With all the beautiful options out there, how could you choose the same thing twice?!? I would need like 15 bathrooms just to use all the things I see and fall in love with!

Seriously, though, I don't think the baths have to match either.

In fact, I think a master bath should be unique. While there is nothing wrong with all baths in a house looking identical in fixtures/tiles, personally I find it a bit off-putting because I want my master to be unique and the best! :-)

I went to tour some really beautiful brand new homes this past weekend. Saw a beautiful mediterranean created with a period look, and all baths were distinctly different: not only in color palette but also in pattern of laying tiles (mosaic, herringbone, etc). I felt it was a feast to eyes.

Thx, I was thinking of the counter top being different than the master. But what do do all think of keeping the subway tile around the tub? To totally update the "look" do it need to be replaced? I'm so excited to do this project because its short, sweet and an end result! Idea's about the subway tile?

Any way you do it is "right" -- you can match, totally different, or keep some elements.

For example, we used the same toilets and sinks, but different floor tile and fixture style and metal (chrome vs. brushed nickel). Subway tiles in both on walls, but with different trim in master. Same marble for vanity, but different lights.

We were trying to keep the styles consistent with the era of the house, hence some repeats. But really it's up to you.

I don't think that you necessarily have to change the tile around the tub. You could tie into that tile by using a similar tile for your backsplash, but a different countertop material, like granite, marble or quartz. I like the quartz countertops (Zodiaq, Caesarstone) because they are very easy to maintain. Make sure you look around for a remnant. You can save a LOT of money that way. Can you post a picture of your bath? I'm sure you would get lots of great suggestions.
I agree that there is no reason at all for the bathrooms to match.

I hope not because mine are completely opposite in style and color from one another.

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Eaglemom, to answer your followup question about keeping the subway tile: sure; especially if it is in great shape and if you can find fixtures to tie in with existing tile, why spend the money on new tiles and labor?

However try to compare new tiles with existing ones because sometimes age shows; and if they clearly look dated then they will mar the overall look.

I think it is more fun for you and for guests to see something a little different in each bathroom. I love subway tile so if it is in good condition do not take it out! What a waste!
I have to jump in here with my own ...
I am under the gun trying to decide on everything for my bathrooms. My builder is literally waiting on my final answers!! Here are my questions:
master- the plan is to do a crema marfil vanity top w/ coordinating color creamy/beige Ristano ceramic floor tile, shower tile, & tub surround. tub is solid white marble. The tub is not shiny- looks honed. It looks so real - not fake at all. I love it. This leads me to my question- Should I use crema marfil vanity top to match all the tile, or do a white marble vanity top to tie in with white marble tub? I will have white painted trimwork.

no, not at all.
In fact, I prefer to have bathrooms all different from each other. adds interest, variety...

None of my baths are remotely the same. I suppose the only similarities they have is white toilets and tubs (because I believe plumbing should be white). My powder room is venetian plaster in a soft green with dark empredor marble floor with crema marfil insets. Victorian music stand with an onyx sink in green. The fixtures are gold (shiny brass) as is the antique lighting.

DS's bath is done in a mid color cherry with a very fancy cabinet. His wall is a mix of antique golf posters which I made into wallpaper. His counter is black marinache (looks like dinasour eggs) and the tub is surrounded with nordic black antique and travertine. Chrome fixtures.

My bath is in crema marfil, chocolate croc and white (tub and toilet) with chocolate cherry cabs. ORB fixtures.

All of the tiles have individual designs, on purpose. I personally hate a home where all rooms are done in the exact same finises. Even subtle differences make a huge difference in the overall look of the room and are necessary in good design.

Fancy, I'm having trouble with the white on white on white. Have you considered any colors in your tile or counters?

You didn't mention what was on your floor. I really don't care for a Crema Marfil countertop with white tile. I would rather see a Carrera marble with the white, and maybe a deep gray slate look floor. You also didn't say the color of the vanity. You can do a grayed sage green or grayed down soft blue paint with it. I think that would work better with the white.

Thats a great idea, the Carrera, which I love the look. The cabinets are oak, but I've tossed the idea of doing "something" to them. Stripping, staining, etc, just not sure what. The floor is light tan ceramic tile - only a few yrs old and flows throughout the house. Hopefully tomorrow I can ppop by several shops to see what I like.

Funny story - I brought one tile home and dh said "what's this?" And then immediately said "I don't like this, do I?" It made me laugh - I brought it home because I did like it but he doesn't so............. lots of world of choices out there.