shower shelf or shower basket
Hello - We are redoing our bathroom and will be having large format tile (12x24) lining our standard size (~ 30 x 60 in) bath/shower alcove. The tiles are matte off white and will be tightly grouted. The shower hardware will look like this (w/showerhead and bath outlet, of course):
The bar/spray head orientation will be as shown and will be on the OUTSIDE (open side) of shower. We are debating whether to put one tile shelf on the left or (one or two??) shower baskets in that left corner. The contractor was talking about how much more it would be to add the shelf (I asked him for a quote but haven't gotten it yet). Does anyone have words of advice about the 2 options (shelf vs. baskets). And if we use baskets, will two (in same corner) seem too visually cluttered in that roughly 30 inch space? You will not see that part of the shower until you step into it, it will not be visible from door.
Tile shelf style (only one) that I want (not "skinny" ledge) - it would be white too:
Or shower basket style (Kohler), I think French Gold is going to most closely match faucet finishes above. The faucets are not glossy, but I may not be able to match that:
Link to basket - medium size:
So, tile (if price is reasonable) vs baskets? If we go with baskets, one or two?
Thanks for your thoughts!
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Tammy Moore
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Comments (11)I doubt people in 1910-20 washed their hair as often as we do. Forget about conditioner. My stylish, socially active mom had a weekly appt. at the hairdresser's and never washed her own hair. She'd even go in for a mid-week comb-out. I think those little wire baskets look nice if you need to retrofit the space. Nicer than bottles lining the ledge of the tub. For a new build, I don't understand not considering a niche, as long as you don't go overboard in number and size. The spray in my shower doesn't reach mine. It doesn't really get wet inside. Once a week I wipe the bottom in case there's a drip of shampoo I missed. My bathroom isn't particularly contemporary (it's a style I actually avoid) and my niche doesn't add to it....See MoreBasket weave Flooringanyone ... what's your shower tile?
Comments (7)Hi there...just wanted to share what we are planning for our bath, since we're planning a brown/ivory color for our shower and dry floors as well as the walls. You can see from the images we are using a pueblo basketweave similar to yours, with basic subway tile shown in the 2nd image. We're also doing some fancier borders at the top to give it some pizazz. We're going with the layout in 2nd image. Again, all colors will be light brown, although the basketweave on the floor will pick up some darker hues. This last image is an example of the wet floor we'd use but it may be too small to see. I don't think what you are proposing will get too busy. Hope this helps....See MoreLaura Grosmaire
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