I am doing 12x12's on the floor in a diagonal pattern, then doing 12x12's on the wall of the tub deck (about 34" high) and on the 4" wall next to the toilet nook (back of the shower wall). The wall tiles are stacked in a basic pattern but the floor pattern breaks this up. I'm also changing the grout on the floor and wall to give some variety. The shower is broken up with a frame, but it has 6" tiles on a diagonal on the floor and ceiling (same as the floor tiles but cut down to size) and the walls are 24x24 tiles. The walls are porcelain and the floors and deck face are travertine. The tub deck is also 24x24 (undermount) and it's in the porcelain. The baseboard is the travertine with a polished edge set square like the tub deck and wall). In my family bathroom I changed out the floor to a basic 12x12 pattern set square and then trimed it out in black granite (antiqued) in a 4" base board trim, with the tub and shower surround in 6x6 hexigon pattern. I know it's more expensive to change patterns, but it does break up the look a bit as does trim (like you are planning). It's really all a matter of preference. And luck...if you can find an installer :oP

That kitchen has always been one of my favorites. I think it's on the Sub Zero website and I've seen it called "Hot Chocolate". I LOVE the way they did those tiles. Just wondering if some of the effect might be lost if it's just behind the range. I don't know the answer to that, just something to think about. Maybe if you draw out in pencil the 6X12 shape you'll get a better feel. I hope you go for it. I'm considering it for my backsplash!! I love "oversized" elements and my range wall has no upper cabs on it. Just flanked by 2 windows.

We have a toddler and a baby on the way. How long are you planning to be in this house? Are you thinking of it as your "forever home"? If it's even partway to forever : ) , keep in mind that kids grow very quickly. The bathtub stage won't last very long -- what are you planning for a shower? A shower will get much more use in that bathroom over the life of your house. The "we're happy to brush our teeth side by side at two different sinks" stage typically doesn't last long either. Whether you have two girls, two boys, or one of each, they'll prefer to have the bathroom to themselves, and brushing teeth will be just one part of their morning or bedtime routine, very little of which -- beyond brushing teeth -- can be shared. Yes to more counterspace. I have two teenage sons and one early 20s daughter, and it's a toss-up between who has more on the bathroom countertop. What do you have for bathroom storage for toiletries? They have often said especially after visiting friends that they'd rather have more storage than one more sink. I will give a shoutout to Ikea vanities, which are not only reasonably priced, but have integral sinktops which are very easy to clean, and have large capacious drawers. For our two kids' bathrooms, we have this 48" vanity, between two of the co-ordinating high storage mirrored cabinets, which makes the entire area about 70" wide. How much space are you allowing on the wall for the vanity?

Home Depot is the only place within two hours that sells the pre-fab, and the colors are horrible. I need three bathroom countertops, and the largest is 52". I should be able to find remnants, but I can't even find fabricators who have remnants. Nobody has a website and the fabricators don't advertise, at all. I found six places in Tulsa, but none of them have quartzite remnants. I can only find stone suppliers. I will make a list of suppliers this weekend, and call them on Monday. Maybe they have a list of fabricators near me. Even Google maps didn't have anyone listed near me. They didn't have the two fabricators that are a half hour away from me. What is your opinion on glossy vs honed in a bathroom. My kitchen has leathered Sea Pearl quartzite, and I love it. I prefer matte colors usually, but I doubt I would like leathered bathroom countertops.