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need help..im hoping these two tiles go together

last year

After weeks of searching ive finally decided on the tiles for my bathroom remodel. Bedrosians cloe tile in creme for the shower walls and the terrazzo for the bathroom floor & shower floor. to my eye they look like they go together or im crazy. Any advice would be great apreciated!






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  • last year

    Im deff going to stack verticallt for sure!

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    Not loving the colors together.

    The terrazzo is modern looking but the rectangular tiles look kind of rustic/country, due to the wavy handmade look.

    If I were to find something to work with the terrazzo, I'd get a gray tile, preferably a smooth surface, possibly glass tile. But that's just me, if you like it go for it, but you did ask for opinions.

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    Agree with Diana on the more rustic tile not working with the terrazo. The color may work in my opinion but I would need to see the tile on the plane as it relates to the floor. they will not be viewed both lying flat and it truly can change how the colors are perceived.



  • last year

    What Diana Bier said ….BTW, I love terrazzo, reminds me of what my parents had back in the 60’s. I wish I had their furniture today … they had great taste.

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    I like your choice. I don't see a problem with the combination of terrazzo and tiles of this type. Of course, it is important what else and what kind will be in your bathroom. A bad choice can ruin the combination of finishes.

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    No.

    Looks very , very, forced.






    A mood, or a feeling in a bath, derives from more than just the "colors" working together. Your tile feels very traditional, almost rustic, flooring brings a far more Mid Century vibe. Even the warmth of the tile color feels quite a lot forced against the predominately cool feel of the terrazzo on the floor.

    What is the final flavor you want in the bath? (Are you working on a kitchen and a bath simultaneously.....your samples atop the cabinetry pic )

    What is the Bath vanity, please?

    Come back with more detail. An inspo pic,. the actual bath plan and pictures of the current, both. There are better tiles for the shower walls depending the rest of the context you provide.

    Here.....just too warm /cool and a fight



  • last year

    I love the Terrazzo floor tile and if that is your vanity I think it works well together. I feel the other tile is too golden/yellowish and clashes with the vanity. I'm not a professional though.

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    I'm going to say the terrazzo and tile coordinate well enough since there are touches of the tile color in the terrazzo. However, I'm questioning if the tile will just look too bland and too pink especially as other posters are saying that the terrazzo looks more modern and the tile not so much.

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    I really do not like white subway tile and im hoping the creme could work

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    mockup of the bathroom

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    Agree with lisedv. The colors of the stacked tile are much better and compliment the terrazzo better than the creme color you have selected.

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    The terrazzo in your inspiration mockup is much creamier than the one you selected. do they have other color ways in the terrazzo you could consider?



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    Im using chat gpt so it doesnt always do fhe most accurate colors

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    I dont think it really matters, the inspo ( chat gbt) works because the colors are in the same tone. your floor and wall tile are very different tones in your real life photos.

  • last year

    The AI image works. Your real life tiles do not. Start looking around for new tiles or a new floor.


    Your floor is cool even though there are warm flecks in it. Those flecks are not enough warmth to bridge with a warm tile. Your wood, gold fixtures - I think you want the feeling of a warm glow in here. You need to figure out how to reconcile that with your flooring.


    Also, subway tile need not feel boring. With a vertical stack and white, very thin grout, it could be the right backdrop you are looking for.


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    The chatgpt image demonstrates the look where the tile color matches the background color of the terrazzo. That tile does not match the inclusions (aggregates) in the terrazzo. So with your terrazzo, a whitish tile that matches the background would look much better than the beige tile that matches some inclusions.

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    I do not believe the two tiles you propose look good together and the clash will be obvious as they meet at the floor. Perhaps Emser Catch Gray 4x10 hung installed horizontally would look good. Emser will send you a color sample for $3.

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    The closet mockuo i could get

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    Look for a different tile. The terrazzo is very cool, so consider matching the gray background. Your choice is not going to work as you probably envisioned it.

    I would go for a white tile but it might be too being for you…. The terrazzo is stunning. Great choice.

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    It is NOT the only floor you can have.

    Your vanity style suits Terrazzo ..............not: )

    If you are convinced they work........then you ask, "WHY am I asking others?".

    They are different flavors/style/feel.

    The bath is , or could be very harmonious, warm, glowing, transitional, but you are jamming a square peg in a round hole? Why?

    Use a nice porcelain, large format, and repeat on the shower walls.

    Virtually no design ever died from simple beauty.

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    Some white options that bedrosians offer. im worried the bathroom will be soooo white!! thats my biggest worry. i plan on doing tile all the way up the wall and same with the wall with the vanity.




  • last year

    @ jan im a little confused, your saying the vanity doesnt match the terrazzo floor? i cant return the vanity unfortunately..

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    I think the vanity is lovely. It does not really "suggest" the terrazzo floor with its style - if you must have the floor, then you select another tile.

    If you are after a warm feel, a little champagne and bubbles and glow ? Terrazzo doesn't suggest that , to ME....so you decide.

