Modern rustic: 12x24" porcelain tile made to resemble a wide piece of distressed wood. Not an overtly obvious wood grain, more of an implied grain that you only see after studying it for a minute. Rectified and small grout joint. (Form follows function in design- easy to live with is always first!) option B: a vein cut travertine patterned 12x24 in brown or gray tones. Set in a soldier corse, straight stack pattern, so it's not about the grout joints, it's more about the linear pattern of the tile.

Surely you have a basis to start, as you would definately know what you like and don't like. Start collecting images either online on houzz or pinterest, but also from magazines, this will start to form a picture that you can start imagining rooms from. Kitchens and bathrooms have built in fixtures that being semi permanent will be the hardest thing to select. Again draw inspiration from images and don't fuss over what's the kitchen trend of 2015. That's a gimmick, the trends are driven by you! The consumer, and they change as th year progresses, the tip is to stay true to your own tastes while learning and taking on board new and innovative things of the moment. If your thinking about a space that you want neutral and modern, then natural tnes and textures in your materials is the way to go over colour choices. Natural finishes include raw materials and tones, like timber, stone, concrete, glass and steel. Then there are textural and tactile elements that either have a visual or actual texture, like fabrics, again natural fibres are on trend like linen and suedes. Patterns at the moment are either organic or geometric. Organic are natural soft forms that work well with natures colours like greens, reds and blues, while geometric patterns are most dramatic monochromatic or tonal. start with these ideas, and think about fads, what's in right now most trendy will fade away quickest, so unless it's really you, thi about longevity and good design.

Hi pennyjm, An option for you to consider is porcelain floor tiles, as they do not require sealing or ongoing maintenance and are very easy to clean. We have a range of designs to suit your space and concept, most of which can be found here. These floor tiles are designed and manufactured by the Porcelanosa Group in Spain. Please see attached photos for your reference, if you would like more information or to organise a consultation please contact us in Sydney, Melbourne or Newcastle, our showroom staff will be happy to help you. Kind Regards, Earp Bros - Innovative Tile Solutions

Hi Amanda, the hexagon tiles on the floors will absolutely look great too and if that's the dream, then go for it. Personally, I would also try to run the hex tiles up and over the bath hob if your budget allows. A light grey grout (instead of white) and also sealing the grout properly will help to maintain. I like both vanities, they are very similar, and would probably go with the one that offers the most drawer space as there's not a lot of storage in the bathroom (speaking of which, add a niche in the shower area if you can). Also bear in mind the toilet roll holder and make sure it can be fixed to the side of the vanity despite the drawer (as you can't fix to the other side of the toilet which I presume will have a glass shower screen). Lastly, I know you've already mentioned white, but have you considered timber (or timber-look) panels for the drawer fronts? It's just a suggestion, but it will bring some warmth into the modern space and may also be another way to tie in with the federation style of the home. Found those couple of photos to give you an idea how you can introduce timber... https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/designer-bathroom-project-contemporary-bathroom-melbourne-phvw-vp~32381930 https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/neutral-bay-house-contemporary-bathroom-sydney-phvw-vp~19885477