So now I am deciding that is too much color and I should stick with midnight blue and walnut? I don't think I have the guts to do green. Would you do all blue? If not which cabs. Would you do walnut? Or would you consider black?

Yes too many colors the blue and Walnut are great. I would not do black. Just the blue, walnut and marble. No quartz. That's my personal choice. Add the colors in accessories as lily's mom said. And I have to admit I absolutely hate claw foot type tubs. I was raised in the country and my grandparents big house only had those tubs, pretty, but I hated taking a bath in them. It didn't matter how warm you got the water those cast iron enamel tubs were like sitting on an ice berg. Ingrained childhood memories! So sorry no to the tub from me. Lol

Thanks guys! LIlymom, my whole house is walnut, including the kitchen. I wanted to add something else. But I still might just revert to all walnut.

Raven, I think I agree with you. But which cabs. Would you do in walnut? The back two? And blue for the linen cabinet and sink vanity?

The tub will probably be out of the question anyway as it's very expensive and made in Italy. But I like the uniqueness of it.

Love the tub. Probably hard to clean around.....

Lovely design. I so love your sense of style. I would probably do all walnut. I think the blue cabinets are very trendy. If you can easily change the color in the future, then go for it.

I vote blue and walnut. Just the thought made me giddy:) I love mixing finishes. And walnut is one of my favorite woods ever. Combo of it and color rocks

(I would never think of blue but that's because I'm less into blue; if you are-go for it. will be smashing.

OMG so beautiful

I wouldn't care whether it's trendy or not if I really loved the color

I have a combo of walnut and white (old refurbished dresser), and a combo of teak, cream and purple (custom shelves). I don't get tired of them.

Before that, I had very nice warm cherry and cream.

OK..I'm basically for what ravencajun said..I was too excited to read the comments before:) That's what your walnut and midnight blue did to me.

I share the attitude on the claw foot tubs too..they're very pretty until one day you just can't anymore lol. I, for example, need an edge to sit on, for the very least. But they are pretty, that's true.

PS don't do marble..if you can..as ravencajun said also

We will have marble(or limestone or whatever this mysterious rock is) in the master; but it was a remnant, I fell in love and didn't have much choice since it was the only stone I loved within a time frame I had. But it's not white. It's not white at all. Also, I'm ok with things having..lets call it "patina" lol. Not everyone is.

Just think: iodine, nail polish, acetone, cosmetics, hydrogen peroxide, hair color(if you use it; I do but at the hairdresser's)..potentially, every third thing you'll keep in your bathroom, is a Buffy-the marble slayer..))

I like your choice of blue :) I wouldn't want any other strong colors in there tho. Just don't go so "midnight" that in certain lighting it nearly looks black. Introducing my car, "Miss BellaBlu" ;)

You guys are the best! I meet the cabinet guy on Wed. He is really good at colors, designs, so maybe he will have input.

Thank you Dee! That means a lot to me! I still want to go blue though, but maybe just for one or two cabs?

Here is why I am thinking dark blue-. I think it will pop against the green succulents and white block wall in the background (remember the cabinet will float against glass). Also, when I bought this house, there was still remnants of the original use of color - yellow tiled bathroom, blue glass tiled bathroom, green (painted over) glass tiled fireplace. I would really like to add something with color.

@aperil- I just don't know what to do! I may just do the marble, if I can find the right one. That was one reason I was thinking of a sold color- because I think marble on walnut is too busy. But white Quartz, might not looks so bad? ALso, if I do some walnut in the background of the cab., maybe it would be too busy with the marble? Maybe marble shower, floors and counters would be too much?

Yes, rocky, exactly as you stated.

"Raven, I think I agree with you. But which cabs. Would you do in walnut? The back two? And blue for the linen cabinet and sink vanity?"

Thanks Raven! I am thinking maybe of only doing the sink vanity in dark blue, the wall in dark blue, and the other two cabinets and linen closet in walnut. I still might use my green Vola faucet in the toilet room though!

