@Beth H. : - thank you for these and I will get some chips and then order some from Sampalize just to be sure.

Like others, I was thinking off white paint, but then saw the charcoal slate amongst the whites beth posted. If you are up for darker on the walls, something like that would sure set off the tile and fixtures while still remaining neutral.

Hi piaa, Just thought Id share this wallpaper i have that coordinates well with the tile in case you want to consider it instead of paint. Sorry my picture is kind of dark. https://www.eadeswallpaper.com/shopping/index.php?productID=122570

@Molly - thank you so much I will order a sample :) What edging did you order? We ordered brushed titanium but haven't seen it in person (it was what the sales associate recommended but she said she can refund if we don't like when we pick up the tile)

Thanks so much for your help :)

I chose the Annie Selkie trim in white and am laying it so the unfinished edge is on the wall. I’m happy to help! 🙂

@Molly - I hope you have enough paper as I ordered a sample and received an email that it has been discontinued :(

I do have more in case it gets damaged, hopefully it is enough. 😬

@piaa i wonder if they changed the name? This looks similar so might be worth checking out. https://www.mahoneswallpapershop.com/products/kt2244n-ronald-redding-24-karat-silk-elegance-wallpaper-ronald-redding

@Molly - might you have a roll of the wallpaper please and let me know the name and color .. is it maybe "Silk Elegance" ?

I have found Legacy by Ronald Redding Designs wallpaper at other online stores but it looks like Eades have their own codes for the paper so trying to find it online is a little harder as I don't know the exact name - Eades just lists "Fine Silk Texture" as the pattern name and B58 as the collection.

Thanks if you can help :)

@piaa - This is the book and pattern number of my paper based on the paperwork I have saved. I just put the pattern number in Google and Eades turned up, but Maybe this source would have a sample. https://www.wallpaperwholesaler.com/Shoppingcart/product_detail.asp?pageno=37&pattern=PV2941&book=378200&proddisplay=0&currpage1=

Were you able to pick up your tile? I got mine yesterday, but our project doesn’t start until 4/17.

Weirdly, your comments just posted (I’ve been checking).

@Molly - I have a "lag" on your replies also (weird) Yes we picked it up last week and we are a little over half way through tiling and I love it - thank you so much for the recommendation. The pencil edge was the hardest to match but we found one that works when we picked up the tile and I am glad we drove the 2.5 hours to pick it up vs having them ship because the metal schluter the sales lady recommended looked awful. I ordered a sample of the wallpaper from Mahones so I will let you know when that arrives.

I will post a photo once grouted as we all know how the little clips make tile look haha

Great, can’t wait to see your progress photos! I’m not a Schluter fan either. 🙂

SHE DONE and we love it. Thank you everyone SO MUCH for all of your help and @Molly for sharing your tile with us.

I will post a photo when we have the fixtures installed but couldn't resist posting a few now as we just finished grout yesterday but stand by as we are not done yet as there will be paint color help requested and I already have another question .. wait for it, wait for it (and what a surprise haha)..

Sooo, the fixtures are polished nickel - the same as the sink and the base of the sink - but my question now is should the floor drain and clips for the shower panel also be polished nickel or would you go with a brass tone? A brass tone will definately complement the colors in the floor better (and we have a brass clips on the light fixture and a brass edge mirror) but is it weird to have polished nickel fixtures and a brass/burnished gold tone drain and clips ? (I can always change out the drain but once those clips go in they are in )

Thanks everyone ..

It looks great so far! Thanks for sharing the update.

I tend to like the hardware to match in a small space like a bathroom, but I'm sure others who have been helping will chime in.

Looks great piaa! I think I am going with the tiles offset. I’d also love to see your trim piece. 🙂

@Molly - we purchased the liner from The Tile Shop as well and they are Item # 494428 Bright White Pencil Liner and they are $15.79 each (yikes)

I will say look at them because even though these match pretty much spot on, I had them bring out about 10 packets (you can buy them in packets of 8 or individually) and some packets were truly "bright white" and were a terribel match and others were a softer creamy white which is what we needed (and blended great) so we picked through and found the best packets.

Thanks piia! I got the same liners and just took a look. The ones I got all seem to be the creamy white that I’d needed so hopefully that is one less thing to worry about.

When mixing metals 1. you need to know how many metals is visually too many for your personal liking - but generally 3 metals is maximum. 2. you group similar items into 3 categories of bathroom basics, bathroom accessories, and decor. 3. what you put into each category comes down to your personal style. 4. use same metal for the entire category. Example: Sink/shower/toilet are basics, and sink legs are chrome, so to be consistent I would personally do shower glass clips and toilet flush handle in chrome. Because shower and sink plumbing is chrome, to be consistent do shower drain (which is also plumbing) in chrome. You can put the brass mirror in the basics category, or decor category, or group it with accessories (TP holder, soap pump, towel towel bar/ring/hook). You can put lighting in decor category, or by itself, or in accessories category. Decor would be general extras such as wall picture frame, plant holder, rug. Since shower is seldom used and people won’t be barefoot I would tend to forego a rug to show off the floor.

