Thanks for the reply. Hope the 5ft bath is good enough, and the place dont look cramped. Anyway I will consult the builder out here to see what we can do. Please post pictures once you have redone. Best wishes on your project.

I like this tile as well. Very sleek and mod looking. I would consider running it vertically instead of the picture horizontal pattern. It might give the illusion of more height in the shower surround. The color is great. If you are worried about it being "too much," you could always see if they have the same tile in a different shade and mix the two or doing one wall in a contrasting (lighter) color. I personally like it as long as you have good lighting.

For many years, most people use cedar to plank the walls of wardrobes and closets, to prevent moths from eating the cloth. It is said that the high concentrations of cedar oils can kill moth larvae. Plus adds a nice aroma to the closet.In terms of bricks or marble, both are porous and will hold humidity. This after time can cause musty smell in your clothing which is an indication of mold and mildew present in the brick or stone. This however, depends on where you live. Hot climates like Arizona it should not be a problem. You could apply a good 15 to 20 years penetrating sealer which would help to prevent that moisture build up.

More information is needed: How will it be used? What is the view and where? Who will be using it? How many people? Pets? What is your preference of materials? A truly good design address all these issues and more in the programming aspect of the design process. Although hiring a local professional would be great, you can certainly work with a designer via emails, Skype, etc. Good luck.