I think you'll be able to find the marble that won't be busy. Still, check into Quartz. White. You'll have options. When I was looking for Quartz for the kitchen I spent weeks if not months on it. But that was because I wanted a very certain shade. I knew what I wanted, I just couldn't find it lol. Because I started backwards-with the tile..the tile was custom and it took weeks to get it. So I had to start with it(and cabinet color) first. I didn't want pure white. I wanted a color with no hint of pink though..not gray either..no dots, no lines..it was really hard to find the one. Some small samples were fine, but the slabs were all wrong. It was exhausting. But with solid white(that will look fabulous with both walnut and blue) I think you do have many more options. If it made sense with my kitchen I'd go with white, it didn't have this artificial feel that some Quartz has..just honest, solid white. But it didn't make sense with my kitchen.

While it will make sense with your bathroom.

Granted, marble is amazing. If you're okay to constantly remember it's marble-that's one thing. I know with me it's gonna be frantically looking for a Band-Aid sooner or later, and I'll spill something on a way to that Band-Aid too))

No suggestions, but just wanted to say I love your style. Your house makes me smile every time I see it.

April - your house sounds amazing! I can't wait to see pics of it finished. What marble are you using? I know the marble may disappoint me, but I'll buy trays to put everything on. I guess I could buy quartz for the back vanity by the tub, and keep all lotions, makeup back there.

Nuts - Thank you!!! You give me some confidence that I am not too off with all this!

What if you nix the walnut and just do all the cabinetry in mix white and blue? Ps and I vote Quartz!!

It just occurred to me that I have the perfect example of walnut with dark blue and marble!!! It was in front of me the whole time (although it's kind of dark)!

Marble against green succulents:

I've no idea what marble it is lol. I couldn't find anything like it on the Web. I opened a thread here when I stumbled upon this stone..that's how I learned it's either marble or limestone-it scratches. Couldn't find similar limestone either when I googled it.

The granite shop guy where we found it said "It's an expensive stone between granite and marble". That sounded very funny to me, so I opened the thread to ask what it even means..))

(BTW it wasn't expensive..was cheap as dirt since it was a remnant from some other job. Remnants are cheap..)

I'm afraid my house isn't that amazing..it's hard to plan and design and add to a house that was completely gutted, it's like building a new one, just harder. That was a pretty stupid idea from the very beginning. The builder's guys made some mistakes, and we of course made some mistakes as well. We're newbies in this. And we had to make compromises along the way-unpleasant surprises that you have to take care of, the city that won't budge on anything, time frame, lack of knowledge, budget, blah blah. I wish I have found these forums much, much earlier. I would be much more informed. Just from reading, let alone participating.

I bet I'd be better in my next remodel. But I'm half-sane from this one, so..hell no:)

Now for the more important thing-is it your parrot?! So cute!!

I think the blue with the exposed walnut sounds divine. I'd probably do all of the vanities in the blue.

Let me tell you my experience with marble. We have Carrara in our powder room. We did it about 20years ago. The floor scratched and grayed and I called it patina. The counter also especially around the hot cold handles. Ok, live with it. The last couple of years, there are large orange brown stains on the floor, like inside the marble. I think it is called oxidizing. It could look like someone peed and didn't clean it up but way worse. No one would ever really think that consciously but? So on my to do list is rip out this reno again.

Oh, in 2011 I used Vermont Danby marble for my kitchen counters.

Definitely blue cabinets! They will look amazing.

I've been drooling over dark blue cabinets for years now but don' t have the guts. On the other hand, I've had a dark blue desk with brass knobs for decades and still love it.

Westsider- Thank you for sharing your experience. I am hopeful that if the marble is sealed and I keep up on it, I will be okay....fingers crossed!

Robo- I am also thinking about white-I think that is a good idea too.. I was trying to keep the walnut in as there is so much walnut in the house, but I dont need to.

pamgatten-Thank you!!!!! I think they will pop against the green background and white block wall (for privacy).

nosoccermom-I havent completely committed, but I am leaning towards doing it. I havent come up with a color i like as much. I have considered walnut, black, white also.

april - that's my little boy, Zeek, drying off after a bath. Isnt he cute? I think your place is going to be amazing and I am really looking forward to pics!!!

tribbix - that is what my friend is suggesting also. All dark blue.

