Now I understand how hard it is to choose tiles and paint

[treedimensional]

I've looked at 4 stores and can't find tiles that I like. I'm surprised because I really thought it would be easy.

This is a TINY (half) bathroom, so even expensive tile is okay, but WTH, I've been looking for a neutral/cool grey and all the greys are warm-tawny. How hard is that? Hard enough to make me rethink grey because I can't find it!

One more store to visit (the ultra expensive ttile store is closed this weekend).

Here are the components in my ultramodern powder room:

Suggestions welcome.

[nomad100]

I don't have any suggestions but cool fixtures!

[auntie]

Tile is hard. It feels like a big and permanent choice which ramps up the stakes around getting it right.

When I did my last bath, I was obsessed with Villeroy and Boch.

www.villeroy-boch.com/our-products/bath-and-wellness.html

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That sink is crazy! What is the PIP next to the light fixture - tp holder?

[treedimensional]

May 25, 2015 18:53:21 GMT -5 @ksta said:

That sink is crazy! What is the PIP next to the light fixture - tp holder?

LOL, That's my faucet.

[ssmjlm]

I would go with a gray marble.

Something like this:
www.tileshop.com/product/meram+medley+polished+8+x+18+in.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&refType=&from=fn

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Are you PIPing when this is done? I can't wrap my brain around the faucet on that sink, so much modern!

[treedimensional]

May 26, 2015 0:14:56 GMT -5 @ksta said:

I can't wrap my brain around the faucet on that sink, so much modern!

Really?

[adhdfashion]

I agree with ssmjlm grey marble would be solid choice.

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OK, now I can  But I still want PIP after it all!

[mrs.jacinthe]

That's all so modern, I feel like you need a large scale tile with those.

I like the options available from Nemo - do you have a local retailer? www.nemotile.com/porcelain

[springchick32]

Wow that sink looks so tiny! I feel like I would splash everywhere just trying to wash my face!

[treedimensional]

May 26, 2015 12:06:58 GMT -5 springchick32 said:

Wow that sink looks so tiny! I feel like I would splash everywhere just trying to wash my face!

I don't think anybody will be washing faces in there. This is just an extra bathroom so guests don't have to go upstairs or downstairs for a toilet and sink.

[springchick32]

May 26, 2015 13:17:47 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

May 26, 2015 12:06:58 GMT -5 springchick32 said:

Wow that sink looks so tiny! I feel like I would splash everywhere just trying to wash my face!

I don't think anybody will be washing faces in there. This is just an extra bathroom so guests don't have to go upstairs or downstairs for a toilet and sink.

Oh ok, that makes sense!

[LadySusan]

That's going to be very sleek.  I'm not sure what the very last fixture is.  Light?  TP holder?

This may be a dumb question, but have you checked the Big Box Stores?  It does seem like grey should be easy.  Home Depot MS International Metro Gris 12 in. x 24 in. Glazed Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile:

[downtoearth]

May 26, 2015 14:06:01 GMT -5 LadySusan said:

That's going to be very sleek.  I'm not sure what the very last fixture is.  Light?  TP holder?

This may be a dumb question, but have you checked the Big Box Stores?  It does seem like grey should be easy.  Home Depot MS International Metro Gris 12 in. x 24 in. Glazed Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile:

I have these in our bathroom, but I feel that they are pretty greige in person.

How about concrete style?  Sort of like this bathroom, but with tiles:

This person put concrete product troweled onto the wall: karapaslaydesigns.com/diy-concrete-wall/

Here are some tiles that looks like concrete:

Square (pic on wall below):

www.americanfastfloors.com/concrete-connection-steel-structure-CN91-13131P6&currency=USD?gclid=CKjP3euV4MUCFQeRaQodjSsAcg

Mosaic subway style - backsplash here on the stove pic

www.homedepot.com/p/Daltile-Concrete-Connection-Steel-Structure-13-in-x-20-in-x-8-mm-Porcelain-Mosaic-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-8-8-sq-ft-case-CN9126MS1P2/202653303?cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-202653303&ci_sku=202653303&ci_gpa=pla&ci_src=17588969&gclid=CO6Ai4KW4MUCFZAAaQodQ6kA5A

[treedimensional]

May 26, 2015 14:06:01 GMT -5 LadySusan said:

That's going to be very sleek.  I'm not sure what the very last fixture is.  Light?  TP holder?

This may be a dumb question, but have you checked the Big Box Stores?  It does seem like grey should be easy.  Home Depot MS International Metro Gris 12 in. x 24 in. Glazed Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile:

Checked HD and Lowes. Nothing there, except maybe custom granite, which seems like a poor choice for flooring? IDK. Looks nice though.

The last pics are a faucet and a wall sconce.

[munkii]

Contemporary, people! It's not modern; it's contemporary! This is my cement =/= concrete (although, that kills me too).

Anyway, suggestions...I like the suggestion of concrete. How small is the room? I ask because one suggestion may not work well for small rooms. 

First suggestion: Porcelain with concrete look: products.daltile.com/series.cfm?series=232&. It comes in a variety of sizes. 

Second suggestion: Porcelain that claims to look like slate. I have samples at my other office and can tell you, it's more like concrete (stained, abused, and very varied). It also comes in lots of sizes, but depending on the size of the space this can be visually overwhelming. products.daltile.com/series.cfm?series=447&

Third and very random: Have you considered cement tile (it's not really cement)? A lot of it would not work in your space, but I feel like something should. Here's a link to one shop; Google can lead you to others: www.cementtileshop.com/cement-tile/in-stock-encaustic-cement-tile.html.