Last week, my new man was back doing his thing in the bathroom. Now that’s a statement if I ever heard one.
This is how a pilot does tile, very precisely, very carefully, very anally, and with attention to detail; it’s almost second nature to them. It’s a matter of life and death and that sensibility is brought into everything they do, even laying tile.
This is what it looks like now, I love it! I just finished painting the wainscoting. (I’m not sure if that’s what it’s called. It’s the paneling that goes halfway up the wall.) The husband just asked me what color I painted it and I told him a very very light shade of lavender/gray. Or basically, white.
I think I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s the new tub,
it replaced this old derelict thing. Ugh that was awful. So glad it’s gone.
Next thing to go is this wall paper. I painted over it with an awful yellow. The color looked great in the hallway but not so good in the bathroom where the light was different.
This is what I’m going to do. I’m going to tile over the entire wall above the wainscoting and the walls behind the bathtub – and I really need your help.
My question is: Do you like this tile?
Take your time. Be truthful. I can take it.
Here’s another look.
And another look still…
For the record – I like it, the husband doesn’t like it, the kids say “Yeah, I guess so.”
You are breaking the tie. My home is in your hands.
Update: Just for fun, I’m adding a poll…he he. Sorry for those of you who came already!
Shelia said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Hi and oh, what beautiful tile business your man does!
I love how your floors turned out! Now I love those glass tiles. You can add pops of color with your towels and accessories! Oh, make sure you let us see the finish!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Dixie said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:19 pm
love your tile choices… we need to do this… hope ours comes out as good as yours has!
abeachcottage said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:22 pm
it looks fabulous and lucky you to have such a talented guy!
Sarah
Puna said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:34 pm
He he, I want to set the record straight and say he’s really not my husband. He’s our good friend who happens to be much handier than my husband. And yes, my husband knows…I can have a sardonic sense of humor:)
Lindsay @ Peacock Blue said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Wow! The tile looks great on the floor, I love the hexagon shape! And I really love the glass tile as well! Good luck!
Barb said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:59 pm
What great colors and such a wonderful job is being done. It looks great!
Barb
Chandy said,
June 14, 2009 at 6:59 pm
The floor tile is wow! I can’t wait to see the whole bathroom! The new tub is looking fab, too!
Sorry, but I’m not a fan of those tiles. The look is too busy to me and against that octagon neutral, it looks dated unless of course you’re going for an updated retro look. Just my opinion… don’t hate me…
Puna said,
June 14, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Of course I don’t hate you! Especially for being honest. Come back and vote no, I added a poll, my first one…
Katie Christianson said,
June 14, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I’m sorry, but I have to agree with Chandy. Think about all of your walls covered with this. It might be a little busy/overwhelming. Glad that Kel is a help. The pilot mindset does come in handy, even when he isn’t flying! The bathroom is looking good!
Jenny said,
June 14, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Beautiful flooring! My brother in law is very detailed also. He’s an engineer. LOL!
I love the white beadboard look. I want it in every room of my house!
I’m not a fan of the tile on the walls. I think it would be too much in that room. Could you try to pull out some of the beige tones in the floor to paint the walls with? I’m wondering if the Nester’s Tobacco Road would look good or not?
http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/2008/02/paint.html
Good luck with your bathroom remodel, it’s coming along nicely!
Mary Ellen said,
June 14, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Wow what an undertaking!! Bathrooms always seem to take so much with all the details for such a little room!
blessings
mary
Danny Douglas said,
June 14, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Puna, I am sorry, I don’t like that tile. I have a buddy who owns a tile company, perhaps you can hit his showroom.
Laura Ingalls Gunn said,
June 14, 2009 at 9:50 pm
What a talented husband! Lucky girl!
Gayle said,
June 14, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I would be worried that a large wall area with that tile would look too busy. The floor looks awesome! Your new man is good! heehee
Vanessa said,
June 14, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I LOVE the floor! The glass tile is beautiful, but I would be afraid that covering such a large area would be a little overwhelming. Why not do an accent wall with it?
Mrs. Petrie said,
June 14, 2009 at 11:53 pm
The floor looks awesome! I’m dying to see your bathroom when you are done. Thanks for stopping by my giveaway.
Aveen said,
June 15, 2009 at 1:58 am
Truthfully I have to say no, they’re just a little bit too 70s. I might like them in small doses – in fact as a splashback they might be really nice.
The rest of it looks great though
Andy said,
June 15, 2009 at 7:17 am
Sorry, Puna, gotta side with the dude. It’s a guy thing. Hold tough TJ, you’re winning.
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Does it always have to be about winning with guys?
Michelle @ Sweet Something said,
June 15, 2009 at 7:34 am
I love the tile, but I’m afraid of what it will look like over beadboard…and in a large amounts…it’s almost like two different styles. The tile being glass and mosaic, almost modern..the beadboard, kinda cottage/traditional. If I had to vote, I would probably find something to coordinate with what you put on the floor…more “stoney”-that looks great. Hope I wasn’t too brutal!
Any remodel undertaking is quite a task, can’t wait to see to end result…you’ll make the right decision.
margie said,
June 15, 2009 at 7:46 am
i like it. it will have a fabulous look but you will need to be very minimalist with whatever else goes in the bathroom. everything monochromatic. no colour.
daily decorator said,
June 15, 2009 at 8:23 am
I love the floor accent! Not a fan of the brown tile. I think because of the 70s color and it might be too trendy to permanently put in your bathroom. If you want to keep the same look, try a similar tile in a lighter shade like Malaga Cove Teak Silk Mosaic tile. I would love to post your before & after pics on my site when your done!
