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My architect chose blue stone floor tiles in bathrooms and laundry and some areas as feature wall in shower. Tiler is going to finish laying them in a day and he says it's better to seal them. I am not happy at extra cost but don't want it to retain stain. But will spend the money to seal if I have to. Looking for suggestions. Thank you.

I love the drama of the brick wall and it is a major design feature of the house... however, there is a LOT of exposed brick with the fireplace surround also being exposed and you have mentioned you dont like the colour. Have you thought about covering up the other walls rather than this one, to tone down the brick work? I just wonder if you hate the amount of brick and you are taking it out on this wall because that's where it is concentrated while overlooking the rest of the house? Just food for thought... more food for thought. BTW I love the idea of hanging plants (though watering them might be a pain), I love the idea of a dramatic feature pendant and I also love the idea of the rug, all will soften or harmonise the drama. www.billyhoostudio.com

me me, here is a floorplan which should give you a better idea. I have also uploaded some more 'side by side' shots