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@artbee: I do too! I am torn. Both be about $100.00 for the border. Ugh. This is hard!
#2 - I live the texture of the river rock juxtaposed against the large tile. I like option #1, however I think it might be a little busy - I think the river rock gives you more "pop"!
Oooh...this is a close one for me. I loooove both of them! I think I would say #1 though. I think the texture of the river rock would be a little too much for me. Plus, I love mosaic tile!
While I love the river rock, I'd be concerned about how well it will hold up in the long term. Are you dead set about putting it midway? I'd consider framing it more like a border, making it farther away from the constant water on it.
I vote #1- I would worry about cleaning #2 and water sitting in the cracks
I think the river rock is cool, but too personal if you try to resale. The mosiac would appeal to more people.
What does the rest of the bathroom look/feel like? And what kind of design is the rest of the house?
ETA: I think the mosaic tile was kind of the 'it' thing to do (at least out in So.Cal.) during the last decade (when using travertine was huge). I really like the texture of the rock - it's unique and brings a more rustic feel to things.
@oracle: well it is completely gutted. So, we are designing everything and installing everything.
We are using the same floor tile in kitchen with chocolate cabinets and a warm granite. We have mid-toned wood floors and everything else will be determined later! haha. One month to move in, and One month to the wedding! Agh!
I love the river rock! I like the mosaic too but It would just be too many squares for me! Good luck - I'm sure it will come out great :-)
Definitely the river rock, though there are certainly some concerns with maintenance. Can you put it a little higher up, so there is less wear and tear?
It was hard to find many pictures showing the river rock being used that way, so I'd be a little concerned as to the reason why. Here's some pictures I found, but now that I've seen this, I think the mosaic would be a better choice.
This is how we used the mosaic in my Dad's bathroom.
I love the look of mosaic (my parents just re-did their master bath and put mosaic on the shower along with the tiles)!
Honestly, I don't feel like the river rock "goes" with the tiles and I agree with a PP that it might also be too personal of a taste when it comes to re-sale.
The mosaic looks better. Now that I see some examples of what it looks like as a border. The river rock kind of looks awkward.
I like the mosaic better. I think it would be hard to get a match on the tonalities between the tile and the river rock. Your tile has a lot of copper and blue tones, where the rock looks like it has a lot of greys and browns.
I voted for the mosiac. While I LOVE river rock, it just doesn't "go" with your tile in my opinion. Too straight vs organic. I think the mosaic would also look more modern and agree with others that it would appeal to more people.
I definitely love the mosaic. The colours are perfect.
Especially after seeing the river rock examples posted above, they look a bit sloppy in my opinion.
Thanks ladies for your opinions! Although I LOVE the river rock.... I do agree it would be pretty hard to keep clean! :) Think I may go with the mosaic!
UPDATE****
purchased this beauty! (top mosaic, bottom floor and walls)
Gorgeous! Good luck and make sure to come back with after pictures!
@caitlanc: thank you! I am excited for the final result. Just praying it gets done before the wedding , so we can move in. :)
@chittychittybanebane: I've seen the style of tile you posted most recently used in a friend's remodel and it is gorgeous. The eye just flows along and isn't bombarded by abrupt changes. Good choice!
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I am an Interior Designer, and it is way harder to make decisions when it is YOUR own house. So, I am coming to you bees!
It will be 16x16 tile on floor and 16x24 tile in shower (straight, modern, not staggered)
I want to put a border inside the shower walls (about half way up).
This is my tile.
and these are my 2 options for a border.
#1.
#2