We’re Going To Be Here For A Tile

I’m an interior designer. I have a new client who has a vision for what they want, but describing it is always an adventure. We’ve moved on to bathroom tiles.

Client: “I need something that goes with this exact shade of mauve. But not purple. Or pink. Or anything cold.”

Me: “So… some warm neutrals and a few soft earth tones that would complement that?”

Client: “No, not beige. Beige is what people pick when they’ve given up.”

Me: “Okay, something warmer than beige but still subtle?”

Client: “It should feel luxurious but also rustic. And modern. But not trendy. I want it to look expensive without looking like I spent money.”

Me: “Right. Understated opulence with no trace of effort.”

Client: “Exactly. Is that so hard?”

Me: “Not at all. That’s my most requested paradox.”