vitaminjd: Glad you are finding the photos useful. The vanity is a std 36", with a 3" filler strip against the wall (to allow for opening the door). That is actually a mistake, it was supposed to be only a 1" filler strip but the contractor goofed....sigh.... From the glass to the edge of the granite measures 33". The granite overhangs the vanity by 3/4". Down low, the granite sill extends past the glass by 2 1/2 inches so the 'foot clearance' is a bit less. I think there are std code requirements for the space around the toilet but I don't know any details. Hope this is helpful.

Thank you for the input! The floor is porcelain and definitely rated for floors. We did decide to keep the niche simple and cut down the tile and plan to use bullnose around the perimeter. Hopefully the bullnose will look good! I didn't realize about them not matching, but it makes sense since the field tile and bullnose are likely from different production runs, so we may have to alter that plan. The tile is being done by a pro, so hopefully there will be minimal lippage. He said he should be able to get 1/16" grout lines. The drywall is in, we are currently painting, choosing grout colors I'm nervous about the TEC grout. I've read a lot of comments where it doesn't setup completely and runs, but since a pro is doing that I assume he's got it under control. I will post pics when it's done!

Will be interesting to see the completed project.

Congrats! You have a FULLY FUNCTIONAL HOME! That is a BIG plus! The kitchen can work for many more years. I would plunk in a cheeky 2man table with some cute chairs where the chopping block is sitting under the window. It looks like the floors are laminate (the t-molding in the threshold between kitchen and front room tells me lots) which means the current floor may only have 5-7 years worth of life. If I'm right and those are laminate floors, you now have your renovation time-line. I would keep everything as-is and simply update with paint and some sweat. Once those floors in the kitchen start to fail, you know it is time to bring out the wallet, talk to a Certified Kitchen Designer who has an engineer on speed dial. Opening up a house isn't cheap. It isn't easy. It is a SCHWACK of money. You state that the rest of the homes are $75K more than what you paid for yours (total score!). Your wonderful plans could be MORE than $75K! So be aware and be prepared. A full kitchen renovation averages $50K. Adding in a beam can start at $15K. And we haven't touched the wood trim or replace laminate flooring. If you estimate flooring at a conservative $7-$10 per square foot, you get a quick estimate as to what this will cost. I think you should be VERY proud of this STUPENDOUS purchase (yep...you found a great house at a great price)! Please live in it to find out it's quirks. Remember the IMPORTANT things come with big price tags. New roofs, new water tanks, new furnace, new A/C units, new drainage should the basement be leaky, etc all cost plenty of money. You won't know how much really needs to be done until you get in and LIVE with the dripping taps or the loud motor on the fridge, or the wonky dishwasher or the dead-as-a-door-nail washer/drier. You won't know how much the electrical bills are. Or the natural gas or water bills are. Only after living for a full cycle (12 months = 4 seasons = full cycle) - including paying your yearly tax bill - will you have a firm idea as to what needs doing and what can wait....and how much you have left in the bank after that. I say enjoy your new home. Love it for the steal that it is! Start saving your money and your renovation ideas. Know that living in it will equip you for the future you will have with it. And be happy in that knowledge. Time will tell you what is needed and when.