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I'm figuring out materials for a bathroom remodel. Most of the new modern homes in the area are using 12"x24" tiles for showers and baths. It seems like an easy choice - less tiles, less grout, but it's "trendy" now, and has been for about 3 years which makes me question whether it's a good long term option. I'll probably go with something neutral like a light gray slate, mid grade, to keep it in line with the rest of the house.
Who cares if something is trendy, unless you plan on selling the house really soon. If you like the larger tile, then go with the larger tile. Why make changes to your house for the standards of the masses? Make changes for your own personal tastes and who cares what other people think.
Who cares if something is trendy, unless you plan on selling the house really soon. If you like the larger tile, then go with the larger tile. Why make changes to your house for the standards of the masses? Make changes for your own personal tastes and who cares what other people think.
We made a decision to consider the resale potential of our upgrades and renovations in case we want to sell the house at some point. If we have a second child that point could come sooner. Not that that is the sole governing factor, but the idea is not to spend money on things that will definitely make the house difficult to sell, if possible. Part of the reason for renovating the bathroom to begin with is that the house has 1 full and 1 half, which nobody (us included) want anymore in a house in this price range. The upgrade will add a large shower where there is none. To some degree the finishes are a crap shoot, I may just decide to go with something traditional that *could* have been in the original structure (4x4 tile)
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Originally Posted by davebarnes
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Hmmm... green or gray slate was original to the house back in the 1950's. I was seeing it as more of a 'period correct' finish, although nobody used it in bathrooms back then, mostly just foyers.
I put it in my master bath. Yes, it's popular right now but if I had to predict, I think it will have staying power. It looks good, less grout is a good thing and it's comfortable to walk on in bare feet.
I'm sure there will be other trends that come along as well, and it may not be quite as new and fresh looking 5 or 10 years from now but I doubt it will make your house more difficult to sell.
I put it in my master bath. Yes, it's popular right now but if I had to predict, I think it will have staying power. It looks good, less grout is a good thing and it's comfortable to walk on in bare feet.
I'm sure there will be other trends that come along as well, and it may not be quite as new and fresh looking 5 or 10 years from now but I doubt it will make your house more difficult to sell.
That's been my thought as well. It's very practical, more so than thousands of tiny tiles. The only place I see people using small tile anymore is renovating pre-war houses, which makes me think it's not the best choice for a mid-century modern renovation.
The only place I see people using small tile anymore is renovating pre-war houses, which makes me think it's not the best choice for a mid-century modern renovation.
Small tiles would be period correct for a 1950s house as well. Bonus points for pastel tiles in any color.
That's been my thought as well. It's very practical, more so than thousands of tiny tiles. The only place I see people using small tile anymore is renovating pre-war houses, which makes me think it's not the best choice for a mid-century modern renovation.
If you are trying to keep more of a period feel for MCM, I'm not sure I'd go with the 12x24s. But I also think a modern renovation with a clean and angular look can live very harmoniously with MCM. FWIW, in terms of potential resale, I think a modern bathroom is the better choice, unless the rest of the house is all period style. You'd be narrowing your market but the people who want a real MCM are going to want that style in the bathroom as well.
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