I have tried all the suggestions Perini - didn't look purple in real life. Tile Boutique - no purple floor tiles at all. All all the lots and lots of other places = no purple floor tiles. Yes I have seen purple glass mosaics almost everywhere but I don't want small mosaics on the floor. Will also cost $55 sqm more to have grouted than a regular size floor tile. Looks like I'll just have to do boring grey as it's the trend but I have at least found one with sparkles if I can't have purple. I'm also amazed at reactions of the tile sales people - questioning, surprise, snobbery and happiness to be trying to look for something that is different. Cant' say I can't find purple, I have but with a 10 to 14 week wait to be ordered from O/S and lots of $$$ but I need to reno the bathroom by then so can't wait. Motto: If you have time and money can do anything.

Hi all our terrazzo bench has been installed and in use for over 12 months. This bench was poured in Italy and then finished by a stonemason off-site type. When 1st installed I spilt some lemon juice which created a mark so we are careful not to use acidic items on the bench. I am not sure if this happened before or after we sealed it but I think it’s important to seal any natural stone product and we used the sellers recommended product called “slow drying sure seal” but I won’t vouch for its effectiveness as I can’t compare it to anything. Over all we love the look but I think you need to be a little more careful around natural products than engineered ones so it may depend on your lifestyle

Anna - your first photo of the terrazzo tile running up the bathroom wall is really striking, but I think it is the soaring ceiling with the natural light flooding in that makes it so appealing rather than the terrazzo tiles. All of the bathrooms are a similar size, so one way to avoid the stress of all those selections (in a short time) is to find the right tiles and follow it through consistently for all three bathrooms. I agree with you that the dramatic all charcoal tile may be a bit overpowering in a small space, unless you want to go for that nightclub/bachelor pad feel for your kids bathroom. Your kids may think it is cool now, but what about in five years time? You also need to think about how long you are going to live in the house, and how long until you renovate your bathrooms. I think that the vertical subway tile will date quickly, and in 2028 it will look very 2018. The terrazzo tile is classic, timeless, hardwearing and beautiful so I would probably be considering the terrazzo as a floor tile in all three bathrooms, matched with a large format white or soft grey wall tile that complements your terrazzo colours. This solution will give you practicality, longevity and make the spaces feel bigger. Go for understated and elegant when it comes to tile selections in bathrooms if you need them to look good for a long time. But if you are in a financial position to renovate your bathrooms in ten years time go with what is fashionable and on-trend now. Best of luck (and don't stress) Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

your tile is darker than the one in the first picture isn't it. I think it is a lovely tile, but maybe a bit dark to also go up wall. Have you seen the "forever home" for "two in twelve weeks"....if not, google it....it has either the same or almost identical tile to the one you are thinking about, on the bathroom floor.....i almost decided on it, but thought it may be a bit too grey...at this stage, am thinking of going for a terazzo look tile that has both warm and cool tones in it. Good luck...I am just like you...am scared i will get sick of the look....