A Vintage Inspired Bathroom
Trying to find the mix of bathroom fixtures that both matches the style of the house and is modern enough to be convenient has proved to be more challenging than I had thought.
I bought a bridge style faucet with cross handles that say hot and cold on them for the sink. The faucet in the tub also has the cross handles but says hot and cold in French. My husband insists that it says, “You paid too darn much!” on the handles. But I love it.
The tile for the bath area is a combination of white tiles. 6×6 field tiles, 3×6 subway tile, a decorative raised 3×6 tile (listel), and a chair rail. Until I ordered the tile I had planned on going with all subway tile, but this particular mix of tiles won me over.
Now we are trying to decide whether we want the bottom 6×6 tiles in a running bond pattern or if we should just match up the grout lines. Decisions, decisions.
May 20th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
The tiles look great! It is a hard decision and one that should always be made on the living rom floor first, ha ha
In regards to the tiles you have, I would do the same pattern for above and below the decorative tile. The 1st picture with the bottom tiles on top of eachother does not go with the tiles above.
I would chose the bottom pattern.
All just my opinion though. I know whatever you chose it will look great when complete.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:03 am
That is what I was leaning towards also. Thank you!