I brought home some tile samples last week and thought I had decided on huge white wall tile, and big grey floor tiles. But as the days have gone on, I'm thinking of other options... I'm definitely doing the white wall tiles, and white bathroom vanities, with some sort of white feature tile under the mirrors (above …
I brought home some tile samples last week and thought I had decided on huge white wall tile, and big grey floor tiles. But as the days have gone on, I’m thinking of other options…
I’m definitely doing the white wall tiles, and white bathroom vanities, with some sort of white feature tile under the mirrors (above the sinks)…
BUT, which colour floor tile would you choose?
I’m now thinking of a beigey style floor tile? Or will I stick with the grey?
Don’t worry about all the walls and features in these photos – just the floor….
The grey floor.
The beige/cappuccino floor.
I think I will head back to the tile shop today to grab some more samples, just to be sure. Tough decision this one! You can’t change your tiles down the track if you hate them!! I’m still trying to find my feature tile… maybe a white penny tile or a brick pattern. Hmmmmm decisions!
Have a great day! I’m off to an athletics carnival and back to the dentist. Wonder if I’ll end up like this again?? 🙂 But now, it’s time for my little bit of daily exercise in my new kicks!
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Comments
Jodie aka mummaducka
Beige, definately! I have beige/stone tiles on our floors with white wall tiles and vanity, doors and bench and it is really versatile. Our bathrooms are about 20 years old and they still look really good except for the feature tiles and the wall paint colour ( I am going to paint over both soon) If I was doing them again I would do the same! I think maybe the grey might date sooner. But it depends on the style of house and whether you are ultra modern in there as well. Grey would be better in a modern minimalist house, which mine is not. Absolutely do not get a feature tile that is anything other than plain! My mother did a cream one on cream tiles that looked like roses, it was beautiful! Be sure to not get clear glass in the shower screen- they look like crap so quickly, especially on bore water and I cannot tell you how thankful my teenagers are for our new mottly glass screens!
Katrina
I’ve been going from one to the other all day… hmmmmm
MM
I have finally chosen my tile and it has taken a year! My house is full of samples strategically placed against walks everywhere! I initially wanted a stone so looked at bluestone and travateen then thought I had settled on a grey then decided it looked too much like polished concrete and it wasn’t really the look I was going for. Eventually chose a “latte” colour and it’s really nice, very neutral so will suit everything. I decided grey really dictated paint colors etc.
Katrina
Should see the sample floorboards we have in our kitchen! They’ve become part of the furniture! HA!
Tania Nicholson
I like the grey and it won’t show dirt in the grout as much
Katrina
I love the grey too. I think it may be winning so far.
PennyBarns
I love the first pic. As u would guess. Very similar to my bathrooms. I kind of wish I stuck with the white vanity now too.
Pen x
julie Kent
They are both nice. But what colour wooden floors ( if any ) and carpets are you having throughout the house? If you are having wooden floors then I would go with the lightest of beige for continuity. Plus the warmth that goes with wood. A blue or grey tone carpet would blend beautifully with a grey tile and a neutral carpet the same with a beige one. I hope this helps you as it can get overwhelming with so much choice available.
Katrina
Yes, floorboards and a brown carpet… hmmmm you’ve got me thinking!
Kellie Hamilton
We are in the middle of getting our bathroom done right now. We have gone for the dark grey floor tiles and white wall ones, it looks amazing, so neat an clean!! I’d go with grey!
Katrina
Ooooo sounds great! The grey may be winning (I think hahaha!).
Jill - Lifeatnumber91
Hi Katrina we have just renovated our bathroom, we did big white wall tiles with one feature wall using the same tile you used on the block the big mosiac one but in the the white pearly colour it looks so good,It is the wall our window is on which we have added white shutter too. Our floor tile is dark colour mocha I would call it. If you would like to see some pics just shoot me an email. Or I can tag you in them on instagram
Katrina
Oh, I see them on instagram! Going to have a good look now! Thank you for that. X
Deanne
Such a tough decision! When we did the boys bathroom last year we chose silk mocha for the floor tiles with a stone feature tile- looks fabulous.
If I was picking grey I think I would go darker rather than lighter, I think lighter looks so 80’s or as someone else said like concrete.
Katrina
Yeah, you’re right. A bit darker I think. I will keep thinking and hunting for the right one!
A-M
Tough one. I had grey, even with timber floors. I will do some sort of grey again next time. My grey tiles had subtle rivers of white running through them. Exciting decisions. Enjoy! A-M xx
Katrina
I loved your grey. Maybe I’ll just copy. LOL!
Wish upon a star
Grey looks good, you dont see so much of the dirt and dont do a feature, trust me you might like it now but 5- 10 years from now maybe not!
Katrina
Yes, features can get out of date very quickly!
Amanda
When we renovated our ensuite, we went dark grey floor tiles and white wall tiles. I love the colour, however, I really hate the grout we went with – it’s a light grey but seems to just absorb the water so you can ‘see’ where the tiles are wet if you get what I mean. Down the track, I’m going to re-grout and either use grout sealer or use a darker grey grout. In saying that, when we eventually renovate our main bathroom and laundry, I’ve been thinking of going with a lighter beige tile – just for a lighter, brighter look. I think either option will look fab in your new home.
Hope the dentist appointment isn’t too bad 🙁
Katrina
Oh now I’m swaying back to the beige haha! I need some to decide for me. I can easily tell people what to choose, but when it’s your own house it’s soooo hard!
Penny H
Katrina, I really do not envy you. Way too many decisions involved in renovating. Enough to make this indecisive Libra’s head spin!
From an arty point of view, grey is a cold colour and beige is warm, so I guess it depends on the feel you want, right?
Katrina
Hadn’t thought of it like that! Hmmmmmm
B
Grey without a doubt 😛
Beige can look a bit dated. But then again I prefer the more modern look.
B
Katrina
I like the grey too (I think!)…lol
Emily
We have beige floor tiles and they are a pain to keep clean. They show mark and bits of dirt and the grout looks dirty.
Katrina
Good point, thanks for letting me know. X
Tan B
Love the first one – more modern!
Where is the grey tile pic from, I love the white wall tiles they look like 150×600 I’ve had trouble finding something like that…???
Katrina
if you click on the pic it should take you to the site where I found it. They are nice aren’t they?!
Jayde
I really love the first ones best…go grey…go with your first gut thought!!
Katrina
First gut feeling. Yep, I should.
Ruth
Tough decision. To be honest though, I’m rather over grey. It is everywhere and has been for the last five years.
My preference is for beige with some kind of fleck or wavey pattern through it. So much more elegant and less trendy.
Katrina
Ok, thanks Ruth. This is tough!!!
Isi
I like the grey ones- neutral, and u can add any funky, bright coloured accesories with it- although the beige is pretty cool too!! Yeahh, hard one!!
Its up to you though!! Everyones got different taste.. Xx =]
Katrina
That’s true, everyone does have diff taste… this is hard!! X
Jane
Oh Katrina, how exciting! Hmm, I’m plumping for a darker grey. Very stylish and wouldn’t show up the dirt as much as beige ones. J x
Deb
I know there are a lot of people saying grey but I think grey is a bit “now” beige comes and goes but it is a classic especially if it is a nice greyish beige. (all this from a girl with orangey cork floors).