Reader Question:
I was with a friend last night walking through their new house. They are getting ready to install the marble and stone in the bathrooms. They are doing stone wainscot on all walls and then on the floors. She asked me if she should use her baseboard at the bottom of the wall. Hmm. I thought. In doing a little research this morning I see in most bathrooms where there is wall tile and floor tile that no baseboard is used. Is there a right or wrong way?
Imogene – Denver, CO
Answer:
Great question! There is no right or wrong way, only personal preference and what’s needed for your particular situation. My advice would be to let stone floors meet stone walls and don’t introduce wood into an area that you could keep completely protected from water. If your friend wanted the look, she could do marble base and it would be a win win, but not necessary. Also, it would only slow down the installation process by adding a trim contractor and a painter into the mix. Note how the picture here shows a clean and smooth transition from the stone wall to the stone floor. Adding base here would only be distracting.
Hope this helps! – Shannon
I thought you might like this – Daniel Ogassian creates designer concrete and ceramic tile with warm and organic textures that add depth to any surface – his site is at http://www.ogassian.com if you want to check it out.
Take the designer tile in this bathroom that resembles a modern jewelry box: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4479212635_beb4b9879d.jpg Daniel used his textured “Optic” wall tile from his concrete collection, and the sink is by Alape.
Absolutely amazing, Demi. Thank you so much for sharing!
Great answer Shannon, and the picture is a great example! When the “chair rail” moulding is higher instead of having a baseboard moulding, the line between the floor and the walls disappears and makes the room seem larger . Love it!
Thanks, Beryn. Your point is a great one as well. Thanks for taking the time to share!