I have installed pebble tiles in several showersPros - very elegant, gives a sense of space as pebbles are different so no long defining linesCons - difficult to clean, must determine at outset if you want the stones deep in grout (you see lots more grout but the surface is smoother) or not so deep (you see less grout, but the surface is bumpier).Some people recommend epoxy grout, I don't for the simple reason it is much harder to get the grouting even with pebbles than tiles so more time needs to be taken.

Hi Two's Company - Builder says in reference to your picture: "What you are showing is something that could potentially be done. However this is bringing in another work scope item (Hardwood) into your project. A transition piece would need to be made or special ordered (I would assume) and then sanded, stained and finished to match your existing floors. All while redoing floor tiles at the same time." Is this true that it's such a big job? Or is this a piece he can purchase? Also - if we decide to go with a white marble piece - can he follow your drawing for that? I would want to make SURE the marble can be laid flush with the tile and not stick up further. Would there be something on the edge of the tile, before the marble, to make sure there was a small edge? Or would the tile go right up until the marble? Thank you!

The builder is going to price it for me no come back with the price difference, we haven't signed contract yet, but they are aware that our budget doesn't have all that much room to move. I am thinking of painting the walls that aren't tiled white, but wonder if I matched the paint to the tile colour this would look better, or just weird? I found a picture which has some grey tiles and white walls, but I think my grey tiles are a little darker than this, and different vanity, layout etc

If you want to extend the tiles to the ceiling that is fine. But what practical point is that achieving? Looking at cost and possible removing and replacement of cornices if the tiles are thicker than cornice. Is there a separate toilet in the house, or will the combined bathroom/laundry include a toilet? If there is a toilet in the bathroom, then you are making a multi functional two room space into a one function space. Eg can’t put the washing in, while someone is showering or using the toilet. Or can’t use the toilet if someone is putting the washing on. Taking into account left over odours! Bathroom/laundry combinations are a good use of space, but there can be a negative impact if this is the only bathroom.