Hi Pauline Can you tell me where you are located (NZ/Aus, state?), and I'll give you info based on that, and point you in the right direction. Having said that, most tile companies have bars that can transition between tiles (or tile supply companies). If I were you, I'd look into these first, before choosing tiles, as you may find the transition bars ugly, or unsuitable. Some people call them T bars. They come in many variations, colours etc, but this gives a cross section example. The T part goes between the tiles. The other thing to do would be to ask a tiler near you.

I ended up using Lea Ceramiche Slim Tech porcelain panels from the Baltic stone range. My husband (a bold DIYer) decided to use the angle grinder to cut it himself. It was all good until he glued it on and pressed it sightly to make it adhere. There was a small crack. I could have cried! We decided it was barely noticeable (a hairline crack) so we have left it and it looks superb. No grout lines, easy to clean and so modern looking. We also used it on the face of the island (in front of the bar stools). We are SO happy with it. It cost roughly $450 (aud) a panel but a panel is 3 metres long x 1 m high x 3mm thick. I highly recommend these for an alternative to glass or tiles. :)

I love how you can have your barbie guests sitting outside the bathroom eating their coleslaw while you shower. Next big trend? Australia leads the world in casual living!

What a great job you did. So good that you just went with white. The concrete floor tile on wall behind the vanity would have been too busy after now having seen the finished product.