Tile is still the best thing for a walk-in shower to be waterproof. Neither the cork or hardwood will be. Think about installing a radiant floor under the tile like Sharon recommended. I like the NuHeat Radiant floor system the best.

If you are looking to keep the "period" look, then I say no. My place is from 1916 & had a gross 1980's reno. I ripped out all the ugly vinyl floor & cheap Sears sink & went with a black hex floor, white subway, dark grey grout on both. Toilet & tub were original, but I got an old "Standard" wall mount sink with chrome legs & towel bars & an antique medicine chest, light fixtures & glass shelving & towel bar off Ebay. My total job...about $5k. Help my tile guy is my neighbor, but those 10, 15, 20k bathrooms were out of the question.

I'm about to begin a long awaited renovation and alteration and I'm seriously considering using black leather flooring planks throughout, except for the bathroom areas. YES I know it's likely to cost an arm and a leg but putting that to one side, I'd like to hear from anyone who has actually had leather flooring. Did it wear well? Did it scratch? If it did scratch, did this detract or just add to the overall look? What were your findings on cleaning the floor? Was it as warm and quiet as you expected? Would you purchase a leather floor again? What else would you advise me on using a leather flooring product?

Your client putting trust in you was the right decision! amazing transformations! Love the natural light in particular as thats a great spot for a post gym pump flex for a good selfie!