azmom - I think you are doing exactly what you need to be doing and that is entertaining all possibilities. I'm having some difficulty with suggesting options because I don't remember if you said you were more traditional or contemporary in your style preference. Here's a drawing - pardon the stuff that I used because I am familiar due to my recent remodel. I also reversed the walls, before I learned you were in Arizona. That's a horizontal Ikea upper cabinet in lower right hand corner. I still think you would like 18 inch depth - would give wider aisle and also allow a 36 inch door to be used that is great for ADA requirements (and resale?). Guess I've written a book below. I'm still in a philosophical mode about how much I'm enjoying our new bath. Hope you get to that point to. (Also, my husband is out of town so I have more time, LOL). Sorry image is a bit light. background: The curbless shower will put you in the direction of contemporary but of course by your choice of vanity and accessories, that can modify things some. 5X5 is standard ADA size and ADA definitely supports curbless - rules are even more lenient for curbless if you do 5X5 or at least is parts of the county according to Mongo (see other threads on this subject). Lot of people think they are going to feel the slant, (my girlfriends were surprised that the whole floor wasn't slanted, LOL). It really isn't a significant slant yet, the water drains quite well even with all three fixtures running. That said, I'm pretty sure I would know exactly what I would want with your bath but then I'm not you, am I? I'm kind of new at this suggesting part in case it isn't obvious. Hard for me to remember this is someone else's bathroom. LOL I also am having some trouble because I don't think you mentioned your budget. On our bathroom, I had decided from the beginning that I was willing to spend on structural changes because these would be much more difficult to change later. So lots of things were moved at least a foot or two one way or the other. I was lucky my DH didn't object - he was so glad to finally be getting a bathroom - it had been in a demolished state for some time. I also was lucky with my contractor, I would suggest things and most of the time, he would say something like "that's easy". I've NEVER had a contractor like that so I can't expect others to have a contractor like this. For example, on our tiny master bath he is doing now, we were talking about the tile floor. We'll be doing porcelain plank again and I asked if slanting the tile took more tile. He said no, he thought a minute and said actually it took less, LOL. I have heard many opinions to the opposite of this, perhaps because this is "plank", it might make a difference but what I'm beginning to understand is that my contractor is exceptional and seems to minimize the work rather than exagerate and charge me more - and I am more and more grateful every day. So, my next point is about going with a curbless shower. I live in a major metropolitan area but I would not have considered this curbless shower without having a lot of confidence in my contractor. So if there is a possibility of your not having a skilled contractor with previous experience doing this kind of work, you might consider hesitating. The size of our shower is 5X5 which is perfect IMO. We have a fixed shower head one side and hand held on the other which can be reached easily. (rain shower in the middle which we do use occasionally but it was more for fun than practicality). The footprint size minimizes the spillage outside the door. What I have prized the most about our bath is in priority order: 1. the light color of wall tile and therefore spa-like ambience 2. not having a shower door - this is more wonderful than I could have possibily imagined. And my husband loves it too. Saves quite a bit of money too - not spending on the glass probably covered the extra cost of the wall mounted toilet. But we weren't sure so we had wall built such that we could add door later. Not going to happen now that we have enjoyed it without door. 3. And what I get most compliments from others about the bathroom is the floor - they like the plank and they like the slant and they like the color - think it adds a little subtle drama. But I heard my contractor talking (not to me) about the floor and because our house is pier and beam it was VERY important that the floor tile be VERY flat. He didn't want me ordering tile on the web for delivery because he wanted to check it out before it was paid for. 4. I like feeling somewhat prepared for the future if one of us is wheelchair bound or disabled (hopefully temporarily). I have broken my foot three times in my life time and wish I could have had this shower then. 5. I really like the wall mounted toilet brush. What I like least about our bathroom is the wall mounted toilet. I find it necessary to use the brush a lot more often than I did with our old floor mounted toilet. The brand we purchased is Toto but I have read complaints on the web about Duravit also. Apparently, somehow the structure of the bowl (not width but depth) is more narrow because it is wall-mount and allows for less water to be in the bowl between uses - thus causing the wall to be drier (this is my conclusion, I haven't read this part). But I and do love being able to clean the floor beneath the toilet and I'm having another one put in for the remodel of our master bath so I'm not so disatisfied that I regret. 6. FYI - 5'X 5' is the standard Size for ADA - it allows for different rules concerning floor slant if you go with this size. We have a linear drain and there is no problem with slant. Here it is in progress of being tiled. Doing a linear drain costs a little more than a center drain. But the sleekness of having the drain not obvious is quite nice. I'm not sure functionally, that it contributes except if you were in a wheelchair, my contractor tells me you don't have to "fight" the floor when turning the wheel chair. I wouldn't know. p.s. don't forget to have a large mirror (or two cabinets side by side) - great way to open up space and give more storage if medicine cabinets.

