Check out the vanities at Room and Board- very modern, clean look and excellent quality, available in a great selection of natural wood finishes.

Wow - that’s quite the bathroom! Gotta love that floor with the pink tile accents 😜.

My comments are about the lighting question. First, I don’t know if you can have a can light over a shower. Local building code will determine what you can and can’t use there. As for the rest of the lighting, I recommend you do wall mounted lighting on the sides of the mirror. Baths with only overhead lighting (including wall mounted lighting above the mirror) have extremely frustrating, unflattering shadows, making it difficult to apply makeup. So whenever possible you want to light the face from the front with lights next to the mirror.

Good luck - I’m sure it will be beautiful!!

I absolutely agree with remodeling1840! Especially in current times, make all of your design decisions before you do any demolition, then get all of the items you will be installing on site. Are you doing this work yourself, or will you need a GC, plumber, electrician, tiler, etc.? What is their availability? Get everything lined up ahead of time or you will wind up being without a bathroom for a long time!

What is your budget? And what are you DIYing vs hiring?

I third the suggestion to not start gutting until you have the plan and all materials on site.

IMO you need a plan before doing even one thing. The electrical needs to be adressed for sure . I like all LED lighting in 4000K for bathrooms and kitchens for sure. I do not think sconces are the best lighting for bathrooms I think a really good bar light above the mirror works better to light a whole space . Along with a couple of pot lights they do not need to be above the tub. If you post a to scale floor plan you will get better help here. Moving toilets is expensive so I try not to do that in a bathroom reno. I happen to love Godmorgon vanities and use them often in my design biz. The storsge is great and so is the price. Make sur ewhatever lighting you et lights the vanity not the ceiling.

I so appreciate you all and your insight!! Planning on getting materials today- Our contractor is a good friend that does really great work- he can do electrical - plumbing and great tile finishing work- I kinda wanted to start quickly cause he has opening in his schedule- and doing labor for 3k Which I thought was a great price- I was hoping to get all materials for 3k and be all in on project for 6k. We have 3 bathrooms in the house- so if project runs long- we could function still easily in our home without using that bathroom- thoughts?

6k for a bathroom remodel - one that's not even DIY - sounds kind of impossible. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

if youre looking at picking up all of your materials today, you may need to compromise on your inspiration pics, those materials likely special order.

DALS makes a light for above a shower that does not require a blue electrical box behind it and that is just as deep as the drywall. So if you can snake electrical wires to it, you can fit it in. Love mine! https://www.build.com/dals-lighting-7004/s1400515?uid=3309418

Be sure and ask your friend what kind of waterproofing he is putting behind the tiles. Lots of small contractors who “do it all” think it is unnecessary. It IS necessary. Don’t do a thing until you have everything on-site. These days, it is hard to get some things as quickly as you would like. Construction makes a huge mess, and you want it done as quickly as possible once it starts, even if you have other bathrooms.

^^^^^ what Nancy said about the waterproofing. And I will add that you should keep careful notes and pictures of every single material that goes behind your shower tile. Photograph the area at each stage and also the packaging of all the products.

You can have cans in showers; they just have to be the kind that are designed for damp areas. We have one in each of shower and bath areas, going strong after 15 years.

Lighting in showers should be WET rated. Other bathroom lighting can & should be DAMP rated.

The DALS shower light I posted is rated for wet areas.

Ok- I have done about 30 hours of researching to pick everything out- I didn't know 72 inch vanities are super expensive! I found a liquidation center in my city that has a gorgeous navy vanity for 700 dollars.

-Basing my design around that double sink 72 inch bathroom vanity (700 dollars)-

-Ordered 2 studio Mcgee rectangular mirrors from Target (70 dollars each)

-Ordered 2 antique brass lights from west elm to put above each mirror - will be here in a week- (200 dollars)

-Ordered toilet paper holder and 2 brass hooks from Amazon (30 dollars)

Can you help me with these 2 items?

I need to order 2 faucets and shower head and tub spout- I saw online a lot of people mix silver with the antique bronze- I like a soft subtle look so I didnt want to mix it with black and planning on having no black in tile- or do I keep all stuff antique brass to match?

Going to Tile store for second time in morning to get tile-

Thinking just tiling floor and in shower to save on cost and keep design simple- Your thoughts?-

For the tile- do you guys like a basic subway tile in shower or a carrera marble tile?

On the floors do I do a light white and gray tile on the floor or do I do a light wood looking tile on the floors- I saw that and it looks really nice and organic.

Do I keep all fixtures antique brass to match?

Thanks for the heads up on doing a bunch of stuff up front before project!! My contractor is starting this Thursday now. Really appreciate everyone.

