What shower tile with slate floor?

9 years ago

I'm thinking of using a slate floor similar to the one below for the guest and master bathrooms. We have the same slate in our kitchen so I thought using it in the bathrooms would offer some continuity.

I'd like a lighter, more neutral tile for the shower walls though, for a brighter look overall. Any suggestions on what wall tile might work with this slate? Would a porcelain or ceramic tile work? Gloss or matte?

I'm thinking of using a white subway tile in the guest bath, which will have more of a rustic, barn style. This bathroom will have a RH burnished steel medicine cabinet, white pedestal sink, pewter sconces, and a sliding barn door.

For the master bath, I thought a bone colored tile might work better with the adjoining bedroom, which has dark quartersawn oak mission furniture.

Sconces

Medicine Cabinet

This post was edited by juddgirl2 on Sun, Oct 26, 14 at 3:07

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LE
9 years ago
I think you are on the right track with an off-white rather than snow white. I'm fond of the matte finish rather than glossy myself, especially with the more rustic and natural-looking elements you seem to be attracted to.

We recently finished a bathroom with Ann Sacks Grid tile in "fog," which is not gray, like it sounds. The size is 4 x 16, which is a nice change from "regular" subway, and it's one of their lower-priced options (less than 10.00 SF)
juddgirl2
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you lori. I like the larger format subway tile!
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LE
9 years ago
juddgirl, I like the more linear shape as well. Sorta "classic with a twist." Forgot to mention we also got it in Alabaster, which is a nice creamy color. I can't recall now if there was a choice between glossy and matte, but I really like the matte-- I think of it as more of a satiny finish, which would also be compatible with the slate.

Here is a link that might be useful: 4 x 16 Grid tile