    What is the feel , the flavor you want in this very contemporary feeling bath, that clearly lacks adequate storage?! as we see in your picture?

    What is the layout and is it changing?

    How much tile does a bath need and how far up walls that will never get wet, such as behind a vanity!?

    Zeillage and similar......how much grout in a shower, how is your level of cleaning tolerance?

    I am saying it is your home,your bath, and only you know what you want : )

  • last year

    Gotcha okay. i like the organic modern look, i want something where i can relax and be calm, if that makes sense. the layout is not changing. i like how the walls look covered in tile, seems more cohesive to me. im thinking of just changing out the creme tile for the white versions which still has some variations of white.

  • last year

    Now I see your bathtub in the photo and I think it is worth selecting any materials first of all for it. Or are you planning to replace it? I also want to draw your attention to the lighting. You currently have cold light, which should be replaced with a softer warm one. And select/try on materials already under the new lighting.

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    Im tearing out the shower and bath. im doing all glass around the shower and the bathtub will be a free standing one. im changing the lighting out as well with the wall scones

  • last year

    Okay, then the bathtub is not a problem. And there is one important style-forming element left - a glass block window. This already greatly limits the choice of finishing. I would look towards large-format wall tiles and definitely matte. At the same time, I recommend matte regardless of what format and color you choose.

    Also, in my opinion, it is better to refuse textured tiles - glass blocks already have enough texture. Or something with minimal texture, much smaller than glass blocks. In general, your window looks too industrial. And not so much because of the glass blocks, but because of the dimensions and location of the window.

  • last year

    Yikes okay.. im starting to feel super overwhelmed with this bathroom remodel!

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    She asks......as to the vanity

    The wood of the vanity is great! , and yes, white oak looks fine and dandy with terrazzo in a different STYLE!


    The single BEST thing you could do, is post a drawing of the bath, with every single dimension for every wall, window opening. closet, where the potty is , the entrance form master, all of it.

    For all we know, and it's not at all uncommon.........is to focus on finishes before function. Graph paper is fine . Add pictures from every single angle as well.

  • last year

    I know from my own experience how draining renovation can be. And then it’s better to take at least a short break and rethink everything, try to look at it with fresh eyes, from a different angle. Try to fundamentally reconsider your choice, taking into account the things you already have. This will help you reboot. And you can return to your previous choice at any time.

  • last year

    I appreciate everyones feedback! im going at this solo so any advice i greatly appreciate it. i will post the layout of the bathroom once i get off work. im thinking these tiles would work better than my current selection.. bedrosians Celine 2.5" x 12" Glossy white


  • last year

    @meli, is there a reason you are committed to the terrazzo floor? Jan points out that it doesn't harmonize that well with your vanity--my first impression as well. Why are committed to changing the wall tile, which works quite well with all of your other choices, instead of swapping out the flooring choice?

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    Im not sure what other floor tile honestly. i really like the terrazo but havent found a single floor tile i liked yet

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    I think you need to consider the variation designation of the tile you select for the shower. For example, the initial Cloe tile is a V4 variation = the highest designation for variation. Tiles with a lot of variation will complete with the terrazzo flooring.


    If you want to use terrazzo flooring (mid century modern) - I have an amazing recommendation re: having a custom mid century modern vanity made:





    It's a family owned company - and your vanity (or credenza/media center/etc.) can be made out of walnut, teak, white oak, mahogany, maple, cherry (and maybe other woods if requested). They are able to customize any of their vanities + the price of the vanities is very good for the quality.


    I have ZERO affiliation with this company. My only connection is that I'm having a bespoke credenza made for my SO's office. It is going to look amazing when finished!


    Here is a client's photo:



    Another client's photo - any vanity can be made into a floating one:





    Another client's photo:



    A 60" bespoke vanity is $2,600. A 96" bespoke vanity is $4,700.


    They use premium A1 Real Wood Veneer (you have to use veneer on large flat panel cabinet doors), solid hardwood, Salice Soft Close Drawer Slides, Salice Soft Close Hinges


    The veneer is also grain matched panels = adds to the beauty of the piece. Their drawers are made out of Baltic birch with dovetail joints. Their pieces are made in the U.S. - Arizona. They also have free shipping + allow customizations.

  • last year

    I cant return the vanity so im sticking with this one :(

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    If you like terrazzo so much and don't want to give it up, why not consider doing it on the walls too? Not all the way to the ceiling, of course. It would be conceptually "cleaner" enough, and it's also a modern touch. Maybe you should look for a terrazzo with a warmer tone.