Carly

all bronze with natural organic feeling wood tile floors

Would love to hear what everyone thinks!!

Below is what I have currently purchased

Here are some faucets in bronze from Kohler.

This is a wall mount faucet. I note you showed one in one of your inspiration pictures. I think this is gorgeous. And the matching shower set below.

This one is also available in deck mount.

K-T14414-3-CP,BGD,SN Kohler Purist Wall Mounted Bathroom Faucet & Reviews | Wayf · More Info

Kohler Purist Wall Mounted Bathroom Faucet & Reviews | Wayfair.ca · More Info

For tile....one of your inspiration pictures has a large picket tile which I think is nice. Rather than just a plain old subway, why not go in a slightly different direction.

This is a porcelain Calacatta Oro - gold veining. Might work with your white and gold...

Versilia Calacatta Oro Mosaic Matte 2x2 Porcelain Tile | TileBar.com. · More Info

Thin picket

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Larger thicker picket.

Aliante White 4x12 Porcelain Tile - Matte | TileBar.com · More Info

Pretty sure that there’s nothing basic about a tiled shower floor. How about a shower pan? Or a tub/shower? I’m afraid you are only budgeting for the pretty things, and not the expensive and necessary things like waterproofing.

First, I do agree with @emilyam819 that it’s important to budget for the things you don’t see. The materials needed to properly build and waterproof the shower are not cheap and shouldn’t be skimped on. Also, shower and tub fixtures require parts that go behind the walls. Be sure any plumbing fixtures you buy include all that parts necessary for assembling them. For example, check to see if sink faucets include hoses and a drain. Often they don’t and you have to buy those items a la carte. Also, to help with suggestions, it would be helpful to know if you prefer wall mount, four hole, three hole, or single hole. Also don’t forget to budget for your sinks and countertops. I definitely would stick to tile only in the shower and on floor from a budget perspective. More tile looks gorgeous but adds up in terms of both labor and materials. Also, make sure you talk to your contractor about exactly how he installs and finishes tile (including the prep steps he does before he ever puts the first piece down). Read up on Houzz on proper tile installation - you won’t become an expert but you’ll learn enough to spit red flags. Just search the advice forums for tile questions - you’ll be horrified at what you see and it will help you be cautious and ask good questions.

Love everything you’ve picked out and I agree that vanity is a steal. Personally I would choose all gold. Mixed metals can look great but I’d be uncomfortable attempting it without a pro advising me. As for the floor, I think it’s important to consider the other flooring in the house, especially in the area where the bathroom is. I wouldn’t do the wood look tile if you have hardwoods elsewhere. And if there are bathroom floors elsewhere that you plan to keep, I’d choose something relatively similar for this room. Or if you plan to rip up other bath floors later, consider something you’d be willing to use on those floors as well. The idea is to not have the floors in all the rooms of the house feel like a quilt - all different, with no relationship to each other.

Ah scratch what I said about the counter sinks and what type of faucet you want. I just realized your vanity comes with counter and sinks - super great deal. You’ll need four hole faucets. Here’s one to consider.

https://www.houzz.com/products/avanity-messina-8-widespread-bath-faucet-matte-gold-prvw-vr~113495816

“Thinking just tiling floor and in shower to save on cost and keep design simple- Your thoughts?- “
Yes, I have thoughts. If you think that a shower floor is simple, then you had better do some research. It is a complex system of mud, precise sloping, drain (keep those weeping holes open!), waterproofing, tile, grout, and sealers. It is far easier to get a shower receptacle, especially if you do not have an experienced tiler who is willing to follow the TCNA Handbook. https://www.tcnatile.com/products-and-services/publications/218-english-publications/188-handbook.html

Thanks for everyones ideas- Nancy when I said tiling floor and in shower- I should have specified shower walls-

Decided to do a tub because I have 4 kids- so it is most practical to keep a tub there. I grabbed- dark gray floor tile and a light marble I love on clearance from floor decor-

Going to grab new tub today- toilet -

And then I just need to find the fixtures for vanity and shower still- going to work hard the next few days to find them-

then I think we are all set-

I will post pics soon!!!

Thanks again!!

Please do not gut your bathroom before you have a design. These types of questions should answered in your planning phase, not when you're already under construction.

Here's a free, downloadable checklist of Things to Do Before You Hire a Contractor:

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Project update- So bathroom is almost done- we are super excited about how it turned out- we were about 500 over budget due to the extra cost I didn’t figure of 2 mirrors 2 faucets and 2 light fixtures- and it’s taken a little longer than expected due to contractor having a full time job during the week- but is worth the wait to have a new bathroom.

Looks good!