ajwillys: What do you think of the brick on the upper right? It's one of the red ones--but darker as it's a flash brick with some charcoal around it? DH and I are leaning towards that one. lamalu: I didn't think about using the bricks in a pattern as there is variation in the stone itself; but your idea sounds interesting. I wish I could visualize the overall effect better. Maybe I have to pick out more bricks! I also am concerned about bringing in too strong a red color, at the same time want some contrast to the bluestone. Is there a rule a thumb about patterning bricks--like a set of three. We like the red brick on upper right, then there is a grey one and after that?? Anyone else like the idea of using more than one color brick?

Valinsv, that is similar to what is on the floor now. This is a 1940 house with mostly original bathroom. The room is going to be gutted completely. The cast iron tub is being removed now as I type. Here is a photo of the floor now with a crack in it. and the ugly vanity. Looking at photo you can see that the vanity is right up against wall and door opening is right there. The vanity is 30 inches not counting that little piece going over the toilet. The new vanity is 24 inches and then a new toilet. I also like the black and white hex or octagon but my daughter wants something still classic and maybe vintage but not the same as before. The other side of that door is tub so you can see how small a footprint we have.

Vote logged in and she has 385 votes as of this morning. That one with the giveaways including the husband cracked me up! Suzan J

Another vote for the desk. It will be a great addition to your salon and the kidney shape is perfect to work with customers. You could probably even take this as a write off once you start up your own business so you may want to ask for a receipt. As others have said, a single chair is much easier to come by. Before finalizing what to do with that corner, first get in the buffet and make sure it works in that space, then finish the decor for that with the mirror and lamps. Only then decide what to do with that other corner. You are a lot like me and go in several different directions at once. Advice to me about 6 months ago was to slow down, take it piece by piece. Well decorated spaces take years to evolve..... If you are looking for several items on a tight budget, try checking out estate sales.