    I just saw in the previous comment a photo with terrazzo on the wall)

  • last year

    Bathroom renos are brutal - my sister just got done with hers and it took 10 long frustrating months hers, so i empathize! i know you don’t like subway tiles but what a simple stacked white tile? there is so much variation in the Chloe tile as @dani_m08 pointed out, I think something simple will drop back and let the other materials shine




    https://www.shelterness.com/bathroom-terrazzo-decor/

  • last year

    In my minds's eye what I see with your tile and vanity is a slate-look floor, maybe with taupe or green swirls. Something rustic and earthy. But another way to go would be a different terrazo that is warmer and very low contrast. And/or a tile with warm tones but a little less texture.

    Warm Terrazo

    Tile--Bedrosians Makato in Beige


  • last year

    I agree you should post the bathroom dimensions and get some help with the layout and tile choices.

    Here are examples of terrazzo tile floors. Because they make a statement, everything else has to be simple but complement the floor.

  • PRO
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    Chat GPT is fine for inspiration, but don't rely on it for colors.

    I very much like the vanity and wonder what the counter top is?

    I also like the dark green wall tiles in the photo from dani08.

    I agree that the tiles you selected have too much variation in addition to being the wrong style for the look you're going for. I will reiterate that even though I don't prefer glass tile, I think it would work very well in your bathroom.

    But just to put everything in perspective, you are doing this room alone, and seem frustrated and overwhelmed. And you're getting lots of conflicting advice here. It may be time to hire an interior designer for a few hours to put together a plan for your finishes and colors.

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    A common problem is section in isolation. Clients frustrate designers when they want to do this, as nothing LIVES in isolation!

    Column A, Column B

    A will be the traditional aspects here. B the modern/contemporary. okay?

    A,,,,,,,,,,,

    The vanity,: not ultra traditional, but still the lean that way: )

    The first tile selection , yes. traditional pretty much.

    To some degree, the mirrors, the WARM hardware, lighting!

    B

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    The varying height in the bath itself

    The GLASS BLOCK window

    The terrazzo floor you love

    The COOL of the flooring

    If all I did was summon up images via

    " Warm, modern, organic baths"?

    I get things like this!





    If I add the word "terrazzo? to the Warm?

    I get many like this.





    You don't have to like any above. The point is just look at the cohesive elements, simplicity, harmony, and the warm... feel to either "look"

  • last year

    @dani_m08: we have a number of Midcentury furniture pieces and light fixtures in our home. (My SO has been collecting for years - no reproductions.) Anyway, I want to remodel the primary bath some day and I showed him the picture you posted with the dark blue/green tile. His response: "That's *%^$ beautiful. Do it!!"

    I'm saving for future inspiration; just wanted to let you know. :)

  • last year

    Stop using AI. It doesn't capture the reality of your tiles. Your actual sample tiles are much more variegated in color than the AI. Plus the AI has some magical light from nowhere coming in the room bathing everything in bliss. Walk away from AI!


    Tile selection and placement are about much more than texture and color. Your ceilings are very high and your fixtures close together. It makes for a tall narrow feeling room. Covering your walls to the ceiling with vertical rectangles, in addition to being needlessly expensive, will enhance this tall narrowness. I don't think that is a smart choice.


    When you look at inspiration pics, you have to see what all goes into making a bathroom work. It is not just the pretty tiles, it is how it all works together in the space.


    Does your vanity already have a coutertop? If so, you have to measure all of your other colors against it.


    I'm also curious with only 4 drawers how you will contain all the products that take over your countertop.


    Lots to think about. Bathrooms are really hard. I'm sure you will get more suggestions once you post your drawings.




  • last year

    Hi, I've got the same vanity and am looking at the same tile including Makato white. Did you decide on anything yet? I also have a glass block window - it was tiled around previously with no issues. Concur with the designers, what looks good on screen (mood boards, photoshop, AI) does not often translate in real life. 3-D planners on the other hand can be helpful - Homestyler is free and you can control the lighting - even add RGB-Hex codes for paint.

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    @Wasif Ali I totally agree. I liked it right away in the real pictures of the samples. The tiles pull from the tan/brown stones mixed within the white and grey terrazzo.

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    I thought this was a decent representation of what you were trying to achieve. Not exactly the same. This is also a Bedrossian tile. The wood tone is definately similar. I actually liked your pairing and did not agree with the designers who gave it a hard time. There is nothing country about this bathroom and I have seen shaker cabinets look modern, depending on the hardware and what they're paired with. Check out Bedrosians on Instagram - there's a lot of good inspiration there. It's what I'm looking at for my bathroom.

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    wow, Kady Q's photos really emphasize that the terrazzo doesn't work with the other finishes. The beige tiles and the vanity look beautiful together, but the white/gray/black terrazzo just doesn't do it for me. But if you like it, then go ahead.

  • last year

    The pictured bathroom shows that choosing a single color chosen from the terrazzo may not work. I’m with @Diana Bier Interiors, LLC.

    The terrazzo comes off as “gray” once installed, and picking the beige speckle from it looks odd.

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    @Kady Q ’s middle pic is just aweful. That anyone would want to post that as a representation of their workis surprising. It takes a lot of skill to pull off a godd mismatch. This was just a miss.