is titled, "Regretting bathroom tile selections" - it's pretty safe to assume that after 89 comments (many from pros + talented non-pros), the two tiles used in the shower were discussed many times + advice/suggestions/options provided to the OP.

OP could have ripped out the shower tile ($$$$) or used a shower curtain to hide it (🥲) - but instead she decided to be positive and try an idea that was suggested re: wall color to make it work.

If the OP could have started over without incurring a huge monetary loss, she would have. However, she did the smart thing and decided to try to work with what she had first - and she succeeded in turning what she thought was a disaster into a very pretty space.

Catherine - while the replacement tile you selected would have worked, I am so happy that you didn't remove the existing diagonally installed checkerboard floor (I really like the diagonal set vs. a straight checkerboard).

It would have been such a waste if you had that tile removed - a diagonally set checkerboard floor requires more overage tile + installation cost more due to the extra cuts involved = even more $$$.

Plus, it is a stunning floor!

All great points, dani!

Thank you for that, Dani. Yes, exactly! As anyone who has read the entire thread knows, I wish I could turn back the clock and make different choices. I can’t. I discussed options with my installer, and taking out any of the tile would have been a very expensive ordeal. It’s not as simple as just “take out the white tile and replace it with the other.” There’s the waterproofing behind the tile to consider, the effect on the floor tile, etc. I needed to find a way to make it work with the best I could with the (bad) selections I had made that were already in place. I came here for styling ideas (and moral support) and I got that from many people. I sincerely thank everyone for their positive comments and constructive advice!

I have liked the floor all along. This dilemma has worked out beautifully - and economically!

We are awaiting the perfect piece of art for the wall near the tub….😊

"Reddish Egret" aka "Purple Heron"

It picks up the warm and cool tones.

That is nice! With the right matting and frame, it will look good.

I chose a large bird photo for over my (never used) jetted tub. Somehow they seem to fit right in with their coloring and serenity.

This is one of my favorite Audubon prints. Aside from the calming colors, I love the composition. The swoop of the neck and wings with the grasses shooting up. Mother nature wins at composition! I love placing this piece in an angular room that needs a little circular movement.

The brown tones in top area clash with grey tones in bottom area tiles in shower. Something needs to change so that all are either in grey or brown, not both. Start saving your money for a re-do, and keep the lights low in there. . ..

^^^ it's much easier to change the design than a bad aditude...