I would like to ask for your opinion regarding aesthetics and practical usability:
I want to install as few tiles as possible on the walls. Attached are the floor plans of our bathrooms on the ground floor and upper floor (marked in red). In your opinion, where should tiles definitely be installed, and what alternatives would you suggest?
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I want to install as few tiles as possible on the walls. Attached are the floor plans of our bathrooms on the ground floor and upper floor (marked in red). In your opinion, where should tiles definitely be installed, and what alternatives would you suggest?
I wish you and your families a Happy New Year, with many joyful moments here ;-) and beyond the forum. Let’s continue to come together in such a positive and helpful way.
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Pinkiponk schrieb:
Do you really find them that bad?No, not as shown in the picture (especially in the shower). In the Fleischerhaus, it comes across more like a nasty prank.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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11ant schrieb:
But please, not that gimmick from the butcher’s shop... I was just thinking the same...
Basically, if you want decorative tiles, you should plan them together with the design of the fixtures and fittings; otherwise, it looks really poor – as has already been shown here in the forum.
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motorradsilke2 Jan 2022 18:29Pinkiponk schrieb:
Do you really find them that bad? I know bathrooms these days are usually designed differently, but I like the color spring green; it always cheers me up. ;-) We will use it sparingly as well.
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pagoni20202 Jan 2022 19:14@Pinkiponk I have always been quite bold with colors too... sometimes even a bit too "bold"! In my former house, we were excited—fresh from the trade show—about the latest craze: a very expensive green Hoesch bathtub and washbasins with "ears," similar to how today you often find huge tiles displayed in the entrance area of tile stores... always the trendiest stuff. We paired these with matching bright red tiles and red fixtures, as suggested by the Italian designer on the flyer. We didn’t mind it ourselves; we got used to it and even found it amusing. However, it was way too expensive (because it was trendy), and every time I visited other bathrooms, I realized that my next bathroom would have calm colors, and I would rather add color with interchangeable elements. Back then, we also had the tall tubular radiators painted in different colors at the car body shop... 🤨
What I want to say is: while I completely understand the desire to use bold colors, I would avoid this in permanent areas such as tiles. For plastered walls, though, I can imagine going really bold.
I have a "feeling" that since you have seemed a bit discouraged for a while, maybe there’s pressure to do something drastic in the bathroom where, in my opinion, a more thoughtful approach would be better. After that, you can try out painted walls, quirky bathroom furniture, and so on.
We also had the misconception that a bathroom could be radically redesigned afterward and ended up with a large room with sanitary fixtures on every wall. I would advise against that for you (and your husband) as well. Years later, we turned it into two bathrooms and added an en-suite bathroom to the bedroom, which was wonderful.
You still have the chance to plan and design your bathroom carefully... while you can... so why wouldn’t you both find a compromise?
What I want to say is: while I completely understand the desire to use bold colors, I would avoid this in permanent areas such as tiles. For plastered walls, though, I can imagine going really bold.
I have a "feeling" that since you have seemed a bit discouraged for a while, maybe there’s pressure to do something drastic in the bathroom where, in my opinion, a more thoughtful approach would be better. After that, you can try out painted walls, quirky bathroom furniture, and so on.
We also had the misconception that a bathroom could be radically redesigned afterward and ended up with a large room with sanitary fixtures on every wall. I would advise against that for you (and your husband) as well. Years later, we turned it into two bathrooms and added an en-suite bathroom to the bedroom, which was wonderful.
You still have the chance to plan and design your bathroom carefully... while you can... so why wouldn’t you both find a compromise?
I have to admit, earlier I was searching this forum for a former user who, when still active, had also shared pictures of their shower toilet and children’s bathroom. Those tiles were exactly as intended: the grass clearly recognizable as growing (not cut) grass, and with individual tiles also featuring drawn animal heads.
At first, I thought of @Doc.Schnaggls, but later it was probably more @toxicmolotof… neither of whom are active here anymore. While searching for Louis and Ella, a few more posts appeared, unfortunately without photos. @Peanuts74
So here is something from the internet:
Personally, I sometimes like things to be a bit exotic, special, or bold. Children’s tiles or white gradients don’t really fit that. The latter reminds me of 80s tie-dye.
In such cases, I would always recommend sticking to a wall design that can be easily changed—that is, using neutral tiles that support a variable and bold wall design on the sections that are not tiled. That is basically the reason why not all walls are tiled, so that some can be specially decorated.
At first, I thought of @Doc.Schnaggls, but later it was probably more @toxicmolotof… neither of whom are active here anymore. While searching for Louis and Ella, a few more posts appeared, unfortunately without photos. @Peanuts74
So here is something from the internet:
Personally, I sometimes like things to be a bit exotic, special, or bold. Children’s tiles or white gradients don’t really fit that. The latter reminds me of 80s tie-dye.
In such cases, I would always recommend sticking to a wall design that can be easily changed—that is, using neutral tiles that support a variable and bold wall design on the sections that are not tiled. That is basically the reason why not all walls are tiled, so that some can be specially decorated.
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