Making progress! Busy day so far. Second coat of paint, one hockey game, interior and exterior window cleaning, and some more pictures. New color is BM Aura shimmer. It reads blue in real life, almost a matching blue to the Vancouver Day, in a good way. I don't find it conflicts next to the brown tile. The white paint is much better I think but I think the trim work needs work. I still think the windows are a little top heavy, especially with the top trim piece. It could be more rectangular. That said, there are a lot of rectangles in this view. Perhaps something to introduce a curve? I spent some time last night looking at window trim on Houzz. The trim could be very wide and tall: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchens-traditional-kitchen-boston-phvw-vp~1541411) [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Boston Architect Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc It could disappear, with trim that goes to the ceiling: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/shingle-style-home-in-hanover-nh-victorian-kitchen-burlington-phvw-vp~106086) [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Burlington Architect Smith & Vansant Architects PC Or it could connect the left run of cabinets with the right (eventual) one; I forget what this piece is called: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/portfolio-traditional-kitchen-denver-phvw-vp~207337) [Traditional Kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Denver Kitchen And Bath Angela Otten; WmOhs Showrooms Inc Thanks a2, blue would be more of a blue grey. I originally had baby/sky blue and couldn't STAND it. dretutz - what a nice thing to say, thank you! I am not familiar with Revere Pewter, will look it up. Hi colorfast - I haven't yet bought a paint sample of Gray Owl; may try if I decide against the current off white. michoumonster - thank you for the soft chamois color recommendation, with a name like that, it sounds lovely:) I may still try it.... BM china white I have used a lot of in the past. A few more shots then off to tackle stacking the wood. Gorgeous fall day out there! View outside the kitchen window: And my personal favorite:

I'm using the same tile and a white trim in the other bathroom, so it disappears. It's as close as the tile colour as you can get. To be clear, there's no wood in the shower, the window is vinyl, and the whole surround will be tiled. I just need something where the tile turns "90" degrees (not actually 90 due to the slope). A metal edge to hide the edge of the tile. And yes, the first pic is an inspiration, although I'm not sure how close I can get with chrome fixtures, and no wood. :( But I do have the black window frame and black light fixture.

Hi Monica, Thanks for your feedback. Right, recirc hot water results in instant hot water. There are two ways to do it: (1) add a crossover device to the furthest fixture or (2) run a return line from the furthest device back to a pump at the water heater. I had the walls open, so I did #2 (pump: Grundfos). Though it saves on water, the cost of equipment and installation and additional energy usage makes the main benefit convenience rather than cost savings. I would not tile without a laser -- they are not expensive and I like perfection. I use the Craftsman 2-beam, self-leveling laser level, $85 at Sears. For lasering walls, I clamp the laser base to a ZipWall pole and move the laser up and down the pole, as needed -- a good enough system for occasional use. For large format tile, be sure your surface is absolutely f-l-a-t. Good luck with your project!

If the bullnoses are available, then use them. It makes for a more cohesive look without adding another element. You may save a bit going with the metal trim, but that will go out the window when you'll need the metal edge corners; and if those are not available how well will the installer make those mitre corners?