What is that beautiful wood in the background!?

Hi @K L it is hand scraped hickory - thank you for the compliment

Thank you @piaa I am wanting to put wood flooring throughout my upper floor and am hoping for something really beautiful, not just another wood floor.

@piaa

I was checking it out, and hickory is quite the investment. Did you choose it? If so, what was your impetus over less expensive woods. I read an article comparing hickory, oaks, and maple. Not asking you to justify, just trying to learn. Also, if you had it installed, what stain is that and what gloss level of varnish? Sorry to grill you. It's just really pretty.

No worries at all @K L

Our home was built in 1925 and we had to replace all floors and wanted a wood flooring that looked historic. My hubby fell in love with the hickory at the showroom we went to ... he also fell in love with the hand scraped look but he doesn't like factory machine scraped so hand scrapping it was! He also loved the "plugs" (I don't think that is the correct term but I think you know what I mean - I have attached a few photos of the process) and the varying widths of the planks that we ultimately chose (what can I say hexcept he knows what he likes and it is usually not cheap LOL)

It was definately $$$$ but it was his decision and no talking him out of it and I must say I do love it but personally I probably would have found something more cost effective. We used Poloplaz Oil based Satin as a finish and went with a dark mahogany stain.

Geez it's even beautiful raw! Thank you so much for that detail. Otherwise I might have thought mahogany stain would maybe be too dark. But it's perfect! Thanks!

I love love love that you appreciate real wood floors and hand scraped finish!

Hi piaa. What did you end up doing in your shower?

Hi @Molly - sorry you missed the earlier photos (I know I posted a lot LOL) but here she is (still waiting on paint and the shower glass) but tiling is complete..

That was the right choice…..beautiful!

It looks great! The floor is still stunning…..

Thank you @RedRyder

wow looks fabulous! Worth all the hard work for sure! :)

Love it! I’m anxious to get started, but still about 3 weeks out from demo!

Glass has been installed.... yay

As this is not a bathroom we intend to use and is seen from the living room etc, we wanted to keep it minimalistic (thus no door or hardware) and pretty invisible and we love it.

Next up wallpaper ... any suggestions ??? I like monochromatic but could do something in the same tones but bold (if that makes sense)

@piaa great to have the glass up. So you want to have wallpaper the color of the shower walls? That's neutral. It's nice not to break up the walls. I wonder though if you would be interested in jazzing up your fifth wall...the ceiling. Maybe as jazzy as your floor?

@K L - I'm open but hubby not so much LOL. Paint seems a little "boring" for the walls so I was thinking a paper in the same tones but something interesting but man there are a lot of papers out there LOL

Piaa did you get the sample from Mahomes?

Maybe something like this then? I've been thinking about this kind of wallpaper for my interior hallways.

What about your ceiling fixture? Vanity lights?

I meant mahones foe the wallpaper, not the quarterback. 🤣

I’m not a pro, but have you thought about a wallpaper with a “touch” of gold?

I do love the “shadow” wallpapers that @K L suggested.

The choice of that glass is perfect. I did the same thing in my guest bathroom in a previous house. It doesn’t interfere with your incredible tile design.

@K L - lights are in

(Hand carved alabaster)

@Molly - no it never arrived. I am now thinking a large(ish) print in a neutral .. maybe a palm leaf ? (it is Florida afterall) or something fun but not in your face .. is that even possible haha

@piaa I love the lights you chose. Thanks for showing. Have you found a wallpaper you like or close?

@RedRyder like this? 

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/6149188278593216069?q=white+and+gold+wallpaper&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&biw=412&bih=771&tbs=vw:l&sxsrf=APwXEdejpepxVwNHI0SnpglmU89pqCpuUA:1680451819893&prds=eto:3600628884327008369_0,cdl:1,prmr:1,rsk:PC_3856052893660497010,pid:8473797019036448761,cs:1

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/18097465566198564353?q=white+and+gold+wallpaper&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&biw=412&bih=771&tbs=vw:l&sxsrf=APwXEdejpepxVwNHI0SnpglmU89pqCpuUA:1680451819893&prds=eto:14658566774900406042_0,cdl:1,prmr:1,pid:3321415233443601398,cs:1

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/12720722309232857336?q=white+and+gold+wallpaper&client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&biw=412&bih=771&tbs=vw:l&sxsrf=APwXEdejpepxVwNHI0SnpglmU89pqCpuUA:1680451819893&prds=eto:962260296486150590_0,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1

@piaa what about a vinyl grass cloth? Here is a Thibaut sample I had that has some lightness in the mix. I’m not suggesting this particular one, just sharing so you can see how the two work together. Sorry for the bad lighting.

@K L - yes, exactly that idea.

These might work too.

Or these

Maybe this is just too much like the floor but I think this pattern is gorgeous (it is peel and stick wallpaper from Candice Olson (an HGTV designer)

It comes in two colours. I'd be tempted to do the darker one and use that colour towels etc.

Here are some others from the same designer that might be nice as well.