Thanks so much everyone for the generous comments! Gsciencechick, for the white on the walls, ceilings and cabinets we brought a subway tile in and had it color matched at SW. The walls and ceilings are painted with a semi gloss, the cabinets are painted with Cabinet Coat. This is actually the same white we've used on all of the trim on the inside of our home, since the bathrooms use the same white subways. It's a warm white, not quite an off white, but not bright white either. After the girls get home from school I'll go out to the cottage outback and see if we have a can around. Garden18C .. How cool you had a kitchen growing up so similar to this one!! We're in NC. I honestly love this stove, it amazes me every day it's 60 years old and still is turning out great meals.

The Maytag fridge you found will look very nice in your kitchen. : ) I don't blame you a bit for wanting to stick with induction, and had to laugh at you cursing an old stove twice on cleaning days. If you decide to keep the hoosier and original pantry cupboards, I think it makes the a lot of sense to switch to an induction range with the oven underneath it. This gives you the most counter space possible, which you could really use. I think your plan on Sun, Nov 30, 14 at 21:41 is a pretty good layout in terms of counter space and placement of items. I'm a bit nervous for you in how you'll feel working in the corner by the fridge, especially if for some reason you put in an even deeper fridge later on. It could feel constrictive, like you are working in a deep dark hole. : ( Is it possible to sink the fridge into the hall wall a bit so that the fridge doesn't stick out quite as much? That would help things. I'd replace the 24" drawers next to the stove with an 18" cabinet and edge the stove down toward the door those 6" just to get a wee bit more space between the stove and the fridge. I don't think the person standing at the stove will collide with back door users if the stove is just a few inches closer to to the back door. The big sink with 2 faucets helps with handwashing and such, but it doesn't put a sink closer to your prep area. You'll still be carrying dripping, wet veggies and meat (if you eat it) back and forth to the stove. You'll still be crossing the path of someone coming in and out of the door while you're carrying boiling water to drain, those types of things. Sometimes that's the nature of old houses we know and love, just make sure you are ok with the compromise. Now, if you still want wall ovens, a prep sink, and some landing space for the fridge, you could do something like this, but it's at the loss of the Hoosier, and maybe even the ironing cupboard turned spice cabinet. (Boo-hooo-hooo! I really like those features.) I think you can get a similar flavor and feel with newer cabinets made to the same style, though. ...I'm not sure how the door to the dining room will mix with the door of the fridge, either. This plan doesn't have is a dedicated pantry. Hmph. It does give you lots of work counter, a prep sink that's safer to use, and no giants hovering over you while you cook (No fridges or ovens in your head, shoulder, or elbow space.) And no island. ; ) Are you ok doing all of your work facing a wall, especially as your kids get older and are helping you more in the kitchen? T

Hey Lizzie! Speaking as a know-nothing who delurked last weekend; I will not be able to tolerate myself without commenting on your oh!-so!-exciting!-life!-changing!-adventure! What a wonderful process you are beginning (emphasis on beginning!). Do not let anyone rain on your parade! With that said, please take the time n.o.w. to make absolutely certain that you make this project your "Most Excellent Adventure" and build a home that will work for your family now and will also be ready for you alls future needs. 1--Please, please, please, with cinnamon and sugar on top/hot coffee on the side/whatever floats your boat--Read and pay the closest attention to every detail that cpartist and Architectrunnerguy offer for your consideration. They are consumate proven professionals and artists in every sense of the word. They both give amazing amounts of their time here helping people. 2--Read cpartist's saga of designing their home, because this is a genuine epic event on which you have chosen to embark. Learn from all that she has handled, and with true grace and finesse plus infinite patience. 3--Read all of Architectrunnerguy's input available. He has great, highly pertinent info for you! 4--"Listen" to what they communicate so well, with their persistent honesty. I just saw lolauren and mrspete have also offered their talents. Listen. HVAC guy speaks the truth. In your area you will need to incorporate ample room for HVAC plant(s) and runs. Think about how to access those frozen pipes when you lose power and the fuel for your back-up generators all leaks out or never gets filled or whatever. Happens. Others will have equally valuable insights. If you fully commit to making the time and go through your process here, you will end with a home that will not only serve you fairly perfectly, without wasted space and money-sucking poor design; it will speak to your soul and gladden your heart every single time it is within your field of vision. Your house has the potential to be a beautiful, aesthetically wonderful, modernly-appointed work of art, as well as a superb blending of form and function that will be fully customized for your family's current and future needs. You do not want to build a house, you want to build a home. ;-) I am sooo excited for you and yours. Remember to relax and savor every minute of the entire process! Architectrunnerguy, thanks for the shout-out to lurkers! ;-) You made my day.