~Tracy
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 9:29 am
ooohhh Tracy, that’s a lot of pressure! Now I have to be sure I make the absolute right decision!
Mam said,
June 15, 2009 at 8:42 am
I agree with your husband on this one .
I do NOT like the tile with the flooring !
Sorry!!
Maria said,
June 15, 2009 at 8:51 am
Puna, the flooring looks fantastic, kudos to your husband and the friend who helped…the colors in the glass times are beautiful…great accent colors….my vote tho is that the tiles are also a little busy…may take away from the design of the bathroom…I am looking forward to seeing it done too…your whole house is so beautiful.
) Maria
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 9:30 am
Very interesting…hmmm…
Laura said,
June 15, 2009 at 9:36 am
Puna, I bet you’re so happy to get this project done! I like the mosaic tile, but do think it would be very busy on the whole wall. Maybe 6″ tiles matching the large tiles on the floor with accents of the mosaic tile – say a strip around the mirror or a 6″ band around the upper wall. The floor looks wonderful!
Debbie @ Jadehollow said,
June 15, 2009 at 9:50 am
I love the little tiles.. but I’m not sure I’d like them on a large area. I actually looked at the same ones this weekend .. was thinking of using them on a old singer sewing machine top I just found. But decided to go with a granite top. Good luck on finishing your bath.. it looks wonderful so far.
Hugs,
Debbie
Christy said,
June 15, 2009 at 9:58 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your bathroom is looking great! I love those tiles, but I do think they are a bit busy (and small) to use for the whole wall above the beadboard. Good luck!
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 10:30 am
Thank you Christy! I went by your blog to look at your bathroom and I like the little shells pressed again the plaster in the wall. Should I ditch the tile idea all together and do that instead? Am I a ninny for not being able to make up my mind?
Marie said,
June 15, 2009 at 11:06 am
Your bathroom is fabulous! I have to be honest though and say that I’m not crazy about the tiles – maybe it’s the shades of color against the floor tiling that isn’t blending well for me? Too brown? I love the shell idea!
Blessings,
Marie
Struggler said,
June 15, 2009 at 11:10 am
Huge fan of the honeycomb floor tiles, in fact, when tile-browsing (many moons ago) my husband pointed out that design as one he likes. Since we might embark on his bathroom soon, I’m thrilled to see yours ‘in person’.
Regarding the other tile choice, I quite like them, but I think only in small quantities. Other comments seem to be saying, don’t cover the whole area in them, maybe just use them sparingly, and I think that’s how I would vote too….
The point about the different styles of mosaic vs beadboard is spot on.
Lorna~Lace and Ivy Cottage~ said,
June 15, 2009 at 11:19 am
It’s coming along great! I have a bathroom that’s desperately in need of an overhaul. Can I borrow your man? I like your tile, but the practical side of me is…is it easy to keep clean?
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Ha! Any time…with permission from his wife:) I love that black coffee table in your livingroom;0
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 10:25 pm
And yes, it’s easy to clean, I think the tile is easier than the vinyl that was old and cracked that was there before…
mrs. e said,
June 15, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I refuse to get in the middle of a marriage, especially since he’s so cute that you might want to keep him! : )
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 10:32 pm
You’re funny, I think my husband may have a thing or two to say about that!
kathleen said,
June 15, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Puna, I love the floor w/ the bead board. The tiles are beautiful, but they are goijng to clash. If you were/are going to paint the walls one of the tones in the tiles, then why not use them in the tub area as a 5″ border abou thte height of the top of the waiscoating? Not sure what type of mirror you are using. If is going to be fixed to the wall, you could always surround it in a border of the tile. K
spread your wings said,
June 15, 2009 at 2:17 pm
lucky you. he did a fantastic job!!on the floor and i love beaded board but personally i feel like that tiny tile might be a bit too much on the entire wall – maybe it just goes behind the tub area. just my opinion though.
Puna said,
June 15, 2009 at 3:06 pm
hmmm…just got back from taking the boy shopping and I’m pleased to see that it’s close;)
~~Rhonda said,
June 16, 2009 at 12:35 am
We did a similar glass tile, though in blue and white. Did one wall, above the wainscot beadboard. LOVE it. You can see pics here.
http://christmasnotebook.com/2008/11/04/new-tile-in-the-downstairs-bath/
Go with your heart. If you love, love, love it, then use it. If you have doubts, don’t. Your floor is beautiful! I love it!
~~Rhonda
Kammy said,
June 16, 2009 at 6:41 am
Wow that floor is beautiful ! I think the busy tile may take away from the clean lines of the wainscoating and floor…..just my 2 cents….. Otherwise
)
the bathroom is huge and very nice – I am jealous ! Do what you want to
do – I know it takes a while but you will be happy when it is done !
Hugs ~ Kammy
p.s. I am no interior designer – remember that
Pearl Maple said,
June 17, 2009 at 12:49 am
You have got a major transormation happening there. As for the little brown tiles, check the country living web site, am sure i have seen something similar on there recently and with all the other things they had going on it atiny bathroom, it looked rather nice.