A feature finish can be a vertical strip rather than a whole wall. Here, wood-look ribbed tiles rise behind the basin and round mirror, with plain painted wall and grey tiles alongside. The warm strip gives the washing area a strong identity within the room.
Keeping the texture to the basin width allows the surrounding walls to stay quieter. The mirror lighting also picks out the ridges, so the surface becomes part of the evening appearance. This approach works when you want warmth and detail in one place without repeating a busy finish throughout the bathroom.
