Floor Talk! A Guide to Fabulous Flooring and Design

This week is all about showers and baths! There are so many choices for tile designs in showers – some simple and complicated. This is an example of a simple yet stunning installation.

Things to note about this shower:

• The shower has a very attractive overall design with a very simple installation.The tile is set straight with a simple decorative eye level band.
• A more simple tile design can be effective if there are multiple plumbing fixtures that could interfere with a more complicated tile design.
• The main tile or field tile used could be a very inexpensive tile leaving more room in the budget for the tile in the decorative band. The tile used in this decorative band is significantly more expensive than the field tile, but only a small amount is used.
• The tiles used in this installation are of different thicknesses. This can require professional installation and can cost more than a simple straight laid installation.
• Note the soap dish holder and how well it coordinates with the tile in the decorative band.
• Also note that the soap dish coordinates with the shower fixtures, but the finishes do not match.
• The shower door lets you enjoy the tile pattern rather than being hidden behind a shower curtain.