Your new bathroom is clean and in great condition. I see nothing broken or peeling, and I think it is actually very nice and totally fine until you can do your "dream" renovation. I am sure with your new home you have all kinds of ideas floating around in your head - money can only stretch so far so why fix something that really isn't broken?! Here's a picture of what I did with the guest bathroom in our condo/vacation/retirement home in Naples, Florida. I was discouraged too with this 4 year old peach bathroom. The paint color is Benjamin Moore Seafoam. Very light, pale, but picks up well with blue and aqua accents. (see the blue towels in the mirror)? Your bathroom would look nice with some wicker, or rattan baskets or accents! If you can't beat em' then join em!" BENJAMIN MOORE SEAFOAM PAINT COLOR

Ikea vanity looks really nice. Thanks for sharing. We looked at vanities from Wayfair, AllModern, Ikea, etc., but opted to work with a local woodworker. It felt good to support a neighborhood artisan. When we come up for air we'll have him craft built-ins and purchased add'l Walnut with that in mind. At this point the Brio valves are roughed in for the shower and wall mount lav faucet so there's no turning back. To clarify, my question is when pairing an undermount sink with a wall mounted faucet and 24x20 countertop for use in a master bath - what's the most functional shape or is there no discernible difference?

HELP! MY SHOWER IS LEAKING! Many times, a leaking tiled shower can be the result of an unqualified person performing the work. A leaking shower can damage other areas of the bathroom or even the room below the shower. There are multiple reasons why this could happen. Your first line of defense should be to have your plumber check for leaks in the: · shower control valve and/or pipe to the shower head · water supply lines · drain and trap Your second line of defense should be to have your shower door installer check for leaks in: · the door track mounted on the curb (if present) · the vinyl sweep on the bottom of the door · between the vertical metal frame and the tiled wall · between the door and the metal frame attached to the tiled wall What evidence do you see of a leaking shower? 1. The ceiling in the room below my shower has water stains and/or water is dripping from the ceiling Potential Causes · Hole or leak in the pan liner under the tile · Clogged weep holes in the drain assembly · No or incorrectly applied waterproofing on the curb, walls, niches, and seats · Post-tile installation: installed grab bars, soap dishes, or other screw-attached items – not properly sealed 2. The floor tile just outside my shower is wet, damp, and/or discolored Potential Causes · Shower curb is not sloped properly toward the drain and water is running onto outside floor · Shower pan membrane/liner not properly installed over the entire curb and continuing to the floor outside the shower · Pan liner pierced during shower door installation 3. The tile on the inside of my shower walls, floor or curb is loose, the grout is cracking or there is a mineral deposit build up at grout/caulk lines Potential Causes · Blocked weep holes at drain · Breach or incorrect installation of shower pan membrane/liner · Improper or lack of waterproofing at wall to curb and/or other changes in plane · Improper materials used under the tile · Lack of proper ventilation (ceiling fan) 4. The tile on the curb is cracked and/or loose and/or the walls next to the curb are deteriorating. Potential Causes · The curb was not properly constructed and/or waterproofed · Backer board was nailed or screwed through the shower pan liner and into the curb. No waterproofing was applied · The curb does not have the proper slope toward the drain · The shower door was improperly installed (door installer error) o Holes drilled into the curb or the floor on a barrier free shower o Holes drilled into the wall and not properly sealed 5. The walls outside my shower are damp and spongy, drywall is bubbling, or damaged. There is evidence of moisture damage and mold/mildew on the wall(s) on the other side of the shower. Potential Causes · The shower pan liner was not correctly installed · The shower drain was not properly installed · The shower drain weep holes are clogged · Improper or lack of waterproofing on walls up to the shower head · Fasteners were placed through the tiled surface and not sealed 6. My shower has a terrible odor Potential Causes · Incorrect drain installed · The floor under the shower pan liner was not properly sloped toward the drain · The shower drain weep holes are clogged · The lower part of the drain body (below the tile surface) was incorrectly installed higher than the surrounding floor and will not drain · Stagnant water and organic shower products (soap, shampoo, body wash, and body oil are trapped below the tile allowing mold to grow Unless otherwise indicated (such as plumber or glass installer), it is important that you seek the help of an industry QUALIFIED tile professional who uses tile industry standards and approved best practices for shower installations and strictly follows the material manufacturer’s specifications and instructions. It’s helpful to understand this about showers: A properly constructed shower manages and directs all the water that flows through it to the drain, and nowhere else. The shower “fixture” needs to be water tight, utilizing one of the two basic types of showers: a "Water In, Water Out" shower system, which is constructed with a clamping ring drain and waterproof shower pan liner or a "Sealed System" which employs a bonding flange drain and a waterproofing membrane that extends to the shower head. Both systems require that the walls, seats, ledges, niches, and curbs be treated with the appropriate waterproofing product. If the waterproofing, drain components, or any part of the shower system is not installed properly, is damaged, punctured, or compromised during installation, a leak can and will result in failure. PLEASE NOTE: Beware of the claims that a leaking shower can be eliminated by using grout or caulking repairs/replacement or the application of a sealer or coating. These actions will, at best, provide only a temporary fix. Beware of individuals and companies who are NOT insured, licensed where required, or certified by the tile industry. Wisely consider, interview, and hire dedicated tile professionals who have received proper training and have experience in the process of providing a long-lasting and trouble-free shower installation. A qualified tile professional will perform work in accordance with the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) HandbookMethods, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards, and the manufacturer’s written instructions.

