Tile colors, part 1

Here is one option for the six color 4x4 tile mosaic for the wainscoting in the bathroom. We have the four tiles on the right, but not the purple and the light green. The ones that we have are slightly more subdued in color than these, but you get the picture. It is hard to recreate on the computer.
Keep in mind that the floors are saltillo tile and most of the walls are chocolate brown, almost eggplant.

There is also a neutral granite for the sink and tub surround.

Above the wainscoting will be a neutral tile like this one.


Now, if I can only fine the dark purple tile and the light green tile, we are in business.

edited to add:
Check out this coolness.
Create your own custom blends of tile. This is for 3/4 inch tile, but it gives an idea of what the colors will look like together.

The tile is lookin' good...

The tile is going in and it looks great. It really warms the space up.
These pictures were taken a few days ago, so now most of the tile is in as is most of the grout.
They should be done by Wednesday or Thursday. Once all of the grout is in, we will roll a polyurethane sealer over the whole surface to seal the grout and the tiles. We purchased presealed super saltillo tile, but most installation instructions we have found encourage a topcoat after installation which is then reapplied every two years or so.

A few other things . . .
Here's the railing from the loft. David welded it and it turned out really great. I need to get a better picture of it from the bedroom. You can also see how all of the colors meet in this photo.

And one more picture . . .
Here's a panoramic picture of the view from the deck. Click for a bigger view. David said the sunset was great the other day. I've missed them so far, but I can't wait to catch one.

Saltillo tile is muy bueno...

So we have begun the tile installation. One of David's friends is a tile installer and has started working on our saltillo floors. They look so great. I'm really glad that we went with the saltillo. I love the color variation and the natural look it gives the room.

Sorry the picture is blurry. I really need a new camera.

Here's a view of the house that I don't post very often. I put it up so that you could see another angle of the deck.

In this picture, David has just started the decking boards on the deck. They are done now, and the view from up there is really fabulous.
I guess that's all for now.