Decorating Ideas: Mosaic Tile, Cement Sink, and Wall Sconces

I started this blog at a transitional time in my personal life and career, and went inactive with it for over a year to give myself time to adjust to new time commitments and responsibilities. So now I'm back, with new ideas to share... You knew I couldn't stay away forever, right??

First up, is a really neat use of the new woodgrain ceramic tiles that I recently spotted at Mexican restaurant. They used dark wood trim above light woodgrain ceramic tiles with dark woodgrain tiles on the floor, which was both practical and served to tie it all together.

Also, they used glass mosaic tiles in warm colors as a backdrop behind a bright orange cement trough-style sink with dark metal fixtures.

On the walls, they used yellow/orange glass sconces also in dark metal. The sconces are in my opinion what "makes" the look. They provide additional focal points and add a source of warm-colored light. They also toned down the commercial look of the restroom to give it a more "homey" feel.

Here are pictures (top to bottom) of the wall/floor tiles in wood grain, sink and mosaic tile backdrop, and a front view of the vanity/mosaic tile/wall sconces.