>Last time I dealt with these painters I told them I'd want the doors white

Well, doors often are white, but not many people want the walls white. At the very least, an off-white helps to hide any dirt. Our walls are a burlap color.

>White tile with a few ornamental tiles scattered here and there, plus dark green floor and dark blue (but really very dark) for the walls. Still light enough, as there's tiles to the ceiling around the tub, and both doors are stark white.

Take a picture and send it in to Home and Garden. I'd like to see what this looks like They could do an article on you. "I'm a programmer, but my spare time is consumed with interior decorating." <g>