In our Newburgh bathroom, green tiles surround the back-to-wall freestanding bath and continue into the separate shower. A patterned floor and mirrored cupboard complete the setting. The repeated green finish gives the two washing positions something in common, which leaves room for the floor to contribute a separate pattern without making the bath and shower look unrelated.
For your own room, pick the surface that will connect the bath and shower and mark exactly where it repeats. Check how much you see beyond the glass, above the bath rim and around the basin. Then compare the connecting finish with the floor at those points. The arrangement can take more than one strong feature when each has a clear job. Planning the repeat first helps give both bathing positions character while keeping the room easy to read as a whole.
