I liked this trajectory you were going on with various shades of white - it allows a mid-gray grout to blend them all and creates visual interest without overwhelming
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maybe more of a gray grout? vs black
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this is what i mean when it is not executed well - it's too much
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very tasteful but has more color and more space to showcase the contrast of the grout to tile
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black grout - white tile - not the best example in execution but the concept is similar in finishes
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So this is more of what your space will look like
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Not this specific deco - but something in the spirit of this design. For example, maybe the Victoria Gris here instead
https://www.perigold.com/decor/pdp/graham-brown-twining-33-l-x-21-w-smooth-wallpaper-roll-p000817643.html
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