I have considered 3 alternatives I like best the suggestion to place the tub IN the window. Other thoughts: - I'd take the toilet out of the closet. The closet will be small, dark and claustrophobic -- and harder to clean. It doesn't contain storage space for toilet paper or medical items you might need as you age. It does require emptying a second trash can each week. - If you're dead-set on the toilet-in-a-closet, consider flip-flopping it with the shower so the closet can have a window. - If you do go with a toilet-in-closet, the door should not swing inward. - Where will you place a hamper for dirty clothes? - Will towels be stored on the shelves near the tub? If you turn the tub horizontally, be sure not to cut off easy access to those shelves. - That's a ton of counter space. Excessive space can lead to clutter. - It would make sense to have the shower head and the toilet "back to back" to keep plumbing consolidated. - Have you planned storage IN the shower? If you go with a pony wall in the shower, you'll be able to hide purple shampoo bottles, etc. behind it -- and that's better than those less-than-attractive things being on display. Don't skimp on in-shower storage -- you don't want to build a lovely shower, then have bottles rattling around on the floor. - You have a lot of empty space in the middle of this bathroom, which can end up feeling cold and, well -- empty. It looks perfect after cleaning for 1 day, then back to spots and scale. Yes, this is a lot of glass to keep clean. I'd consider an old-fashioned shower curtain, which would also bring in some color and texture. Wanted a hand shower as well. Definitely My dream tub. I am a small person and prefer to sit more upright than slide down in an oversized tub because my feet don’t touch the other side, lol. Yes, I prefer a DEEP tub but not a BIG tub. Other tub thoughts: - I like to read in the tub, so I'd want a sconce or some other light positioned in the right spot near the tub. - I also like the water coming out of the wall rather than a freestanding faucet, but that's just personal opinion. One way to keep your shower glass looking good is to squeegee it after every use, then dry it with a towel. If you do this it barely needs to be cleaned. This is more work than some people want to do, so you have to decide whether you want to do it. I think pretty much everyone falls into the "more work than people want to do". You can reach your hand in, turn on and adjust the flow and temp without splashing everywhere or burning/freezing yourself. This is an important detail. As far as towel placement, we previously had a similar dilemma, and used a hook on the shower door for the towel I was going to ask where you would place towels -- the shower handle is a good idea, but you still need somewhere to hang tub towels. I currently have hooks instead of a shower bar, and I hate it -- the towels often don't fully dry.