A year ago this month me and hubby decided we would DIY our very small master bath. Hubby is a pictures kinda guy...written instructions leave him looking like a deer in headlights. He had never installed a canned light before so naturally I came here with all my DIY renovation questions regarding our bathroom, including questions about a light in the shower. Mongoct responded to all my shower light questions, talking in words hubby understood. I printed out Mongo's response and took it with us to the Big Box store and followed his instructions to the letter. What took the longest time was picking out the glass shade for the fixture. After that, thanks to Mongoct's well written instructions here, my new shower light was installed in less than an hour..and that included running the new wiring! I had never had a light in the shower before..shaved by stubble braille.... all I can say is What a Difference!

I like the lighter one on the rightand I also think the smaller rug idea 24x59 works better for the space. 21 sf should be plenty for a rug and the niche, or possibly the rug and the shower floor, but as you said it is cutting it very close. You could do a border out of 4x12 or even 6x12 around the basketweave in the shower.. mimicking the main floor, then you might be able to put it in the niche as well. L0astly, I would not mix the two. It might look like you ran out of one and had to get another.. KWIM?

Oh wow, thank you guys! Just when I'm having a bad day, I jump on here and get complimented, and it makes my day! :) G - thank you! I didn't know people even looked at my kitchen on the FKB anymore since it was such a long time ago. I do enjoy my kitchen and still feel like it's brand-new. I can't stand clutter on my counters so I have to constantly clean, because I want it to stay new as long as possiblw! yes, I just love my corner sink. I also moved our sink from under a window to the corner, and it was a wonderful decision. I probably have 24 inches between the sink and the stove (to my left) and three feet between the sink and my dishwasher (to my right), so it's in a perfect position. If I would have had to sink under the window, I would have had to drip water on the floor all the time moving from the stove to the sink, know what I mean? It's been perfect, and I wouldn't have it any other way, seriously. It's great! You will love it! My mom still gets annoyed when she comes over because she's old school and does dishes in her sink, and hates my single sink. I love it though! It's nice and roomy. Email me if you have any more questions. I'd love to help! Claybabe - thanks! Okay, no white then, huh? I admit the grey grout I have now matches the counters perfectly, so I'm kind of reluctant to change it. but I have to do something. There are places where the grout is missing, so I guess I have no cnoice but to re-do it, or at least mis some up and fill in. Thanks, guys! Beth

Deciding against glass was a smart move. It can crack and chip in high-wear areas. If you live in an area where tile shops are open, the best thing to do is go shopping in person to as many stores as you can find. Something surprising you like may stand out to you, and being on a budget, you may want to compare and compromise the look with the value. Porcelain is going to be best for wear, and most contractors would suggest a matte tile for safety in the shower floor.