I like the variety of color in the 2nd one.

I prefer the first one. It’s busy, but not in ur face kind - like the second one.

I like #2

I like both but prefer the first. How will it look in your bathroom with your other chosen elements though? I'd need to see the tile next to the glass tile, marble counter and vanity to be sure. Not sure the second option is a good match for the wall tile.

Porcelain tile is a popular choice for bathroom floors. Porcelain is a denser, less porous and harder option that offers greater stain and water resistance than glass mosaic tile.

I like the first one better.

Are you building the room? Are any of the fixtures already there? If not, I'd move the toilet to the space between the sink and the shower. Then have the shower opening on the left side.

The 2nd one !

Those are NOT a good match of blue shades. That might be enough reason to pick #2...

I like the first one but it might be too large for a shower floor (not slip resistant enough). The second one is too trendy and too reminiscent of some awful fashions from the late '70s.

Fifamom, your wall tile doesn't look like a good match for the floor, but remember it will look different at 90°. When you compare tiles, hold them at their appropriate angles.

I would also be concerned about the slip resistance of those 8" square tiles.

I love both of them. I prefer the second but just slightly over number one.

I prefer #1.

How large are the individual tiles in #2? For the main room, I hope they are like 6", but for slippery issues in the shower, I hope they are 2" - 3" big! So I have schizophrenia when it comes to the tiles. Can you hold the wall tile vertically next to the #2 wall tile?

hey Beth H you nailed both options I'll bet they will be pleased with

I am an outlier here, but I am afraid this overall look will be outdated rather quickly. So, I would go with more whites and use the darker colors for the floor to match/coordinate with the vanity. I also would add lighting that is cool for these colors. If you want more "action", add a wall of interesting wallpaper. Easier to change that out than a printed floor that goes into a shower.

I like the first one better. I think it would look stunning with a navy vanity. the 2nd one is a little too busy. almost dizzying.

The hex tiles look more updated in shape and color, but could be very busy - still very pretty. Good luck and definitely post pictures!

Thank you everyone.. i am partial to the 1st tile.. it really looks nice and would do the entire floor including shower.. i prefer it with a white tile on the shower walls / hubby prefers blue / designer likes blue too; we are still throwing around ideas and this room will get tiled mid january so i have a bit of time yet..

8" x 8" tiles on the shower floor are a slip waiting to happen. Please research the large format tiles, here's a tip from TCNA:

"The rating agency, The Tile Council of North America, states that according to the "ANSI A137.1–2012 standard, ceramic tiles selected for level interior spaces expected to be walked upon when wet must have a minimum wet DCOF AcuTest value of 0.42." Numbers can be deceptive, as some tile manufacturers still publish older ratings.

• Incorrect: A manufacturer says that its tiles are rated at ≥ 0.60 wet. Because it is specified as the earlier SCOF rating, the tile is still reporting earlier guidelines for safety.
• Correct: A manufacturer says that its tiles are rated at ≥ 0.42 wet. Because this is specified as the DCOF AcuTest, its wet ratings are using the current system.

This does not mean that ≥ 0.60 wet tiles are unsafe. It only means that they are up to spec to the earlier system. In fact, none of these ratings, current or past, address safety. They only list results of scientific testing and let you derive meaning from them." - The Spruce

If you do a linear drain you can do a larger tile in the shower. We did the drain, but we still went with the mosaic on the shower floor.

Are you thinking of a linear drain? Do your homework on that. It requires more work and planning to get this right. Some complain of difficulty keeping the underpan clean so just think about that.

And no matter what drain you get, larger tiles IN the shower can become very slippery. Grout lines make for friction. Friction keeps you upright!

thank you everyone for your input.. we are going with the stratford tile on the shower walls.. and white hexagon mosaic on the floors throughout the bathroom.. both tiles are a matte finish - drain is a 4 inch square stainless (i don't like the linear drains) the shower floor is zero barrier.. no niches and no bench in the shower itself.. we will install glass shelves in the shower for soap and stuff and a small cedar bench.. 3 shower heads.. one rain head 20 inches from wall - one angled shower head and a handheld.. walls in the bathroom will be white or SW Crushed Ice.. Vanity will be blue (i have to order it) fixtures will be chrome..

Nice choices! Post photos when it's done.

@ Flo Mangan - we will be using the thick tempered rounded glass shelves with brackets in the corner near shower heads - we are all adults in the house and they look better than niche and / or marble shelves..

The first one looks like vinyl and the second one, which I like better, is still too busy. I don't care for the flowers in the tile. I'd also have a built in shelf with room for shampoo, soap, etc. each shelf within this shelf should be deep enough for different products. I'd also build in a bench that's big enough to actually sit on. Add some non slide stuff to the bench. The suggestions above about the right color key is very important. I'd keep the tile simple, no pattern and put it on walls and floor. Paint ceiling white.

Vinyl flooring patterns sometimes were based on classic tile designs.

@Shanon Rosick - thanks for your post.. if you check my post from 9 hours ago we are going with the deco pattern stratford tile on the shower walls and a matte white mosaic on the entire bathroom floor.. walls are being painted crushed ice which is a hint of grey that picks up the tile color.. the tile doesn't look like vinyl in reality.. it is actually very pretty - no bench / no niche - i do not like either.. getting a small cedar bench in the bathroom that we can pull under the rainhead if we want and tempered curved glass shelves in corner..

here are more photos of the tile and pattern.. hubby picked it out and i love it.. just the right look I want for this bathroom (guest bathroom on the 1st floor)

Love your choice! I was for #1 also!