I would try painting the portion of the walls that isn't tile first. Maybe start with white and see if that color combo jives better than yellow paint with yellow tile, and update the towel holders. It would at least be a cheap starting point. Good luck! More on reddit.com

Porcelain tile is going to be a denser tile than a ceramic tile and is usually going to cost more. A porcelain tile will have it's colour go right through the entire tile where a ceramic tile the colour is only on the surface. What does any of this mean for choosing tile for a home bathroom? Absolutely nothing. For home use, a properly installed tile will be very durable and last the life time of the bathroom. Things to consider for choosing a tile is the surface texture. A very smooth tile can be very slippery when wet so bath mats would be recommended in front of showers and may not be a good choice for the elderly or those with mobility issues. Other wise, just pick something that looks good and that you can afford. More on reddit.com

My preference is most often for porcelain. Seriously durable in a high stress environment, and more or less impervious to water penetration. Least favorite is unhoned , natural slate. Looks great when installed, but soon demonstrates why its nickname is 'scumcatcher'. More on reddit.com

Generally, they are all the same. Historically, people used to use smaller tiles in the bathroom, and larger tiles in the kitchen, but modern design has mostly done away with that. You should however consider the finish of the tile for your application. You may not want to have a perfectly smooth and slick tile for use on a bathroom floor (too slippery under wet feet), and you probably should avoid using a rough surface tile on your counter tops (too difficult to keep clean) More on reddit.com