It's quite common. Stops all your stuff in the room getting wet and is something soft in the room to offset all the hard surfaces. Can easily be changed for a new colour look, and doesn't need squeegeeing.

It is a retractable roof on this one... I agree that the idea of an outdoor shower is more romantic surrounded by nature - I feel this is a clever way to do it in an urban setting where that isn't an option. Perhaps some hanging plants would make all the difference however :)

@siriuskey: we love the finish and we are happy for the experience and documented some things we would do differently next time we do a bathroom. You are right, next up is the kitchen. Project managing the bathroom ourselves has helped us save a bit of money that I am parting with by handing over the kitchen design to a good kitchen renovation company. Less decisions to make for us. Renovations are hard work, but nice feeling when we get to the other end of the tunnel :D

Hi Sarah, I’d be a bit wary of zellige tiles in a such a wet area as they require sealing even for everyday use, so I’d be concerned about the long term waterproofing prospects. There are however modern tiles that have that look. What is considered trendy, is very much in one’s own eye. Any type of feature tile is going to have something of a trendy factor. Which is why, if YOU like them, don’t shy away from any particular tile. The only consideration should be , if you are going to tire of them yourself or if you’re planning to sell soon, and in that case anything outside the box is a gamble. On to your question though. Have you considered encaustic tiles? Have you tried Classic Ceramics in Port Melbourne, San Marco in Bundoora or Classic Tile Galleria, Moonee Ponds, all specialising in European tiles? I think the Europeans and South Americans are more adventurous with colour, which is why I mentioned them. Or perhaps, green marble or granite cut to size? And, there are also small businesses like jenoliart.com.au who make individual tiles to your specifications. I haven’t used their services btw but knew of a local, so know that it’s an option. Just some ideas. Good luck, will be interested to see your final choice