The city returned the plans with some things that need to be changed...nothing that is a big deal, but still a disapointment!

Oh he is. Extremely cute. Is Zeek a conure, by any chance?..Or am I all wrong?

(I think I want to get a conure. I never knew about them but then I saw them in a pet store.. Oh my.

Obviously I can't commit to taking care of a bird right now. That's an-after-remodel dream. I think I wouldn't be able to handle a fish now lol. )

April - thank you!!! Zeek is a caique. My other three birds are conures, though. Parrots are a lot of work. THey are flock animals and really should not be locked up in a cage. THey are very social. The caique, especially, will get very angry at me if he doesn't get enough time out of the cage and can bite very badly. I can't get mad at him because this isn't the life he was evolved to live. He is supposed to be flying free in the wild with a mate and his buddies, raising babies, navigating the jungle, foraging for food....not cooped up in a cage in a house with walls and a ceiling. THey are also very loud messy animals. They will call constantly for me if they know I am home because they want to be out with me. Yesterday, I had to pretend I was leaving the house - slamming the front door, saying good bye, and then tip toeing to my room just for some peace so I could take a nap.

They are extremely intelligent, social animals and long lived. My tiniest conure is the size of a parakeet, yet he will live 25+ years. My caique will live 35+ years.

I honestly think it should be illegal to keep parrots as pets. They have not been bred to be pets and are essentially still wild animals. They live so long that many are rehomed numerous times. If you do decide to get one, I would recommend getting a bird from a rescue or off craigslist. Do NOT get a caique. They are as much work as a 2yr. Old. Two of my conures came from bad neglectful homes and are just the sweetest little birds. If you think you can provide a good home with a couple hours a day out of cage time, then it would be great if you could rescue one. I swear my two are grateful for properly being taken care of. Anyway, sorry for the rant! :).

If you're leaning toward dark blue, I'd go with all blue cabs and limit the walnut and green to accessories. Your pretty green outdoor plants will be the best starting point. I love marble but for the bath countertops, which get a lot of abuse, I'd go with a sleek white quartz. If you go with a wood to line the linen closet, have you thought about teak? Maybe your cabinet guy will have some suggestions for blending it all.

Or if you're really stuck on using marble, I'd limit it to using it on the powder room sink and maybe the shower. It's beautiful, but in the long run it's more porous and hard to maintain.

I like the idea of dark blue with walnut accents, maybe some open shelving? I love marble, but I think that a white quartz would work better in this room. I think the busy-ness of marble would distract from the rest of the design elements.

OT - Where I live there is a large feral parrot population, mostly conures, as I understand. They are loud, but so very cheerful. I always enjoy them flying over head or resting in my trees, or on the wires overhead.

Robo, I LOVE that counter!!!

Robo, I have always loved that recycled glass look. I think I would love to use it if I ever have an outdoor kitchen countertop. Or a fun bartop.

rocky have you considered Neolith instead of marble or quartz? Would still give you your marble beauty look but easy upkeep. There is a thread now on Kitchens showing some really nice neolith calacatta pictures.

I really wanted to like Neolith, but it just feels so "not marble" when you touch it. Almost like a plasticy suede/

Thanks for all the comments!!! I am still so confused. Maybe you all are right and marble will be too porous on the counters. Robo- I love that recycled glass! But I think it might be too busy with all the counters in the bathroom.

Raven - I thought I read neolith is very expensive? Does it come with matching marble Neolith tiles? I am not sure how to match it to the floor otherwise. But I will definitely check it out!

aikeem- I was also thinking some open walnut shelving would be great!

I love your idea of doing blue! My guest bath is nothing special but I do get lots of compliments on my SW Navel blue cabinet.

I can't wait to see this all together.